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Author Topic: Museums in Moscow?  (Read 9508 times)
BURKE89
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« on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
Hey all,
Prior to going to Kazan in mid-December, I'd planned to spend 2-3 days in Moscow. I've pen-pals associated with family friends to "help" me. These relationships were acquired, if anyone cares, through pre-'91(Congressman Cox's father) American Pravda. God... I'm boring myself. I'd planned to see the military museums, amongest others and the basic "tourist" elements of the city in short order.

Question:

What should I absolutely not miss in Moscow?

You've all been so kind in my other queries on: folded money and my dogs, so I fiquired a plethora of great advice could be possible on this one. I wouldn't expect it on Kazan so...  

Thanks,

Vaughn
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davet
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« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Museums in Moscow?, posted by BURKE89 on Sep 14, 2002

The Amory at the Kremlin.
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Apk1
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by davet on Sep 14, 2002

While at the Kremlin...try and see the "Gold Fund" treasury.

Moscow has many museums, there is something for every intrest...and for something very different visit the technical museum and see things from the Soviet era..Puskin museum has a good art exhibit.
 Try a bus escursion in English, in a few hours you will see the sites of the city...all the landmarks.
If you can try and see the Russian circus if it is in town, well worth the price of the tickets...and for some culture, see what is playing at the Bolshoi, tickets are easy to get if you plan ahead. At the kolomenskoe metro station there is the queen's palace.
 
 Do not forget, Moscow is a huge city...with a Moscovite guide you will see much more than the tourists.
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petem
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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by Apk1 on Sep 14, 2002

How can I get tickets for a show at the Bolshoi in 3 weeks??
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petem
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by petem on Sep 15, 2002

thanks to all, I will be there for 15 days but my rw wants to see it the first weekend and only weekend she will be there, I'll let you know how it works out.
I have seen a few operas, Kennedy Center and Vienna, but this will be ballet
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Apk1
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by petem on Sep 15, 2002

This web site will give you a look at what is playing:
www.bolshoi.ru/announces_eng.shtml

One my first visit to Moscow, my girl (now wife) bought us tickets to see the Italian Opera "La Boheim" at the Boshoi. Tickets cost "her" $15.00 each, we saw them being scalped out front for $50.00 each. Our seats were on the 1st balcony level(next to the Czar's box) almost dead center and along the rail..perfect view!
 My problem I had with the Bolshoi is that they keep the temperature a little high for my taste,and I almost fell asleep!

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davet
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by petem on Sep 15, 2002

A lot of tickets are scalped in front of the Bolshoi on the evening of the performance.  Whether they end up being real tickets is anybody's guess.

We were in Moscow in March.  The schedule of performances in outlined on the Bolshoi web page, the same general web site a fellow poster suggested going to for direct ticket sales from the Bolshoi.

It was my understanding that the best tickets are taken early by the various hotels and ticket agencies.  Those remaining are in the upper decks.

We got tickets at the hotel (Ukraina -- Intourist service) -- definitely no great deal but how many times do you get to see the Bolshoi?  We saw Sleeping Beauty -- outstanding.  The seats were on the main floor in an elevated area at the side - 1st row.  Excellent view -- $100 a seat.  Got the tickets 2 days before the performance.  The seats were all filled by show time -- and plenty of scalpers out front with tickets -- supposedly good.

The leg room (I'm 6'3") was fine.  Seats in the various balconies (I think there are about 4 or 5 levels of balconies) were supposedly cramped and the view may not have been as good.  Seating on the main floor is a bit flat so you may be trying to look around someone's head in front of you.
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johnnydudeman
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« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by petem on Sep 15, 2002

I sent an email request directly to the Bolshoi box office and got a fast response with reservations, and the tickets were ready when I arrived.  The email address to make this request is: sales@bolshoi.ru
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Jack
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« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by petem on Sep 15, 2002

Petem, no problem. My Moscow manager can get these tickets for you. Feel free to e-mail me.
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Burt
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by davet on Sep 14, 2002

That's for sure.  Definitely do not miss the Armory. It's awesome.  If I remember correctly, my RW companion bought tickets at a kiosk.  (Caution.  The ticket seller heard me whisper one word of english to RW, and the price immediately went up.)  

Also, be sure to check for day of week when museums are closed. I travelled to Pushkin twice because I went there on the wrong day.  

And a great place for upscale dining in classic setting is the Pushkin Cafe, about 50USD for two.  Sorry I don't know the address, but it's two blocks from East-West Hotel where I stayed, and about five blocks from the Moscow Ballet theater.   Have a great trip.  RW and I certainly did. --  Burt

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davet
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« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by Burt on Sep 14, 2002

Expect to pay the higher "foreign" ticket prices.  Avoid the possible hassle of the gate guard or someone else in the system picking up on the fact that you are not a native.  It doubles the ticket price but the price is reasonable anyway after you travel half way around the world.
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SteveM
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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: Museums in Moscow?, posted by Burt on Sep 14, 2002

I forget--is the Armory the general museum or the gem collection?  We have visited both (they are side-by-side) and they are both worth doing.

There are different prices for foreigners and Russians. My wife didnt think it would be easy to slip me past the guard with the lower price ticket, so we paid the full fare--which is still not that bad (maybe $8-12?)

Visiting does help put the New World in perspective--the holdings include a good deal of ecclesiastical things from the 14th century.

Enjoy...
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BURKE89
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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to The Armory, posted by SteveM on Sep 14, 2002

Kudos guys,
Why is it called "The Armory"? Does it have a large militaria section? Is there a museum(s) that have only military collections?
Regards,Vaughn
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oldbutspry
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« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: The Armory, posted by BURKE89 on Sep 14, 2002

It has swords, guns, suits of armor, etc.  Also a collection of silver, crowns, thrones, exquisite carriages.  Here's a photo:

http://uk.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/anon_john/vwp?.dir=/My+Photo+Album/Russia/Moscow&.dnm=Armor+Room+at+the+Kremlin.jpg&.src=bc&.view=l&.done=http%3a//uk.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/anon_john/lst%3f%26.dir=/My%2bPhoto%2bAlbum/Russia/Moscow%26.src=bc%26.view=l

John
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BURKE89
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« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2002, 04:00:00 AM »
... in response to Re: Re: The Armory, posted by oldbutspry on Sep 15, 2002

John,
Thanks for the pics. The Armory sounds like a must for the histoy buff. BTW, you appear rather spry indeed for an 80 year old. Is it diet or in the family genes?
Thanks again,
Vaughn
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