Moscow
Russia
- Safety rating
- 5.5/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September for pleasant weather and long days. December to January for the extraordinary snow-covered Red Square and Winter Festival. October and November bring autumn colour and fewer tourists.
- Population
- 12.7M
Overview
Moscow is one of the world's great cities — a megalopolis of extraordinary contrasts where golden onion domes face Stalin-era skyscrapers, where the world's most ornate metro stations transport millions daily, and where Red Square at night under snow is among the world's most dramatic urban tableaux. Check your government's travel advice carefully before planning travel.
Top attractions
Red Square, Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow Metro architecture, Arbat Street, GUM department store, Bolshoi Theatre, Gorky Park, Novodevichy Convent
Getting around
The Moscow Metro is extensive, fast, and affordable — use a Troika card. Yandex Taxi is the dominant ride-hailing app. Walking connects central sights around the Kremlin and Arbat. The Circle Line on the metro serves most tourist areas.