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Arrive Moscow Airport, Meet and Greet Assistance (Vehicle and Guide for 6 hours). Overnight in MoscowDinner in Indian Restaurant

After breakfast, proceed to the Moscow Guided City tour. Visit Alexander Park, Red Square, St Basil Photo Stop, Gum market, Sparrow Hill, Victory park, Zaryadye Park ,Kremlin Wall, Arbat Street (Entrance not Included unless mentioned specifically). Lunch Transfer-Food Expense on your own. Then proceed to the Guided Metro Tour. Free time at Arbat StreetContinental Breakfast &amp; Dinner in Indian RestaurantOvernight in Moscow

After Breakfast, check out &amp; you will be transferred to Moscow Train station on private transfer(Only Train station Transfer). Take a Sapsan Train Ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Arrive St. Petersburg, Meet your Driver and Guide (Vehicle and Guide for 6 hours). Lunch Transfer-Food Expense on your own. Free Time for Shopping.&nbsp;Continental Breakfast &amp; Dinner in Indian RestaurantOvernight in St. Petersburg

After Breakfast, start the St Petersburg Guided City tour. Driver Pass Basil Island, Menshikov Palace, Academy of fine Arts. See Catherine’s Garden, Anichkov bridge, Cover Nevsky Prospekt (main Street), St. ISAAC’s Cathedral (Outside), and other important places.Lunch Transfer-Food Expense on your ownContinental Breakfast &amp; Dinner in Indian RestaurantOvernight in St. Petersburg

After breakfast, Free time at Nevsky prospect. Then Visit&nbsp; to Kazan Cathedral and visit to Saviour on a spilled Blood. After that proceed to ISAAC Cathedral. then you will have dinner in Indian RestaurantContinental Breakfast &amp; Dinner in Indian RestaurantOvernight in St. Petersburg

After Breakfast, Check out from St Petersburg and travel to St. Petersburg Airport (Airport Drop Only NO Vehicle at Disposal)Flight from St. Petersburg to Murmansk (Not Included)Arrive Murmansk, Vehicle and Guide for 6 HoursMurmansk Guided city tour-3hrs and Photo Stop at Lenin IcebreakerThen in night proceed to the Northern Light Hunting tour (3 Hrs) (Northern Lights&nbsp; it is a natural phenomenon and is not guaranteed)Continental breakfast &amp; Dinner in Local RestaurantOvernight in Murmansk

After Breakfast, proceed to the Teriberka Arctic Ocean Excursion (Vehicle and guide for 8 Hours)Walk around Village, Visit Sand Beach, Dragon Eggs Stone Beach, Cemetary of old Shops, Reindeer Farm and waterfall that flows into the seaContinental Breakfast &amp; Dinner in Local RestaurantOvernight in Murmansk

After Breakfast, Check out from Murmansk and you will have a Vehicle and Guide for 6 HoursVisit Husky Farm and Visit Reindeer Farm. Travel to Murmansk Airport to Board your flight back to India with Lovely MemoryContinental Breakfast

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Flight from St. Petersburg to Murmansk

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Cost of any other meals not mentioned above

No Porterage at Train Station

Tourist City Tax – payable directly by the passenger only at each Hotel.

Entrances to  Sightseeing ( Except Above)

Medical Insurance

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7 Dinners & 7 Breakfasts

Visit the world famous Red Square

Visit to Lenin’s Mausoleum and St.Basils Cathedral  (outside)

Kremlin Wall

Tour of Moscow Metro

Visit to Nevsky prospect

Visit to St.Isaac's Cathedral with entrances

Murmansk Guided city tour no entrances

Visit to Lenin Icebreaker with entrances

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Land Package

This night trip that travels under raised bridges will let you fully embrace the beautiful views of St. Petersburg by night.&nbsp;Marvel at architectural ensembles, view the unique shape of the St. Petersburg skyline with a recognizable string of spires and domes and see a variety of bridges. During the cruise, see palaces and noble mansions, notable cathedrals in the city, the hand-made island of New Holland, the building of Mariinsky Theatre, the renovated Chinezelli circus, the granite walls of the Peter and Paul's Fortress and the gold-plated spire of the Peter and Paul's Cathedral.The views you see will take your breath away. Views that are particularly fabulous from the water are the ingenious ensemble of the spit of the Basils Island, the peculiar pattern of the Summer Garden fence, the mysterious St.Michaels Castle, and the square of the seven bridges. Join this tour and enjoy an unforgettable experience.Meeting pointMeet at the pier which is located at Fontanka, 53, near to Lomonosov Bridge. Additional Info&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Oversize luggage and Smoking are not allowed&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Please note child carriages and wheelchairs need to be left on the pier</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Please consider bringing your personal headphones with a 3.5 mm jack as sometimes they may come in handy</li><li style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Please note, warm covers to keep you comfy in the windy weather are available for sale at the pier</li></ul>

Travel to the kingdom of fountains and see the most interesting things in the Lower Park of Peterhof.Your tour will begin with a dive into the history of Peterhof at the Orangery fountain. Then you will go on a journey through the Lower Park, see the Chess Mountain cascade, visit one of the most “dangerous” places in the park - “Water Road” and the “Dubok” and “Umbrella” fire fountains. Walk through the beautiful Monplaisir Garden and admire the beautiful panorama of the Gulf of Finland and St. Petersburg.You will learn the history of the fountains "Adam" and "Eve", passing between which you will have a breathtaking view of the Grand Cascade and the Peterhof Palace. You will walk in the garden of Venus, see the Marly Palace and the "Labyrinth" - the most secluded place in the park. You will find the most unusual monument to Peter I with a small child in her arms and learn its history.The walk will end at the most grandiose and large-scale construction of Peterhof - the Grand Cascade and the Samson Fountain, which will undoubtedly surprise you with their grandeur.During the walk, you will not only enjoy the incredible beauty of the park complex but also touch its difficult history, learn how the masterpieces were created and who was their main author!Meeting pointThe audio tour will begin automatically before entering the Lower Park. Turn on geolocation and listen to the audio before entering. This is a self-guided tour. Entrance to the park is free. Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Not suitable for Wheelchair users</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Please bring Headphones, Charged Smartphone, Medical mask</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Entrance to the Lower Park of the Peterhof Museum-Reserve is free</li><li style="text-align: justify;">This is a self-guided tour with an audio guide in the mobile app</li></ul>

