Moscow is a beautiful city just waiting to be discovered. It’s a very easy city to navigate with a very efficient metro, the usual taxi services, an easy airport to city transport service and a rather unique citizen taxi arrangement. There’s even an English speaking hospital system if the unexpected occurs.

Taxis – In Moscow, the traffic is renowned for being heavy, so there’s a high risk of being stuck in a traffic jam. As for being taken for a financial ride, there’s a chance of that happening, too. If your taxi doesn’t have a meter, come to an arrangement regarding the fare before you get in the taxi. If your taxi does have a meter, keep an eye on the scenery to make sure they aren’t driving around in circles. English isn’t widely spoken so have your destination address written in Russian and ask your hotel if they can give you an idea of the approximate fare.

Citizen Taxis – Another alternative to getting around Moscow is to wave down a private car. Simply stand on the side of the road, wave and cars will stop. Tell the driver where you would like to go and negotiate a price. It helps to know some Russian to avoid misunderstandings. Incidents are apparently pretty rare, but it still helps to keep your wits about you. Again, have your destination address written in Russian.

Moscow Metro – Metros worldwide are an easy way to get around with a map in any language and even more so in Moscow. The cost of travel on the metro is a flat rate regardless of where you’re travelling, so it’s easy to buy a ticket using sign language.

Hint – if you wish to buy two separate tickets for two individuals from a teller, both go up to the counter, otherwise you may get one ticket valid for two trips.

You also need to pay for your luggage (the same price per piece as per person), however, when compared to the cost of travel elsewhere, this is still an inexpensive form of travel.

English is available on the ticket machines. There’s not a lot of English available in the metro but English maps are available. The station names also aren’t obviously visible from inside the train, so it helps to count the stops. All lines are colour coded so it only takes a day or two to get the hang of the Moscow Metro.

Getting to and from the airport without a taxi – Recommended for those travelling light (small suitcase). This couldn’t be easier. Aeroexpress is now available from the major Moscow airports to the metro. Walking from the railway station to the metro may take a little negotiation, so have a copy of the metro map on hand to show people so they can point you in the right direction. Aeroexpress is a great alternative if your Moscow hotel is located near a metro stop http://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/index.htm

Waiting In Line – Russians spend a lot of time waiting in queues, so be prepared if you have to wait.

Is There A Doctor In The House? – Occasionally, the need arises when overseas to see a doctor. The American Medical Centre in Moscow has English speaking staff and are ready to help. Phone ahead to make an appointment. There’s a pharmacy just around the corner, too http://www.amcenter.ru/en/

When travelling, don’t forget to take out travel insurance. Expect the unexpected. A trip to the doctor for a simple ailment in Moscow can cost $300.00. Imagine if a major accident was to occur.

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I loved Moscow. I’m sure you will, too.

Russia has come a long way since the Communist government evolved into a more Democratic, and I use that word loosely, style government. In many ways, Russian citizens are living their lives much as Americans do, and with most of the modern conveniences that Americans have. Many of the controls that previously existed to block travel and limit freedom of its residents are no longer in place or are lightly enforced. This slight loosening of the reigns has, as it always does, opened the door for foreigners to travel more freely and thus the wave of tourists are arriving in Russia with more and more regularity. Russian capitalists are catering to tourists as a significant source of revenue for this developing economy. This is great for tourists and for those who have always been curious about what is behind the Iron Curtain and want to a peek. As for myself, being one of those who seek more a more adventurous style of travel, I am thankful for the opportunity I have had to travel to and spend a significant amount of time in Russia.

The opening of new worlds such as this does not come without problems though, and unfortunately, if you are going to travel in Russia you should be prepared to encounter at least some of them. This is not saying that travel in Russia is more difficult because overall it is not. In comparison, it is not much more difficult to travel in Russia than in any other modern country, but when problems do happen, they are usually difficult to overcome in Russia and this is why advance planning and preparation helps out tremendously. When in America, a quick cell phone call can solve most problems, but in Russia, where most American cell phones do not work, one can quickly become paralyzed by the inability to solve problems quickly, especially if that person is not very experienced with foreign travel. This is sometimes the first realization that Americans have about how convenient things actually are in America. Russia is a big country, and it seems that when problems occur, they occur in an equally big way.

