Moscow Travel Information
As the capital city of Russia, Moscow is a well-known and iconic city that is recognised the world over. It tends to be stereotyped because of this though, which does the city a disservice. Moscow is a beautiful city, with a variety of architecture that belies it’s usual stark representation, and the colours used enthuse even the most jaded traveller.
Visit some of the many churches here to see some fantastic works of art, with levels of detail that are simply stunning. The riches that Moscow possess are all there, they are just not immediately on view, which makes finding them all the more rewarding.
Leave time to explore Moscow to see the sights. Some of the main Moscow attractions include the Bolshoi Ballet is great to see for yourself. The Red Square are also well worth seeking out. Moscow’s culture offers loads to see!
We recommend booking a Moscow tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Moscow based guides who will show you Moscow’s less well known attractions.
Moscow’s population are avid fans of Association Football, which is played by the CSKA Moscow at their home: Dinamo Stadium. Each year, the biggest event in Moscow’s sporting calendar is the Russian Open PGA Golf Tournament at the Le Meridien Moscow Country Club - tickets can be hard to get, so book in advance!
Leave time to explore Moscow to see the sights. Some of the main Moscow attractions include the Bolshoi Ballet is great to see for yourself. The Red Square are also well worth seeking out. Moscow’s culture offers loads to see!
We recommend booking a Moscow tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Moscow based guides who will show you Moscow’s less well known attractions.
It is easy to find the perfect time to go to Moscow courtesy of our easy to read climate guide to Moscow. The table below displays annual temperature trends in Moscow over the course of a year in Moscow.
If you plan to drive a car while in Moscow, make sure you get an International Driving Permit valid for Russia. You can book them with the AA, before going to Moscow.
When you drive in Moscow, in common with the rest of Russia, drive on the right side of the road. We can arrange car hire in Moscow before you travel to Russia and there are several car hire offices in Moscow where you can collect your hire car.
Sheremetyevo International Airport is approximately 18 miles to the northwest from Moscow. The airport's IATA code is SVO - flights take 3.5 hours flight from London. Regular buses operate into Moscow, and taxis are also available. Sheremetyevo International Airport offers plenty to do including shops offering souvenirs of Moscow to help you remember your stay.
Moscow British Embassy Address
If you get into trouble in Moscow, or just need some advice, the Moscow British Consulate is the place to go.
British Embassy
Smolenskaya Nabarezhnaya
Moscow 121099
Telephone: (7) (095) 956 7200
| City Name: | Moscow |
| Country: | Russia |
| Language: | Russian |
| Currency: | Russian Rouble |
| Time Difference: | GMT + 3 |
| Electricity Supply: | 220V AC 50Hz |
