Moscow

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Where to stay in Moscow

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Tverskoy

You might enjoy the cafes while in Tverskoy. Tchaikovsky Concert Hall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Mayakovskaya Station or Chekhovskaya Station to see more of the city.

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Arbat

If you're spending time in Arbat, you might enjoy attractions like Pushkin House Museum on Arbat and Arbat Street. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Smolenskaya Station to see more of the city.

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Kitay-Gorod

The museums and coffeehouses are just a few things visitors like about Kitay-Gorod. Palace of the Romanov Boyars and GUM Department Store are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitay-gorod Station (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya Line) or Lubyanka Station to get around the larger area.

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Presnensky

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Presnensky. Spend some time visiting top spots like Russian White House, and catch the metro at Ulitsa 1905 Goda Station or Vystavochnaya Station to see more of the area.

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Zamoskvorechye District

While you're in Zamoskvorechye District, take in top sights like Moscow International House of Music or Forum Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Paveletskaya Station or Dobryninskaya Station.

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Balashikha

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Dzerzhinskiy

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Khimki

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Malakhovka

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