Commissioned by Peter the Great, Peterhof is the oldest of the Imperial residences of Russia.Today it is a park complex that includes the principle palace and a number of smaller palaces.The main Palace itself is the unique product of two centuries of work. The original design was worked on by Peter himself and was designed with the Palace of Versailles in mind.Today the palace contains a remarkable collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and much more.Rooms dating back to Peter’s time can be found alongside golden shining baroque halls and calm and austere rooms from the Classical period.Peterhof is often referred to as the Russian Versailles.The idea of creating a residence to rival the luxury of the French Kings was Peter’s ambition and he personally chose the site where several underground water springs were located.Thanks to these underground springs, the amazing garden complex surrounding Peterhof has over 100 beautiful fountains and four spectacular cascades, covering the gardens in summer with a refreshing cooling mist.Additional info<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Please bring Comfortable shoes</li></ul>

Visit the Catherine Palace, an icon of splendor, scale, and regal grandeur. World-renowned architects throughout the world took part in its enormous construction. Stroll through the picturesque Catherine Park, which is adjacent to the palace and is beautiful at any time of the year, accompanied by the in-app audio tour.Take in the luxury of the palace’s breathtaking Great Hall and the Golden Enfilades of the ceremonial halls, including the world-famous Amber Room. Here, everyone can see the lasting legacy of three empresses, as well as rare and beautiful art pieces.Walk through some of the most interesting pavilions that adorn the park, including the Cameron Gallery, the Grotto, and the Tsarskoye Selo Hermitage.Meeting Point&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Garden St, 9, St Petersburg, Russia, 196601</li></ul>Additional Info&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Not suitable for</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Wheelchair users</li></ul>

Duration: 01 day ValidRussian Ballet is a dancing art phenomenon famous all over the world. It’s a relatively new dance, but the popularity it has gained is difficult to overestimate. Swan Lake is ballet in its best manifestation.Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky created this masterpiece in one of the most dramatic moments of his life and you definitely feel it in the music. The ballet libretto is very simple, but this is what makes music and dancing stand out. Millions of people see the Swan Lake ballet every year. You, too, can enjoy it on the Russian stage!The show starts at 8 PM and lasts for about 2.5 hours with 1 intermission. You can get to the meeting point on your own or add the round transfer option. After the booking has been made, the Customer Service Manager will be in touch to advise on a theatre where the performance takes place and also to agree on the ticket delivery.Normally tickets are delivered to your hotel reception. Please be aware that tickets will not be delivered to apartments and mailboxes. You can get to the meeting point on your own or choose the option which includes round-trip transfers.The Swan Lake takes place in several venues and the show venue will be provided according to the available dates and seats.Meeting PointYou will be met at the port by your driver holding the company logo or your name sign.&nbsp;Additional Info<ul><li>Your performance of Swan Lake will be at one of the following theaters, based on the option booked (please read the options carefully): Mariinsky Theatre, Hermitage Theatre, Alexandrinsky Theatre, or Komissarzhevskaya Theatre</li><li>The shows are not available every day</li></ul>

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and head straight to the pier. After a brief safety induction, it's time to board your comfortable 3-person speedboat.You may choose to be accompanied by your guide in order to navigate the waters and learn about the history of this fascinating city. Stand at the helm and enjoy complete freedom of navigation. You can also rent the boat at night and explore Moscow by moonlight!Pass the incredible, 98-meter monument to Peter the Great, sculpted by the notorious Georgian sculptor, Zurab Tsereteli. The monument, which sits on an artificial island, can only be seen close-up from the river, making it one of the most exciting attractions of the day. As you cruise down the river, make your way past attractions such as Christ the Savior Cathedral, the Kremlin Palaces and Cathedrals, the beautiful Moscow Music Hall, as well as Gorky Park and the Seven Sisters. Additional Info&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">A deposit of 10000 rubles will be required at the pier, which will be returned to you at the end of your trip.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">If you wish to be accompanied on board by your guide, bear in mind that the capacity of the boat is 3 people</li><li style="text-align: justify;">You will have 1 speed boat for every 3 people</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The speed of the boat depends on the total weight of all passengers.</li></ul> Note : Rates Based on Min 03 Pax Sharing

Valid : 2 - 5 Days Enjoy free entrance to 28 attractions in St Petersburg and see the city from different perspectives. Enjoy 6 free tours by land or water with a 2,3 or 5-day Saint Petersburg City Pass. Save time and money with free entry to the city’s best museums, along with complimentary tours by river, sea, and double-decker bus. Plan your visits with a free guidebook and city map (metro map included).The most interesting attractions have already been chosen for you! Just open your guide and decide where you want to go first. Each tear-off voucher can be used once by one person, making it the most convenient passport to the city.The Pass activates at the moment of your first visit to the museum, bus tour or river cruise. St.Petersburg CityPass is valid for 48, 72 or 120-hours.Free Entry:Museums:1. St. Isaac’s Cathedral2. St. Isaac’s Cathedral Colonnaded Walkway3. “Aurora” Cruiser4. Savior on Spilled Blood5. Mikhailovsky Palace (Russian Museum)6. Marble Palace (Russian Museum)7. Stroganov Palace (Russian Museum)8. St. Michael’s Castle (Russian Museum)9. Peter and Paul Cathedral (Peter and Paul Fortress)10. Grand Ducal Burial Chapel (Peter and Paul Fortress)11. Trubetskoy Bastion Prison (Peter and Paul Fortress)12. Faberge Museum13. Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines14. Russian Museum of Ethnography15. “Petrovskaya Akvatoria” Historical Theatrical Scale Model16. Central Naval Museum17. Grand Maket Russia Interactive Museum18. Museum and Exhibition Center ROSPHOTO19. Sheremetev Palace — Museum of Music20. St. Petersburg State Museum of Theatre and Music21. Chaliapin Memorial Apartment22. Rimsky-Korsakov Museum23. Samoilov Family MuseumExcursions:1. St. Petersburg City Sightseeing Bus Tour2. Walking Tour with St. Petersburg Free Tour3. City Sightseeing Canal Cruise&nbsp;4. High-speed hydrofoils to Peterhof (trip around)5. Gala Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland6. Evening Cruise with a live musicMeeting point<ul><li>Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, 2 Konyushennaya Square, Saint Petersburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Additional Info<ul><li>Please note that the tear-off tickets are valid for one use only and must be used by one person</li><li>Water excursions under the St.Petersburg CityPass program shall only be provided during the period of river and sea navigation, usually April 30 to September 30 weather permitting</li></ul>

