LOCAL CULTURE
Precipitation
Precipitation is a good luck sign on a day of departure. Just before departing on any journey, you and the people you are leaving behind should briefly sit down together.
Оmen
If you step on someone's foot, you should let them step on yours in return. .
Omen
If a woman carrying empty buckets crosses your path, it's bad luck. Full buckets denote good luck. .
Omen
Unmarried women who sit at the corner of a table will not marry for seven years
Omen
Most of the shops and shopping malls operate 7 days a week without lunch breaks. Some food-stores open for 24 hours.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Time zone.
Moscow like the whole European part of country lies in second time zone. It means that time in Moscow equal Greenwich Time plus 3 hours. For knowing exact Moscow time guest of Moscow can go to the Red Square and look at Spasskaya tower where the main Russian clock are established.
Moscow population.
Moscow has the largest population in Europe and Moscow actually is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Population of Moscow is more than 12 million people - only legal residents. In reality Moscow has about 16 million people.
Airports.
You should know that there are 3(!!!) International airports in Moscow. Please, check your flight details before you leave hotel, so you can avoid unpleasant situations.
Metro.
Moscow has city under city. Moscow subway with all underground communications and bunkers are the world's largest bombproof where all citizen may be hide during war attack.
24/7!
Moscow never sleeps. It's common to find restaurants, bars, cafes and supermarkets open round the clock.
WHAT TO PACK
Comfortable shoes.
In Moscow you really can walk everywhere - it's the best way to get around and learn about the city.
Camera.
Believe me, there will be a lot of things you would like to show your friends later.
Medicine.
Please bring your personal medicine with you as a prescription for some medicine is required in Russia.
Money.
It is better to take cash and credit cards rather than traveller’s cheques. While cash machines (ATMs) are found throughout major Russian cities, traveller’s cheques can be hard to cash and are often subject to expensive fees.
Good mood!
Just bring a good mood! Everything else we can find for you in our beatiful city!!!