Moscow | Москва
The capital of Russia, Europe’s LARGEST city! It’s HUGE, and the people are incredibly friendly. Service staff at attractions are helpful — no regional discrimination or superiority complex. When I asked for directions, locals warmly assisted. Once, while I was checking a map in the metro, a Russian even asked, “Are you looking for the exit?” So heartwarming! ❤️ 🌟 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Red Square (Красная площадь) The heart of Moscow — visit both day and night! Nearby attractions (locations are currently inaccurate on maps — check in advance!): A. St. Basil’s Cathedral (Храм Василия) B. Minin and Pozharsky Monument (Минин и Пожарский) — commemorates liberation from Polish invaders C. Spasskaya Tower (Спасская башня) D. Lenin’s Mausoleum (Мавзолей Ленина) — see Lenin himself (go early to avoid long queues!) E. GUM Department Store (ГУМ) — try the ice cream 🍦 + visit the classic toilets 😄 F. Zaryadye Park (зарядье) — floating bridge over the Moscow River G. State Historical Museum (Государственный музей) H. Resurrection Gate (Воскресенские ворота) I. Zero Kilometer Monument (Нулевой километр) — throw a coin and make a wish! 2️⃣ Tsaritsyno Park (царицыно) — Noble estate gardens 🏛️ 3️⃣ Kolomenskoye (Коломенское) — Perfect for wedding photos 💒 4️⃣ Sparrow Hills (Воробьёвы горы) — Trinity Church, Moscow State University, Botanical Garden + city views! 5️⃣ VDNKh (ВДНХ) — Soviet aviation exhibit (Pavilion 34) + Friendship Fountain 6️⃣ Armed Forces Cathedral (Главный Храм) — Save this for last — brutalist beauty at its finest! 7️⃣ Moscow CBD (Москва-Сити) — Modern skyscrapers 🏙️ 8️⃣ Arbat Street (улица Арбат) — Pedestrian street with souvenir shops and statues 9️⃣ Aviapark Mall (Авиапарк) — Moscow’s largest mall — endless food and brands! 🔟 Moscow Zoo — Not a must, but pandas are well cared for 🐼 1️⃣1️⃣ Moscow Metro — Lines 2, 3, and especially the Circle Line 5 — stunning art! 1️⃣2️⃣ Moscow River Cruise — Board at 7 PM for sunset views + wave to people on bridges and other boats 🚢 1️⃣3️⃣ Petrovsky Travel Palace — Historic elegance ✨ #Moscow #Russia #TravelRussia #MoscowGuide #ExploreMoscow #RedSquare #RussianCulture #TravelTips 🌍❤️🏛️