Experience the vibrant party scene in Moscow from a new perspective and join an experienced guide on a 4-hour pub crawl in a van that dates back to the days of the Soviet Union.Benefit from pick-up at your hotel, and then relax aboard the classic van, equipped with a beer cooler and massive Bluetooth loudspeaker to start the party even before you arrive at the first venue. Get served some Russian snacks (on request) to line you stomach.Arrive at a cocktail bar with a terrace overlooking the golden domes of the Christ the Saviour Cathedral. Continue to a Stalinist-era skyscraper to enjoy some drinks on its unusual rooftop bar. Then, enter a secret underground bar and join the locals in what is probably the trendiest and most interesting lounge bar in the city. Be impressed by their selection of craft cocktails, mixologist bartenders and popular DJs.If you still have some energy, your guide will take you to dance the night away at your own pace in one of Moscow's craziest clubs!Experience the nightlife of Moscow from a fresh perspective on a 4-hour pub crawl by Soviet-era van. Visit some of the best clubs in the city with an experienced guide and continue the party between venues with drinks served on board the van.Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">The dress code for this activity is evening casual. Avoid sneakers, t-shirts and shorts</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The average price for alcoholic drinks in the bars you will visit is around RUB 600 (€9 / $11) for a cocktail; RUB 400 (€5.50 / $7) for a long drink; and RUB 300 (€4.50 / $5.50) for a pint of beer</li></ul>

Russian Circus in Moscow is the oldest entertainment institute in Russia. The State Circus venue where the shows are run was the first to train animals and acrobats professionally. You have a rare chance to see animals working with trainers.Russia is one of the few countries left where animals work in circuses. There are two venues available: Moscow State Circus and Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard also known as Nikulin’s Circus.

Learn to master iconic Soviet weapons under supervision of a professional trainer. Discover the thrill of shooting military grade weapons loaded with live bullets on a shooting tour from Moscow. Jump aboard a classic military Soviet van at your hotel doorstep, and drive to the shooting range.A professional trainer will join your guide to teach you the ins and outs of becoming a Soviet sharpshooter. Choose your preferred option with different numbers of rounds and weapons included. Try the legendary Kalashnikov AK-47, fire the iconic semi-automatic Dragunov sniper rifle, and test out the Yarygin Pistol, the standard Russian military sidearm.Your guide will pick you up at your hotel. You will have the opportunity to take Moscow's subway together with them to reach the shooting range. An option to travel by Soviet military van is also available.<ul></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Do not drink alcohol before shooting</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Minimum age to shoot is 18 years old</li><li style="text-align: justify;">You must bring your original passport with you to the shooting range</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; "> </div>

Without a good grasp of the language and deep understanding of Russian history, a visit to Moscow's Victory Park may raise many questions. Ensure answers to your questions on this guided tour. Explore the large memorial commemorating WWII and museum's displays while getting insights into Russia's war experience from your guide.<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Enrich your experience of Victory Park on a guided tour</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Get answers to all your questions and insights from your guide</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Choose a starting time that suits your schedule</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Leave with a greater understanding of the USSR's WWII experience</li></ul> Departure Point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Traveler pickup is offered</li></ul> Departure Time<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">9:00 AM</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Wheelchair accessible</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; "> </div><div style="text-align: justify; "> </div>

Take advantage of one of the unique winter activities in Moscow and enjoy the thrill of a snowmobile ride through a picturesque snowy forest.&nbsp;Your day will begin with a pick up from your hotel or apartment in Moscow and a 40-minute drive to the place where your adventure will start. Cut loose on the brand new machines and explore wide-open areas you could only imagine with an hour free-riding.You will first be introduced to the sport of snowmobiling in a safe, exciting and informative environment. Depending on your level and desired experience, training and a basic obstacle course will prepare you for the snowmobile ride. Once you have completed your orientation, your guide will lead you on a journey through magnificent terrain, including old growth forests.Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Not suitable for Wheelchair users</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Please bring Comfortable shoes and Camera</li></ul>

Discover the highlights of Moscow from a different perspective on a fun 3-hour tour by Soviet-era van. Get driven to 12 of the city's must-see sites, departing from the amazing onion domes of Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square. Journey through the history of the city and stop at 7 different sites.Indulge in traditional Russian snacks and drinks as you make your way to iconic monuments such as Academy of Science and the Moscow State University. Admire the towers of the Kremlin Embankment, and discover the site of the impressive GUM department store.Pass the new urban space of Zaryadye Park next to Red Square, see the faculty building of the Russian Academy of Sciences, pass the 16th-century Novodevichy Convent, and discover one of the world's oldest surviving thoroughfares on Arbat Street. End at the impressive Cathedral of Christ the Savior on the north bank of the Moskva River after getting panoramic views from Sparrow Hills. Meeting Point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Hotel Pick up is included</li></ul>

Meet your guide at your hotel and head to the theatre. Marvel at the magnificent facade of the grand Bolshoi Theatre. Enter the main hall and admire a 6–tier auditorium elaborately decorated with crimson and gold embellishments. Receive an insightful introduction to the theatre's turbulent history, hearing of the fires and neglect that threatened to destroy the building forever.If the time is right, you may even get to see some ballet before the first night!Admire the pristine renovations as you see box seats once reserved for Russian emperors, and visit the Royal Foyer, a resting place for emperors during performance intervals. Listen to legends surrounding the incredible acoustics and then return to the entrance to bid your private guide a fond farewell.&nbsp; Meeting point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">In front of the Bolshoi Theater, on the steps. Your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it.</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Please note that you are allowed to take photos of everything except rehearsals</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Seeing the rehearsals is not guaranteed, as the theater reserves the right to change the schedule without notifications</li></ul>

For more than 70 years Moscow was the capital of the vast Soviet empire, and reminders of that time can still be seen throughout the city.The first stop of the tour is Lenin’s Mausoleum, the burial place of one of the most influential communist leaders in the world. Learn about the hidden pages of the Soviet history from the Great October Revolution to Perestroika, from Lenin and Stalin to Gorbachev. Continue to the Lubyanka to see the notorious headquarters of the former KGB. See the Solovetsky Stone, the monument to victims of Soviet repression.Finally, explore the beauty of Ploshad Revotsii metro station and learn about its rich-history. Meeting point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">In front of Marshal Zhukov monument in Manege Square (between Four Seasons Hotel and Historical Museum)</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">As the Lenin Mausoleum is not a museum but a government institution, entrance may be closed during official events or for other foreseen circumstances</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">In case of closure, the tour will take place outside the building and more time will be added to other parts of the tour</li></ul>

