Overwhelming, awe-inspiring and at times utterly confusing: these are possibly the best ways to describe Moscow. Yet many first time visitors soon notice an uncanny resemblance to London; both cities spread out far and wide, are not necessarily picturesque but both are brimming with effervescent vitality and a fast-paced personality. Modern skyscrapers blend in seamlessly with ancient and historic buildings, yet it’s the abundance of green spaces, and luminous Orthodox domed-churches, which makes Moscow an utterly unique European capital to visit. Red Square is the most historic centre of Moscow, and has been so for hundreds of years. The site of revolutions, executions, demonstrations and celebrations is the most central part of Russia, from where all of the country’s roads commence. Flanked by the colossal walls of the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and GUM (Russia’s largest department store), Red Square is the beating heart of Moscow and an excellent base from where to explore the city centre and its surrounds. Book your holiday rental apartment near Red Square when next in Moscow and don’t miss visiting the three most historic attractions in Russia. St Basil’s Cathedral No building in Moscow is more prominent, or eye catching, than the nine-domed Cathedral of St. Basil’s ...

Moscow, the most sparkling of Russian gems, is an enlightening, exciting and totally captivating holiday destination. Soon after arriving, however, you may realise just how differently things are ‘done’ in this part of the world. Moscow has seen a tremendous decrease in crime over the last decade, yet there are still some troublesome habits lurking in its backstreets. While we vigorously urge you to disregard the sometime excessive warnings the media dishes out (it’s no more dangerous here than in London), there are a few safety and cultural precautions you should keep in mind when planning a Moscow vacation. First of all, book your holiday rental apartment in Moscow’s Downtown area, and you’ll have the city’s main attractions nearby. Next, follow our list of nifty travel tips and you too can be guaranteed a worry free, blissful and totally unforgettable Russian experience. Get Your Visa Pronto Unlike many other countries in the world, you need to get your tourist visa BEFORE arriving. No exceptions. Taking into consideration that most Russian Consulates take anything between two weeks and eternity to actually issue one, we dare say that booking your flights, holiday rental apartment and applying for your visa should be done simultaneously and as ...

[pinit] Moscow is one of those cities preceded by an outstanding reputation, and we mean that in the most literal sense. The largest city in Russia is the 6th most populated on earth, home to more billionaires than any other city and the most northern metropolis on our planet. While these facts alone may be reason enough to visit, it is actually Moscow’s incredible history, culture, architecture and attractions which draw the enormous crowds every year. Boasting 96 parks, 14 gardens and four Botanic Gardens, coupled with one of the most stunning cathedrals in the world (St. Basil’s) and more museums, theatres and art galleries that one could ever visit, the sprawling megacity offers the discerning traveller an endless supply of sightseeing options. Moscow has also built a stellar repute for offering an enviable amount of top-notch drinking options. In its endeavour to ‘catch up’ with cities like New York, Paris and London, the Russian gem’s nightlife has flourished in the last decade, and Moscow is now home to some of the trendiest and most stylish clubs and bars you’ll ever have the pleasure of frequenting. Unlike what some people believe, there is more to Russia than vodka. Who would’ve ...