Moskau
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Moskau ist die Hauptstadt der Russischen Föderation und mit rund 11,55 Millionen Einwohnern die zweitgrößte Stadt bzw. mit über 15 Millionen die größte Agglomeration Europas.
Moskau befindet sich im europäischen Teil Russlands, im Durchschnitt 156 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel im Hügelland zwischen Oka und Wolga und an den zum Teil steilen Ufern der namensgebenden Moskwa, einem Nebenfluss der Oka, die wiederum in die Wolga mündet.
Sie ist das politische, wirtschaftliche und kulturelle Zentrum des Landes mit Hochschulen und Fachschulen sowie zahlreichen Kirchen, Theatern, Museen, Galerien und dem 540 Meter hohen Ostankino-Turm. Moskau ist Sitz der Russisch-Orthodoxen Kirche: Der Patriarch residiert im Danilow-Kloster, das größte russisch-orthodoxe Kirchengebäude ist die Moskauer Christ-Erlöser-Kathedrale. Es gibt im Stadtgebiet von Moskau über 600 Kirchen. Seit dem 16. Jahrhundert wird Moskau auch als Drittes Rom bezeichnet. Nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs erhielt Moskau die Auszeichnung einer „Heldenstadt“.
Der Kreml und der Rote Platz im Zentrum Moskaus stehen seit 1990 auf der UNESCO-Liste des Weltkulturerbes. Mit acht Fernbahnhöfen, drei internationalen Flughäfen und drei Binnenhäfen ist die Stadt wichtigster Verkehrsknoten und größte Industriestadt Russlands.
Die beliebteste Flanier-Meile in Moskau. Neben unzähligen Künstlerläden und Souvenirständen gibt es hier auch viele Cafés und Restaurants. Auch die Einheimischen lieben diese Fußgängerzone im Zentrum von Moskau.
Jedes Jahr im Frühjahr wird vom Moskauer Bürgermeister feierlich die Fontänen-Saison eröffnet. Das Ereignis hat eine besondere Bedeutung, weil damit die Sommerzeit beginnt. 2011 waren 560 Fontänen in Moskau vom 29. April bis zum 1. Oktober im Betrieb.
GO THERE FOR
The Nightlife - Few cities anywhere in the world can compare to Moscow for spectacular nightclubs and bars, where the vodka flows as freely as the cash.
The History - Although Communism is a distant memory now, the Kremlin and Red Square testify to a time when the city was one of the most important in the world.
The Shopping - As Russia moves into the 21st century, there is seemingly no end of hip designer and boutiques springing up inside Moscow, from the young to established global names in fashion and design.
DON'T MISS
The Red Square
The Red Square is the famous historical centre of Moscow. Dating back to the late 15th century, it forms a single architectural ensemble, drawing together the Kremlin wall, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Minin and Pozharsky monument, the State Historical Museum and the Lenin Mausoleum
The Kremlin
The Kremlin represents the heart of Moscow and is the oldest part of the city, dating back to 1147, this site has actually been inhabited since 2nd century BC. It is also one of the world’s most beautiful architectural complexes containing golden-domed churches, palaces, museums, grand halls and iconic monuments. The centre of the Kremlin, Sobornaya Square, contains 15th-17th century cathedrals. The Uspensky Cathedral is the burial place of Russian patriarchs and the site of coronations and weddings of grand princes and Tsars. Arkhangelsky Cathedral contains the tombs of Ivan the Terrible and other great Tsars. Ivan the Great’s gleaming bell tower can be found at the centre of the square. The world’s largest bell lies at its foot, although it was cracked during its fabrication in 1730.
St. Basil's Cathedral
This richly decorated cathedral is the most iconic of all of Russia’s great buildings. One of the many architectural landmarks in the Red Square, the cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible to commemorate the conquest of the Mongol stronghold of Kazan Khanate.
Victory Park
A huge memorial complex, which includes the Church of St. George the Victorious, a synagogue, mosque, the World War II Museum and a group of fountains. Vintage military vehicles are on display in the park alleys.
Old Arbat Street
The first mention of the Arbat was in 1493 as a road leading from the Moscow Kremlin to Smolensk. Today it is a long pedestrianised street, packed with restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and little trinkets to buy. If you look over the crowd of people walking by, you catch a glimpse of beautiful Art Nouveau and Classicism mansions that were built here during the 19th and 20th centuries.
BASICS
Emergency Number: Police - 02, Medical - 03, Fire - 01.
Electricity: 220V/50Hz Two rounded pins.
Language: Russian
Currency: Russian Rouble (RUB)
Exchange Rate: 1 GBP = 47.3 RUB (Subject to change)
Time: MSK (UTC +3), Last Sunday March – Last Sunday October MSD (UTC +4)
Population: 10,562,099
Sheremetyevo International Airport
www.svo.aero
Vnukovo International Airport
+7(495) 937-5555
www.vnukovo.ru
GETTING AROUND
From the Airport
Moscow has three main international airports – Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo and Domodedovo.
Sheremetyevo (SVO) is located north-west of Moscow and the journey to the centre of the city will take approximately 90 minutes. The Leningradskoe highway brings you directly to Tverskaya Street.
Domodedovo (DME) is a bit further from the city centre – the trip will take about 2 hours.
Vnukovo (VKO) is the newest airport, operating international as well as domestic flights.
Around Town
Like many large cities, Moscow suffers from traffic so to get somewhere by car you should start well in advance or use the metro to reach the destination faster. The heaviest traffic occurs around 6-8pm.
The metro is open from 5.30am to 1.30am and is a useful way to get around.
WHEN TO GO
The winter is very beautiful and also exceptionally cold (daily average mean -6.5˚C/20˚F) and dark. May through September is probably the most pleasant, with summer temperatures often belying the city's reputation (average high for this period 20˚C/68˚F, with temperatures peaking in July).
Summer is a dead season in terms of culture. Most theatres go on vacation or touring, but you can still find some good concerts in nightclubs or concert halls and open-air music festivals.
Public Holidays (Gregorian calendar):
1st – 10th January – New Years’ and Russian Orthodox Christmas
23rd February – Defender of the Fatherland Day
8th March – International Women’s Day
1st May – Labour Day
9th May – Victory Day
12th June – Russia Day
4th November – Unity Day
25th December – Christmas Day
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