Moscow Travel Guide 2025
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Here you’ll get all the information and tools that will make your stay in Moscow more exciting, productive and safe. Explore our sections dedicated to attractions, restaurants, nightlife, hotels, strip clubs and other fun things in Moscow.
Top Questions we were recently asked about travel to Moscow
What are the main attractions to explore on the first visit to Moscow?
We recommend starting with The Kremlin, Red Square, historic underground Metro stations that resemble museums, St. Basil's Cathedral, Bolshoi Theatre, Tretyakov Gallery and Zaryadye Park
What restaurant did Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit to explore Russian cuisine?
During their visit to Moscow, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were taken to the trendy Michelin-starred restaurant called Savva located at the upscale Metropol hotel. According to our sources, Steve Witkoff really enjoyed “Posikunchiki” with crab (Russian meat pasty).
Other higher end restaurants to explore Russian cuisine include Pushkin and Dr.Zhivago.
How safe is Moscow?
The short answer is that Moscow is in fact very safe. According to the global Numbeo rankings, Moscow is considered safer than major western cities like New York, London, and Paris. It is safe to walk around the central parts of the city during the day and night.
What are best ways to get around the city?
Walking around Moscow is the best option to explore the city. You can use the metro if you get tired or decide to speed up. Taxi and buses are also good options, but the traffic gets really intense during the day.
Where to shop for luxury brands in Moscow?
If you decide to immerse yourself in luxury shopping during your stay in Moscow, then head to TSUM (Central Universal Department Store). You’ll find its historic building located next to the Bolshoi theater. TSUM is filled with over 1000 luxury fashion, beauty, and accessory brands.
Other options to consider include Tretyakovsky Proezd, which is Moscow's most exclusive pedestrian lane, packed with flagship boutiques like Dolce and Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Kiton.
Where can I buy fridge magnets and other tourist souvenirs?
The best place to buy all kinds of souvenirs in Moscow is the Old Arbat street that is packed with tourist shops and restaurants. The street is also famous for its New Year decorations.
Moscow Hotels
Moscow hosted more than 23 million tourists from around the globe in 2018. Today, despite current economic and political conditions, Moscow remains a very friendly, safe and exciting tourist destination.
The capital of Russia has a solid accomodation infrastructure with close to 1200 hotels that include 5, 4 and 3 star amenities.
Moscow experiences a continious growth in the number of tourists from the Middle East, Turkey as well as China. Today there are 13 flights from Dubai to Moscow taking place every day.
In some ways this growth is a result of the newly implemented electronic visa process available to visitors from 55 countries.
Entertainment
Today Moscow offers numerous gastronomic options targeted at every budget. The restaurant industry on the city has more than 20,000 restaurants, bars and cafes.
Most of the major international chains like McDonald's continue to operate around the country under different names and local management.
Moscow is famous for its nightlife. There are many night clubs and bars that are open 24 hours. Checkout our dedicated nightlife section that features the latest openings along with ratings and recommendations.
Population
Moscow is a large city that has more than 13 million people. There is an unofficial statistics data where estimated population of Moscow is actually close to 16 million.
The first figure is based on residents that hold official registration at the State migration service. Unofficial data is based on all people that come to Moscow from other regions of Russia and abroad despite their registration status.
Moscow Weather
January is assumed to be the coldest month of the year in Moscow. During this month average daily high temperature decreases to -6 Celsius (21 F) and daily average lows decrease to -10 Celsius (14 F).
It usually starts snowing in late November. By the end of March night temperatures settle above 32 degrees Fahrenheit (above 0 degrees Celsius).
Overall, Moscow climate is slightly milder comparing to North American regions within the same climate zone (for example Minnesota). The most comfortable months in Moscow are May, June, August and September. July is supposed to be the hottest month of the year. The average temperature in July is 19 degrees Celsius (65 F).
During summer months you can expect daily temperatures to fluctuate around 22 degrees Celsius (72 Fahrenheit). Occasional heat waves can increase daily temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius (100 F).
Moscow Layout
If you look at the modern map of Moscow you’ll see that the city consists of 4 parts that are formed by 4 main ring avenues connected by several major radial avenues. Moscow’s central point also known as “Kilometer Zero” is marked by the bronze plaque located near The Kremlin and Red Square.
Here are 4 main “Ring Roads” of Moscow
- Boulevard Ring Road - goes around the whole historic part of Moscow. That’s where you’ll find all major attractions, old Moscow buildings and museums. “Boulevard Ring” is split into several parts that have different names like Petrovsky Boulevard or Gogolevsky Boulevard.
- Garden Ring Road (“Sadovoe Koltso”) – covers a slightly broader area of the city. Everything referred to as Moscow center is assumed to be located inside the “Garden Ring Avenue”. “Garden Ring” is also split into parts that have different names.
- Third Ring Road – the area between the “Garden Ring Road” and the 3rd Ring Road is adjacent to the central part of Moscow. Neighborhoods located inside 3rd Ring Road have an easy access to the center of the city. The area includes several notable high class residential neighborhoods and parks: Khamovniki District, Park Gorkogo and Luzhniki.
- Moscow Ring Road. The substantial part of Moscow is located between the “Third Ring Road” and the outermost “Moscow Ring Road (MKAD)”. The area consists mostly of residential neighborhoods with multi story buildings and social infrastructure like schools, hospitals and department stores. The closer you get to the “Moscow Ring” the further you get from the center of the Moscow.
Some notable tourist spots located inside the 3rd Ring Avenue are Moscow State University, Sparrow Hills, Park Tsaritsino, Park Kolomenskoe, Izamilovo, Ostankino and several others.
Everything outside Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) is not considered Moscow except the newly merged “New Moscow” territory located south-west of the city.
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