Moscow Travel Guide
Russia
Moscow is Russia’s capital and largest city, with a population of 12,680,389. It is a major inland city in western Russia, with a continental climate that brings cold winters and warm summers.
Air travellers can use Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow Domodedovo Airport, Vnukovo International Airport, Zhukovsky International Airport or Ostafyevo International Airport. For swimming close to the city centre, Chayka swimming pool is 2.5 kilometres from Moscow; it is an open swimming pool rather than a natural beach.
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Pays in RUB
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +7
Tipping: Tipping in Russia is not always mandatory, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Moscow
Jan
-4°12Feb
-3°8Mar
4°9Apr
14°10May
17°11Jun
22°12Jul
25°14Aug
23°11Sep
20°3Oct
9°17Nov
3°12Dec
-2°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Moscow
Chayka swimming pool
2.5 km away
Things to do in Moscow
Донской Монастырь
religious organization
4.7 km
Парк «Зарядье»
park
0.9 km
Политехнический музей
history museum
0.8 km
Дом Пашкова
historic site
0.9 km
Церковь Климента Папы Римского
christian place of worship
1.8 km
1.1 km
Мультимедиа Арт Музей
modern art museum
2 km
Высоко-Петровский монастырь
religious organization
1.3 km
Getting there
Sheremetyevo International Airport · 26.6 km
Moscow Domodedovo Airport · 41.9 km
Vnukovo International Airport · 26.5 km
Zhukovsky International Airport · 38.4 km
Ostafyevo International Airport · 28.5 km
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