Take a journey along the Moscow river, beginning either at the lively Gorky Park or the Ukraine Hotel, which is one of the Seven Sisters of Stalin. See all of the most iconic attractions in Moscow from a slightly different angle.The boat has two decks and you can choose whether to be on the open upper deck or stay inside and enjoy the views through the panoramic windows. At the lower deck, there is a bar and a restaurant with free Wi-Fi access. To make your journey not only spectacular and relaxing but also informative, you can ask for an audioguide in your language on board for a small price. Upgrade your river cruise by choosing the fine dining option and enjoy an exquisite lunch or dinner on your trip. A standard menu includes one salad, one main course, one soft drink, and bread.You will see the Ukraine hotel, Sparrow Hills, Luzhniki Olympic Stadium, Moscow City, Gorky Park, Ministry of Defence, Monument to Peter the Great, Christ the Saviour Cathedral, Crimean Bridge, Kremlin Palaces and Cathedrals, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Zaryadye Park, Floating Bridge,&nbsp; Moscow Music Hall, Tretyakov Gallery, Red October Chocolate Factory, and Muzeon Park.&nbsp; It is recommended to do this tour in the evening when Moscow turns on all of its lights.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meeting Point&nbsp;
 </div><ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">The Gorky Park pier, Moscow, 119049. Or the Ukraine Hotel pier, Naberezhnaya Tarasa Shevchenko, Moscow, 121151.</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">You can choose the fine dining option to have lunch or dinner during your trip, which does not include alcoholic drinks</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">If you begin your journey at the Ukraine hotel you can see the model of Moscow in 1977 inside the hotel for free</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; "> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Spend the day away from the hustle and bustle of Moscow and visit Sergiev Posad, one of the ancient towns in Russia’s “Golden Ring,” during this private tour. Take a guided tour of the city and visit the beautiful 14th-century Trinity Lavra Monastery, with its massive bell tower, walk through the old city, and learn about the pilgrims who come from all over the world to pay their respects.<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Take a day trip from Moscow to the ancient town of Sergiev Posad</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy guided tours through the city and learn its history</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Admire the Trinity Lavra Monastery and pay your respects</li><li style="text-align: justify;">A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience</li></ul> Departure Point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Traveler pickup is offered</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Not wheelchair accessible</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level</li></ul>

Moscow's Red Square and Saint Basil's Cathedral are symbols of Russia and some of the most famous sites in the world. They attract large crowds daily, but you can skip the lines and enjoy an uncrowded experience on this private guided tour that takes you around the square and inside the cathedral.<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Private tour exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Skip the long lines and spend more time exploring than waiting</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Choose a tour time that suits your schedule</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Hassle-free pickup from your Moscow hotel</li></ul> Departure Point<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Traveler pickup is offered</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Not wheelchair accessible</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Children must be accompanied by an adult</li></ul>

Save time and money and skip the lines at Moscow's best attractions with a Moscow City Pass. Valid for one, two, three, or five days, the pass offers you free entrance to 40 attractions throughout the Russian capital, including the Kremlin, State Historical Museum, and Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines, as well as tours by boat, bus, or foot. Explore Moscow at your own pace and to your own interests. Includes a guidebook and map.<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Skip the lines: Includes entrance to Moscow's best attractions</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Save money: Cheaper than buying tickets separately</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Includes river cruise, bus tour, and walking tour</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Create your own itinerary and explore Moscow at your own pace</li></ul> Valid for 1 day&nbsp; Free Entry: Excursions:&nbsp;<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Observation Deck of the Hotel Ukraine&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Cruise along the Moskva River with The Radisson Royal Flotilla&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Moscow City Sightseeing Bus Tour&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Walking Tour with Moscow Free Tour Museums:&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The Moscow Kremlin&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">State Historical museum (main building)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">State Tretyakov Gallery</li><li style="text-align: justify;">State Tretyakov Gallery on Krymskiy Val&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Shilov Art Gallery&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Artcenter.Moscow&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Pokrovsky Cathedral (St. Basil’s Cathedral)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of the Patriotic War of 2812&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Shusev State Museum of Architecture&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Mosquarium (VDNH)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Historical Park “Russia – my history” (VDNH)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Paleontological Museum&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Tchaikovsky and Moscow Museum&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bunker-42 (The Cold War Museum)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">State Pushkin Museum&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Pushkin Memorial Apartment on the Arbat Street&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Mikhail Bulgakov Museum&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bulgakov’s House Museum-Theatre&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum-reserve Kolomenskoye&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Palace of the Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Izmailovo Estate</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Vodka History Museum (The Kremlin in Izmailovo)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of Bread (The Kremlin in Izmailovo)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of Chocolate (The Kremlin in Izmailovo)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The Living Museum of Folk Arts (The Kremlin in Izmailovo)&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Glinka State Museum of Musical Culture&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Chaliapin Memorial Estate&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of Sergei Prokofiev&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Goldenweiser Memorial Apartment&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Liublino Estate</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Memorial Apartment of Andrey Bely&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Institute of Russian Realist Art&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experimentanium Science Museum&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of Russian Icon&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Golovanov Memorial Apartment&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Museum of vintage music&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">House-museum of Pushkin on Staraya Basmannaya&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">“Mega Ice” rink&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Zaryadie Park&nbsp;</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">Museum of vintage music&nbsp;</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">The Moscow City Pass Guidebook in three languages (Russian, English, Chinese)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Wheelchair accessible</li><li style="text-align: justify;">24 hours hot-line to answer all your questions</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Enjoy the best views of Moscow from the highest observation deck</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Walk around amazing parks and museum reserves</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

Deep beneath the surface of Moscow is Bunker 42, a Stalin-era network of tunnels and chambers that was built as a nuclear bomb shelter. This tour is a fun opportunity to head underground and explore this place that was only declassified by the Russian government in 2000. Learn about Russian, European, and world history by walking right through it.<ul><li style="text-align: justify; ">Tour the facility with a local guide</li><li style="text-align: justify;">History enthusiasts will love this tour</li><li style="text-align: justify; ">An ideal tour for both first-time and repeat visitors to Russia</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Press a button that once could have sent a nuclear rocket to the US!</li></ul> PLANWe will guide you through the creepy/spookytunnels of Bunker 42 and show which life support systems existed in its past.We will tell you about Soviet radio systems and give you a unique opportunity to click on the nuclear button, which in the past could launch a rocket to the US.The bunker was created on the order of Stalin in the case of a nuclear strike during the Cold War and was fully equipped to shelter 500 people. Only in the year 2000 the facility was completely declassified after the normalization of relations between Russia and the West.Do not miss the most surreal trip to the era of Stalin with the FollowLocals and feel the spirit of the most mysterious and unique period of the USSR.To find out the information about the tours schedule, please contact the manager. We will try to find the most convenient time for you to organise an unforgettable dive into the past. Departure Point<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">5-Y Kotel'nicheskiy Pereulok, 11, Moskva, Russia, 115172</li></ul> Additional Info<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Wheelchair accessible</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify; "> </div>

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During the guided city tour of Moscow visit the Red Squarewhich is a dramatic open cobbled space in the centre of Moscow and now turned into a memorial cemetery and constructed Lenin Mausoleum on one side and Resurrection Gate and chapel on the other.Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia's symbolic center. It's home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum's comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes

We’ve carefully constructed the perfect itinerary that hits every location you need to see in order to really get a feel for the magic and beauty of St. Petersburg.Perfect view of the Palace Square? Check. Colored onion domes of The Savior on the Blood Cathedral? Check. Gazing down the Peter and Paul Fortress from the Neva river embankment? Of course!And of course St. Petersburg isn’t just about the major monuments, so your guide will be sure to point out lesser-known nooks and crannies along the way to give you a more in-depth perspective on this complex and fascinating city. After getting a taste for the general layout of St. Petersburg, you’ll be much more comfortable getting around and exploring each neighborhood further during the remainder of your trip.*Please note: this tour can include entry into cathedrals or museums at extra cost.

