The document lists 20 unique activities to do in Moscow, including visiting Star City which is a significant space facility located 30 km from Moscow where visitors can try zero gravity flights. It also recommends touring the Moscow Metro known for its Soviet-era style decorations, as well as visiting landmarks like the Grand Kremlin Palace, Bolshoi Theater, Stalin's Bunker, Arbat Street for shopping, Lenin's Tomb, the Red Square, and museums such as the Historical Museum, Tretyakov Gallery, and Yusupov Palace. Other activities mentioned are dining on a river cruise, attending a cabaret show, visiting cultural centers like Izmailovo Kremlin and the town of Zagorsk.

1. 20 UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN MOSCOW
MOSCOW

2. 1. STAR CITY
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Star City is one of the most significant
space facilities in Russia. It is located
in the picturesque suburbs of Moscow in a distance of 30 km. The Cosmonauts' Training Center named by legendary Yuri Gagarin and the museum in the territory of Star City are both unique and of a great interest for the visitors. It is the only location in the world, you can try Zero Gravity Flight and many other activities, which are available
only for cosmonauts!

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2.MOSCOW METRO
The Moscow Metro is one of the most
efficient and extensive metro systems in the
world, it’s a real draw for the travellers with its extravagant soviet-era style decorations of stations, each one of is a work of art in itself. The metro currently comprises 172 stations, and the system carries well over nine million passengers a day on average, more than the Paris and New York systems combined.

4. 3.GRAND KREMLIN PALACE
The Grand Kremlin Palace is Russian Emperor's Residence of the XIX century. Its luxurious interiors impress with their colors and decoration. Unique excursion along the Grand Kremlin Palace includes visit to five Reception Halls of the second floor which are used for the awarding ceremonies of the Russian Federation, for signing international treatments, inaugurations of Russian Presidents and other events of the international importance.

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4.BOLSHOI THEATER
The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia is one of the best musical theaters in the world. The Bolshoi has been associated from its beginnings with ballet, and is home to the Bolshoi Ballet troupe. Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake premiered here in 1877. Theatre has always been and remains one of the major symbols of Russia and its culture.

6. Stalin’s Bunker, located in Izmaylovskoe highway,
was built in 30s of the XX century below the Sport's
stadium as a part of national military defensive program. It is connected with Kremlin by a tunnel of 17 kilometers length. Inside, the bunker is equipped with elevators and separate technical floor.Today it operates as a indoor museum and venue, and opened only on special requests. Capacity – 40 - 60 persons (40 with original table set-up and with modern tables if more than 40 guests) seated and 100
capacity for a buffet set up.
5. GALA DINNER AT UNDERGROUND
SECRET BUNKER OF STALIN

7. 6.TAGANSKY BUNKER
Unforgettable tour through the secret
tunnels and halls of SCP «Taganskiy»
is waiting for you.
You will listen to the history of SCP «Taganskiy» and it’s place in the Cold war and will receive the answers to all your questions. In addition to captivating tour you will watch a scintillating movie about the Cold war. You will also learn about the construction of the secured post, about its life and functioning during those tough days.

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7.ARBAT STREET SHOPPING
Arbat Street in Moscow, often called
"Old Arbat" or "Stary Arbat" ("Stary" is the
Russian word for "old") is one of the city's most famous streets. Most of the street is closed to vehicular traffic, so it is essentially a pedestrian mall which is lined with souvenir shops and kiosks, restaurants, bars and other attractions. There are also several historical sites along the street, the most popular of which is the statue in memory of Alexander Pushkin and his wife, Natalya.

9. 8.LENIN’S TOMB
Lenin's Mausoleum in Red Square,
built by famous architect A.V. Schusev, is one
of the most significant memorials of Soviet architecture to the founder and the first leader of The Soviet Union. This famous place is a must to see for those interested in the history of USSR and communism.

10. 9.GUM SHOPPING
GUM is well-known to every Russian as
the main shopping mall in the country.
The 100-year history of this architectural monument made it popular also in other countries. GUM is an architectural masterpiece and a harmonic part of the Red Square ensemble. Inside, it consists of many different galleries with various shops, boutiques, small dining places for a quick snack and a few good restaurants.

11. 10.RED SQUARE AT NIGHT
Take an evening walk on Red Square to
marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral and the
Kremlin walls lit up against the night sky. Stand on the Red Sqaure in the true heart of the famous historical center of Moscow, next to the Kremlin walls. Feast your eyes on St. Basil’s Cathedral (Pokrovskiy), the Historical Museum, the Minin monument, the walls of the Heros of the Soviet Union, Lenin Mausoleum and the Department store of GUM.