First and foremost, don’t let anything I say in this article scare you away from visiting Russia. It is true that Russia is not the Garden of Eden, but it is a wonderful place to experience, especially if you are willing to get away from the tourist traps of the major cities. As a matter of fact, most of my travel in Russia has been in the Eastern half of the country in the territory known as Siberia and I am glad for that fact. That alone has allowed me to develop an attraction to this country in a way that most tourists never will. It is a different world in Siberia. The government controls of Moscow seem very distant, and it seems you are in a sedate world where people just go about the business of day to day living. This is also where I live on a temporary basis, and that just adds to the experience, but that is for another article. In Russia, other than the cab drivers and those seeking to sell something to tourists, most of the people you will meet will be very friendly. The problem is you probably won’t meet most Russians as they are not into socializing with foreigners or any strangers for that matter. In my experience, I have found that Russians are difficult to meet, but once the introduction has been made, they usually turn out to be a very friendly and accommodating people.

If your travel plans for Russia include flying into Moscow from any international location, chances are you will fly into Sheremetyevo Airport and that is what this article is about. It is not difficult to make your way through Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, but it does require some advance information and knowledge or you will end up with one of those problems that I mentioned above and chances are you will be lost and will get ripped off very badly trying to solve the situation. The Russians that work in the airport deal with the same stresses that anyone who works in airports have to deal with, and more often than not, when you need assistance, it will be on one of those days when they would rather not be there, and they are more than happy to shuffle you off to someone else for a solution to your problem. Usually this someone else is the one who is waiting to help you and to take you for as much money as they can get at the same time. They will solve your problem, but it will cost you dearly. Some advance knowledge will enable you to avoid this situation all together.

The first advice I will give you about traveling to Russia is to purchase at least some Rubles (their currency) before you arrive in the country. It is true that you may not get as good of an exchange rate, so don’t use your entire budget at this point, but do purchase at least a hundred dollars worth or so. Once you arrive, you will need Rubles before you encounter a place to exchange cash. Also, if you fly in on Aeroflot, the Russian National Airline, you will get more for your money on the plane if you use Rubles. I noticed that the flight attendants conversion to US dollars was very loosely calculated. Basically, bringing Rubles with you will make life much simpler and your first experiences in Russia will be positive as opposed to stressful and difficult.

I was surprised the first time I flew into Sheremetyevo Airport at the fact that it is not a large airport in terms of the size of the terminals. With Moscow being the capital of Russia, I expected that Sheremetyevo would be a large airport but to the eyes alone, this is not the case. The one thing you need to know in advance though is that the airport consists of two separate terminals and they are not located close together. As a matter of fact, they are probably a mile or more apart. The International Terminal is Severementyo Terminal 2. The Domestic Terminal is Terminal 1. First we are going to focus on the International Terminal, Terminal 2. When arriving here from an international location, upon exiting the aircraft, you should just follow your fellow passengers as you enter the terminal and your path will wind along a hallway lined with glass for what seems like the entire circumference of the building. I remember thinking my first time through this corridor that I felt like I was being put on display to everyone else in the terminal on the other side of the glass wall waiting for flights out.

At the end of that corridor, you will come to a set of stairs that lead downstairs to the Customs and Immigration check point. Again, just follow your fellow passengers and ahead of you will be a line of booths similar to a toll booth back in America. There will be several lines that form, but most are for the same thing, and that is just passing through. Once you step up to the booth, you will need to show your passport, visa, and an immigration form that is handed out on the airline before you arrive. That is all that is needed at the customs check point, but be sure to fill the immigration card out on the airplane as there will be no time to do it once you enter the terminal. They will check your documents and scan your passport into their computer and then stamp your passport and Immigration Card. They call it a Migration Card. The whole process takes only a couple of minutes and there should be no problem. Once you pass through the check point, you will need to proceed to the baggage claim area which is located just ahead of you. You will see the conveyor belts.

