Synopses & Reviews
Delight in the iconic onion domes of St Basil"s Cathedral, treat yourself to world-class ballet at the Bolshoi, be dazzled by chandeliers in the metro and get steamed and washed at a banya. From the splendour of the Kremlin to fine dining haute-russe, you"ll discover a city that"s cloaked in history and embracing the future. Revel in this frenetic, changing capital with this best-selling guide.
Discerning Reviews - hand-picked eating and sleeping options from Georgian cuisine to the best renovated Soviet hotels
Muscovite Nightlife - elite clubs, bohemian bars, cafs, opera and ballet
Cultural Context - insightful history coverage puts Moscow"s past and present in perspective
Full Color Maps - detailed, grid-referenced maps and a metro plan
In-Depth Language Chapter - includes Cyrillic script
Review
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Synopsis
Discover MoscowSwoon beneath the colorful onion domes and riotous design of beloved St Basil's Cathedral
Step into Red Square and surround yourself with centuries of Russian politics and intrigue
Sip a cocktail and contemplate Moscow's contemporary art while DJs spin tunes
Discover the villages of yesteryear Russia amid the rolling countryside of the Golden Ring
In This Guide:
The best accommodation options and in-depth coverage of Moscow's nightlife and theater scenes
Tips on how to navigate the red tape and secure your Russian visa
Walking tours that guide you to atmospheric streets, top sights and local hideaways
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