Moscow Flight Guide

Russia's capital Moscow is home to over 14 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area and is also the largest European city. Moscow owes its name to River Moskva which flows through the city. It enjoys quite a lot of wealth since no other city has as many billionaires as Russia’s capital. Reading up on Russia’s history, the communist Soviet Union, Revolution and several wars is crucial before visiting- it will add more enjoyment to the Moscow experience.

Thinking of Moscow is immediately associated with the Red Square and the Kremlin as well as St. Basil's Cathedral. These landmarks have survived many troubled eras of Russia’s history and have maintained the power of Moscow for centuries. Religion has also become popular again after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Moscow has always been a city of the arts - beautiful paintings can be admired in the magnificent monasteries and churches as well as in the Tredjakow Museum in Moscow. A boat trip across River Moskva is a relaxed way to explore the city and from there, tourists have great views of onion-shaped towers. Those interested in architecture should make their way to Moscow’s Lomonosov University where they can admire the Stalinist ‘wedding-cake-style’. A well-known graduate from here is former President Mikhail Gorbachev.

Moscow’s wealth is also represented in the choice and prices of hotels. The Savoy, the National, the Kempinski, Radisson and Ritz-Carlton guarantee luxury. Moscow has extremely cold winters with temperatures down to -20°C. However, the summer is nice and hot with a constant fresh breeze due to its cool continental location.
There are several airlines to choose from and a trip from Australia involves at least one stop on the way. Those who depart from smaller cities may stop twice or three times so it is advisable to compare routes online before booking. The quickest route will take passengers to Moscow within 24 hours.

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