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Moscow History & Overview
Moscow is a city which because of its past and present politics many people have not visited or appreciated. The earliest known documentation of this city is 1147. Since then it has been an integral part of Russian society. For the last six centuries it has been the spiritual home of the Russian Orthodox Church. After the 1917 October Revolution many of the Churches were closed down erased or converted into museums. Some though, with customary Russian enigma, were allowed to continue preaching as were churches from other Christian Jewish and Muslim faiths.
Onlookers often have viewed Moscow merely as the seat of political power in Russia - Over the last four - five hundred years it has been the seat of power to governments of very differing persuasions - all of whom have left their own legacies. For generations its has been the core of Russian art and culture. Art music and theatre are part of the city's way of life. It has, for example, been the home of the Bolshoi Ballet since 1825. Consequently it is a city which today is rich in architecture and culture which can be appreciated even in the depths of the famous Russian winter.
Since the fall of communism it has also become the most economically productive city in Russia. Though famous for its severe winter cold its climate is actually very unstable and consecutive summers and winters often differ dramatically. So much so that many Moscow citizens find the concept of reliable weather forecasts as a delusion. One of the cities daily joys is its apparent low levels of traffic.
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Sightseeing & Attractions In Moscow - The Kremlin
The original Kremlin was built out of wood in 1156 and then rebuilt in new wood in 1339. The first white stone were added to the building 26 years later. In 1485 The Assumption Cathedral was added using red brick a setting a precedent for future constructions. In 1838 Tsar Nicholas commissioned the building of The Great Kremlin Palace. This 700 roomed building took eleven tears to build and now day is the official home of the Russian President. The Kremlin also is the home to three other cathedrals and two museums.
The Ivan Great Bell Tower has a 'presence' similar to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and The Church of The Deposition would not look out of place next to the Cava Monastery in Kiev. Admission to the grounds of the Kremlin is less than a € / $ . Separate admissions charges apply to individual buildings. The Kremlin is open daily (Thursday excepted) 10- 5pm.
The Bolshoi Ballet
The internationally renowned home of Russian Ballet and Opera productions includes a magnificent 19th century auditorium. The building re-opened on November 5th 2011 after been closed for a complete rebovation for six years. Visitors should note that tickets for all productions sell very quickly and it is advisable to make advance bookings: www.bolshoi.ru The theatre address is 1 Teatralnaya.Pl Nearest Metro Teatralnaya.
Red Square Moscow
Originally in the 18th century named 'Torg' (which was Slavic for 'marketplace) the square became known as Red Square as over time the meaning of Torg changed to beautiful colour. Post WW2 the square became renowned for Soviet military parades annually on Mayday and October 17th (the anniversary of the Russian Revolution), as they saluted the Russian Authorities standing on a platform built on the walls of the Kremlin in 1956.
These parades still take place but in a lower vein than before. Other features of the square include in front of the Kremlin Lenin's Tomb where Lenin's body can be viewed and the 16th century St Basil's Katherdral which is famous for its many onion shaped domes. Many visitors believe that Red Square is best viewed at night when the entire square is lit up by floodlights. The nearest metro is Ploshchad Revolutsi.
Marvelous Moscow Metro
The metro stations in central Moscow were built as 'Public Palaces'. They were lavishly decorated with chandeliers, mosaics, stained glass windows and marble in shades of black, pink and white. These stations have been maintained in their original glory. Commuters on other cities in this world can only hope!
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Restaurants In Moscow
Moscow has numerous cafes and restaurants some (even those open 24 hours) offer exceptional food. A recent addition to the Moscow Cafe Society are the Coffee Bean Cafes which offer superb coffee and enormous cappuccinos - even if the accompanying cakes are not as good. This expanding chain has cafes at 18 Pokrovka, Bely Gorod, 18 Kuznetsky Most Bely Gorod and 5 Pyatniyskaya, Zamoskvoreche. If you like Chinese, Persian or Russian dishes Beloye Solntse Pustyni at 29 Neglinnya.ul is reportedly good value. The service is not outstanding but the food is exceptional and there is an English version of the menu available. The set menu Dastarkhan offers samples of several dishes accompanied by a salad with exceptional vegetables. Tel: 095 209 7525. Metro: Kuznetsky Most.
Another place with good reports is CDL at 50 Povarskaya which sells real Russian food including Beef Stroganoff and Borscht (meat dumplings) in a very attractive wood panelled room.
Good Russian food 24 hours a day is available from Bochka 2.ul. 1905 Goda Tel 095 252 3041. This establishment is expensive but very reliable and frequented by indigenous Russians of all ages especially those in business. On Fridays it has a tradition of roasting wild game (bulls and goats) on a split. Another restaurant that offers good salads and side dishes. One restaurant that is recommended and acknowledged as exceptional in several guides is Pushkin at 26 Tverskoi Bulvar. Open 24 hours and with a very good wine list this restaurant is one of Moscow's finest. It has an extensive Russian menu including Blini, Caviar and Pelmeni. It also serves good breakfasts. Advance booking on 095 229 5590 is recommended at all times. In the summer patrons are able to dine on the restaurant's rooftop patio.
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In the last decade night life in Moscow has expanded with many clubs open to the early hours and the music on offer is very enskaya Tel: 095 299 2225. ecliptic. One club that caters for all tastes is the B - 2 Club at 8 Bolshaya Sadovaya. A five floor club, with Sushi Bar, several dance clubs and a reputation for live rock music. Tel: 095 209 9909. Metro: Mayakovskaya. Also The Blue Bird Jazz Cafe at 23 Malaya Dmitrovka ul. is one of Moscow's oldest clubs - Tel 095 299 2225. There also is The Hard Rock Cafe(Russian style) next to metro Smolenskaya Tel: 095 299 2225. |
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