Ts Chyna Banks

Ts Chyna Banks
Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn more

The name of one of Moscow’s central districts literally means “Chinatown” - except it’s not.

Russia Beyond is a media project of the independent non-commercial organization "TV-Novosti", 2022. © All rights reserved.
If you have ever been to Moscow, there is a pretty good chance that you’ve walked the streets of “Kitai-gorod” (Китай-город), one of the oldest parts of the city, a few minutes’ walk from the Kremlin walls.
Its name can literally be translated as “China-town”, so many tourists would guess that the district hosts or has at some point hosted migrants from China - hence the name. One problem though - there is nothing Chinese about Moscow’s ‘Kitai-gorod’.
Before receiving its current name, this district was called “Veliky Possad” (Великий Посад) and served as a major market hub starting from the 16th century. In the 19th-20th century it was transformed into the main business and financial part of the city, hosting the City Council, Lubyanka Square, with the exchange of hired carriages, the Upper Trading Rows and the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy, ancient monasteries, churches, printing houses, educational institutions, banks, offices of well-known companies, fashion stores, hotels, lively taverns, markets and ubiquitous peddlers.
19th-century postcard of the Plevna Chapel on Ilyinka Square, Kitai-gorod, Moscow
While there is no widespread consensus on the true origin of its name, one of the most popular theories claims that “Kitai-gorod” is derived from the old Slavic word “kita” meaning “a hurdle”. In the old days, the area was protected from potential invaders by a trench with an earthen wall, which was built like a hurdle - with interlaced poles placed some distance apart, and the gaps between them filled with earth, clay, large rubble, and stones. It was a pretty strong construction for the time. The latter persisted with the subsequent construction of the famous “Kitai-gorod” red-brick wall in the 16th century. (In the 1930s, the wall had been demolished, but a few bits of it, thankfully, survived to this day.)
In addition, there is a theory that it was Elena Glinskaya, Ivan the Terrible ’s mother, who gave the district its name. In 1533-1538, she ruled Russia as regent, and it was she who ordered the construction of the “Kitai-gorod” wall in 1535. Some say that she was born in a village called “Kitaigorodok”, now Ukraine, and subsequently brought this unusual name to Moscow.
Those still trying to trace a Chinese connection continue to stick to their guns, given that this district was formerly a major market hub, where foreigners sold goods from abroad, including textiles produced in China - or “kitaika”, as they used to be referred to in those days.
But again, just to be clear - no one has ever seen any real Chinatowns here - we aren’t in New York or London, after all.

If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material.

Get the week's best stories straight to your inbox
This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more.

This excursion can be added to the itinerary of the following tours

Great Russian Discovery: Golden Ring (Russian Province), Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-06)
10 days | 6 cities, from: ₹110,950
The Golden Ring towns, to the east and north of Moscow, are historic towns crammed so full of architectural masterpieces that they’re sometimes referred to as open air museums. Their tranquil and unhurried provincial lifestyle is in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Moscow and St Petersburg, making this ten day tour the perfect blend to acquaint you with the whole spectrum of Russian life. Throughout the tour we support local businesses and embrace local traditions and culture, giving you a rare insight into modern Russian life. On our tour you will also have lunch with a local family, who prepare your meal and offer time to chat.

The Cold War & Beyond into a World of Russian Aviation & Space Exploration (CB-08)
7 days | 1 city, from: ₹96,950
This week long tour takes you back in time to the once top secret sites of the USSR. In Moscow, we head to Lubianka Street to discover what lies behind the doors of the legendary KGB Secret Service building and to Moscow’s newest museum, the Museum of the Cold War. In addition, we include a special guided tour to the training centre at Star City where for fifty years cosmonauts have been trained as well as to Russia’s largest aviation museum at Monino. Of course, we can’t take you to Moscow and miss its world-class sights, so you’ll also enjoy St Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and more.

Two Capitals of Russia - Moscow - St Petersburg for Independent Travellers (CB-14)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹48,950
We appreciate that many of our clients like to explore independently, so with that in mind, this tour leaves you free to design your own programme. With your input, we’ll sort out your visas, put together your flights and train tickets, arrange your transfers and book your accommodation. From cosmopolitan Moscow with its fascinating culture and history to aristocratic St Petersburg with its myriad canals, parks and elegant squares, the stage is set for you to write your own script. Whatever your interests, in these magical cities you can be assured of an unforgettable trip.

