Unusual places in Moscow
Lenin's Mausoleum
This famous tomb on Red Square is Lenin's burial vault, and a sarcophagus with his embalmed body has been put on display. It is open to visit free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. It is true that it is often closed due to maintenance work, with no other explanations given.
GUM - Main Department Store
GUM – the classic mall for souvenirs, a cup of coffee with a view on Red Square, and simply a landmark building for Moscow. We suggest visiting it during a sightseeing tour, or after a visit to the Moscow Kremlin.
Izmaylovo Market
This is the best place in Moscow to buy souvenirs and authentic Russian folk handicrafts from far-away regions. There is an extensive choice, and people do haggle. This is unequivocally a better place than tourist shopping spot in the city’s center.
Worker and Kolkhoz Woman Sculpture
This is perhaps the most well-known sculpture in the USSR, recently celebrating its 80th anniversary.
It is a symbol of the fanfare of socialist labor and of an era long gone. It is one of Moscow’s key sights, imparting an understanding of Russia’s history in the 20th century. We recommend including it in the excursion through Stalin-era Moscow, and when visiting VDNKh.
Sparrow Hills and its observation platform
This is a classic place to take in a panoramic view of Moscow, both during the day and at night. It is a must-see during our Moscow sightseeing tour.
Arbat street
One of the first pedestrian streets in Moscow, it saw Pushkin, Bunin, and Tolstoy in the flesh. It is the meeting place of all architectural styles in Moscow. And, no less important, there are the wonderful historic alleys and courtyards hidden from passers-by through small arches.
House on the Embankment
A guided tour to the “Ship Building”, a symbol of prosperity in the 1920’s – and of Stalin’s repressions in the 1930’s.