20 TOP Things To Do in Moscow 2020 – Explore like a local

ГУМ / GUM

By Alexandra

Breathtaking Russian architecture from the early 20th century, upscale shopping, local food and groceries, fancy dining, souvenirs – if you’re interested in any of these things then GUM is a place you should definitely visit.

by Alexandra

Museon

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By Polina

Sculpture park

Museon

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The main offering of this park includes sculptures dating from the 18th–20th centuries by Russian and Soviet artists. If you’re interested in Moscow’s Soviet past, you should definitely put Museon on your must-see list!

by Polina

Multimedia Art Museum

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By Marina

Moscow House of Photography

Multimedia Art Museum

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This is a modern building with 4 flours where you can always find an interesting story to discover through photography art. You can also find all the materials there in English and other languages. Great place to meet with Russian art.

by Marina

Tsaritsyno Homestead

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By Polina

Picturesque palace

Tsaritsyno Homestead

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Apart from walking around, during summer you can enjoy a boat trip through the ponds, ride Segways, take an Electromobile tour or have a mini adventure in the rope park. Outdoor music festivals also take place here and they’re sometimes free!

by Polina

Kolomenskoe Estate

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By Polina

Where architecture meets nature

Kolomenskoe Estate

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Learn about Russian history by exploring the architecture and museum complexes. In summer the “Picnic Afishi” music festival takes place here with famous foreign and Russian bands. You can also cycle and roller skate here, but only in permitted areas.

by Polina

White Square (Belaya ploschad)

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By Andrey

Where the past and the future collide...

White Square (Belaya ploschad)

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To see the marvellous view where two giant modern buildings press onto a tiny innocent white church. In addition the square itself is worth visiting – it's cozy and picturesque, there is a fountain and a pedestrian zone. Also, there are a bunch of strange human-form statues without faces standing nearby. They are representing modern citizens:)

by Andrey

Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory

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By Polina

For classical music lovers

Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory

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Are you a music lover? Do you like dancing in a crowd to modern sounds? Do you appreciate performances that feature percussion, brass and string instruments? Or do you just want to escape the city buzz for a while? If so, then this is the place for you!

by Polina

Flacon

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By Polina

Design centre/art cluster

Flacon

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Even though it’s not located in the city centre, Flacon is well worth a visit – check out the pictures and their website for inspiration. Apart from all the artiness, it’s also a great place for entertainment.

by Polina

The Kremlin in Izmailovo

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By Marina

Russian Kremlin

The Kremlin in Izmailovo

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For all the Kremlin in Izmailovo holds monthly fun holidays and festivals; tours and workshops on traditional Russian crafts; offers a walk through the "Vernissage", flea and antique markets, art park on weekends, dine in restaurants or cafes.

by Marina

Gorky Park

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By Polina

Epicentre of life

Gorky Park

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During summer you can take a stroll, relax in a hammock, play tennis, go roller-skating or skateboarding, ride a bike or visit the open-air cinema at night or master classes during the day. In winter there’s a central snowboarding park along with Moscow’s most impressive ice rink.

by Polina

Свободное пространство «Циферблат»

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By Donatella

Ziferblat - the very first anti-café

Свободное пространство «Циферблат»

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Whether you want to use the Wi-Fi, get some work or study done, catch up with some friends or just chill alone; this is the place where you want to go. A minute costs 3 rubbles through the 1st hour, 2 rubbles from the 2nd hour and if you stay more than 4 hours counting stops, so 540 rubbles is maximum amount you can spent here per a day.

by Donatella

Botanic garden "The apothecaries' garden"

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By Ekaterina

Nature in the city centre

Botanic garden "The apothecaries' garden"

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Well-known by locals, it's a good spot to relax from the fuss of the big city, breath some fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature. The garden is cozy and photogenic. There, they also provide guided tours, lectures and various educational events.

by Ekaterina

Izmailovsky Flea Market

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By Alina

A hive of activity

Izmailovsky Flea Market

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You can easily spend a whole day wandering the festive streets browsing quirky memorabilia and buying gifts for loved ones. You’ll find everything from knick-knacks to ancient Russian artifacts. The shopkeepers here are becoming increasingly tourist-friendly and don’t mind accepting US dollars should you run out of rubles.

by Alina

Bunker 42 Museum

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By Marina

Museum of Cold War

Bunker 42 Museum

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The atmosphere of the real bunker allows to experience that thin side which separated the world from the beginning of nuclear war. There are also equipped conference halls, a restaurant, Cold War Museum and a cinema hall.

by Marina

Pioner Cinema

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By Marina

True movies live here

Pioner Cinema

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If you are a cinema lover but afraid that in Moscow everything is in Russian, this place is just for you. Cosy red chairs and good atmosphere are always here to welcome you. Sometimes, even old movies can be shown here and tickets are sold very quickly as well.

by Marina