Luxury Tour to Moscow & St Petersburg - Travel in the Style of the Tzars (CB-15)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹190,950
Guests who appreciate the finer things in life will be excited by this 8 day luxury tour combining the cosmopolitan Russian capital Moscow with elegant Petersburg, dubbed the Venice of the North. Travelling between the two by high speed train or the more leisurely Grand Express overnight service, this is the perfect opportunity to tour landmarks such as St Basil’s Cathedral, the Kremlin and the Hermitage in style. The tour includes 5* accommodation, train compartment with private facilities and extensive sightseeing programme in both cities.

Best of Moscow & St. Petersburg Guided Tour (CB-17)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹82,950
This is our most popular tour and deservedly so. Combining Russia's two greatest cities, you'll experience the best this country can offer. Offering a full sightseeing programme, this eight day tour encompasses Russia's cultural treasures, iconic architecture and the opportunity to visit a dacha and experience the local way of life. Mixing the aristocratic beauty of St Petersburg, the Venice of the North, with confident, modern capital city Moscow, this itinerary guarantees a memorable and varied visit.

Three Capitals: Kiev - Moscow - St. Petersburg (CB-18)
10 days | 3 cities, from: ₹110,950
We have designed this amazing tour to introduce you to the past and present capitals of Russia and the Ukraine, the beautiful cities of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kiev. It is in Kiev, an ancient city on the bank of the beautiful Dnepr River, that the Russian people were introduced to Christianity more than a thousand years ago. From Kiev you move to magnificent Moscow, the present capital of Russia, its business and cultural centre. Your journey will end in the elegant “museum city” of St. Petersburg, the former capital of Russia, founded by the rebel tsar Peter the Great. This tour offers you the incredible experience of discovering the cultural and historic treasures of two countries in ten unforgettable days!

Special Event Tour - MAKS 2023 Air Show in Moscow. Visit Star City, Monino, Aero Show (CB-19)
6 days | 1 city, from: ₹108,375
This tour is an opportunity to experience both - the past and the future of modern Russia. As well as seeing the major cultural and historical highlights of the capital, Moscow, you attend MAKS 2023, the International Aviations and Space Salon. One of the world’s most exciting aviation shows – MAKS is Russia’s visiting card, a symbol of the great power of its aviation in the current millennium. Here you can experience the world’s aviation and space technology, past and future, and see the most up-to-date defence products of Russia and other countries, including aircraft, rockets, and the latest scientific research. A visit to the cosmonaut training centre (Star City, NASA equivalent) is also included in the programme.

Cultural City Break in Russia: Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-21)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹87,950
Russia’s cultural and artistic treasures are unquestionably world renowned and this eight day tour is designed to showcase the very best that the country can offer. Focusing on the two most important cities, St Petersburg and Moscow, you’ll have the opportunity to experience for yourself its outstanding artistic beauty and fascinating local traditions. You’ll be able to set your discoveries in context with our extensive included sightseeing programme, taking in sights such as the Kremlin, Armoury and Hermitage. An optional ballet or folk-show performance will complement your new found appreciation for Russia’s treasures.

Cradles of Russian History: Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-22)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹101,950
If you’re looking for a tour which encapsulates recent Russian history, this is it. Our itinerary gives you an understanding of events from the creation of the Soviet Union in 1922 to its dissolution in 1991. Encompassing the fall of the Russian Empire, the Bolshevik coup, the World War Two era, the emergence of Stalinism and the drama of the Cold War, this is modern Russia in a nutshell. As well as uncovering the story behind historic landmarks, we’ll make time for a comprehensive sightseeing programme that delves beneath the surface at the Kremlin, Armoury, Hermitage, the Catherine Palace and much more.

Mighty Russia: Moscow, Novgorod & St. Petersburg (CB-23)
8 days | 3 cities, from: ₹84,950
For those wishing to explore beyond Russia’s two largest cities, this eight day tour is the answer. As well as vibrant, bustling Moscow and aristocratic, elegant St Petersburg, this itinerary includes a chance to visit historic Novgorod the Great. All three cities have influenced the economic, political and cultural development of modern Russia and together form an intriguing journey of discovery which offers the visitor an insight into this fascinating country’s history, religion and unique traditions.

