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And how many more epithets can be used - white stone, first throne. Everyone will discover their own line. Many contrasts emphasize the ambiguity and grandeur of the capital of Russia - the skyscrapers of the Moscow City business center, the wooden huts of Kitai-Gorod, ancient churches and shrines, which only cost the 16th century Novodevichy Monastery, which have grown in a short time.
Today the city of Moscow is a combination of historical and modern attractions. Tourists in Moscow have a wide choice. From guided tours of Red Square and the Kremlin to the outskirts of the city, everyone will find something for themselves. You can go shopping, participate in cultural music and theater events, or simply enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Moscow.
The Moscow Kremlin is one of the most ancient parts of the city and symbolizes the whole of Russia. It is both a cultural landmark and at the same time the center of the Russian state. It should be noted that it is also the residence of the President of Russia. The Kremlin has a rich history. There are many excursions offered on the territory of the Kremlin, various museums are located inside the complex, for example, such as: the Armory Chamber, the Annunciation Cathedral, the Archangel Cathedral, the Assumption Cathedral, the Patriarch's Chambers, the Church of the Robe, the ensemble of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and Cathedral Square.
The Kremlin is open to visitors from Friday to Wednesday from 10:00 to 17:00.
the main square of Moscow, located between the Moscow Kremlin and Kitay-Gorod. It comes out to the bank of the Moskva River through the gentle Vasilievsky descent. On Red Square there are Lobnoe mesto, a monument to Minin and Pozharsky, the Mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin, a necropolis near the Kremlin wall. In the northern part of the square there are the Historical Museum and the Kazan Cathedral, in the southern part - the Intercession Cathedral. The architectural ensemble is under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous theater in Moscow. The theater shows about 3-4 different operas and about 2-3 ballets every year. The emphasis is on classical masterpieces from composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Tchaikovsky. Russian ballet is known all over the world and is an important part of Russian culture.
The famous St. Basil's Cathedral is located on the opposite side of the Resurrection Gate on Red Square. It was built during the reign of Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible in 1554-1560 in honor of the conquest of the Kazan Khanate. According to legend, when the king saw the cathedral, he ordered to blind the architects so that they could not build such beautiful buildings elsewhere.
Despite its terrible history, the Cathedral itself is an architectural masterpiece, consisting of nine altars erected on one foundation.
St. Basil's Cathedral is a must-see for all those who visit Moscow.
Moscow Art Museum, founded in 1856 by merchant Pavel Tretyakov. In 1867, the gallery was opened to the public, and in 1892 it was transferred to the ownership of Moscow. At the time of the transfer, the museum's collection consisted of 1276 paintings, 471 drawings, ten sculptures by Russian artists, as well as 84 paintings by foreign masters.
Moscow Museum of Foreign Art, founded by Moscow University professor Ivan Tsvetaev in 1912 as the "Museum of Fine Arts named after Emperor Alexander III at the Imperial Moscow University." The museum building was designed by the architect Roman Klein in the neoclassical style in the form of an antique temple.
Moscow Park of Culture and Leisure, the capital's recreational area, one of the largest and most popular in the city. The Central Park of Culture and Leisure was opened on August 12, 1928, in 1932 the park was named after the writer Maxim Gorky. At various times, El Lissitzky and Alexander Vlasov were involved in the design of the park.
Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church, located in Moscow on Volkhonka Street. The existing structure, built in the 1990s, is a recreation of the temple of the same name, destroyed in 1931. The decision to create the first temple in honor of the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 was made by Emperor Alexander I immediately, the foundation of the temple in the name of Christ the Savior, designed by the architect Alexander Vitberg, took place on October 12, 1817 on Vorobyovy Gory.
a tomb monument on Red Square near the Kremlin wall in Moscow, where the body of Vladimir Lenin has been preserved in a transparent sarcophagus since 1924. The first wooden mausoleum was erected in January 1924 - immediately after the death of the leader, the second wooden one - in May 1924. The stone mausoleum was built by October 1930.
The State Department Store is an unprecedented mall that is considered one of the largest in Europe. It is the most popular store in Moscow, but it is also famous for its architecture. It is located on Red Square and its first part was erected in 1812, during the reign of Alexander I.
The interior of the store is made in an expensive style. It sells brands such as: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hugo Boss, Burberry, etc. There are also a large number of cafes and restaurants on the territory of the store.
GUM is also known as a cultural center where exhibitions of paintings and photographs are held, and this is one of the venues of the Chereshnevy Les International Festival of Arts.
The Moscow Metro is famous for its architecture. The stations called “underground palaces of Moscow” have become the main attractions of the city.
The old, pre-war stations symbolize the industrialization of Russia, and after the war they became a symbol of victory and the pride of the nation. The first metro line Sokolnicheskaya was built in 1935.
Some of the stations are protected by the state as valuable cultural sites. The underground complexes are decorated with statues, monuments of architecture and art, such as paintings, mosaics and stained glass windows. The idea was to give each station an individual look and feel.
This manor was built in the 18th century and is a representative of the typical Russian manor culture. This is a magnificent site, with a palace, a large park and ponds. The estate is the perfect place to visit on a nice day. The estate is very beautiful and designed in a style that combines elements of baroque and classicism. There is also a museum in Kuskovo, and festivals and concerts are held here in summer.
The Historical Museum in Moscow has a huge collection that presents every stage of Russian history. The museum is located on Red Square and has several exhibition halls that depict Russia from antiquity to the 21st century. The museum is one of the most popular in Moscow. If you are interested in Russian history, this museum is a must-see.
The Central House of Artists is the largest exhibition center in Russia. Opened in 1979, it consists of 27 rooms with 60 galleries. Every year, the CHA hosts hundreds of exhibitions from all over the world. On the territory there is a beautiful park with an open-air sculpture museum, along with recreation areas and playgrounds.
Central House of Artists - also functions as a conference center and a concert hall. The Tretyakov Gallery is located in the same building as the Central House of Artists.
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