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Welcome to Moscow
During any season, any hour of the day, Moscow thrills visitors
with its artistry, history and majesty.
Kremlin & Red Square
The very founding site of the city (and arguably, the country), the Kremlin and Red Square
are still at the heart of Moscow - historically, geographically and spiritually. Feel the weight
of this significance as you wander within the walls of the ancient fortress, marvel at the
mind-boggling magnificence of St Basil's Cathedral, and pay your respects to the revered
leader of a now-defunct state. Moscow will move you. She'll tantalise your senses, soothe
your spirit, and boggle your mind; and it all starts right here.
Communist History
The remains of the Soviet state are scattered all around the city. Monuments remember fallen
heroes and victorious battles, while museums attempt to analyse and synthesise the past. See
Lenin and Stalin - off their pedestals - at the whimsical Art Muzeon. Step into the Socialist
Realist fantasy at VDNKh. Descend into the depths of the Soviet system at Bunker-42 Cold
War Museum. And remember the millions who suffered at the Gulag History Museum.
Nowadays, many fun or clever retro clubs and cafes give their guests a taste of the Soviet ex-
perience. You can even try your hand at Soviet-era arcade games (beyond Tetris).
Performing Arts
What is more thrilling than watching a nimble ballerina defy gravity, as she leaps and spins
across the stage at the glittering Bolshoi Theatre? Or feeling the force of Tchaikovsky's 1812
Overture, just a few blocks away from where it premiered more than a century ago? Or oo-
hing and aahing as circus performers soar under the big tent? The classical performing arts in
Moscow are still among the best in the world. Nowadays, even the most traditional theatres
are experimenting with innovative arrangements, reviving lost favourites and hosting world
premieres. Whether you appreciate the classics or experiment with the contemporary, the cap-
ital's performing arts are sure to impress.
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