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THE KREMLIN imageTHE KREMLIN

Enjoy a guided visit to the Moscow Kremlin, and see all the treasures of the famous museums. “Kremlin” is not actually a specific place name, but means “fortress”. The most well-known kremlin is of course the one in Moscow, at Red Square. And Red Square is not actually Red because of the red bricks, but because "red" in the old Russian language meant "beautiful".

St Basil's Cathedral imageSt Basil's Cathedral

A must see in Russia, St Basil's Cathedral is a construction of outstanding beauty. We shall also pass by GUM department store, KGB headquarter, the Bolshoi theatre and other attractions of the downtown.

Moscow metro imageMoscow metro

Get to know the city by taking a metro ride to the place of your first visit. Metro is the fastest way to get anywhere in this city, and to avoid traffic jams.

the Novodevichy Convent imagethe Novodevichy Convent

Guided tour to the Novodevichy Convent. It was founded in 1524 to celebrate the victory over Lithuania. The oldest building is the white Cathedral, with 16th-century frescoes. Novodevichy is the functioning monastery, please respect and be dressed accordingly.

During the tour you explore the unique interiors of the Convent and visit its Cemetery that is considered one of Moscow’s most prestigious resting places. Many famous Russian political leaders, actors, scientists, poets and musicians are buried there, including Mstislav Rostropovich, Mikhail Bulgakov, Anton Chekhov, Vladimir Mayakovsky and Boris Yeltsin. The cemetery has a park-like ambiance, dotted with small chapels and beautiful monuments, that makes you feel like strolling in the park of sculptures.

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