Central Moscow

Pros: Wonderful Architecture, Inexpensive Caviar
Cons: Wild Gypsies, Crime

We arrived at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, the heart of Russia! We were met by representatives with a big red sign: East-West Tours. Most of the ladies on our tour couldn't keep from staring at Sergei, the ex KGB hunk of a man who would be the...

Pros: Architectural, Artistic, Engineering, Low Cost
Cons: None

If you have ever made a daily commute on a train or metro system, you will not want to miss taking a tour of the metro system in Moscow. As with all train systems in the world, the best times for exploring and enjoying this marvelous system are non rush...

Pros: Everything
Cons: watch out for swindlers and pickpockets

Part I, the Nightlife

MOSCOW, the old metropolis of Mother Russia, former Mecca of Communist Party, now a Mecca for amusement suitable for every one. Moscow gates are open for all; tourists, students, business people, investors and so...

Pros: history
Cons: none

I was sixteen years old when I went to Russia (I hope for the first time of many.) I had never traveled before, anywhere, and this was my first plane trip as well. When we arrived in Moscow at the airport I was stunned, and sickened. It was in the...

Pros: Impressive
Cons: bothersome vendors

We walked up the hill and through the arch on the left (there were two), and continued down a side street to the long complex of state-owned and run shopping boutiques, opening onto a common hallway. It was called GUM, and emerging at the opposite end...

Pros: Great Experience!
Cons: No photos allowed-even before hand

When we heard that we were going to the Bolshoi Theater, we immediately thought we would see a ballet. Instead, we experienced two operas from the very first row by the orchestra. The interior of the theater was very glitzy and gold-leafed - stunning,...

Pros: Subway stations and a clean city easy to navigate with an efficient metro system.
Cons: Air travel time to and from Moscow from the East Coast of the US.

My first trip using Gate 1 Travel was to Moscow.  They helped organize the travel aspects and then you could be on your own as much as you liked or hook up with optional tours for most of your trip.  It was a great combination of independent ...