12. 11.DINNER AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM WITH
VIEW ON RED SQUARE
The red-brick palace topped with a silver roof, towering opposite St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, houses the State Historical Museum - one of the main sightseeing attractions of Moscow. Designed by famous architect V.Shervud, it was built to commemorate the national history, and traces the development of Russia and its people from ancient times to the present. It is also a unique venue for a gala-dinner or a cocktail that can be organized in the Main Entrance Hall with a choir performance (on request).

13. 12.RADISSON ROYAL ICE BREAKER
Make a trip across the Moskva River on the
snow-white yacht of a premium-class with high-class restaurant service.New yachts-restaurants unlike other tourist yachts on the Moskva River do not stop navigation in winter: they can move on ice very smoothly so that the waiter can easily pour champagne in crystal glasses on a table. Experience a gala dinner or private event at the magnificent and fabulous yacht while admiring the ancient Moscow bridges decorated in thousands of color lights (12 bridges along the route). Stunning surroundings of on river tour are full of history and are worth a viewing.

14. 13.CONFERENCE IN GUM
The Hall is situated in the building of GUM
that starts its history in the XIX-th century. The conference hall is in a traditional emperior style in light exquisite colors.
The total area of the Hall is 386 sq. meters.
The stage is 10 x 10 meters.
Banquet with up to 250 guests
Reception with up to 350 guests.

15. 14.UNIQUE CABARET SHOW AT YAR
RESTAURANT
Restourant “Yar” is by right considered one
of the best in Moscow. Founded in 1826 and
rebuilt in 1910, it maintains the atmosphere of the begining of 20th century and the delicious Russian- European cuisine.The guests can reserve any of three halls in “Yar” for presentation, banquet or fourchette.
The YAR is the only public theater-restaurant in Moscow with an extravagant night show “Russian Ball at YAR”. With slight changes,program includes various dance and acrobatic elements with Russian touch and folklore.

16. 15.IZMAILOVO KREMLIN
Cultural entertainment complex Kremlin in
Izmaylovo is a part of Russia, where past
borders on present, fair tales are tightly connected with true stories. “The Kremlin in Izmaylovo” is the only place in Moscow where you can see how wrights work. Moreover, you can also learn any skill, besides watching the process. Exceptional works of Russian masters: Gzhel, Palekha, Khokhloma, Gus’ Khrustalny and so on are presented in a trading house “Treasures of Russia”. When you purchase souvenirs and presents there you will get certificates and quality labels.

17. 16.VISIT TO ZAGORSK
Sergiev-Posad is a comfortable and popular
day trip from Moscow. The town's chief attraction
is the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, which for 500 years has been the most important center of pilgrimage in Russia and remains one of the most beautiful of all monasteries—the fairy-tale gold and azure onion domes of its Cathedral of the Assumption are among the most photographed in the country. The ride to Sergiev-Posad takes you through a lovely stretch of Russian countryside, dotted with colorful wooden cottages.

18. 17.KREMLIN ARMORY (FABERGE)
The Armory Chamber, a treasure-house,
is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace’s complex. The museum collections were based on the precious items that had been preserved for centuries in the tsars’ treasury and the Patriarch’s vestry. Some of the exhibits were made in the Kremlin’s workshops, others were accepted as ambassadorial gifts.

19. 18.TRETYAKOV GALLERY
The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national
treasury of Russian fine art and one of the
greatest museums in the world. It is located in one of the oldest directs of Moscow, not far from the Kremlin.
The Gallery's collection consists entirely of Russian art. The collection contains more than 130 000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics, created throughout the centuries by successive generations of Russian artists.

20. 19.DINNER AT YUSUPOV PALACE
The Volkov-Yusupov Palace (or Chambers)
are a rarity for the fact that they have weathered the test of time. Resembling a fairy-tale castle, the stone house dates back to the 16th century, with reconstruction and redesign continuing up until the 19th century. Decorated in the Moscow baroque style, the house comprises two buildings, which were united only at the end of the 18th century. It is also a unique venue for a gala-dinner or a cocktail that can be organized in the Throne Hall.

21. 20.RUSSIAN CIRCUS
The Yuri Nikulin's Circus (also known as
"Old Circus"), was named after the most
famous Russian clown/actor. Today the circus returns to its traditional roots and features more and more of the clown acts that became so popular during the 17th and 18th centuries in Russia. The circus also features an excellent range of breathtaking acrobatic and gymnastic acts, and performances with bears, lions, horses, monkeys and dogs. The program varies from season to season with new acts constantly appearing.

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