Central Russia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

It's iconic.
It's iconic.
Onion-like domes with fancy #patterns, Saint Basil's Cathedral is the most iconic structure in #Moscow alongside with Kremlin.
Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia.
The Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia. It is also known as The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed. The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat or Pokrovsky Cathedral. It was built from 1555–1561 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan.

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Where to stay in Central Russia

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Molzhaninovsky District

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

When in Molzhaninovsky District, you can plan a visit to Ezhi Monument and Mega Khimki Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Molzhaninovsky District
Moscow City Centre

Moscow City Centre

4.5/5(81 area reviews)

Theatres, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Moscow City Centre. Make a stop by Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Kremlin Arsenal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Okhotny Ryad Station or Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Station to get around town.

Moscow City Centre
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Moskovskiy

When in Moskovskiy, you can plan a visit to Vnukovo Airport Public Museum of Battle and Labor Glory and House Museum of BL Pasternak, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moskovskiy
It's iconic.

Central Administrative Okrug

If you're spending time in Central Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Moscow Arts Theatre or Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Okhotny Ryad Station or Teatral'naya Station.

Central Administrative Okrug
Amid funky food choices at this Russian gateway airport is this Uzbek food oasis with home made bread, soups, fresh salads and other enticing options. #GoodEats

Northern Administrative Okrug

4/5(17 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Northern Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Dendrological Garden of R.I. Schroeder or Arena CSKA and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rechnoy Vokzal Station or Vodny Stadium Station.

Northern Administrative Okrug
Hermitage pavilion in Tsarskoe Selo, Pushkin, Saint Petersburg

North-Western Administrative Okrug

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in North-Western Administrative Okrug, check out sights like Otkrytiye Arena or Russian Submarine Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tushinskaya Station or Skhodnenskaya Station.

North-Western Administrative Okrug

Popular places to visit

Moscow Kremlin showing a city, night scenes and a ferry

Moscow Kremlin

4.5/5(72 reviews)

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Moscow Kremlin
Red Square, Russian Federation

Red Square

4.5/5(95 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Red Square. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.

Red Square
Bolshoi Theatre which includes theatre scenes, heritage architecture and interior views

Bolshoi Theatre

4.5/5(39 reviews)

A centerpiece of the Russian arts scene, this theater’s magnificent auditorium and top-tier productions will impress even the most jaded theatergoer.

Bolshoi Theatre
St. Basil\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture

St. Basil's Cathedral

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Think of Russia and you probably picture this iconic building, whose onion-shaped domes overlook the Moscow skyline.

St. Basil's Cathedral
Apartment building at Arbat street in Moscow, Russia

Arbat Street

4/5(67 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Moscow with a stop at Arbat Street. Take in the acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.

Arbat Street
Lenin\'s Mausoleum which includes a square or plaza

Lenin's Mausoleum

4/5(36 reviews)

Mourners and curious visitors stream to the grave to see the embalmed Vladimir Lenin, the famous revolutionary and one-time leader of the Soviet Union.

Lenin's Mausoleum

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