At Sheremetyevo Airport, if you are arriving on an international flight as we have been discussing, and transferring to a Domestic flight for other destinations, you will need to collect your baggage and transport it yourself to Terminal 1, the Domestic Terminal There are signs posted that say that if you have a layover of less than 4 hours, then your luggage will be transferred for you, but my layovers have always been longer so I have no experience with this. I have always had to collect my luggage, carry it with me and re-check it at Terminal 1. I have no experience with a less than 4 hour layover, but I would be hesitant to leave the Terminal and my luggage without knowing for sure it is being transferred. If time is available, I would hang around and see if it appears on the conveyor belt anyway. Besides, this is your best opportunity to meet fellow Americans as everyone is there waiting and you can always hear an English conversation.

As soon as you collect your luggage, directly behind you is a corridor labeled “TRANSIT” and this is where you will exit. It is not difficult to find since all you have to do is follow the crowd. As you leave the baggage claim area, there are officials standing there around the “TRANSIT” sign to theoretically check you baggage tickets, but I have never been checked at Sheremetyevo. I have seen them check others though, so I think they must do it randomly. I just try to act like I know what I am doing, not make eye contact, and keep on moving. It is not a problem for them to check baggage tickets, but I just prefer less interruptions. This “TRANSIT” corridor will lead you directly out the front of the Terminal, and you will not have any opportunity to change currency, but you will need Rubles to catch the “TRANSIT” bus to Terminal 1.

This is the point where advance knowledge becomes very handy. It is important to know how to transfer between the terminals without losing an arm or leg to the taxi bandits. As you leave the terminal they will harass you continuously but if you keep moving and keep saying no or just shaking your head for no, then all will go smoothly. Once outside, in front of the terminal, you have two basic options for your transfer. You can either catch the official transfer bus for a very few Rubles or take a taxi and sign over at least one of your children. On my first trip to Russia, I was advised on how to take the transfer bus and I am glad that I was. Afterwards, I talked with fellow travelers who told me how they paid up to 80 dollars (U.S.) for a taxi to take them on the 5 minute trip between terminals. Later, in my own experience, I had taxi bandits approach me with offers between the previously stated 80 dollars down to as low as 20 dollars but none were lower than that. The transfer bus is ideal and I would tell anyone to use this option.

Once outside the terminal, to catch the transfer bus what you have to do is look for the transfer bus sign posted on one of the building pillars on the very first row toward the city. Once you find it, just stand there and wait for the correct bus as seen in the picture I have included. Do not take the green striped or the red or red striped buses. They stop in the same general vicinity, but, these are city buses and if you board one of these, there is no telling where you will end up. The transfer bus you are looking for is a white bus with blue stripes. It also has the price posted in the window, and the posted price is 15 Rubles, but I have learned that this price unofficially changes based on the drivers mood and how many bags you have. On my last trip, I had 3 large bags that took some effort getting onto the bus, and he charged me 30 Rubles, which still converts to about $1.50 U.S. This is why I said to convert some money before arriving in country. The transfer bus runs once an hour and in my experience, it is very timely.

I have heard some complain about waiting outside for the bus, but personally, after sitting in a plane for many hours, I welcomed the opportunity to stand and breathe some fresh polluted Russian air. After all, you came to experience Russia didn’t you? If you wanted to walk back into the departure side of the terminal to get currency you could, but I don’t because I don’t like dragging around excess luggage and having to have it all scanned again. There is one thing to be aware of though! If you want to eat, visit the Internet Café, shop, or buy snacks, it is best to re-enter the International Terminal and do it now, even if it does mean dragging luggage, because there are very few, actually there are almost no support services, (i.e. gift shops, Internet Café) at the Domestic Terminal.

After a 5 minute ride, the transit bus will drop you directly in front of the Domestic Terminal. Once you are inside you will see that it is very small and spartan, and if it is not crowded when you arrive, it soon will be. What you need to do is find a seat as quickly as possible and sit with your luggage until about two hours before your scheduled flight time, and then you can check in and check your luggage. Yes, you actually have to sit with all of your luggage. The goal is to find the best seat available, sit down, and stay there. Once you find a seat, if you are so lucky, and you decide to get up without someone saving it for you, it will be gone quickly and you will stand until another opens, and since apparently everyone knows this rule, very few ever get up until it is time for them to leave.

