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All Russia Exhibition Centre (VVTs)

All Russia Exhibition Centre (VVTs)
This massive complex of pavillion buildings whose glory is fading fast, long walkways and elaborate fountains is a throwback to the Soviet era of glorification. Read_on (2 Comments)

Apothecary Garden (Aptekarsky Ogorod)

Apothecary Garden (Aptekarsky Ogorod)
Founded on the order of Peter the Great in 1706, these gardens are over 300 years old. Over the years, the gardens have witnessed all the turns of history, falling into disrepair during the Soviet years. Read_on (No Comments)

Arkhangelskoe Country Estate

Arkhangelskoe Country Estate
This sprawling 18th Century countryside estate once belonged to the exceptionally rich Prince Yusupov and is one of the quietest stately parks within a reasonable distance of the city. Read_on (No Comments)

Gorky Park

Gorky Park
The immortal Gorky Park has had a complete makeover in 2011 and gone are the garish rides and rollercoasters as the park has gone back to being a wholesome place to picnic or jog and enjoy an ice-cream. Read_on (No Comments)

Hermitage Garden

Hermitage Garden
While not the largest of Moscow's gardens, the Hermitage is a delightful green space in the city's centre. You can find here the Hermitage Theatre, Chaikhona no. Read_on (No Comments)

Izmailovsky Park

Izmailovsky Park
Izmailovo is the largest of Moscow's parks and is even said to be the largest park in Europe. It's got everything you Read_on (No Comments)

Kolomenskoye Museum Estate

Kolomenskoye Museum Estate
Sprawling and green Kolomenskoye is a favourite with kids, mums and dads, old grandmothers and young hipsters alike. The gentle Read_on (3 Comments)

Kuskovo Park and Museum

Kuskovo Park and Museum
Kuskovo park is one of the oldest country estates in Moscow. It was given to General Sheremetev by Peter the Great in 1715, but was left to fall into neglect before being plundered by Napoleon’s troops in 1812. Read_on (No Comments)

Lefortovo Park

Lefortovo Park
This area, in the east of the city, lodged all foreigners living in Moscow up from Tsar Ivan the Terrible till the 19th century. Read_on (No Comments)

Moscow Zoo

Moscow Zoo
Yes, it is a Russian zoo, so don’t be surprised to find that many of the animals are hiding indoors because they are cold in the winter. Read_on (No Comments)

Muzeon Sculpture Park

Muzeon Sculpture Park
This fascinating park is the dumping ground for statues from the Soviet Union that lost their places in Russia’s parks and squares following the collapse of Communism. Read_on (No Comments)

Neskuchny Sad

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When you come out of Leninsky prospket metro, head straight down towards the river keeping to the right of the bridge to find one of Moscow's oldest parks - the 'Not Boring' gardens. Read_on (No Comments)

Park Pobedy

Park Pobedy
Constructed in honour of Russia’s victory in the Great Patriotic War (World War II), park pobedy (victory) offers powerful reminders of Russia’s suffering during the war as well as providing views over the skyscrapers of Moscow. Read_on (No Comments)

Sokolniki

Sokolniki
One of Moscow's oldest parks is named after the falcon hunts conducted by the Tsars (a sokol is a falcon). In the warmer months, amusement rides are found here, including a ferris wheel from which there is a great view. Read_on (No Comments)

Tsaritsyno

Tsaritsyno
Commissioned by Catherine the Great as an out of town palace in 1775, Tsaritsyno is the poor cousin of the Moscow estates and palaces. Read_on (1 Comment)

Vorobyevy Gory (Sparrow Hills)

Vorobyevy Gory (Sparrow Hills)
Stand and survey over 1000 years of history. It might be hard to imagine the footprints of Napoleon when you are surrounded by kiosks and fast food vendors, not to mention the souvenir touts. Read_on (No Comments)