The Bolshoi Theatre

It was, and still remains one of the best places in Russia for tourist entertainment. If you find yourself in Moscow, don’t miss your chance to visit this wonderful place

St. Basil’s Cathedral (Sobor Vasiliya Blazhennovo)

The legend goes that Ivan the Terrrible gave the order for Barma and Postnik – the two architects who designed this masterpiece - to have their eyes taken out, so that they could never again build anything so beautiful. This very unusual example of a Russian church has become the symbol of Moscow, like the Statue of Liberty in New-York or the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Tretyakovskaya Gallery

In the whole world you will only find a few museums, which are as rich as this one in graphic arts. And of course nowhere else will you find such a large amount of Orthodox icons and paintings of Russian “Peredvizhniki”. The gallery was initially founded by the Tretyakov brothers – two famous Russian manufacturers of the 19th Century. The building is interesting in itself for its unusual architecture, which follows the same style as ancient Russian castles.

State Armoury

The State Armoury holds magnificent items of jewellry: the Faberge eggs, regalia of Russian Emperors, Ekaterina II’s famous dresses, and a lot of other items made of precious metals and stones, which are all connected with Russian history.

Red Square

Just like the Kremlin, Red Square catches peoples’ attention due to its numerous historical monuments and architecture. In Russia the word red (Krasnaya), is not only the name of a colour, but also means beautiful. The panoramic view which you get from the centre of the square is certainly worthy of this name.

The Kolomenskoe Estate

In the past it was Russian tsars’ country house, now it’s an enormous park. For those lovers of history, it is impossible to get bored there as there is a large amount of historical buildings and churches. The beautiful orchards and real forest provide a lovely break from the Moscow bustle. On the other hand, you won’t find yourself too far away from civilization as there are a lot of unexpensive cafes offering traditional cuisine.

Lenin’s Mausoleum

Vladimir Lenin has been resting in his huge burial vault, right in the centre of Russia, since 1924. His body has been kept in good condition thanks to the undying efforts of the institute, which was specially founded for this purpose. This sight evokes different reactions, and not always positive ones. In any case, this is without a doubt the most unusual tomb in Europe.

Cathedral of the Assumption

Since the beginning of the 14th Century this grand five-domed cathedral has been used as a burial place for the heads of the Russian Orthodox Church. Its spacious inner rooms are richly decorated in gold, silver and priceless frescos and icons. It is one of the few cathedrals in Russia, which has frescos on the outer walls. Visiting the Cathedral of the Assumption will give you one of the most outstanding impressions of the Kremlin.

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

Among one of the first museums in Russia is has undoubtedly the best collection of Impressionist art. It’s also worth paying close attention to their temporary exhibitions, as a lot of marvelous paintings are kept away in the museum’s vaults, and not shown in their permanent exhibitions.

The Kuskovo Estate

In the past it was Count Peter Sheremetev’s country estate. It has an enormous wooden house, a lake in which the count put on staged sea battles for his guests, an open-air theatre, a greenhouse, a French park and a forest. Here you will get a wonderful impression of what it was like to live amongst the Russian aristocracy of the 18th Century.