The document discusses how Moscow has improved its tourist infrastructure and attractions in recent years. It notes that Moscow was once criticized for its lack of amenities and services for tourists but has now developed pedestrian zones, multilingual signs, WiFi, and information centers. It also details new museums, events, and improved transportation options in the city. Moscow aims to change perceptions and become a top international tourist destination.

1. Moscow for tourists
Myths and Reality
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2. What is Moscow
usually criticized
for?
• Lack of modern
tourist infrastructure
• No attractions
for tourists
• Dangerous
• Traffic jams
• Poor quality
service
• Too expensive
Myths about Moscow
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3. • Pedestrian zones
• Multilingual tourist
navigation
• QR-codes on
pylons with maps
• Barrier-free areas
• Public toilets
• Tourist information
centers
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Moscow for the
guests and
residents of the
city
Tourist services started
over the last 4 years
• Observation decks
• Free panoramic
binoculars
• Free guidebooks
and maps in 8
languages
• Free Wi-Fi in subway
• Official Moscow
tourist guide
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• Tourist Police
• Tourist call center
• Moscow volunteer
center
• Audioguides
• Combined regular
sightseeing tours
• Guest cards
• Accredited tourist
guides
• Cycling infrastructure

4. Moscow bus and
river tours
Active development of
regular sightseeing bus and
river routes
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5. Pedestrian zones
and cycling
infrastructure
Active development
of pedestrian
and bicycle zones
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6. Renewed tourist
sights
A new life of Moscow
attractions
PlanetariumBolshoi Theatre
Triumphal Arch of Moscow Museum of Cosmonautics
Worker and Collective
Farm Woman statue
Borodino Battle
Panorama Museum
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7. Renewed
tourist sights
New sights ready for visitors
Moscow City
Palace in Kolomenskoye Museum of Tolerance The Izmailovo kremlin
Museum of the War of
1812
The Cold War Museum
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8. New museums
& centers
of modern art
In 1999 there was only
1 museum of modern art
in Moscow. At present there are
3 museums and 10 modern art
clusters.
STRELKA
FLAKON
ARTPLAY
VINZAVOD
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9. Moscow event
calendar
Moscow has created series
of events attractive
for domestic and foreign
tourists and expands
the scale every year
February: Maslenitsa
(Mardi Gras) Festival
May:
Museum Night
June: Times and
Epochs historical
festival
July:
Moscow Cycling night
September:
Moscow City Day
October:
The Festival of Light
December: Kremlin
Christmas tree
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September:
Spasskaya Tower music
festival

10. Moscow – the total
safety zone
Only 32 crime
incidents involving
tourists during
2011-2013
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Over 100
English-
speaking
policemen
from the
tourist police
on major
routes
More than 400
volunteers
helping
visitors
Tourist call
center (7
languages)
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11. Moscow solves
transportation
problems
Development of public
transport and the road
network
HOV lanes Bike lanesUnified transport card
Overpasses Night transportationTaxi reformParking regulations
New metro stations
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12. Moscow – the largest
transport hub
of Russia
11 railway tracks
and 15 highways converge
in Moscow. The city has
3 international airports
and 9 train stations
Sheremetyevo
airport
Vnukovo airport
Domodedovo airport
«Aeroexpress»: 35-45 minutes to the city
center in comfort
Reconstructed railway station: Leningradsky
The annual entry flow to
Moscow via the
transport hub is more
than 70 million people.
«Sapsan»: 4 hour ride to
Saint-Petersburg
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13. Quality of tourist
services
Studies of the Institute
of Social Marketing
2013-2014
95% of tourists who arrived in Moscow in 2012 are satisfied
with the quality of tourist services. Compared with 2011 number
of tourists satisfied with their trip, increased by 9%
72% of foreign tourists believe that price of a trip
corresponds to its quality
81% would like to come to Moscow as a tourist again
91% would recommend a trip to Moscow to their friends
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14. How much is it to
travel to Moscow?
Dinner in a restaurant for two
with wine
25-40 euro
Double-decker bus city tour:
7 euro
2 trips by metro:
0.7 euro
Moscow for travellers
76 museums:
free of charge
(every 3rd Sunday +
January 2-10, 2015)
Not as expensive
as you think…
From airports to the city center
by Aeroexpress:
6 euro
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15. How much is it
for a tourist
to stay in Moscow?
2 days / 1 night
Apartments:
Standard 30-60 euro
Business 70 – 120 euro
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2 days / 1 night
Hostels:
3 – 10 euro
2 days / 1 night
2 Stars
15 – 60 euro
3 Stars
23 – 90 euro
4 Stars
36 – 153 euro
5 Stars
69 – 320 euro
Not as expensive
as you think…
Really affordable!

16. Moscow in tourist
ratings
Moscow is among the leaders
in the hospitality industry
in all major aspects
(by independent Russian
and international ratings)
15th place among 51 European cities,
rating of cities friendly for low-cost trips
(Backpacker Index 2014)
28th place among 51 European cities
for the 3-star travel
(Europe 3-star Traveler Index 2014)
7 Moscow hotels are in the Top 25 best hotels of
Russia.
First place - Lotte Hotel Moscow
(Tripadvisor Traveler Choice 2014)
20th place among the world cities by
accommodation cost in January-June of 2014
(Hotel Price Index)
First place in New Year bookings among all regions
of Russia
(Oktogo.ru)
Best region for travel in Russia - 2014
(Travel.ru)
2nd place in the nomination for
The Best Region to Travel to Russia
(My Planet-2014)
The most popular city in Europe among Chinese
travelers
(CityMetric Intelligence 2014)
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17. International arrivals
and accommodation
facilities
3,7 4,1 4,5
5,2
5,6
International arrivals (millions)
10,2 12,1 13,1 14,2 14,9
Number of overnight stays in hotels
34,9
37,8 38,5
40,1 41,5
Rooms in hotels (thousands)
32,4 37,8 43,7 48,6
62,5
Revenues of the hotel industry
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18. International arrivals
by country
(January-June 2014)
2.8 million of international
arrivals in the first six months
(increased by 4% compared
to the same period of 2013)
Data provided by the Russian FSB Border Service
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19. Moscow
investment
projects
Largest investment projects
in Moscow in 2013-2018
• New subway stations
construction
• Parks development
• Development of the
Moscow River
embankments
• Reconstruction
of VDNKh
• Creation of the Museum
Island
• Further development
of cycling infrastructure
• Railway stations and
airports reconstruction
• Investments in high-
rise hotels on Novy
Arbat street
• Construction of
stadiums and transport
infrastructure for
Football World Cup 2018
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20. Welcome to Moscow!
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