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Moscow off the beaten path: What to see beyond the Kremlin and the Bolshoi

Moscow off the beaten path: What to see beyond the Kremlin and the Bolshoi

Check out this list of unconventional treasures

Top 5 mistakes foreign tourists make in Moscow

Top 5 mistakes foreign tourists make in Moscow

How to avoid looking like you’re from another planet

A coffee map of Moscow: A guide for all occasions

A coffee map of Moscow: A guide for all occasions

Need caffeine and a cake? Check out our guide

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The area where Building 14 of the Moscow Kremlin were located is now a park zone

Tourists will now be able to enter the Kremlin directly from Red Square

New underground discoveries made at the Kremlin

If you're not afraid of the unknown, then medieval Muscovy is waiting for you!

The right way to visit medieval Moscow

A classic guide to the Russian capital for time travelers

Visit Krutitskoe podvorye, a medieval corner in modern Moscow

Where to see medieval Moscow: Take a stroll through a historical oasis

Check out this medieval corner of the city before modernity overwhelms it

Installations in the Muravyev-Apostol mansion in central Moscow

Take a glimpse into the lives of Russian noblemen at Moscow’s mansions

See how the other half used to live

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Tinder: Should you use it when traveling to Russia?

People use travel apps to meet up with locals, get free city tours and...

Everything you ever wanted to know about Soviet luxury: A guide to Moscow's Stalinist-era hotel masterpieces

Myths and legends of Moscow's historic Soviet-era hotels

The hotels built in Moscow at the height of the USSR’s rush to...

Buckwheat porridge with white mushrooms from the Lent menu

Where to survive Lent the delicious and colorful way in Moscow

More and more of Moscow's gourmands are taking Lent seriously - and so are ...

Don't know where to stay in Moscow? Take a bit of advice from Bernard Shaw, Mao Zedong and Pablo Neruda

Moscow's historic hotels and their celebrated guests

At different times Mao Zedong, Bernard Shaw, Feodor Chaliapin, John Reed...

The interiors of Moscow restaurant 'Strana kotoroy net'

More than just food flat lays: Moscow’s restaurants with snap-worthy...

Travelers love taking snaps of pieces of art they see on their plates but...

RBTH's guide to the top 10 most amazing things to see in the Kremlin's museums

Top 10 highlights of Moscow Kremlin museums

The museums of the Kremlin hold millions of items in their archives and...

Our guide to taking in the best of Moscow on its coldest days while staying warm at the same time

Frost and the city: 4 ways to see Moscow in winter and not get cold

Moscow is a city of huge distances and big buildings and its size can make ...

A key feature that attract tourists to Moscow is the city’s nightlife

Best of Moscow nightlife: Top 8 clubs and bars to visit right now

Moscow's nightlife is energetic, showy and dynamic: when one great club or ...

Visitors look at the Spirit of the place, a video sculpture with sound, in MARS Center, Moscow

Moscow’s secret museums: 7 art galleries you need to visit

RBTH has selected a few art galleries that don’t usually appear in the...

Moscow has something for European, Zen, Tibetan and Theravada Buddhists! Who would have ever guessed?

Top 5 Buddhist sites in and around Moscow

The Russian capital has a few hidden gems for those interested in Buddhist ...

Catholic Moscow's most important sites: history, beauty and where to celebrate Christmas in the capital

Exploring Catholic Moscow: History, beauty and where to worship

Despite being a city closely connected with Orthodox Christianity, Moscow...

Spending a cliché-free weekend in St. Petersburg

When a baked potato just won't do: Moscow's best steak houses and meat-loving restaurants

Meat me in Moscow: A carnivore's guide to the best steakhouses

Sanctions have influenced not only Russia’s political and economic agenda, ...

Moscow's richest collections: diverse offerings can be found at all levels of the capital's museums

Russia’s treasure chest: Moscow’s top 10 art and history museums

From Faberge eggs to the abstract paintings of Malevich, from the Kremlin...

How to see Moscow and not spend a ruble: free guided tours around Russia's capital

How to get a tour around Moscow without spending a ruble

In Moscow sometimes you need tips from a tour guide or a local expert to...

Who says Moscow is not for bike rides? RBTH has compiled a route through central Moscow taking in bridges, parks and other landmarks

Bike the city: Exploring central Moscow's embankments

Just four years ago there were no bike paths in Moscow, yet today the...

Jewish Moscow: The top 5 places to learn about the writers, traditions and history of this community

Shalom! Top 5 Jewish sites in Moscow and its surroundings

Jewish culture has been an integral part of the societal fabric of the...

5 things you should do in Moscow this fall

Tasting original medovukha, dancing on the embankment, making selfies in...