On my first trip, I had a wonderful seat on the end of a row with plenty of space, but I decided that I wanted a snack and went to get one. When I came back there were no more seats available and I stood for 3 hours staring at the seat that I had lost. One good idea is to find a friendly person who speaks your language while back in the baggage claim area at the International Terminal. Strike up a conversation, make friends with them and maybe hang out together at the Domestic Terminal. I usually always meet fellow Americans on the plane or at the baggage claim area because you can hear them speaking and an introduction is not difficult in those circumstances. On my last trip, I met an American and we took turns watching each others luggage while various excursions were made to the snack bar, the phone, a smoke break (outside, as it is not allowed in the terminal) and to the rest room. It makes life infinitely better if you can accomplish this. If you are alone, you have to take your luggage to the rest room with you, unless you have a friend to help you watch it.

In the Domestic Terminal, the regiment is pretty much the same as every other airport. The flights are announced two hours before departure and this is when check-in begins. You have to be careful though to listen for flight announcements, as they are announced in Russian and the best you can hope for is to hear the destination city and flight number. If you are not sure about what you heard or just want to check on your plane, there is an electronic flight board that you can check to see if your flight is boarding, and yes, it does have an English page. It will tell you if your flight is boarding and what gate number you should go to. The gate numbers are somewhat confusing though, as the board might say you should check in at gate 27, but gate 27 is not visible until you pass through the security gates which are numbered 1 – 4. You can go through whichever security gate is open, and then you will see the gate numbers. At check in, the usual documents are needed and it is not difficult to communicate. Hand signals are used very effectively.

If you are departing the country, the same procedures are in effect for transport between the terminals. Clearing customs is not as difficult in Russia provided you have the proper documents and assuming you entered the country legally. The Russian Customs agents are not as thorough as in the US, but once you get into the secured area and TSA, Delta, or contract security personnel search your carry on bag, it is as thorough as in the US. Then, as you enter the actual boarding gate, your bag will be searched again. This time it will be local companies or Russian uniformed individuals. The last time I passed through, there were individuals wearing two different uniforms checking the carry-on bags. One uniform looked more official, so I chose the ones who appeared to have on Russian uniforms. I don’t know exactly who these inspectors were, but a fellow traveler that I had befriended chose the other group. They spent 10 minutes searching every crack in his bag and opening every single thing that could be opened. The ones searching my bag moved things around inside, took a quick look and passed me through. I am not saying there was any skill or method that you should follow in this situation. I just got lucky, but it does go to show how much of a variety you will encounter in each situation.

All in all, travel in Russia is no more difficult than any other country, but advance planning is always prudent. Find out as much as you can before you go, and don’t rely entirely on your travel agent to provide this information. My agent did not tell me anything about the two terminals at Sheremetyevo, and I would have been lost without advice from a Russian friend of mine who I was going to visit. Russia is a beautiful country with many wonderful people and short of seeing military uniforms and the Russian architecture that we have seen in so many pictures; it is sometimes easy to forget you are in what was once the Communist Soviet Union. If you want my advice, get out of the big cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg and visit some of the smaller cities or even venture into Siberia as I did and experience the wonder of the other side of Russia.

Moscow is considered one of the greatest cities of Russia. It has always been the center of all historical events. Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation. Moscow has an old history which is full of events that changed the life of the whole country.

Moscow is a city which is always visited by many tourists that want to see its famous Kremlin, the Red Square and many other popular sights.

Most of the international flights land at Sheremetyevo International airport, which is called Sheremetyevo II, as there is one more Sheremetyevo airport. This one is commonly called Sheremetyevo I and handles only domestic flights and flights to Belarus. But Sheremetyevo II is now under construction, which will be finally ready in 2009.

Sheremetyevo II is one of the busiest airports in the whole country. Most international flights depart from there. There are Duty-free shops, cafes, bars and also a medical office with pharmacy in the airport. Duty- free shops offer the most popular souvenirs There is also an ATM service where you withdraw the money you need, as well as banking service and bureaux de change.

There are three more airports in Moscow- Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Bykovo. Bykovo is the smallest among them and serves only domestic flights.

You can get to either of these airports by car or by an express train.

Entertainment in Moscow

Being the capital of Russia Moscow attracts many tourists. Moscow is the economical cultural and political center of the country. It has many historical monuments which attract not only tourists but also the moscovites.

If you are planning to visit Moscow with your family, then it could be interesting for the kids to be present at the performance in the Niculins circus and Obraztsov puppet theatre.

