Moscow Travel Guide

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Cosmopolitan in flavor, Russia's capital exudes prosperity and vigor. From Stalin's carved-marble metro stations to the sprawl of modern business complexes, Moscow flaunts its ambition with a penchant for going over the top. It is an all-night-party town whose days offer endless opportunities for those who can keep up. A merchant capital by birth, Moscow was fashioned for big spenders, and money has always made the wheels go 'round here. Now counted as one of the world's most expensive cities, the only possible limit is the size of your wallet.

Moscow Hotels

You might think that a world capital with a population of more than 10 million would have a large number of hotels, but this is not yet the case in Moscow...read more

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Moscow Restaurants

The Moscow restaurant world is slowly growing into the dining scene that this metropolis deserves. Restaurants of all classes and styles are opening every...read more

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Things To Do in Moscow

Moscow is an in-your-face metropolis that can often...read more

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Moscow Experiences

Top Reasons to Go to Moscow

Red Square at Night: The heart of Russia is transformed at night by the glowing red stars atop the Kremlin towers and the lit-up fairy-tale onion... Read more
Moscow's Magnificent Metro

Even if you don't plan on using the metro to get around Moscow, it's still worth taking a peek at this wonder of the urban world. The first line... Read more
The Seven Gothic Sisters

With their spookily lit cornices dominating the skyline since the mid-20th century, the "Seven Sisters" (also known as the "Stalin Gothics")... Read more
Get Steamed: Banya Basics

The banya, or bathhouse, is a cultural tradition that became popular in the 17th century, when attending a communal bath was the only way for... Read more