Moscow is the heart of Russia. It is here that the country's business and cultural life is concentrated. Entertainment, recreational and tourism destinations, historic and shopping centers, restaurants, clubs - the city is replete with options and entertainment programs.
Start your acquaintance with the capital traditionally - visit the Kremlin and take a walk on Red Square. These are the most important sights of Moscow. On the territory of the Kremlin there are famous museums: the Diamond Fund and the Armory Chamber. The largest cannon in the world is located between the Church of the Twelve Apostles and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower. The Tsar Bell can be seen at the eastern wall of the bell tower. Its weight exceeds 200 tons. Be sure to see the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos, which is located on Red Square. It is also called the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. In 1555-1561, this building was ordered to be built by Ivan the Terrible in honor of the capture of Kazan. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is located near the Kremlin. Be sure to check out its tragic history. If you are a believer, make a pilgrimage to the Intercession Convent. The relics of Saint Matrona are kept there. This Orthodox saint was blind from birth and had the gift of foresight and healing. The stream of people does not dry up to her relics of the saint, since many believe in their healing power. Moscow is famous for its centuries-old history, so here you will find many monuments and obelisks dedicated to famous people. The keepers of history are architectural monuments and buildings of the capital: Mazepa's Chambers, Gostiny Dvor, Pashkov's house and others. Visit the Moscow Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. It is classified as a cultural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. See the large palace built by order of Catherine the Great in the pseudo-Gothic style (architect - V. I. Bazhenov). If the weather is fine, take a walk along the majestic alleys of Tsaritsynsky Park. There you can see romantic grottoes, bridges and gazebos. Go on a thematic excursion and get to know, for example, "Bulgakov's Moscow" or "Mystical Moscow". There are plenty of similar excursions in the capital. Take the chance to visit one of the largest museums in the world - the Tretyakov Gallery. There you will get acquainted with the work of artists whose paintings are considered the real pride of the fine arts of Russia. Take a walk in one of the Moscow parks. In many of them (for example, in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve) there is an opportunity not only to relax in nature, but also to see interesting architectural ensembles. Fans of fairs, exhibitions and art can go to the Expo-Center, Crocus-Expo ", To the Museum of Fine Arts. Pushkin or at VDNKh. The exhibitions feature works of art of a wide variety of styles and trends. Themed exhibitions are also interesting, for example, those devoted to the topic of space. You can also go to any music concert, such events are held in Moscow on a regular basis. In the capital's cinemas, your attention will be offered to watch new films, and the theaters of the capital, for sure, will delight you with another interesting production and magnificent play of famous actors. When resting with children, go to the Moscow Zoo or Fantasy Park. The latter offers a wide range of attractions and entertainment. Recreation in such a park will appeal to adults as well. You can enjoy the beauty of the outskirts of the capital by going on a trip to Moscow estates. There you can relax with the whole family in nature, take part in excursions and learn the history of these places.
