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INTRODUCTION
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HOUSING MARKET
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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
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OPENING REMARKS
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GIVING BIRTH IN MOSCOW CLOTHING SHOPPING TASTE OF RUSSIA SPORT TELEVISION, TELEPHONES, INTERNET RELIGION INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TOURIST INFORMATION FRIENDS OF INTERMARK
GETTING TO MOSCOW IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES MOSCOW AIRPORTS PASSPORT CONTROL BAGGAGE CLAIM CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PETS
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MARKET BACKGROUND & REALITIES HOME-SEARCH PROCESS TYPES OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS
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CITY LAYOUT DISTRICTS IN CENTRAL MOSCOW RESIDENTIAL AREAS OUTSIDE THE CITY COMPOUNDS
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PRACTICALITIES OF LIVING IN MOSCOW USEFUL APPS RUSSIAN PEOPLE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLIMATE RUSSIAN HOLIDAYS CULTURE IN MOSCOW TRANSPORT PERSONAL SAFETY MEDICAL CARE
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LIVING IN MOSCOW WITH CHILDREN
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GOING OUT IN MOSCOW
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KINDERGARTENS & NURSERIES SCHOOLS ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE CIRCUSES & MUSEUMS SPORTS
WHERE TO GO IN MOSCOW CINEMA RESTAURANTS PARKS OUTSIDE MOSCOW LIKES & DISLIKES FROM EXPATRIATES
WHAT INTERMARK CAN DO FOR YOU OUR TEAM OUR MATERIALS
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We've helped over 12,911 people, 580 dogs, 531 cats, 9 hamsters and 2 parrots move house
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Top Tips from Carole Lawlor What I personally love about Moscow. 1. Ice Skating on the wonderful Ice Rink on Red Square at Christmas and New Year 2. Cross country skiing on cold winter days with beautiful blue skies 3. Starting off the summer weekends by meeting friends for dinner on Friday nights in one of the many terrace restaurants in the Red October area, overlooking the river and Christ the Savior Cathedral
Marina Semenova
Irina Yakimenko
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
We are happy to bring you the 3 edition of Intermark Moscow Relocation Guide. Our Team spent a lot of time and energy, drank copious liters of coffee and green tea, and typed more than a hundred emails to make this book happen. rd
Inside you will find information about Moscow housing market and different areas of the city, including the most popular residential areas, international schools, medical care and, of course, practicalities of living in Moscow. Along with this, some practical advice from our “Friends of Intermark” – expatriate mothers of different nationalities and different family profiles. Their varied experiences of Moscow living offes you a wealth of knowledge and “knowhow” that is an invaluable addition to any relocation. You will meet some of the “Friends“ while reading the guide or at the time of your visit to Moscow. Enjoy and use the book, as this is it's sole purpose, and of course, enjoy Moscow! We would like to start this guide with a list of "must-do's" from our Friend of Intermark, Carole Lawlor.
Irina & Marina
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4. Moscow Youth Soccer League Season with the kids – hot dogs and burgers galore 5. Visiting the Bolshoi Theatre to see Swan Lake for the first time 6. A romantic weekend in St. Petersburg including a visit to the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. 7. Summer cocktails at the conservatory Bar Terrace at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel or a winter Spa weekend stay in a beautiful suite 8. Watching the Six Nations Rugby at the Irish pub and having the craic 9. Charity Balls throughout the year 10. Summer evenings in the courtyard of Scandinavia Restaurant soaking up the atmosphere 11. Visiting some of Moscow’s magnificent museums and art galleries, including The Tretiakov, Pushkin Museum and Tsereteli’s Art Gallery to name but a few
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1 "For most expatriates, Moscow is a step into the unknown! Advanced planning and getting helpful information from the specialists can be reassuring and ensure a smooth visit and transition" Alexandra May
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General Immigration procedures
As the rules and regulations change frequently it is prudent to check details with the immigration specialist. Claire Geddes Russian immigration has become far more ‘expat friendly’ over the past few years. Just make sure your immigration papers are handled by professional experts as this is key to a successful and smooth process.
This chapter gives general information on the main rules and requirements for immigration procedures. Russian migration legislation and its practical implementation change very often. Before starting a specific process please check the updates with Intermark Immigration Team.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES To enter Russia most foreign citizens need visas (children are not the exception). Citizens from the former CIS countries and some other states may come without visas. You cannot obtain Russian visa just on arrival. If the consulate you apply to is located outside of your home country it is strongly recommended to check consulate rules. The processing time depends on visa type and can be from 5 days to 5 weeks. So plan in advance.
