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The Splendor of Moscow

A travel journal to Moscow by cfrmn

St Basils Cathedral Photo - Moscow, Russia More Photos
Quote: Moscow is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities that you'll ever encounter. This journal will give you an idea of some of the wonderful things that Moscow has to offer.
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The Splendor of Moscow Best of IgoUgo

Overview

St Basil's Cathedral Photo - Moscow, Russia
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Everyone is familiar with the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral (although the feeling you get when you see them in person is something that no picture can convey). But Moscow has so much more to offer -- a beautiful downtown area, so many magnificent churches, shopping, dining, and an exciting nightlife. There is something in Moscow that will please almost everyone.Quick Tips: Although you can find many people in Moscow who speak at least a few words of English, it is still a good idea to learn at least a few words of Russian. At the very least, learn the Cyrillic alphabet -- it will make it MUCH easier to navigate your way through the Metro, to read a map of Moscow, etc. A Lonely Planet Russi...Read More

McDonald's Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

McDonald's Photo - McDonald's, Moscow, Russia
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Every visitor to Moscow must go at least once to a McDonald's. The food is basically the same as you'll find in an American McDonald's. The prices are also about the same, although the $3 (converted to rubles, of course) that you will pay in Moscow is a much higher percentage of the average Russian's wages than of the American's. These restaurants are always EXTREMELY busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait in order to find a place to sit. McDonald's is also a good place to visit if your Russian is not very good because all you have to do is simply point to the menu board and hold up the appropriate number of fingers corresponding to the number of the "value meal" you wish to order. ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 26, 2002

McDonald's

Moscow, Russia

Yolki-Palki Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Yolki-Palki Photo - Yolki-Palki, Moscow, Russia
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This quaint Russian chain features budget-priced Russian cuisine served in a "homey" atmosphere. It specializes in simple and traditional food like borscht (a beet soup), shashlyk (skewered and grilled meat) and goluptsy (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat). The young waitstaff are all cutely costumed. A good choice for vegetarians. There is a large salad bar (about $5) that can easily be a meal in itself -- but pile it on high because you're only allowed one trip. Also try the kvas, a Russian soft drink made of fermented breadcrumbs and mors (a cranberry-juice soft drink). These restaurants are often crowded so there might be a slight wait for a table. Credit cards are...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 26, 2002

Yolki-Palki

Moscow, Russia
(095) 953-9130

La Cantina Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

La Cantina Photo - La Cantina, Moscow, Russia
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A very fun restaurant just a block from the Kremlin. It can get a bit crowded and noisy in the front room (especially on the weekends). There's also live music played here from time to time. But if you want some place a little more cozy and intimate, ask for a table in the back room. It can provide a good atmosphere for quiet dining and conversation. Being a native Texan, I was prepared to be a bit critical of the cuisine but the food here is surprisingly good . . . with one exception-- If anyone has an hour or two to spare in Moscow could you go by here and show these folks how to make nachos! Simply placing a few tortilla chips into a bowl of chili is NOT nachos (although it WAS still tasty)!...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 3, 2003

La Cantina
Tverskaia Ulitsa, 4
Moscow, Russia
+7 095 292 5388