#21 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "This is a museum dedicated to the Great Patriotic War. More commonly known as World War 2. The Russians have a huge passion for this event, as it is an important part of their history.
Approaching the museum
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#22 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "Gagarin reaches first place in the monument league
The next day Henrik and I decided to visit the Gagarin monument at Ploshad Lenina. There is no question at all. This ca 70 m. high monument reaches first place
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#23 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "Absolutely one of the most entertaining events I have ever attended. The performers were absolutely
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- "It was hot! So hot in the permanent tent/building. The air wasn't circulating at all and it was packed.
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#24 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "Sputnik was the first rocket to go into space, launched in 1957. It transmitted a radio bleep. Three months later it burned up. Later that same year, Laika the dog was the first living creature to go into
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#25 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "The Space Obelisk is a large monument depicting a rocket taking off with a trail of flames following behind. It represents the rocket that won the Soviets the Space Race. Soon after this event Yuri Gagarin became
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#26 most popular of 304 things to do in Moscow
- "Gorodki was a very famous game among the generation of the '50s, but now, though it still retains much of its quiet charm, it's not as popular as baseball or cricket. Nevertheless, it is interesting to watch from
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- "Well, I have to admit that I was a little nervous about going to see Lenin's body when I was in Moscow
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- "You may have heard the cliche that "right now, (insert name) is rolling over in his/her grave." If this
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