Winter Romance & New Year Fun in the Russian Capitals for Independent Travellers (CB-26)
8 days | 2 cities, from: ₹65,950
Come to Russia for New Year holidays and celebrate those fabulous days in St. Petersburg and Moscow at your own pace. We have arranged for you primary accommodation, all transfers, train travel between cities and the Russian visa. You are free to choose your own programme and explore both cities as you prefer.

UNESCO Heritage in Russia: Moscow, Novgorod, Kizhi, St. Petersburg (CB-30)
10 days | 6 cities, from: ₹125,950
With 26 UNESCO heritage sites in Russia it would take quite a long time to visit them all. However you could see even four of them in this ten day tour: Moscow with its Kremlin complex, medieval Novgorod the Great, St. Petersburg - Russia’s cultural capital and Kizhi - an open-air museum with the oldest wooden church in Russia built without a single nail! We complete our journey in a traditional Karelian Kinerma village enjoying calm and unhurried rural way of life.

Best of Moscow Guided Tour (CB-31)
5 days | 1 city, from: ₹62,950
This is a short 5 days introductory tour to Moscow visiting the major landmarks of the Russian capital included on UNESCO Heritage list – Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum, Kremlin, Armoury and former tsars’ residence Kolomenskoye.

A short trip to Moscow & St. Petersburg (CB-37)
6 days | 2 cities, from: ₹69,950
This 6-day tour is a great opportunity to get to know Moscow and St. Petersburg in a short period. During the trip, you will see the most important landmarks of both cities. In addition, during your free time, you will have the opportunity to plan the programme of your stay on your own. Our professional local guides will be always there to help you with your own arrangements.

5-Star Luxury River Cruise - Moscow - Golden Ring - St. Petersburg - 8 Days (CR-57)
8 days | 7 cities, from: ₹234,450
This 8-day tour combines Russia’s present and former capitals with a leisurely journey aboard the luxurious MS Mustai Karim. Along the way, you’ll call in at the Golden Ring towns of Uglich and Goritsy as well as navigate Europe’s two largest lakes with a stop off at delightful Kizhi Island along the way.

5-Star Luxury River Cruise - St. Petersburg - Golden Ring - Moscow - 8 Days (CR-58)
8 days | 7 cities, from: ₹234,450
This 8-day tour begins in elegant St Petersburg, Russia’s capital during the time of the Tsars. You’ll see the best of the city’s sights before setting off in one of Russia’s most luxurious river cruise ships to cross Europe’s two largest lakes. Stops at Kizhi Island and the Golden Ring towns of Uglich and Goritsy are sure to be highlights of this wonderful cruise along the River Volga. Round off your adventure in cosmopolitan Moscow.

Luxury Cruise - Along the Volga: Rostov - Volgograd - Nizhny Novgorod - Moscow - 13 Days (CR-62)
13 days | 12 cities, from: ₹389,450
This 13-day cruise will transport you on a voyage of discovery beginning in Rostov-on-Don and ending in the Russian capital. Along the way, you'll be treated to a comprehensive sightseeing programme which will allow you to engage with the cities visited en route, with knowledgeable guides that will reveal their secrets. You'll learn about the Cossacks, the battle conquests that gave Ivan the Terrible such a fearsome reputation and what kept visitors out of some of our ports of call during the Soviet era.

Classical Trans-Mongolian: Moscow - Irkutsk - Baikal - Mongolia - Beijing (TS-01)
17 days | 6 cities, from: ₹194,625
Following the classic trade route, this Trans-Mongolian journey offers the opportunity for exploring some of the greatest cultures in the world. Beginning in Moscow we travel across Siberia to Irkutsk and through Mongolia before reaching the Chinese capital.

Best of Trans-Siberian: Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Vladivostok (TS-04)
14 days | 5 cities, from: ₹138,375
Today the Trans-Siberian railway is still the longest and most amazing rail journey; you feel as if you’re travelling back in time. From mighty, cosmopolitan Moscow we go to the city of Yekaterinburg where the family of the last Tsar was murdered by the Bolsheviks; and then deep into the heart of the vast, mysterious land of Siberia, where the deepest lake on Earth, Baikal is located. You’ll see how enormous Russia is, what different people live there, how varied nature, wildlife and climate can be within one country.

