Moscow – A Russian window on the West
Moscow the capital city of Russia is so richly endowed with historic and artistic treasures that it often becomes an uphill task to list all of them in just one go.
To begin with the most famous tourist attraction in Moscow is the Red Square which houses the Mausoleum of Lenin and is a witness to many revolutions in the history of Russia. The second most important attraction is the Kremlin which is the seat of the communist government in Russia. St. Basil’s Cathedral is famous among tourists for its intricate architecture and the museum inside it.
For lovers of art and theatre Bolshoi Theater is huge attraction. Russian history enthusiasts attach a lot of significance to the Pushkin Museum and the Novodevichy There are numerous beautiful parks in Moscow including the Gorky park and the victory park which offers many different mediums of entertainment for tourists of all age groups.
Shopping items in Moscow mostly comprises of mainly food items like vodka, cognac, chocolates, various types of Russian sausages, and various types of Russians artifacts and souvenirs from the historical sites.