Important monuments

The Kremlin

It’s the most important monument. It’s a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River (to the South), Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square (to the East) and the Alexander Garden (to the West).

In 1990 the architectural art ensemble of the Moscow Kremlin together with the adjacent Red square was included into the List of UNESCO worldwide heritage.

The red square

The major and most famous square of the Russian capital appeared in Moscow at the end of the XV century during the reign of Ivan III. 

This Moscow ruler who was the first to obtain the title of Grand Prince of All Russia was known for consolidation of the Russian lands, as well as large-scale construction.

To fulfill this, Ivan III invited Italian and Greek architects and gathered the best Russian ones: the intensive reconstruction of the Kremlin started due to their efforts.

Theatre Square 

Theatre Square (Teatralnaya Square) is one of Moscow’s most glorious squares.

 It derives its name from the theatres located on it: the world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre, Maly Theatre and the Russian Academic Youth Theatre (formerly Central Children’s Theatre).

For a certain period in the beginning of the 19^th century, the square held the name Petrovskaya, thanks to the adjacent Petrovka Street. Yet after the theatres were constructed, the square received its current name.

Make Way for Ducklings 

This unusual monument has been fixed up in the park near the Novodevichy Convent. 

The duck is called Mrs. Mallard, and she came to the Moscow Park from the United States of America. There, in the Boston Central Park, there is exactly the same statutory group.  

Iberian Gate (Iverskie vorota)

Iberian Gate (Iverskie vorota) is formed by two arc spans with overbuilt double-store chambers of red brick with two octagonal marquises. The Iverskaya Chasovnya is situated between them. 

Museum of Chocolate and Cocoa History 

The Museum of Chocolate and Cocoa History showcases the products of Russia’s most renowned chocolate factories — Red October, Babayevsky Concern and Rot Front. 

Historical Museum (SHM) 

The work on formation of the permanent exhibition was founded in 1872 and it came to the end only in 2006.

 Every new decade showed the necessity of a new approach to what should be displayed first before the visitors. About 22,000 objects are constantly displayed in the museum.

The Museum building attracts special interest. Made of hard-burned brick, it harmoniously fits the ensemble of the Kremlin and Red Square. 

Hermitage Garden

Hermitage Garden is one of the oldest recreation places in the Russian capital: it celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2004.

The garden is located in the centre of Moscow. It has three theaters, the famous outdoors stage, a water fountain and children`s playground with rides.

 The garden features a monument dedicated to “All People in Love”, a Tea Culture Club, an art studio, a dancing studio and some restaurants.

The Hermitage Garden for many years has been the venue for annual jazz festivals, including the Moscow festival of brass music: “Moscow Brass Seasons”.