Москва

Moscow (Москва) is the capital of Russia, and as such, is one of the most important cities in the world. It is the second most populated European cities (after Istanbul).

Sites of interest

• Red Square.
• The Kremlin
• St Basil Cathedral.
• Tretyakov Gallery. 16 November 2014
• Pushkin Museum [1].
• Lenin Mausoleum.
• Church of the Ascension in Коло́менское.
• Novodevichy Convent.
• Museum of the Great Patriotic War.
• Ostankino Tower.
• Old and New Arbat Streets.
• Gorky Park.
• Christ the Saviour Cathedral (rebuilt of that blown by Stalin). 16 November 2014
• Ensemble Kuskovo.
• Jewish Museum.
• Roerich Museum.
• Moscow Museum of Modern Art.
• The State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia.

Where to eat

Food is not the highlight of Russian culture, surprisingly. Iconic gastronomy is actually Georgian. These are interesting places to go:

• Oblomov [2], Russian pre-revolution style (R3000)
• Vatrushka [3], Russian, apparently good prices.
• Mari Vanna [4], Russian, similar spirit to above.
• Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago [5], Russian, nearby Kremlin, highly recommended despite, apparently, poor service.
• Cafe Margarita [6], very small (6 tables), themed after the Novel.

• Rulet Cafe (R1200)
• Tetri [7], Georgian.
• Bochka, popular with Russians.
• Hachapuri [8], Georgian (R2000)
• Conservatory Lounge & Bar [9], With great views.
• Turandot [10], Gastronomic in cozy interiors (R4000).
• Elki-Palki, Inexpensive Russian, many restaurants.
• Му Му, Large selection of Russian cuisine at inexpensive prices (The first of the self-serve Russian cuisine chains in Moscow). Great selection from the grill.
• Grably, Russian, inexpensive (various restaurants in the city, one nearby Tetriakov gallery).
• Kamchatka, Unexpensive Russian, nearby red square.

Links

• Public transport (covering the Marshrutka)