The performances at the Obraztsov theatre are in Russian, but they are very simple and can be understood. The theatre is situated at the northern part of the Garden Ring. It is one of the most popular children theatres in Moscow.

Nikulins circus has always been one of the best ones. Not only small children, but grown ups are fond of visiting it. The performances are very good.

Those tourists who are fond of night clubs can find numerous such places in Moscow. Young generation of Moscow like to spend their time in Night clubs, enjoining the company of their friends.

If you are fond of shopping, then you can visit numerous shops which offer different kinds of goods. GUM is one of the best places to do shopping or just having a walk and admiring its architecture.

Moscow is the most heavily populated city in Europe as well as the world’s seventh largest city. As Russia’s capital, this mega city is considered the political center of the country. Additionally, Moscow is the culturally significant as well due to the numerous World Heritage Sites located within the city. As a result of these historical and cultural locations, it is a major tourist destination. Moscow houses some of the better hospitals in the county and many private health care facilities in the city also offer high quality medical service.

European Medical Center situated at Spiridonievsky pereulok 5, bld.1, 123104, Moscow is a major world class hospital that provides excellent medical service. This modern hospital, founded in 1989 has received the international quality certificate ISO 9001:2008. The hospital is multidisciplinary and has four main business units and an 8,780 sq. mi. area. EMC has full fledged departments in all branches of medicine, a dental center, a clinical-diagnostic laboratory and a center for women’s health. The surgery department has two units and carries out all types of operations. The hospital has many modern pieces of equipment. The laboratory and diagnostic center uses a robotic analyzer for tests in order to minimize errors. The analyzer conducts more than 25.000 tests per month. EMC also has an emergency department with a round the clock laboratory, an ICU equipped and emergency medical personnel. Luxurious accommodation in single or double rooms is also provided by the hospital. Telephone: +7 (495) 933 6655

American Medical Center is located at 26, build. 6, Prospekt Mira 129090 in Moscow. It is one of the leading hospitals in Moscow with completely modern facilities. The AMC clinic is one of 30 clinics operated by the well respected MEDSI Group of Companies. AMC was established in 1996 is recognized as a medical care provider of Allianz Worldwide Care. The center offers excellent diagnostic and clinical service in all branches of medicine including some rare branches. It operates a full fledged modern dental clinic as well. AMC staffs eminent doctors with scientific and research degrees. The center has two surgery rooms and all the facilities for gynecological, urological, proctologic, ENT and cavernous operations. The Intensive Care Unit has comfortable rooms, special anti-decubital beds and modern devices for blood pressure monitoring. AMC also has round the clock emergency services and an onsite pharmacy. The laboratory has modern equipment to conduct electrolytic profiling, blood microscopy, gematology, coagulogramme, hepatitis, hormone and immunochemical investigations. The center offers various assistances for out of country patients and organizes treatment abroad as well. Phone: (495) 933-77-00

15 Municipal City Clinical Hospital is found at Ul. Veshnyakovskaya, 23 (near metro station Vykhino) in Moscow. This is another popular hospital in the city and is both well equipped and modern. Two medical schools and four medical research institutes work in association with this hospital. The hospital has departments in all major medical specialties such as cardiology, trauma and neurology. The surgery department has sections for various types of surgeries and an outpatient surgery wing. The hospital also has departments of ultrasound functional diagnostics, radiation diagnosis and endoscopy. Round the clock emergency departments is also housed in CCH-15. Phone: (495) 375-71-01

Visiting Russia today can be a truly astounding experience, especially for those who knew the country back when it was still the Soviet Union. But for young people visiting it on an educational tour, Russia will impress them with its beauty and dynamism. What better way to appreciate the things Russia has to offer than by exploring its two most important cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg?

The Kremlin

If your experience of Moscow’s Kremlin is of the cinematic variety (it explodes spectacularly in Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’), you’re really not enjoying the full range of emotions anyone feels when they first encounter one of Russia’s most identifiable icons. Indeed, any educational tour of the country should start here, then radiate outward. Even today, the Kremlin’s allure is one emanating a rich sense of mystery; its lavish architecture is merely the tip of the iceberg in the organic ‘blending’ of the genetic strands of medieval Muscovy and the Soviet Union. Today, although two-thirds of the Kremlin complex is not accessible to visitors, there is so much to enjoy and discover. It is still, by all measures, one of the world’s biggest and most intriguing museums and can take students days of exploration in order to fully appreciate it.