Murmansk is a port city and the administrative center of Murmansk Oblast in the far northwest part of Russia. It sits on both slopes and banks of a modest ria or fjord, Kola Bay, an estuarine inlet of the Barents Sea. Its bulk is on the east bank of the inlet. It is in the north of the rounded Kola Peninsula which covers most of the oblast. The city is 108 kilometres (67 mi) from the border with Norway and 182 kilometres (113 mi) from the Finnish border. The city is named for the Murman Coast, which is in turn derived from an archaic term in Russian for "Norwegian".Benefiting from the North Atlantic Current, Murmansk resembles cities of its size across western Russia, with highway and railway access to the rest of Europe, and the northernmost trolleybus system on Earth. It lies over 2° north of the Arctic Circle. Its connectivity contrasts to the isolation of Arctic ports like the Siberian Dikson on the shores of the Kara Sea and Iqaluit, Nunavut in Canada on Baffin Island's Frobisher Bay off the Davis Strait. Despite long, snowy winters, Murmansk's climate is moderated by the generally ice-free waters around it.Although there was a building boom in the early twentieth century's arms races, Murmansk's population has been in decline since the Cold War, from 468,039?(1989 Census);336,137?(2002 Census); 307,257?(2010 Census); to 299,148 (2014 estimate).It remains the largest city north of the Arctic Circle, with over 100,000 more inhabitants than Norilsk, Russia, and is a major port on the Arctic Ocean.

Nuclear icebreaker "Lenin" - the world's first ship with a nuclear power plant. The only federal cultural heritage site in the city of Murmansk. Built at the Admiralty Plant in Leningrad in 1956-1959. More than 500 enterprises and institutions of the USSR took part in its creation. Commissioned on December 3, 1959.Over the next 30 years, he provided navigation on the Northern Sea Route and served as a "nuclear university", where he gained experience in year-round Arctic navigation, improved technologies and trained personnel for the nuclear fleet of our country. Held thousands of ships in the ice of the Arctic, he himself traveled 654,400 nautical miles, which is more than three times the length of the distance from the Earth to the Moon. It was decommissioned in 1989.On May 5, 2009, the nuclear-powered icebreaker "Lenin" moored in the center of Murmansk near the sea station, quickly becoming the "calling card" of the Murmansk region and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Kola North. Over the first 7 years of the nuclear-powered ship's operation as a corporate museum, it was visited by over a quarter of a million people.&nbsp;The modern Arctic Exhibition Center Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin is a structural subdivision of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise of the Atomic Fleet (FSUE Atomflot) of the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (SC Rosatom).

Saint Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor is a cathedral that currently functions as a museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great, who had been born on the feast day of that saint.This gold-domed, ornate, 19th-century cathedral is the third largest domed cathedral in the world, and offers visitors a 300-step climb to a spectacular view of the city.

