Moscow, Russia Lindsey Dorenkott’s Travel Itinerary

Getting There Cost of Plane Tickets From PIT to MOW June 15 th, 2013 Multiple Airlines, 1 Stop $755.29

Getting There Immunizations Routine Shots – Measles, Mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. Hepatitis A (or Immune Globulin) Hepatitis B Japanese encephalitis Rabies

Getting There Passport You can apply for a passport by getting a form at the post office. An adult passport book costs $110, plus $25 for the execution fee, so a passport will cost $135.

Getting There Currency Russia uses Rubles 1.0 USD = RUB 1.0 RUB = USD $2, USD = 61, RUB

Living There Tverskaya Street This area is a great place to live in Moscow and is a center of activity. With lots to do on Tverskaya Street, from visiting historical buildings and monuments to shopping at the many stores, there is also a great nightlife there. A wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes also line the street.

Getting Around There Moscow Metro Most popular form of public transportation Over 150 stations throughout Moscow Open from 5:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M. 365-Day Smart Card – Unlimited Amount of Rides – RUB – $ USD

Playing There Cathedrals St. Basil’s Cathedral – Moscow’s most famous landmark, pictured behind The Kazan Cathedral – Small but charming cathedral built in the 17 th century Cathedral of Christ the Saviour – One of the most historical, beautiful, and controversial buildings

Playing There Historical Sight Seeing The Palaces and Building of the Kremlin – Russia’s historical and political center – Base of Russian power for centuries – Dozens of sites within the Kremlin, such as the Great Kremlin Palace (home of the tzars), The Arsenal, Senate Building, Terem Palace, and more.

Playing There Shopping TSUM – One of the most trendy places in the city – “Central Universal Department Store” GUM – Russia’s most famous shopping mall – “State Department Store” – Site has been used for trading throughout history – Approximately 200 stores – Across the street from TSUM

Playing There Amusement Park Gorky Park – Opened in 1928 – Park was designed by world-famous constructivist architect, Konstantin Melnikov – Area covers 300 acres – One of the most popular hangouts in Moscow

Playing There Dining City Space Bar & Lounge – 34 th floor of the Swissôtel – 360-degree view of the city at 140 meters high

Moscow, Russia Lindsey Dorenkott