Moscow
1) Museums:
Mind that all our museums are closed on Mondays!
You can download IZI.travel app with a free audio guides to our museums.
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts - it exhibits collections ranging from Ancient Egypt up to modern days. Until August 20 you can find there a temporary exhibition - Recycle about how technologies have influenced our life and Art.
If you face the main building there is one more on the left. It stores an impressive collection of impressionists and rare works of Claude Monet, Pissarro etc.
The Tretiakov Gallery
There you can find the most renowned Russian masters from the ancient times.
Note that the collection of contemporary art is located in another building in Museon Park.
Garage Museum
In case you like contemporary art or open air movies at night:)
Cathedral of Christ the Savior
The main Church in Moscow. It has a view deck on top.
During the Soviet times it was bombed by the government and destroyed because the religion was outlawed at these times. A swimming pool was built there.
The best view is from the bridge. Even better during the sunset:)
Red square
GUM is the main department store. Look inside for vintage halls and soviet ice-cream. Come back in the evening when the lights are on.
The Saint Basil's Church - there is a legend that Saint Basil was blinded so that not to build one more construction like this one.
Mausoleum- Lenin is lying there.
State historical museum - honestly, I am not sure it will be of great interest for you.
Kremlin as an official workplace for our President. There are tours to the inside of the kremlin walls including a visit to the oldest cathedrals and square inside this complex.
http://www.kreml.ru/en-Us/visit-to-kremlin/
Bolshoi Theatre
It is a world-renowned theatre where you can see the traditional ballet. Maybe you will be lucky to find a cheap ticket but it is almost impossible that's why you can book a tour around the theatre and enjoy its lavish designs.
Multimedia Art Museum
In case you like photography
2) Best views from the top:
Time out bar
Better come after 8pm and not on weekend to ensure there are seats available.
It is not only a good bar but a place to eat as well.
RUSKI
The view from the height of 364 meters. They serve traditional Russian cuisine in a very exquisite way.
Mercedes bar
Very beautiful design and breathtaking views.
3) Best walking areas:
Gorky park and Museon
To walk from one to another pro you will need to go UNDER the bridge along the embankment.
These are the most beloved parks and the most popular ones in Moscow. You can enjoy a cafe, a rented bike or a boat, free sport classes, free dancing area, lots of workshops or festivals here.
Make sure you find such spots as La Boule cafe, the swan lake and the singing fountains.
Hermitage garden
Very cost and green
Patriarch Ponds !!!
It is a very atmospheric place in the center with lots of stylish cafes, boutiques and facades. You can walk around there for hours:)
White square
A square in the center with lots of modern offices which harmonically blend with the old Moscow.
A viewing point opposite Moscow City (near Bagration bridge)
On the top of Moscow City tower there is Also an open-air museum with a bird-view on the city.
VDNKH
A park was built up for the exhibition of USSr national achievements.
Arbat street
Both New and Old Arbat. These two streets strike a huge contrast.
The view deck on the roof of Detskiy Mir.
The world of Children this is the translation for the main department store for children is worth visiting. There is a big square in the center with a clock and there are good views from the roof.
Neglinnaya street
Flacon Design Zavod
ARTPLAY are two art spaces in Moscow. You can find designer shops, markets, street art there.
4) Best shopping malls:
Tsvetnoy Central Market
For ground-breaking and extraordinary designers, healthy and organic food market.
Respublika
It's a chain of bookshops. Here you can find books including special editions and English ones, stationery, coffee and library.
TSUM is for luxury shopping.
Other shopping malls: Evropeiskiy, Afimall, Metropolis.
Concept stores by Russian designers: Kuznetsky Most 20; Podium Market; Porta9 (shoes).
5) Best coffee places:
Russia has a distinctive coffee drink called RAF. Once a loyal client at a cafe asked to make a coffee with foamed cream instead of milk and add more sugar than usual. When barista tried it he discovered more delicate and creamy taste. Since the name of the client was Rafael, the drink was named after him.
The best place to try it is COFFEEMANIA from where it takes its origins.
For more cafes, coffees, information and reviews you can glance at these instagram profiles:
@restinmsk
@breakfastinmsk
Pushkin Cafe
Very exquisite interiors with traditional menu and first-rate service reminding of the Tzar times in Russia.
David B. Coffee
Famous for coffee and lemon croissants.
Double B
It's a local coffee chain where you can find specialties such as lavender raf or cherry latte.
YumBaker
Order a cacao with such a funny face. They also offer lots of granolas, porridges, cakes.
Rozetka I coffee
Translated as "a plug and a coffee" it will be suitable for working, making friends and walking around a beautiful district of Clean Ponds.
5) Best places to eat.
Syrniki is a traditional Russian desert made of cottage cheese. Best for breakfast or a tea break.
Borsch is a traditional soup made of tomatoes and cabbage.
Other dishes include pelmeni (dough and meat); pancakes with red caviar; kotleta po-kievsky (chicken with green and oil inside).
Doctor Zhivago
It is a posh but reasonably priced restaurant which serves traditional cuisine and offers a great view on the Red Square. Better book in advance.
Friends forever company
If you have a sweet tooth you will certainly like to visit one of the chain's cafe or each of them😂
http://www.friends-forever.ru/
Bro&n
Eataly
Sirovarnya are best places to eat pizza and try cheese.
Calicano
Great cuisine especially breakfasts served till 12 am. Nice looking marble tables:)
Obed buffet
Cheap and very tasty buffet which offers a great variety of dishes to serve everyone's taste.
Ugolek
It is about a great loft-style design, big and very tasty dishes which range from meat and salads to matcha latte and great donughts with caramel.
Located in the busy and fashionable Bolshaya Nikitskaya street.
Sos cafe
There you can find burgers, hot dogs and freakshakes.
Noor bar
It is not only a lavish bar but a great place to have breakfast at weekends. Served all day breakfast buffet offers a variety of eggs, pastries, waffles and many more. You can eat all day just for 600 rubles:)
Ketch up
One of the best burgers in the city and certainly the best tomato soup.
Pate&Co
French-spirited cafe with delicious croissants with salmon or shrimps.
