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Moscow, Russia. Lindsey Dorenkott’s Travel Itinerary. Getting There. Cost of Plane Tickets From PIT to MOW June 15 th , 2013 Multiple Airlines, 1 Stop $755.29. Getting There. Immunizations Routine Shots
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Moscow, Russia Lindsey Dorenkott’s Travel Itinerary
Getting There Cost of Plane Tickets • From PIT to MOW • June 15th, 2013 • Multiple Airlines, 1 Stop • $755.29
Getting There Immunizations • Routine Shots • Measles, Mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. • Hepatitis A (or Immune Globulin) • Hepatitis B • Japanese encephalitis • Rabies
GettingThere Passport • You can apply for a passport by getting a form at the post office. • An adult passport book costs $110, plus $25 for the execution fee, so a passport will cost $135.
Getting There Currency • Russia uses Rubles • 1.0 USD = 30.7287 RUB • 1.0 RUB = 0.0325429 USD • $2,000.00 USD = 61,457.42 RUB
Living There Tverskaya Street • This area is a great place to live in Moscow and is a center of activity. With lots to do on Tverskaya Street, from visiting historical buildings and monuments to shopping at the many stores, there is also a great nightlife there. A wide variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes also line the street.
Getting Around There Moscow Metro • Most popular form of public transportation • Over 150 stations throughout Moscow • Open from 5:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M. • 365-Day Smart Card • Unlimited Amount of Rides • 17000 RUB • $537.38 USD
Playing There Cathedrals • St. Basil’s Cathedral • Moscow’s most famous landmark, pictured behind • The Kazan Cathedral • Small but charming cathedral built in the 17th century • Cathedral of Christ the Saviour • One of the most historical, beautiful, and controversial buildings
Playing There Historical Sight Seeing • The Palaces and Building of the Kremlin • Russia’s historical and political center • Base of Russian power for centuries • Dozens of sites within the Kremlin, such as the Great Kremlin Palace (home of the tzars), The Arsenal, Senate Building, Terem Palace, and more.
Playing There Shopping • TSUM • One of the most trendy places in the city • “Central Universal Department Store” • GUM • Russia’s most famous shopping mall • “State Department Store” • Site has been used for trading throughout history • Approximately 200 stores • Across the street from TSUM
Playing There Amusement Park • Gorky Park • Opened in 1928 • Park was designed by world-famous constructivist architect, Konstantin Melnikov • Area covers 300 acres • One of the most popular hangouts in Moscow
Playing There Dining • City Space Bar & Lounge • 34th floor of the Swissôtel • 360-degree view of the city at 140 meters high
Moscow, Russia Lindsey Dorenkott