| When you're planning our vacation | | | | - State Tretyakov Gallery --Filled with |
| destinations, you immediately think of the | | | | monuments and portraits of revered Russian |
| sunny beaches of the Bahamas or traveling | | | | leaders like Catherine the Great, the State |
| across the safari of Africa. No one ever | | | | Tretrakov Gallery has the best and most |
| thinks of Russia or its beautiful, capitol | | | | extensive collection of Russian art. Open a |
| city of Moscow when they are making their | | | | book or take a class on Russian art and |
| vacation plans. You know what? They're | | | | you'll find all of those the significant |
| missing out. Tourists, foreigners, and | | | | pieces will be hanging in the Tretyakov. |
| Russians themselves all flock to Moscow to | | | | |
| see what makes this city pulse. | | | | - Izmaylovo Market - This is the central |
| | | | souvenir market of Moscow, and s where you |
| We think of old stereotypes when we talk | | | | can buy all things Russian. You can choose |
| about Russia. We remember the old communist | | | | from folk crafts, antiques, jewelry, chess |
| regime they used to be or the hockey | | | | sets, or anything else you want to bring home |
| powerhouse they are. Nowadays, Moscow is a | | | | with you. |
| busy and fast-paced city with over 11 million | | | | |
| people living in it, but it is also steady | | | | - Old Arbat Street - Moscow's most famous |
| and reliable with its cultural and historic | | | | thoroughfare, Old Arbat Street, is a |
| relics that are still a fundamental part of | | | | tourist's dream. You'll find some all kinds |
| the Russian consciousness. | | | | of souvenirs here ranging to the usual to the |
| | | | one of a kind. Artists, street musicians, and |
| We sometimes forget how rich in history and | | | | performers will be fighting for your |
| culture Moscow actually is. There are | | | | attention. The street is for pedestrians |
| countless works of centuries old art. Russia | | | | only, which means it's great for people |
| is rich in music and dance tradition, The | | | | watching and not traffic watching. |
| Nutcracker for example. Here are some of the | | | | |
| top places you need to see if you get the | | | | - Victory Park - Victory Park in Moscow |
| chance to visit Moscow. | | | | memorializes their Great Patriotic War, or |
| | | | also known as World War II to us. World War |
| - The Kremlin - The Moscow Kremlin is | | | | II took a huge toll in human life to Russia. |
| Moscow's most famous attraction and a | | | | It's easy to find WWII memorials across |
| must-see for all visitors. It is the most | | | | Russia's landscape, but Victory Park is |
| recognized building in all of Russia. Once | | | | Moscow's home for these monuments, |
| inside, you can visit the historic cathedrals | | | | sculptures, fountains, and obelisks. |
| of Cathedral Square, where all of the old | | | | |
| czars once worshiped. The Tsar Bell and Tsar | | | | - Sparrow Hills -- There is no where else in |
| Cannon, two immobile monuments to the | | | | all of Russia to get a view like the one from |
| grandeur of Russia's past, are also on | | | | Sparrow Hills. Standing at this vantage point |
| display for you to see. The Amory Museum | | | | allows you to look at the entire expanse of |
| holds precious relics, like gold carriages | | | | the city. It seems like it was heavenly made |
| and royal garments, of old Imperial stature. | | | | for photographs, sweet romantic moments, or |
| | | | simply jotting down your thoughts for |
| - Red Square - Just outside the Kremlin is | | | | aspiring authors. |
| Moscow's famous Red Square. You can witness | | | | |
| the changing of the guard at the Eternal | | | | - GUM - The GUM is Moscow's most famous |
| Flame. You can even visit Lenin's Tomb which | | | | shopping center. The facade that faces into |
| is more famous than impressive. If get the | | | | Red Square has maintained the same appearance |
| chance to see St. Basil's Cathedral, do it. | | | | since the 19th century. You can find a |
| It is just as beautiful on the inside as it | | | | variety of different shops selling everything |
| is the outside. | | | | and anything you may want. |
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