For
an ebullient vacation in the heart of Russia, the city of Moscow, get familiar
with these ten facts that will help you explore Moscow better.
Let’s get started.
Let’s get started.
1. The
city of Moscow is located in the basin of the river Moskva. There are four
bridges over the river in the city with efficient connectedness to the major
roadways, leading also to Kremlin (the most visited tourist’s attraction).
2. Throbbing
with Russian art, Moscow has a host of cultural centers. The government has
created and maintained cultural centers and preserved age old heritages. There
are world famous museums and theatres which house splendid shows for art
lovers. Pushkin museum of fine Arts and Moscow State Historical Museum are
exemplary in the articles they house.
3. The
world renowned Kremlin and Red Square, located in the heart of Moscow city, are
declared World Heritage centers by UNESCO. According to Moscow Tourist
Information, every year innumerable tourists are attracted to the breath taking
grandiosity and detailing of these monuments.
4. Moscow
is a major business hub in Europe and is a center for political, economical and
educational, scientific and cultural center.
5. Moscow
is the spiritual center for Russian orthodox church. Saint Basil’s Cathedral,
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour , Church
of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye to name a few are epitomes of the Russian
religious faith.
6. There
are exemplary monuments and edifices symbolizing historical catastrophes. Lenin
Mausoleum, the Holocaust memorial Synagogue on Poklonnaya Hill, the new
Jeruselum monastery, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the State historical
museum at Red Square and many more preserve Russian history. Tourist Information by
HappyMoscowTours.com
offers comprehensive details about these
sites.
7. Moscow
is the treasure house of splendid architecture from churches to museums; there
are grand and exquisite works of architecture to be seen in the city. For
example, the GUM departmental store is a sprawling building with delicate glass
and steel framework. The Gorky house museum is a fine specimen of revolutionary
Avante Garde movement. All Russia Exhibition center enthralls one and all with
it’s magnificence. Colossal churches and
cathedrals leave the visitors gaping.
8. There
are ice skating and ice hockey centers in Moscow at affordable prices for
tourists. The tickets can be bought at the time of the match itself and one can
enjoy the games with family. Moscovites beam with energy when it comes to
sports.
9. In
Moscow, you get great varieties of Vodka, strong coffee and tea. Beverages like
Kvas, Medovuha, Kompot, Prostokvasha and Samogan are quite popular in Russia.
As the climate is suitable only for few vegetables and fruits, Russian cuisine
includes mostly meat and sauces. The desserts are truly mouth watering.
10. Russia’s
culture and life style have given rise to exquisite Russian fashion. Moscow is
also the fashion capital of the country. There are frequent ramp shows and
designer stores namely FOTT, KM20 and Kixbox are apt to dig in for fashion
lovers.
With
cool friendly weather, Moscow is a blend of modern and medieval traces. Beaming
with modernity, the city has retained its quintessential flavors through the
years.
