Tour the Moscow Metro, one of the largest and grandest underground systems in the world. Meant to showcase Soviet Union’s achievements to Russians and visitors from abroad, the Metro was constructed during Stalin's rule to be the "people's palaces".

Moscow Metro stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues and marble floors. The statues are mostly of everyday heroes and these, along with the depiction of scenes from the communist era, provide an interesting insight into life during Stalin’s reign.

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Visit some of the most exciting places in Moscow –The Old Arbat and the Moscow Metro on this tour. Stroll through the Old Arbat, Moscow’s most interesting shopping street and the focal point of the city’s intellectual elite. See the numerous cafes, bars and clubs frequented by the illustrious and famous citizens of Moscow.

Tour the Moscow Metro, one of the largest and grandest underground systems in the world. Constructed during Stalin's rule to be the "people's palaces", the Moscow metro stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues and marble floors.

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Wonder in the grandiose grounds of the neoclassical Ostankino Park, one of the major tourist attractions of Moscow. Made of wood, with a striking pink plastered fa?ade, the palace is famous for its glorious interiors, which house many fine collections of European gilt furniture, rare Chinese ceramics, and a vast collection of fans.

Admire the of copies of classical statues in the park, the Egyptian and Italian pavilions, and the beautiful Church of the Trinity, which dates from the 1680's and is the only building that retains its original structure.

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This unique tour takes you to explore Tsaritsyno, a summer retreat that never was. This was a grandiose project that consumed resources for decades, only to be aborted as it neared fruition.

The main attraction of the Tsaritsyno Estate is the Tsaritsyno Museum. Here you will find an interesting collection of furniture, ceramics and modern paintings. Even though it is unfinished, the Tsaritsyno estate with its beautiful landscapes, gardens, the fantastically carved Opera House and the artificial ruins such as was fashionable in the late 18th century are well worth a visit.

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This tour takes you on an interesting journey, exploring the history of vodka. Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. Learn about the history of the national drink and get an insight into the process of distillation. Learn to differentiate the various types of vodkas and also the type preferred by the different social groups of the country. Identify the different types of glasses in which vodka is served and realise that there is more to the drink than tingling the taste buds.

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This tour takes you on an interesting journey, exploring the history of vodka. Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. Learn about the history of the national drink and get an insight into the process of distillation. Learn to differentiate the various types of vodkas and also the type preferred by the different social groups of the country. Identify the different types of glasses in which vodka is served and realise that there is more to the drink than tingling the taste buds.

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Visit the Pushkin Museum in Moscow and discover an interesting collection of exhibits and displays. Founded by Professor Tsvetayev of Moscow University as a tool in the teaching of art history, the museum is second only to the Hermitage in Russia, as far as the wealth of its exhibits is concerned. The picture gallery contains over 2000 canvases, enabling visitors to appreciate the variety of styles over the centuries. The real pride of the museum is its collection of works by the French Impressionists, which is one of the finest in the world.

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Visit the Tretyakovsky State Gallery in Moscow and see arguably the greatest collection of Russian art in the world.

The world famous Tretyakovsky State Gallery in Moscow contains works of Russian art dating from the 10th century to the present day. You will view exquisite Russian paintings including works by Rublyov, Karavak, Vishnyakov, Nikitin, Antropov, Levitsky, Kiprensky, Tropinin, Fedotov, Repin and many others.

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The Novodevichy Monastery is a major tourist attraction of Moscow. Situated on the banks of the Moscow River, the Novodevichy Convent is one of the most beautiful buildings in Moscow and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Novodevichy, or "New Maidens Convent" in English, was founded by Vasily III in 1524 to commemorate the recapture of Smolensk from the Lithuanians in 1514. Admire the valuable wall frescos of the 16th century and a magnificent carved iconostasis with icons of famous imperial masters, in the Smolensk Cathedral.

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The monuments in Moscow’s famous Red Square, lying beneath the walls of the Kremlin, chronicle Russia’s history. Each monument in Red Square has a story to tell. The mausoleum of Lenin and the bronze monument of Minin and Pozharsky, are a tribute to Russia’s legendary history while the Cathedral of the Intercession and the Kazansky Cathedral are the spiritual centers of the nation’s culture. The History Museum brings to life the transition of Moscow from a tumultuous past to one of the most intriguing capitals of Europe.

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