Trans-Mongolian East-West: Beijing - Mongolia - Irkutsk - Baikal - Yekaterinburg - Moscow (TS-10)
17 days | 7 cities, from: ₹217,125
The journey of a lifetime, the Trans-Mongolian railway stretches across 3 countries, passing through Mongolia and China as well as Russia. This trip is considered one of the greatest adventures in the world. This is a unique opportunity to see how the landscape, nature and culture are all transformed as you leave Asia for Europe. After China, exiting and mysterious, where ancient and modern traditions have blended to make something exotic and colourful. You’ll find yourself in the endless steppe of Mongolia and the Siberian forests.

Best of Trans-Mongolian: Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Mongolia - Beijing (TS-11)
17 days | 7 cities, from: ₹217,125
On our “Best of Trans-Mongolian” tour, you will visit the important cities of the longest railway in the world from west to east. You will visit the three countries of Russia, Mongolia and China, observing the differences in culture and landscape between each. Our experienced English-speaking guides will look after you at each destination. This journey of a lifetime is a wonderful chance to experience for yourself the real connection between the continents and the great cultures of the world.

Independent Trans-Mongolian: Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Mongolia - Beijing (TS-12)
14 days | 6 cities, from: ₹127,125
Our independent Trans-Mongolian package enables the intrepid traveller to discover Russia, Mongolia and China at their own pace. We can arrange your accommodation, train tickets, airport and railway transfers. From that, you can build your own programme, selecting from a range of optional excursions as you please. It offers great value without skimping on comfort, making it the perfect choice for those on a limited budget.

Epic Trans-Mongolian: St. Petersburg - Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Mongolia - Beijing (TS-15)
19 days | 8 cities, from: ₹239,625
As the name suggests, this tour following the route of the Trans-Mongolian railway truly is an epic adventure. Beginning in St.Petersburg and finishing in Beijing with stops in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Lake Baikal, Ulan Bator and Terelj National Park, this will be the trip of a lifetime. This tour will acquaint you with major highlights Russia, Mongolia and China have to offer and our guides will make this journey the most memorable of all time.

Epic Trans-Siberian: St. Petersburg - Moscow - Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Baikal - Vladivostok (TS-16)
16 days | 6 cities, from: ₹160,875
Many tours claim to be epic, but spanning eight time zones and over 6000 miles, this one truly is! On this 16 day tour, we’ll travel from St Petersburg east to Vladivostok by way of Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk and Lake Baikal. You will become acquainted with the history of this huge country and will also enjoy the vast Siberian landscapes and see the deepest lake in the world at Baikal. During 16 unforgettable days you will have a unique chance to see almost the whole of Russia from West to East.

Trans-Mongolian East-West: Beijing - Ulan Bator - Baikal - Yekaterinburg - Moscow - St. Petes (TS-17)
20 days | 8 cities, from: ₹239,625
On this tour, we’ll begin our Trans-Mongolian journey in the fascinating Chinese capital, Beijing, travelling across the Mongolian steppe via exotic Ulan Bator and into Russia. As the train eats up the miles on its journey west, we’ll explore pretty Lake Baikal and charming Irkutsk before heading to historic Yekaterinburg. A comprehensive sightseeing programme in both Moscow and St Petersburg rounds off this unforgettable tour.

Trans-Manchurian Express: Moscow - Beijing (TS-18)
11 days | 2 cities, from: ₹108,375
For rail enthusiasts looking to ride one of the longest train journeys in the world non-stop, this is the perfect tour. With a full guided sightseeing programme in both capitals, Moscow and Beijing, you will experience both and the fantastic scenery in between on a trip that lasts eleven days. If time is short and you have no plans to visit Mongolia, then this is the itinerary for you. Settle back into your comfortable compartment and enjoy the ride.

Naadam Trans-Mongolian East-West: Beijing - Ulan Bator - Baikal - Yekaterinburg - Moscow (TS-19)
20 days | 9 cities, from: ₹284,625
This Trans-Mongolian tour is designed to coincide with the famous Naadam Festival. This Mongolian spect
Backpage Santa Fe Massage
Eros Escorts Washington Dc
Www Listcrawler.Com

Ts Chyna Banks

Report Page