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The «Crown of Russian Manors» program has been approved by the Moscow Government and aims to create the first urban tourism program which will meet international standards of service. In addition, a special emphasis is given to the reconstruction of architectural, park and garden complexes and historical sites of the city which are the most visited by foreign and Russian tourists. The historical basis for the «Crown of Russian Manors» program was the preservation of the city’s architecture and monuments of 7th to 19th centuries (royal, aristocratic and merchant manors). The route provides residents and visitors of the capital with a unique opportunity to see many historical and cultural sites, palaces and manors of famous historical figures connected with the development of Moscow and the establishment of the Russian state, preserved and reconstructed by the Moscow City Government.

A new pedestrian tourist route Neskuchny Garden-Moscow City is being created in the historic center of Moscow. Its milestones are: Gagarin Square-the new building of Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) — Neskuchny Garden-Lenin Prospect-Komsomolsky Prospekt-"Frunzenskaya" subway station-Trubetskiye’s Manor-Devichye field Public Garden-Pliushchikha Street-the Kiev railway station square (Square of Europe)-Ukrainian Boulevard-Hotel "Ukraina"-Moscow Exhibition Complex Expo-center-Moscow-City. The length of the route is about 5 km. In the proximity of the track of the route and within just 1.5—2 kilometers, there are outstanding historic and cultural monuments. Among them are: Don, Andrews and Novodevichy Monasteries, The House of the Artist and Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Embankment, Poklonnaya Hill memorial complex. The route crosses the Moscow River three times. The most beautiful views of the city open from each of the pedestrian bridges. From the Andreevsky bridge downstream-the view of the Church of Christ the Savior, the Kremlin towers, high-rise buildings, on the other side-Andreyevsky Monastery, Moscow State University on Vorobyevy Hills, a new building of RAS, in a part of the bridge there is Shukhov Television Tower. From Rostov Bridge you can get a great view of White House, the "Ukraina" Hotel, the high-rise buildings on Krasnopresnenskaya and Smolensk Squares, in a new perspective open the Borodinsky Bridge, MSU, Vorobyevy Hills. In a part of the bridge soars the magnificent clock tower of the Kiev Railway Station. From the scenic view point of the "Bagration" Bridge you can see the "Ukraina" Hotel, Expocenter, the International Trade Center buildings and pipes Moscow’s first Thermal Heating Station.

Sightseeing guided tour  programs may differ and they depend on several factors: the duration of the sightseeing guided tour, traffic jams, places where the tours start and end, the wishes of the sightseers, individual scenario for making the sightseeing guided tour and the order in which the sites are shown by various guides. The sightseeing guided tour includes walking tours which may be cancelled due to inclement weather, by request of tourists, and from lack of time. All guides proceed from the standard sightseeing guided tour plan, but the determinant factor is the duration of tours. The guide creates the sightseeing guided tour program in such a way that that the tour is completed within the required time.

Recently a new, totally unusual tour appeared in Moscow: a bus trip, during which you can learn a lot about the myths and legends of the city. Moscow is one of the oldest European cities and its very emergence is connected with the assassination of the noble boyar Kuchka. Since then the long history of the city is closely intertwined with the mysterious and enigmatic events and terrible predictions, which continue to the present day. The Phantom of False Dimitry the 1st on the castle wall and the curse of a nun that comes true, the famous Moscow "Black Book" and the concealment of the warlock James Bruce, mysterious graves in the Kremlin. You will learn about these and many other mystical phenomena in a short journey through the streets of the city. During the tour stops and walking tours are usually offered at the Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Novodevichy Monastery.

The Donskoy Monastery

The foundation Donskoy Monastery is connected with the providential salvation of Moscow from the invasion of Crimean Khan Kazy-Girey in 1591. Inside of the main temple there is a rich iconostasis.

Novospasky Monastery

Situated in the south-eastern side of the city, on the left bank of Moscow River, about five leagues from the Kremlin. The monastery used to serve as a fortress, and defended Moscow during invasions from Poland, Lithuania and the Tatars. The history of the Monastery goes back to the 13th century-to the time of Moscow’s origin. The Spasky Monastery, at the time of its foundation was the first in the city.

Saint-Danil Men’s Monastery

The oldest monastic abode in Moscow. Founded by Prince Daniil of Moscow in 1282. Throughout its entire history the Saint-Danil Monastery was the scene of many significant events in the life of our country. There is a museum at the monastery.

Novodevichy Women’s Monastery

Novodevichy Monastery was founded by Prince Vasily III in memory of the return of Smolensk to the Russian State. The Monastery, founded in 1524 in the Luzhniki area, received the name of "Prechistaya Odigitrii", of the Novy Devichy or the Novodevichy-unlike the old nunnery, which existed in the Kremlin since the end of 14th century. In the old days the Novodevichy Monastery was the residence of many nuns of noble birth.

Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God Stavropigialny Women’s Monastery

The monastery was founded in 1386 in memory of the victory on Kulikovo field. The history of Russia and the church legend joined in the feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God, celebrated by Orthodox believers on September 21st. It was this day when the glorious victory of Russian regiments on Kulikovo field was achieved, and in its memory many temples have been established. One of the first monasteries in Moscow, which gave shelter to the widows and orphans of the Russian soldiers who died in the Battle of Kulikovo.

Spaso-Andronicus Monastery

The monastery was founded in around 1360 in honor of the Metropolitan St. Alexis. The place where the monastery was founded is remarkable for its historical souvenirs. Here stood the road from Moscow to the Horde to the great khans. Seven churches and four chapels are located in the monastery. In the monastery in eternal rest lie two great icon painters of the 15th century-the priests Andrey Rublev and Simeon Cherny, who are mentioned in the Menology, Lives of Sergius and Nikon of Radonezh. Andrey Rublev was so great an icon painter that for 150 years his icons served as models for other artists. He and Cherny painted the cathedral church of the Andronicus Monastery and died there as monks in 1430.

For the first time passengers on a regular capital city bus route can learn about the history and life of Moscow during their trip. The specially prepared audio excursion can be heard on the No. 12C bus route, which runs from the "Kitay-Gorod" subway station to the Byelarusky Station, every weekday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The bus fare is that same as same as on a regular city bus. The Bus Route No. 12C goes past the Kremlin, Manezhnaya Square, monuments to Pushkin and Yuri Dolgoruky, the Museum of Modern History, the State Duma, the Bolshoy and Maly Theaters, Polytechnical Museum and other historical and cultural monuments located in the heart of the capital. This is a unique route because it goes through the historical center of Moscow and passengers now have the opportunity to learn about the history of the city along the way. The bus runs daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with intervals of 10—17 minutes.

In order to get to know Moscow better, we suggest you take a sightseeing night tour of Moscow. During the night tour, which lasts a total of 3—4 hours, you can see the Red Square which has grown more beautiful, the restored Manezhnaya Square with a shopping and recreation center, the golden domes of Christ the Savior Cathedral, the picturesque Novodevichy Monastery stretching around the bend of the Moscow River, the high-rise buildings built in the postwar years, among which there is the MSU building on Vorobyevy Hills, from where opens the breathtaking panoramic view of the city.