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VISITING RUSSIA If you plan to visit Russia: In case visa is required to travel to Russia, please make sure that purpose of your visit accords to the visa type you are applying for. You cannot work in Russia under tourist or business visa. Always check for current immigration requirements and contact our Immigration Team for support or advice. On your arrival to Russia you need to be registered within 7 working days either upon entering the country or changing location in Russia. Remember to keep the migration card which you get upon arrival. You will need to present it at border passport control upon departure.
NON – HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIALIST (STANDARD) WORK PERMIT
HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIALIST WORK PERMIT
Special Requirements To hire foreign nationals an employer needs quota which is employer/ region/ position/citizenship specific. Quota is obtained a year before applying for work permit.
Quota is not required. A foreign employee should have an official annual income (local salary) of not less than 2 mln rubles (1 mln rubles for IT Companies).
Timeframe Work permit arrangements take a minimum of 4 –5 months to complete.
Work permit application process is 14 business days.
Permissive Documents Work permit and multiple-entry work visa valid for up to one year.
Work permit and multiple-entry work visa can be valid for up to 3 years (with possibility of prolongation based on extended employment agreement).
Working in Russia To work in Russia most foreign citizens need work permit. Usually a potential employer applies for individual work permit on expatriate`s behalf. Basically, there are two general requirements to be met for employment in Russia - local labour contract and payroll under it. The terms of work permit obtaining are different for different types of employees – Highly Qualified Specialist and non- Highly Qualified Specialist. We strongly recommend the HQS option (provided your local salary is no less than 2 mln rubles).
Territorial Coverage One region per work permit.
Several regions of Russia – possible, but must be mentioned in application.
Registration Within 7 business days upon arrival.
90 day registration free period.
Other terms 2 medical certificates, as well as a notarized diploma should be submitted together with application for a work permit; not registered marriages are not considered as such for the “dependant” visa arrangements.
Work permit extension procedure is almost the same as the initial application process. HIV certificate is to be submitted for visa application procured abroad. Employer is responsible for notifying of relevant state authorities on employment and meeting salary requirements.
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More questions? Contact our Immigration Team for any information, support or advice at: immigrations@intermark.ru
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A piece of advice from HR‌ In all steps of the process the role of the HR specialist in supporting of newcomers is very important. Their experience and knowledge will help you to adapt to the new conditions in Russia as quickly as possible. We asked Natalia Evseeva, HR Manager of BCR BASF, to give some tips for you.
Here they are: 99Expatriate assignments work best for people who are flexible, mobile and open for new challenges. With these attributes, working outside of home country can greatly enrich you both personally and professionally. 99It is a key psychological moment when the decision is made to relocate to Russia, not only for the employee but also for the accompanying family members and this should be a very positive decision. 99It is advisable to learn at least 10-20 Russian words and some key phrases before coming to Russia. Business colleagues and people in general will really appreciate when you try to speak Russian. 99Living in Russia can be challenging, therefore remaining optimistic is very important. We highly recommend visiting cross-cultural training sessions for both proffesionals and their families organized by expatriates who have experience of living and working in Russia for a long period of time. These training sessions provide insight into doing business in Russia and understanding Russian attitude towards business. 99Establishing favorable working relationships with Russian counterparts is of the utmost importance for success both personally and professionally in Russia. Working in Russia gives you chance to experience a new culture, one that is different to their own. It also provides the opportunity to travel, network and to increase knowledge. For taking this chance you just need to stay in touch with your HR-specialist.
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Natalia Evseeva HR Manager of BCR BASF
21 years experience assistened to relocate more than 100 employees
Moscow Airports
and how to get to/from
The two main Moscow international airports are Sheremetyevo, located 9 km to the north of Moscow, and Domodedovo, located 22 km to the south of Moscow. Another major Moscow airport is Vnukovo airport located to the south of Moscow. It is now mostly covering domestic and international charter flights, but the airport has excellent facilities and is rapidly developing. All airports meet the standards of any large international airport around the world. All have an English version of their website, so you can easily check flight schedules or any other relevant information. Sheremetyevo: www.svo.aero/en/ Domodedovo: www.domodedovo.ru/en/ Vnukovo: www.vnukovo.ru
Belorusskiy
Sheremetyevo airport 35 minutes
TRAVELLING TO AIRPORTS
Metro Belorusskaya
Be aware of potential traffic jams when travelling to and from airport by car and plan in advance. We strongly recommend that arranging transport from the airport in advance. We do not recommend using the services of unofficial taxi drivers who are quite persistent at Arrivals. Just say No (‘Net’) and walk away. There are now official taxis with set rates at the airports. A very good (and inexpensive!) solution to travel to and from the airport are the "Aeroexpress" trains. You can easily check the schedule of trains and buy a ticket online – at the English version of www.aeroexpress.ru
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Paveletskiy
Domodedovo airport 35 minutes
Metro Paveletskaya
Vnukovo airport
Kievskiy 45 minutes
Metro Kievskaya
Arriving at the airport may not seem the friendliest of experiences, as the customs officials are very formal like at most airports, however don't let this put you off, you will find the Russian experience gets better from there on.
