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Russia is a massive country with lots to see and do as long as you know where you are going. If you have already bought the tickets to Moscow but aren’t sure where you’ll go then pack your things, set up with ADT or whatever your security choice, but be sure to check out our article, first. We are counting down the top three places in Moscow to visit.

1. The Kremlin
Missing this place is like going to New York City without seeing the Statue of Liberty. There are many fine churches to visit in this area and a world-renown Diamond collection rests safe and sound in the armory.

2. Red Square
Considered to be the heart of Moscow, two of the most breathtaking attractions in the area are the Lenin Mausoleum and the St. Basil Cathedral. Debate still rages about whether the body in the Lenin Mausoleum is truly that of Vladimir Lenin, and perhaps you too will be able to weigh-in after you see it.

3. The Institute of Russian Realist Art (IRRA)
Get a firsthand look at the most incredible collection of art available from the XX-XXI centuries.

And remember that, no matter where you go in Russia, there is nothing more important than safety. Keep an eye on your belongings and your identification and, if you can manage it, please do not travel alone.

Are you looking for fine dinning in Moscow? Moscow has some of the finest cuisine in Russia.

Fine cuisine in Moscow can range from traditional Russian food to typical American food. Most of the bigger hotels in Moscow offer a great buffet on Sunday’s, which feature great traditional Russian cuisine. If the family wants a taste of home places can be found around that offer fast American food such as pizza and burgers.

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Many enjoy the magic of the Russian ballet by buying tickets to shows put on by the Royal Russian Ballet Company that tours the world with productions of “The Nutcracker”. Without traveling to Moscow, itself, one can revel in the special staging and exquisite dancing of the Russian ballet by buying tickets online or from local auditoriums where the ballet shows are staged. If one is fortunate to actually visit Moscow, one can find tickets to the Russian ballet before Continue Reading »

One of the first things to do before you even step foot or decide to go to Moscow is to check the season. Moscow is known for it’s cold winters. Be smart and pack a jacket just in case!

Second of all, don’t look like so much of a tourist when you go there and this includes your attire. People generally wear jeans there, so it’s much better to blend in then to stick out like a loose nail.

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Newlyweds were recently polled to determine the best hotel for them in Moscow. Winning the contest was the Ararat Park Hyatt.
The most beautiful hotel in Moscow for newlyweds is the Ararat Park Hyatt, which features 219 rooms including 15 luxurious suites. The hotel is currently going under renovations by famous architect Tony Chi, known for his work at the Hyatt Hotels in Shanghai and Washington. Each of the top suites is 250 square meters of luxury each with a different theme. Each room Continue Reading »