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