Red Square is one of the oldest and largest squares in Moscow, Russia. It is located in Moscow's historic centre, in the eastern walls of the Kremlin. It is the city's most prominent landmark, with famous buildings such as Saint Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the GUM department store. At the end of the 15th century, a square appeared on the top of the hill near the new brick walls of the Kremlin, built in place of the white stone walls that had begun to crumble. Its formation was facilitated by the decree of Ivan III, prohibiting any construction within cannon shot (approximately 240 meters) from the walls. The territory, which had previously been a trading quarter, was hastily cleared of houses and other wooden buildings, and only trade was allowed here. Gradually, the entire area began to be called the Marketplace or the Great Marketplace. The convenience of trade was determined by the location itself. From the south, the square is limited by the confluence of two rivers - the Moscow and Neglinka. On the banks of the Moscow River there were piers from where goods were delivered to the Market. In 1508, the Alevizov ditch was dug along the Kremlin wall, which connected the Moscow and Neglinnaya rivers. The ditch had a defensive function and was quite deep: in some places up to 12.8 meters. Thus, the Kremlin, like most fortresses of that time, was surrounded by water on all sides. Gradually, bridges were built to the gates of the Kremlin, and the ditch itself was surrounded by stone crenellated walls. The Kremlin walls have changed over the years and changed the overall impression of Red Square. Thus, in 1491, under the direction of the architect Pietro Antonio Solari, there was the (Spasskaya) Tower . The Spassky Gates have acquired a special status over time and in the 21st century, as in the 16th century, high-ranking officials make their ceremonial exit through them during various ceremonies. The square changed its name several times, and sometimes had two or three names at the same time, depending on the significance of the events associated with the place. For some time, the square was called Troitskaya after the dedication of the cathedral, which probably stood on the site of the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat. In 1571, after a large fire, the square was called Pozhar, and wooden shops were banned from being built on the square itself. By 1598, two-story stone shops had been built instead of wooden shops, forming three quarters: Upper, Middle, and Lower Trading Rows. It was during this period that the square began to be called Krasnaya, that is, beautiful (some historians believe that the name came from the "red", that is, haberdashery, goods that were traded here). This name became official after the decree of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, and began to appear in all documents starting in 1661. The oldest surviving structure of the square is Lobnoye Mesto. From the south it was bounded by a low hill - "vzlobye", on which Lobnoye Mesto appeared. Lobnoye Mesto was first mentioned in documents of 1547. Initially, the platform on Lobnoye Mesto was made of brick, had a wooden lattice, as well as a canopy and a tent on pillars. In 1597-1598, the platform was rebuilt in stone. One of the main dominants of the square is the famous cathedralPokrov on the Moat, which is often mistakenly called St. Basil's Cathedral. This unique architectural monument of the mid-16th century was a votive church, that is, it was erected on the promise of Ivan IV in case of success during another campaign against the Kazan Khanate. The key and victorious battle for the army of the young tsar took place on the day of the celebration of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God, which is why the temple was called Pokrovsky. Later, a church was added to it in the name of the revered Moscow saint Basil the Blessed, and the people began to call it "St. Basil's Cathedral". The temple was repeatedly completed, the domes were changed, and the boundaries of dilapidated old churches were moved here. In the 20th century, according to legend, it was threatened with demolition, but the monument of Russian architecture was saved, which is why it now borders Red Square from the south, being almost its main symbol. In 1620-1630,&nbsp; the Kazan Cathedral was built at the Voskresensky Gate on Nikolskaya Street in honor of the liberation of Moscow from the Poles . And the two-span Voskresensky Gate itself began to serve as the ceremonial entrance to Red Square. The buildings of the Mint and the Main Pharmacy with a tower were located near them. The wooden "Comedian Temple" was located at the Nikolsky Gate, dismantled in 1722. By the day of the celebration of the Poltava victory in 1709, wooden Triumphal Gates were erected near the Kazan Cathedral, and in 1730 a new theater, also wooden, was built according to the design of the Russian architect Varfolomey Varfolomeevich Rastrelli. Thus, gradually the square lost its purely commercial significance. In the 18th century, the square was the center of Moscow's cultural life. Books were sold here at the Spassky Gate, and the first public library operated. By 1755, the architect Dmitry Vasilyevich Ukhtomsky rebuilt the Main Pharmacy to house Moscow University. In 1786-1810, the stone shops were rebuilt and the New Trading Rows were erected. The two-story arcade covered almost the entire perimeter of the square. The massive reconstruction of Red Square also affected Lobnoye Mesto. In 1786, it was moved a little further east and rebuilt according to the design of Matvey Kazakov from wild hewn stone. There is a popular belief that the purpose of the Lobnoye Mesto was public executions. In fact, the "vzlobye" was considered sacred. Most often, the Lobnoye Mesto served as a platform from which the bishop blessed the people with the sign of the cross during the religious procession. Its other name, "Tsar's Place", the royal cathedra, is often found in documents. In pre-Petrine times, the most important royal decrees were announced to the people from here. Initially, the square was earthen, without paving, which made it extremely dirty, especially in bad weather and off-season. In the 18th-19th centuries, the square already had a stone covering on a regular basis, but it was extremely imperfect: the laying technologies had not yet been worked out, stones of different quality and size were used, so the covering was uneven and in some places inconvenient for movement, and it had to be renewed almost every year. From 1909 to 1930, a tram ran along Red Square, which is hard to imagine today. There was a reserve line there, which ran along the Kremlin wall. Radical changes occurred in the 1930s, when the Soviet government began a large-scale reconstruction of Red Square. At that time, the square acquired its current appearance and was also completely covered with granite paving stones. In 1974, the square underwent another reconstruction of the surface: paving stones made of super-strong igneous rock gabbro were laid on a concrete base. Granite slabs were carefully fitted to each other to create a flat and stable surface. Granite paving stones proved to be able to withstand heavy loads, including heavy military equipment. The square's modern appearance is not just cobblestones. It has become a reflection of various events that took place in the country. In 1818, the sculptor Ivan Martos presented a project&nbsp; for a monument to Minin and Pozharsky&nbsp; , the leaders of the Second People's Militia, formed in 1612 to expel the Polish troops that had occupied Moscow. The monument was erected in the central part of the square, where it remained until 1936. According to the sculptor's project, Minin symbolically pointed to the Kremlin occupied by enemy troops, which the people's militia was called upon to liberate. The construction of the Mausoleum in the 1920s disrupted the architectural composition, and the monument also interfered with demonstrations and military parades that were regularly held on the square. As a result, it was decided to leave the monument on the square, but move it to a new location: now it is located in close proximity to the Pokrovsky Cathedral, completing the new architectural composition of the square. The State Historical Museum is located in the north of Red Square&nbsp; . It was founded by decree of Emperor Alexander II on February 21, 1872. Now the museum building, designed by architect Vladimir Sherwood and engineer Anatoly Semenov, is considered a particularly valuable cultural heritage site. And the 29 halls of the museum present Russian history from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the State Historical Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. It houses priceless monuments of archeology, numismatics, ancient literature, weapons, works of fine and decorative and applied art. There is a memorial cemetery – a necropolis – near the Kremlin wall. This is the burial place of state, party and military figures of the Soviet state, famous revolutionaries of the 20th century, as well as outstanding figures of culture and science, such as Maxim Gorky and Yuri Gagarin. Another important landmark located on Red Square is the Lenin Mausoleum. In 1924, immediately after the death of the leader, a temporary wooden mausoleum was erected; in May, it was dismantled and a permanent wooden structure was erected on the square. By 1930, the granite Mausoleum was erected according to the design of the architect Alexei Viktorovich Shchusev. The special design of the Mausoleum assumes the presence of a government tribune. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, the historical center of Moscow and the most valuable architectural objects were carefully camouflaged. The Mausoleum was covered from above with a canvas model of a row house. On November 7, 1941, a historic military parade was held in front of the Mausoleum, freed from camouflage and transformed into a government tribune. In 1924, Vasilyevskaya Square was included in Red Square, and since 1995 it has been called Vasilyevsky Spusk. The history of parades on Red Square goes back several centuries, but military parades and demonstrations became regular during the Soviet era. The most famous parades are associated with the Great Patriotic War: on November 7, 1941, Soviet soldiers left for the front from here. And on June 24, 1945, the Victory Parade was held on Red Square, and over time, parades on May 9 became annual. In 1990, the Moscow Kremlin complex and Red Square were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Lenin's Mausoleum, also known as Lenin's Tomb, situated on Red Square in the centre of Moscow, is a mausoleum that serves as the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public display there since shortly after his death in 1924, with rare exceptions in wartime.

<div>Discover why Saint Petersburg is known as the &quot;Venice of the North&quot; on an amazing boat cruise along the canals and rivers of the most beautiful city in Russia. See stunning monuments with Italian and French influence, along with remnants of the Stalinist architecture of the Soviet era.</div>
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<div>Pass the artificial New Holland Island, created in 1719 when the newly built Kryukov Canal and Admiralty Canal connected the Moika River with the Neva River. Admire the imperial palaces from the water, see where Rasputin died and more.</div>

The fabulous Aurora Borealis is a wonderful natural phenomenon, where the sky glows with thousands of seemingly dancing lights. Let's find out where are the best places to see them in Russia!The Northern Lights are something akin to a miracle because their appearance depends on many factors: weather, solar activity and geographic location. Also, the evening air should be frosty and the sky clear, without any clouds.&nbsp; The Aurora season lasts from the end of September to the end of March, and it usually appears from 9 p.m. to midnight. Check the Aurora forecast before your trip.&nbsp;In Russia, there are many places for observation. The Arctic Circle crosses a large part of the country, and the nighttime light show can be seen from Karelia to Chukotka. Sometimes, even St. Petersburg residents can see the magic Northern Lights. Here are the best places to enjoy them.

