MOSCOW

GENERAL INFORMATION

Moscow is situated on the banks of the Moskva River, through the East European Plain in central Russia. Is the capital city and the most popular of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural and scientific center in Russia and in Eastern Europe.

FLAG COAT OF ARMS

Moscow has a humid climate with warm humid summers and fairly cold winters usually lasting from mid November through the end of March.

CURRENCY The currency in Moscow is the Russian Rouble (RUR). Roubles are divided into 100 kopeeks, with coins appearing in denominations of 5, 10 and 50 kopeeks, and 1, 2, 5 and 10 roubles. Notes are available in denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 5000.

LANGUAGE

Russian , Mandarin and English

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Moscow is a city known worldwide for its artistic and cultural activities, in addition, have historical, cultural, archaeological and architectural attractions of priceless value.• Kremlin: It is a fortress, which today is used as the home of the

president. It consists of a series of fortifications, both religious and civil constructions.

*National Museum of History of Russia:It has a collection of the prestige of the first cultures of the area, as well as invaluable art objects belonging to the Romanov dynasty.

*The Seven Sisters: called so for a set of seven skyscrapers built during the last years of Stalin's rule. The reason for its construction was to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the city.

*St. Basil's Cathedral. One of the most popular attractions of the city. Also known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin, was built in 1561 by Tsar Ivan the Terrible, is world famous for its colorful domes and abstract paintings

PLACES TO STAY

Moscow has over 500 hotels, the best known are:

*Metropol: Hotel very good category, good thing is that the window of your room can see the panorama of the Kremlin, and Red Square with its famous St. Basil's Cathedral. Next to the hotel there are not many businesses, shops and cafes. To get to the Red Square and the most attractive tourist places ever have to cross a bridge 300 meters.

*Golden ring:One of the very good hotels in its category and to be 5 star is one of the cheapest. In 1998 I was completely rebuilt. Is located in the historical city center near the pedestrian Arbat Street. Next to the hotel and on the street Arbat numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, craft sales centers. Almost opposite the hotel is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - one of 7 Moscow skyscrapers.

TIPICAL FOOD

BORSH

OLIVIE

GRECHKA

VATRUSCHKA

DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES * ADVANTAGES :

+ has many tourist places which you can go and visit

+ it will be a new and unforgettable experience

+ you will meet many new people• DISADVANTAGES:

- travel to Moscow can be very expensive

- temperature changes can affect the health of people

OPINION

*Go to moscow will be a awesome experience because you can meet new people, places and customs that will make you fall in love with this city that you'll want to visit soon

GLOSSARY

BANKS: orillas

HUMIT : calido

REFERENCES

http://www.viajejet.com/turismo-cultural-viaje-a-moscu/

http://guia-moscu.com/_alojamiento/ http://www.booking.com/hotel/ru/radisson-royal-moscow.es.html?aid=306396;label=moscow-sDmv95LPq0qivz9MfzWB7wS32018418565%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap11250%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t1%3Aneg;sid=f51f9d96a0eb392a10c301a078211a7f;dcid=1