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Moscow has impressive monuments, good night life, and is generally I must see city. However, I went there in the winter (-12), and i strongly don\'t recommend this. There was really cold, and walking more them 30 minutes is very painful. In other hand, this is not a city for every one to...more Moscow has impressive monuments, good night life, and is generally I must see city. However, I went there in the winter (-12), and i strongly don\'t recommend this. There was really cold, and walking more them 30 minutes is very painful. In other hand, this is not a city for every one to visit. It is necessary some experience in traveling!!!close

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by PedroOutdoor – posted on Nov 15, 2007

2

Moscow is ful of tricksters and con artist who are out to take foreign travellers for a ride and sting them for every cent that they can rip off of them. Also, Moscow doesn't cater well for foreign travellers who speak little english and it is almost impossible to get an english menu even...more Moscow is ful of tricksters and con artist who are out to take foreign travellers for a ride and sting them for every cent that they can rip off of them. Also, Moscow doesn't cater well for foreign travellers who speak little english and it is almost impossible to get an english menu even atregular coffee shops andf cafes.close

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by libertytsarist6313 – posted on Apr 19, 2007

4

Russia is not cheap. Everything comes at a price, quite a price. If you qualify for one, make sure to get a ISIC or IYIC before you go - can save you quite a bit. For example, the Armoury and entrance into the Kremlin museums cost an adult 650 rubles versus 120 for students! Quite a difference!...more Russia is not cheap. Everything comes at a price, quite a price. If you qualify for one, make sure to get a ISIC or IYIC before you go - can save you quite a bit. For example, the Armoury and entrance into the Kremlin museums cost an adult 650 rubles versus 120 for students! Quite a difference! But on top of attractions, food, snacks, coffee etc is quite expensive. Prepare to spend a lot on this break!close

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by aoifeb7444 – posted on Feb 2, 2007

6

Great place - even in the depths of winter. It may even be best in winter?!?! It totally lived up to the old soviet motherland style for me although I thought red square was going to be bigger! Look up a lot to ovserve the cool buildings and oh my god please do a tour of the palacial subway...more Great place - even in the depths of winter. It may even be best in winter?!?! It totally lived up to the old soviet motherland style for me although I thought red square was going to be bigger! Look up a lot to ovserve the cool buildings and oh my god please do a tour of the palacial subway stations - it will only cost you one ticket and you can use it to get somewhere afterwards!close

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by andrew9073 – posted on Oct 30, 2006

14

I have been to Moscow many times now, and I still the hairs on my neck stand up when I see Red Square and the Krelmin. The history is everywhere, Russia is just so fascinating. The highlights apart from the obvious are the Russian Voska and Cosmanaut Museums, VDNK and Victory park. Also the...more I have been to Moscow many times now, and I still the hairs on my neck stand up when I see Red Square and the Krelmin. The history is everywhere, Russia is just so fascinating. The highlights apart from the obvious are the Russian Voska and Cosmanaut Museums, VDNK and Victory park. Also the ballet is exceptionally good and fair value for the ticket prices.close

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by richli – posted on Oct 22, 2006

12

Visiting Moscow was a very good experience. However, I suggest that knowing somebody in Russia or traveling with somebody that speaks Russian helps a lot. English isn't much spoken. In any case you need a dictionary. Transportation is pretty good, you just have to get used to it. The people are...more Visiting Moscow was a very good experience. However, I suggest that knowing somebody in Russia or traveling with somebody that speaks Russian helps a lot. English isn't much spoken. In any case you need a dictionary. Transportation is pretty good, you just have to get used to it. The people are not very friendly, or so it seems. It appears that they are always in a bad mood or they appear to be too stoic. Nevertheless, there are really nice people that "sometimes" help. I believe I need to visit again to see other aspects of Russia and their people.close

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by hsanti – posted on Aug 29, 2006

2

Moscow has great architecture, culture, a fast (+cheap metro) and some awesome sights. It also has a good nightlife and huge numbers of shops but the Russian bureucracy and attitude lets it down. Russian people don't smile, speak English or try to be that useful. Things like posting a parcel...more Moscow has great architecture, culture, a fast (+cheap metro) and some awesome sights. It also has a good nightlife and huge numbers of shops but the Russian bureucracy and attitude lets it down. Russian people don't smile, speak English or try to be that useful. Things like posting a parcel are impossible and take many hours and The formalities of getting an invitation, then a visa, then getting the visa registered, really add stress to the trip. Having said that, it is good fun and worth a trip but you'll probably want it to be a once in a lifetime thing so get it all done first time out.close

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by Bleith – posted on Aug 28, 2006

4

I really enjoyed Moscow especially the metro. It's a great way to get everywhere and the stations have a typical style. None russian tourists seems to be rare since not many people can speak english. This can make life quite difficult. I was really positively surprise by this city, clean and much...more I really enjoyed Moscow especially the metro. It's a great way to get everywhere and the stations have a typical style. None russian tourists seems to be rare since not many people can speak english. This can make life quite difficult. I was really positively surprise by this city, clean and much more beautiful than I thought! Beautiful buildings under an azure blue sky contrasting with white cumulus clouds.close

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by Sandr4475 – posted on Aug 15, 2006

2

I didn't like Moscow pretty Much... And i think Russian people have a problem with foreigners. They seem not to like them ! you never get a smile nor help... I felt like a wallet down there ! Anyway, there are things to do and see... I will try saint petersbourg next time... If it is the same,...more I didn't like Moscow pretty Much... And i think Russian people have a problem with foreigners. They seem not to like them ! you never get a smile nor help... I felt like a wallet down there ! Anyway, there are things to do and see... I will try saint petersbourg next time... If it is the same, it will be my last russian experience... But the appartment I rent thanks to you was nice ! thank you guys !close

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by richardsou – posted on Jul 28, 2006

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