The Winter Palace

Any avid fan of history knows the uber significance of the Winter Palace. As the most famous and easily identifiable building in St. Petersburg, it is not only the dominant structure in Palace Square, but it also occupies an important position in the city’s three-hundred-year history. Students on an educational tour through Russia should not miss visiting it. Originally built as a Dutch-style wooden house in the early 1700s to accommodate Peter the Great and his family, the Winter Palace was transformed in 1711 into a stone structure. Over the centuries, along with shifting political and cultural influences, the original structure was expanded, rebuilt, and extended into what we now know as the Winter Palace.

Moscow and St Petersburg’s Parks

When people say that Russia is home to places of ‘epic proportions’, they are not joking. The same goes for the parks you’ll find in both cities. In St. Petersburg, for instance, even the relatively newly created Pulkovskiy Park is not a park in the ordinary urban sense of the word. It is an expansive, deeply liberating space where students on a hectic educational tour can relax and regain their bearings. Moscow and St. Petersburg literally have dozens of these parks: from the Moscow Victory Park, to Catherine Garden, to the Field of Mars and the Botanical Garden.

Unless you were hiding under a rock lately, you must have noticed the frenzy over the Moscow mule, a cocktail that uses ginger beer and lime which is served in Moscow mule copper mug. So is this the new fad in town? Or it is here to stay? Based on the continuous demand in the bars that I visited, I can certainly say, it is here to stay.

This recipe was extremely popular in 1940’s. Celebrities in Hollywood started drinking and as usual, the public followed them and made this a popular cocktail. But over a period of time, it slowly lost its appeal like any other trend. After a popular television personality recommended it on her show, it regained its lost craze.

The History of Moscow Mule and Copper Mugs

The creation of the Moscow mule was credited to a chance meeting of three friends in Chatham bar in 1941. One of the three friends was John A. Morgan, president of Cock ‘n’ Bull Products who also owned the Hollywood Cock ‘n’ Bull Restaurant. The second one was Rudolph Kunett, president of the Pierre Smirnoff, and the third one was John G. Martin of Heublein, a spirits and food distributor.

Later on, several recipes were created to prepare the Moscow mule. Martin and Kunett mixed ginger beer, alcohol, lemon juice and ice into a concoction using mugs.

The three friends named the mixture Moscow mule. Martin even ordered specially engraved mule mugs to market the new cocktail. The copper mugs with the mule logo would later become inseparable from the drink and contributed to the success of the Smirnoff Company.

Resurgence of Moscow Mule Copper Mugs

These mugs have seen a tremendous resurgence in popularity over the last few years. In certain parts of the country, the bar attendants are holding the patrons’ ID, to make sure they aren’t taking the mugs with them. Today these mugs have an ultra-stylish modern look. Some have a smooth shiny surface and others have a hammered copper look. They also come in different shapes like barrel shapes and drum shapes.

What Are These Mule Mugs Are Made Of?

A majority of today’s mugs are copper-plated outside and lacquered for a long-lasting beautiful look. The inside might have a nickel or tin or stainless steel lining. However, the Moscow mule mugs that are made of 100% copper are also available, but be prepared to spend more.

If you don’t consume alcohol beverages, you can use these mugs with non-alcoholic drinks like soda and lemon juice too. Ginger beer, which is one of the mule ingredients, has also seen an increase in popularity as more and more people are embracing the Moscow mule mug trend.

If you are wondering what makes the Moscow mule so special in copper mugs, you might just need to try it for yourself!

Fortunately for Moscow visitors, there are now more choices of hotels in Moscow that exist and are functional than may have been possible in years past. You can choose between the old-timer hotels in Moscow like the Hotel Metropol, or the new kids on the block that can easily be distinguished from the old-timers by their new types of architecture. And of course the pricing for each is different so you need to be astute at comparing services and prices for hotels in Moscow to know which is the best for your needs.

To start with, there is the Baltschug Kempinski Hotel that was built to one side of the Moscow River. It was designed to serve the lodging needs of people on business or on leisure pursuits. Prices of rooms here start at 430 US dollars.