As a settlement, Teriberka was first mentioned circa 1523.[citation needed] Eyewitnesses from that time period confirmed the appearance of permanent Russian settlers. However, according to other sources, it was founded in the 1860s—the decade when the Murman coast was actively being settled.[6]By the end of 19th century, it was well-developed: having a church, a lighthouse, and a weather station (the first one on the Murmansk coast).Names of the geographical features of the area, such as Cape Deploranskogo, Zavalishina Lip, and others relate to the Peter's Great expedition.In the beginning of the 20th century, Teriberka had well-developed cod and shark fishing businesses (undertaken mostly by the Norwegians who owned a factory and a store). By the end of the 1920s, the first collective farm was organized in the village; it included a dairy farm and a reindeer herd in addition to the fishing boats.Before World War II, fishermen and dairy farm workers of the collective farm were honored several times for their achievements and were sent to the VDNKh in Moscow. A shipyard construction in the village of Lyudeyny started around the same time.Teriberka developed quickly after the war. In the 1940s–1960s, there were two fishing farms, two dairy farms, a poultry farm, a 2000-head reindeer herd, an American mink breeding farm, and two fish processing facilities in the village, as well as shops and warehouses of the White Sea base of Goslov (a government-sponsored organization of skilled workers). Repair facilities of the shipyard were working at their full capacity and were being expanded. Active construction of housing and public organizations was underway. The village had a stadium, a community center, workers' clubs of the shipyard, a fish processing facility, a Young Pioneers club, two schools (elementary and secondary), a boarding school for children from the coastal settlements, one inpatient and one outpatient hospital, and an ambulance station.Teriberka became the administrative center of a district and was growing and developing at a very fast rate.The downfall began in the 1960s, when the district was transferred to the jurisdiction of the town of Severomorsk. As ship tonnage increased and fishing fleets were able to travel more easily in the open ocean, the coastal fishing business became less important. A newly constructed fish processing complex in Murmansk put smaller processing facilities in Teriberka out of business.During the process of "enlargement", the collective farm "Murmanets" was abolished along with its mink farm. Goslov's White Sea base fell apart, the reindeer herd was transferred to the village of Lovozero, and the fish processing plant was shut down because large fishing vessels were not able to enter the river from the ocean.In the 1980s, a school of salmon was destroyed during the construction of the Teriberka River hydroelectric plants. In the 2000s, the village was again subordinated to the district instead of the town of Severomorsk.

Kazan Cathedral or Kazanskiy Kafedralniy Sobor, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, is a cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church on the Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, one of the most venerated icons in Russia.<div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Built in the early 1800s to duplicate the Vatican's Basilica of St. Peter, this huge cathedral served as a monument to Russia's victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812 and today houses the Museum of Religion.</div>

<div style="text-align: justify; ">The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, known in English as Saint Basil's Cathedral, is an Orthodox church in Red Square of Moscow, and is one of the most popular cultural symbols of Russia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin on the Moat (St. Basil's Cathedral) is one of the most significant monuments of ancient Russian architecture of the 16th century. The cathedral was built in 1555–1561 by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible in honor of the conquest of the Kazan Kingdom.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The central church is consecrated in the name of the Protection of the Holy Mother of God. Four churches — the Three Patriarchs of Constantinople, Cyprian and Justina, Alexander Svirsky and Gregory of Armenia — are consecrated in the name of saints on whose feast day important events of the campaign took place. The program of dedications of the cathedral churches also reflects other important events of Russian spiritual life in the second half of the 16th century: the appearance of a new icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the Vyatka lands, the glorification of the Venerables Varlaam of Khutyn and Alexander Svirsky. The eastern church is dedicated to the main dogma of the Christian faith — the Holy Trinity. The western church of the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem connects the cathedral with the image of the Heavenly City.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Later, two lower churches were added to the Pokrovsky Cathedral: in the name of St. Basil the Blessed (1588) and St. John of Moscow (1672).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; ">The Pokrovsky Cathedral is richly decorated with wall paintings, has an impressive collection of ancient Russian icon painting and masterpieces of church applied art. The ensemble of 11 churches with complete iconostases is unique, the interiors of which reflect the history of the temple over four and a half centuries.</div>

<div style="text-align: justify; ">GUM is a shopping center in Moscow, Russia. It was also the main department store in many cities of the former Soviet Union; similarly named stores operated in some Soviet republics and in post-Soviet states.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Upper Trading Rows were opened on December 2nd 1893. Exceptional for Moscow and Russia project became the largest passage in Europe at the time. Passages - covered shopping streets – were invented at the beginning of the XIX century in Paris after the Napoleonic wars, inspired by the covered bazaars of the Arab Countries. The oldest one, Passage du Caire, was built in 1799. But these were just covered shopping streets which became stores in the second half of the century. GUM’s closest analogue is Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan (1877), but the Moscow’s passage is half as much. Also the passage in Milan has no stores at the upper levels due to the lack of bridges, which GUM is proud of.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Upper Trading Rows were deliberately created as a symbol of the New Moscow. They were built in the traditional Moscow market place featuring endless shops of various sizes and ranks. Although classic facade designed by Osip Bove faced the Red Square, the Rows were vividly reminiscent of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul or Damascus inside. After the reforms carried out by Alexander II, Moscow was the place of proud Russian merchants, oddly combining fervent conservatism in the spirit of "autocracy, orthodoxy &amp; nationality" and openness to technical progress and new ideas of capitalism. The new Rows should have become the most fashionable and technologically advanced European department store in "Russian style".</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; ">A competition for the project of the Trading Rows held in February 1889 was won by Alexander Pomerantsev. Roman Klein, who got the second place, built the Middle Trading Rows later. It sounds fantastic now, but just in 4 years - after the condemnation of the old rows, after the archaeological dig and findings’ handling to the Historical Museum - the Rows have been opened. With full finish, with Vladimir Shukhov’s glass heaven, with its own power plant &amp; artesian well, with wholesale trade in the basement, with the offices of telegraph &amp; bank, restaurants, hairdressers, exhibition halls &amp; studios but without its own doors. According to the original project of Alexander Pomerantsev, the Upper Trading Rows represented 16 large individual buildings with glazed streets between them. It was a city, a perfect city of Russian merchant capitalism offering silk and brocade fabrics from Sapozhnikov brothers (6 Grand Prix at the World Exhibition), Mikhail Kalashnikov watches (Leo Tolstoy &amp; Pyotr Tchaikovsky bought Patek Philippe watches in his shop), pastry of Abrikosovs (suppliers of the Imperial Court with the right to print the national emblem on the boxes), Brocard perfumery (another supplier of the Imperial Court as well as the official supplier of the Spanish royal court), and so on. However, the upper levels &amp; lines featured cheaper products and huge two-level basement, illuminated through the glass lights in the floor, was used for the wholesale trade.</div>

Nevsky Prospect (Russian: ??´????? ??????´??, tr. Nevsky Prospekt, IPA: ['n??fsk??j pr?'sp??kt]) is the main street (high street) in the federal city of St. Petersburg in Russia. It takes its name from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra, the monastery which stands at the eastern end of the street, and which in turn commemorates the Russian hero Prince Saint Alexander Nevsky (1221–1263). Following his founding of Saint Petersburg in 1703, Tsar Peter I planned the course of the street as the beginning of the road to Novgorod and Moscow. The avenue runs from the Admiralty in the west to the Moscow Railway Station and, after veering slightly southwards at Vosstaniya Square, to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.

