{"id":1932,"date":"2020-04-11T12:28:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T12:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/?p=1932"},"modified":"2022-05-21T16:12:34","modified_gmt":"2022-05-21T16:12:34","slug":"a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner&#8217;s Travel Guide to Moscow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many first-timers to Moscow, the sprawling metropolis can prove somewhat overwhelming. Incomprehensible metro signs, few English speakers and strange customs make the birthplace of Fyodor Dostoevsky a little tricky to navigate but once you&#8217;ve got your head around it, you&#8217;ll discover the beauty of the Russian capital city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moscow-Kremlin.jpg\" alt=\"Moscow Kremlin\" class=\"wp-image-1938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moscow-Kremlin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moscow-Kremlin-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moscow-Kremlin-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Moscow Kremlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s our tips to make it go as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67811902b95f9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow\/#Learn_Russian_or_maybe_just_a_few_phrases\" title=\"Learn Russian (or maybe just a few phrases)\">Learn Russian (or maybe just a few phrases)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow\/#Dont_ask_for_a_mixer_with_your_vodka\" title=\"Don&#8217;t ask for a mixer with your vodka\">Don&#8217;t ask for a mixer with your vodka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow\/#Dress_to_the_nines\" title=\"Dress to the nines\">Dress to the nines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/a-beginners-travel-guide-to-moscow\/#Remember_your_passport\" title=\"Remember your passport\">Remember your passport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apply-for-your-visa-in-plenty-of-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_for_your_visa_in_plenty_of_time\"><\/span>Apply for your visa in plenty of time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Apply-for-your-Russian-Visa.jpg\" alt=\"Apply for your Russian Visa\" class=\"wp-image-1939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Apply-for-your-Russian-Visa.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Apply-for-your-Russian-Visa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Apply-for-your-Russian-Visa-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Open passport with visa stamps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re from a former Soviet state, you&#8217;ll need a visa to enter the country. A sticking point for many tourists, it&#8217;s quite pricey (around \u00a3125 for a <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/best-places-to-visit-in-london-with-short-journey\/\">short stay<\/a>) and difficult to get your hands on; you&#8217;ll need a letter of invitation from a travel agency or hotel. Make sure you apply plenty of time in advance to avoid being disappointed. Ensure below <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-moscow\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-10-things-to-do-in-moscow\/\">things to do in moscow<\/a> for your happy holiday or vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"always-take-the-metro\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_take_the_metro\"><\/span>Always take the metro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Moscow&#8217;s terrible traffic jams have become as much a feature of the city as Red Square and St Basil&#8217;s Cathedral. The famous Russian writer Nikolai Gogol once claimed Russia has two problems: fools and roads the first part rather unjustified but when it comes to their roads, Muscovites will wholeheartedly agree they&#8217;re a nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid being stuck nose to tail in a bus or taxi, go by metro. Arguably the world&#8217;s most beautiful and ornate underground system, the Moscow metro is cheap (less than \u00a31 a journey), clean and trains run every minute or so.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-russian-or-maybe-just-a-few-phrases\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_Russian_or_maybe_just_a_few_phrases\"><\/span>Learn Russian (or maybe just a few phrases)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Do not expect Muscovites to speak anything other than Russian so swatting up on a few key phrases is invaluable for getting around. But be warned while &#8216;Spass-ee-ba&#8217; (thank you) and &#8216;Pah-zhal-oo-sta&#8217; (please) will get you a smile that says &#8216;thanks for trying&#8217; from some, you&#8217;ll only get stares burning with suspicion from others. As in most European countries, the younger generation are happy to speak English so if you need help, try approaching someone in their 20s.<\/p><div class=\"f20d6726fb9d9dc0ca999d712cd859d9\" data-index=\"3\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Viral Vacation Ideas Article Middle -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4887266588189027\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9915562726\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Red-Square-Moscow-Kremlin-at-sunset-Russia.jpg\" alt=\"Red Square, Moscow Kremlin at sunset. Moscow, Russia\" class=\"wp-image-1940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Red-Square-Moscow-Kremlin-at-sunset-Russia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Red-Square-Moscow-Kremlin-at-sunset-Russia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Red-Square-Moscow-Kremlin-at-sunset-Russia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Red Square, Moscow Kremlin at sunset. Moscow Russia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-ask-for-a-mixer-with-your-vodka\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_ask_for_a_mixer_with_your_vodka\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t ask for a mixer with your vodka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Ordering a vodka and promptly diluting it with orange juice or Coke will draw a look of disdain from fellow drinkers in most bars. There are few traditions as sacred as drinking vodka in Russia and mixing it (as many foreigners do) with red bull is not likely to go down well. If you don&#8217;t think you can handle it neat, <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/taste-of-thailand-11-best-thai-dishes-you-just-have-to-eat\/\">try washing it down with a slice of lemon or eat<\/a> an olive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dress-to-the-nines\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_to_the_nines\"><\/span>Dress to the nines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Moscow isn&#8217;t a city that goes to bed early and in many <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-perfect-one-week-road-trip-through-croatia\/\">places alcohol is on sale 24 hours a day<\/a>. With a huge array of clubs, bars and late <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/5-things-to-do-in-rome\/\">night cafes leaving without sampling the nightlife<\/a> would be a big mistake. We can&#8217;t guarantee you&#8217;ll pass face control (an entry system based on your looks) but making a bit of an effort (always heels for girls) might just help. If it doesn&#8217;t don&#8217;t be rude to security staff, it&#8217;ll rile them and you&#8217;ll get more than you bargained for.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"remember-your-passport\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_your_passport\"><\/span>Remember your passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>For some <a href=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/top-9-attractions-in-seville\/\">tourist attractions<\/a> (The Ostankino TV tower being a prime example) you&#8217;ll need your passport or other formal ID to get in. Entry and security is on a par with an airport (liquids are a definite no) so be prepared for it to take a while. Don&#8217;t be surprised either if you&#8217;re stopped in the street by a police officer asking to see your ID, it&#8217;s usual practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/St-Basil-Cathedral-in-Moscow-Russia.jpg\" alt=\"st Basil cathedral in Moscow. Russia.\" class=\"wp-image-1941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/St-Basil-Cathedral-in-Moscow-Russia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/St-Basil-Cathedral-in-Moscow-Russia-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/viralvacationideas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/St-Basil-Cathedral-in-Moscow-Russia-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>st Basil cathedral in Moscow. Russia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been to Moscow or Russia? Any advice you&#8217;d like to pass on?<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many first-timers to Moscow, the sprawling metropolis can prove somewhat overwhelming. Incomprehensible metro signs, few English speakers and strange customs make the birthplace of Fyodor Dostoevsky a little tricky to navigate but once you&#8217;ve got your head around it, you&#8217;ll discover the beauty of the Russian capital city. Here&#8217;s our tips to make it go as smoothly as possible. Apply for your visa in plenty of time Unless you&#8217;re from a former Soviet state, you&#8217;ll need a visa to enter the country. 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