The Golden Ring Hotel is quite near the Kremlin and the Red Square. Because of its location within the heart of the city, you may find this hotel to be suited to your city exploration needs. Prices of rooms start at 218 US dollars at the Golden Ring Hotel.

If you need a place with sizeable and functional conference halls, then you may be interested in staying at the Izmailovo Gamma Delta hotel so it can host your business-related events. This hotel also serves tourists, athletes, and businessmen at the same time. Prices of rooms start at 129 US dollars here.

The Hotel National is sometimes known as the National Hotel, but both names refer to the same building. You can choose between a standard single room, a standard double room, a double deluxe room, and a luxurious suite for your stay. Prices per room start at 240 US dollars.

If you want modern hotels in Moscow to choose from, then you might want to stay at Radisson Sas Slavyanskaya. This hotel offers both a convenient location in the middle of the city, and comfortable lodgings, to travelers out on business. In fact, the hotel can accommodate your business event hosting requirements as well. Prices per room begin at 260 US dollars.

Despite looking like an office building more than one of the modern hotels in Moscow, the Sheraton Palace Hotel has been able to win the appreciation of well-known personalities and businesspeople in the more than 10 years of service it has pursued in the city. It boasts of state-of-the art equipment and first-class accommodations, coupled with the Russian brand of hospitality. Prices per room start at 372 US dollars.

The commonality such hotels in Moscow have is that they all allow you to stay within the city of Moscow which is the economic, political, and scientific nerve center of Russia. Hotels in Moscow have reached modern-day status too because it is possible to inquire about lodgings and book accommodations in advance at these hotels via their online booking system. You may also want to ask about other features of Moscow life such as theaters, cinemas, and shopping centers at the Moscow hotels you contact so that you know which of these places you would probably want to visit while you’re in the city. And remember that Moscow is full of historical and cultural places that Russians are proud of so be sure to complete your visit by going to at least some of them while you’re in Moscow, Russia.

Moscow city has up to date and efficient transport services that include your transfer from the airport to the location of your accommodation. Tour services are equipped with the facilities of picking up and dropping tourists to all destinations including an airport. As the major tourist hub of the country, Moscow has availability of major modes of transport such as train, taxis, aero-express, metro and buses. Check these 5 facts you should be aware of regarding Moscow airport transfer are listed below.

1. As public means of transport requires one to have knowledge of the local language for ease of communication, many tourists prefers to consult tour services booking pick up a taxi in advance. This ensures their safe pick up and dropping up to one’s accommodation. Know about Moscow Airport Transfers facts in advance so that you choose the right service.

2. The major busy airports in Russia are Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo which have more than five terminals catering all needs of the passengers. Although both the airports are busy, there is sufficient assistance for passengers. At all the terminals, one can access the networks of all transport system to reach the main city.

3. It is important one should carry some cash in Moscow. Commonly tourists go cashless on their tours carrying cards. But Russia, being a new country, is only developing in terms of modern monetization; Moscow airport transfer may require using cash.

4. If you choose Metro rail network, take help from internet to track availability. Foreign tourists should not be traveling through metro all alone. The navigation system can be tricky for a new comer and there are chances to get lost. So take a metro for traveling only when you are secure enough. Additionally, metro instructions are all written in the Russian language. So a foreigner has to study the metro map to understand the navigation. But the best thing is there is an availability of metro routes on the internet.

5. Moscow tours offer airport pick up and dropping services by local licensed and professional drivers. Although there are various taxi agencies also, the ones taken from tours can drop directly at the airport from the tourist spot. These services include picking you from the spot and dropping at major terminals and helping with checking arrivals of the fight. There is complete assistance offered to track the flight timings and other details. For these bookings have to be done in advance to ensure availability.

There is more than one airport in Moscow city that is not interconnected by train services. So one has to rely on public transport or local taxis for locomotion. At all Moscow airports, you find a friendly and cooperative airports staff. One has to ensure all the documents are produced so as to complete the formalities without hassle. The airport has a different section for Russian immigrants and foreigners. Luggage will arrive safely and there is a separate section for baggage that is not picked up by the passengers.

Moscow, the largest city in Europe, has extensive avenues and large spaces between houses. With helpful people and easy transport, one can access all the major tourist attractions here.