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The Moscow Metro is a metro serving Moscow, Russia, and the neighbouring Moscow Oblast cities of Krasnogorsk, Reutov, Lyubertsy and Kotelniki. Opened in 1935 with one 11-kilometre (6.8 mi) line and 13 stations, it was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union. As of 2021, the Moscow Metro, excluding the Moscow Central Circle, the Moscow Central Diameters and the Moscow Monorail, has 241 stations (276 with Moscow Central Circle) and its route length is 412.1 km (256.1 mi), making it the fifth-longest in the world and the longest outside China. The system is mostly underground, with the deepest section 74 metres (243 ft) underground at the Park Pobedy station, one of the world's deepest underground stations. It is the busiest metro system in Europe, and is considered a tourist attraction in itself.

Poklonnaya Gora is, at 171.5 meters, one of the highest natural spots in Moscow. Its two summits used to be separated by the Setun River, until one of the summits was razed in 1987.Sprawling war memorial park with fountains &amp; forest, plus a museum &amp; soaring obelisk. Established in 1945, this city park includes lovely lakes and walking paths, boats and catamarans for hire, ice-skating and cross-country skiing in the winter and an amusement park.

Sparrow Hills (Russian: ????????? ??´??, Vorobyovy Gory), formerly known as Lenin Hills (??´??????? ??´??, Leninskiye Gory) between 1935 and 1999, is a hill on the right bank of the Moskva River and one of the highest points in Moscow, reaching a height of 80 m (260 ft) above the river level.The observation platform, which gives a good panoramic view of the city, is on a steep bank 85 m (279 ft) above the river, or 200 m (660 ft) above sea level. The Luzhniki Stadium (formerly the Lenin Stadium), where the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1980 Summer Olympics took place, is right below, across the Moskva River. Next to it is the Novodevichy Convent, with its Naryshkin Baroque towers.Not far from the observation platform is the Luzhniki Metro Bridge. The two-level Metro-Bridge traverses the river to link Komsomolsky Prospekt with Vernadsky Prospekt. It serves two urban transport systems: motor vehicles and the Moscow Metro subway. The glass-walled subway station Vorobyovy Gory is at the lower level of the bridge.The hills, immortalized by many Russian poets and writers, have been named after the village Vorobyovo, which was acquired by Grand Duchess Sophia Vitovtovna, Vitovt's only daughter, from the boyars Vorobyovs in 1453.[1][2][3] Alexander I of Russia wished to build the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour there; his successor had construction works suspended and the cathedral eventually was erected near the Kremlin.

Zaryadye Park (Russia) is a landscape urban park located adjacent to Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on the site of the former Rossiya Hotel. It is the first public park built in Moscow for over 50 years, the previous being the Soviet Friendship Park built for the 1957 Festival of Youth and Students. The park was inaugurated on 9 September 2017 by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.Time magazine puts Zaryadye Park on 2018 list of World's Greatest Places.

This was our first trip at abroad, we were having lots of questions with us how will be the company, will get Jain food and many more but with flamingo the answers was yes we got best company and excellent food all over the trip. We didn't only get Jain food but we got full Gujarati dish "Shikhand Puri", "Pani Puri", "Puran Puri", and many Indian dishes, it was really very surprising for us. The hotels provide by them for stay were also so good. The tour manager Devarshi Mam itself was so supportive. We never realized that tour manager is with us she was like our family member. She was so friendly by nature and knowledgeable person to guide us. Thanks to FLAMINGO.It was our excellent dream trip. I would rate 5 stars out of 5.

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<div>I am pleased to share that the saidtrip was one of the best trips&nbsp; we have done till now. With the scenic destinations and good selection of tourist spots for the tour, hotels and food was also excellent. Especially, the tour to Victoria Falls and Botswana, it was beyond imagination to get the taste like homemade Gujarati food arranged by Flamingo as well as service of the local tour operator.</div>

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<div>Our tour for South Africa with Flamingo Tours and Travels was great. During the whole trip the weather and everything was amazing, we had an amazing and memorable trip and the selection of food, hotels, everything was great and the tour was very well managed by the entire team of Flamingo. The services were all upto the mark, and it really felt like a true holiday.</div>
<div>Thanks to Hiren amin, our tour leader, had great knowledge and his arrangements were amazing.</div>

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<div>Thank you Flamingo for making our trip to South Africa so well organised and memorable.</div>
<div>Our itinerary covered almost all interesting places in South Africa like Pilanesburg and the Lion park, Suncity with adventure sports and Bakubung with amazing wildlife experience and beautiful resort in the forest</div>
<div>Harsh was so helpful and very keen to see that he fulfilled all the promises given by Flamingo travels of various sightseeing and activities</div>
<div>We were never rushed and had enough time on sightseeing.</div>
<div>Food was Excellent throughout with lot of Variety!!</div>
<div>Hotels were good but as we had upgraded to ‘THE Palace ‘in Suncity we had a better experience A special thanks to HARSH for helping us get back our Mobile phone which was lost in the flight He was very competent in tackling this adverse situation and didn’t give up till he managed to get it back</div>
<div>Overall a great experience!!</div>
<div>Would love to travel with you again!!</div>

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<div>With flamingo tours, it was our 1st trip which is made a memorable one. Our tour manager Mr. kushal shah is just perfect guide.</div>
<div>On the very first day Mr. Kushal shah wanted us to have a great bonding amongst each other so that we get the best experience possible. He always tried to serve the best food and at the proper time. The thing that was best in him was that he always shared some or the other things related to the place we were visiting in an interesting manner. Mr kushal shah tried to give information about the place in an easy language understoodable by every participant and never meant to behave partial with anyone. A negative or say a sad point&nbsp; was that the Orlando hotel which was felt comparatively poor quality. We were given quality shopping time and he also enlisted what activities are to be done in parks that are the best in that particular part. It was overall a very good and unforgettable experience.&nbsp;</div>
<div>At last would say that hats off to the tour manager Mr. kushal shah.</div>

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