Carole Lawlor
Passport control
REGISTRATION UPON ARRIVAL When you approach passport control, keep behind the painted line until it is your turn. Normally families can come to the desk together, however be prepared that this may take longer. There is no ‘fast track entry’ if you have children. On the plane or in the airport upon arrival you will be given a migration card – a paper consisting of two pages. Make sure you have completed both sections of the migration card. The passport control officer will take one side of the form leaving the other one in your passport. Don’t lose it! When you leave the country you have to hand it to immigration control. At some passport control points, the officers now scan passports and print ready-filled forms. DISCLAIMER
If you are not staying at a hotel, do not forget to inform your coordinator/consultant of your arrival in Russia not later than on the 2nd day of your arrival. Keep in mind immigration registration requirements. They vary depending on HQS/ non-HQS status. Registration must be performed either within 7 working days upon entering Russia (or new location in Russia) for non-Highly Qualified Specialists (HQS), or within 7 working days upon ending of 90-day registration-free period - for HQS. The hotels do this automatically without request from your side. The registration paper should be kept with you, as well as your passport.
BRINGING IN CASH You can bring in any amount of foreign currency without restrictions. If you intend to use the money and not take it out of the country, then you do not need to declare it and can use the green channel. If you want to take out the same amount of currency you brought in, then the money should be declared. You can do this by completing a passenger customs declaration form, which you will find in the baggage reclaim area. If you declare more than $10,000 then the customs official will complete a TC-28 certificate. This certificate is also available on request to anyone bringing in any amount of foreign currency. Once you have gone through customs, keep the passenger customs form and TC-28 in a safe place.
The above information was compiled by INTERMARK RELOCATION Moscow and is distributed on an ‘AS IS’ basis, without warranty. Please note that immigration and customs regulations are subject to change at any time and without prior notice. The preceding information is provided for general guidance only. Intermark Relocation cannot be held liable for any costs, delays, loss or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance with Russian Federation regulations or alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by the information provided here.
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have to return to the airport to collect it yourself. Once you have your luggage then you choose whether to go through the ‘Green’ Channel if you have nothing to declare – or the ‘Red Channel’ if you do.
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The policies are different from airport to airport but be prepared to wait as the form
filling can take a while. In some cases they will send missing luggage to your home once it has been recovered, sometimes you may Kazak
Following passport control you will go into the Baggage Reclaim area. You can hire a porter (expensive) or use one of the free of charge trolleys. If you are unfortunate enough not to receive all your bags, then there is a lost luggage and information desk.
Customs clearance importing and exporting personal effects
It is possible to buy almost everything in Moscow. Video systems in Russia are sometimes different from those used abroad so you may prefer to buy a multi-system here rather than ship your current one. Customs procedures in Russia are extremely complex and are subject to change without notice. Be warned! You should not attempt to bring your own shipment without using a professional moving company who are used to dealing with the relevant authorities. As soon as your relocation to Russia is confirmed, it’s time to think about the service providers who will import your household goods and personal effects. It’s not only a matter of professional packing, efficient and effective logistics and on time delivery. Professional and fast import customs clearance is key and it can be complicated in this country.
Euro/kg of gross weight. This should be considered when you decide whether to search for furnished or unfurnished housing.
We shall be happy to share with you the list of our partners – moving companies with whom we have successfully cooperated over many years.
The following main points should be considered before the move: Since 2010, import of household goods into Russia is subject to import customs duties – 4
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All cultural items such as paintings, handmade carpets, music instruments, old books, etc. should be registered at the Ministry of Culture if you don’t want to pay export tax on these items when you return home. Make sure you have all the required documents and evidence of vaccinations for any pets moving with you. Make sure you have no food or pharmaceutical products in your unaccompanied shipment. In case of inspection, your shipment will be subject to penalties and additional custom storage charges it might take 2–10 days to process.
Pets
‘I have heard many recommendations for the following vet whose wife speaks fluent English and they make house calls together. Many expatriates use their services – they have just been to check the kitten we have adopted – we've had to quickly change it's name as they spotted it was a male not female!’ – Dr. Yuri and Valeria Shishmaryov Tel: 8 916 044 63 33 e-mail: yuriandvaleria@gmail.com
Carole There is no quarantine for bringing cats and dogs to Russia but you will need proof of vaccinations and a health certificate. Although it isn't a legal requirement, we would recommend that you get your pet microchipped. Use the website www.moscowanimals.org
(English) as the main source for information about vets and pets. Select ‘Advice’ and then ‘Importing and Exporting Pets to and From Russia’ and ‘Vet Services in Russia’. Intermark also cares about “small brothers” by visiting pet shelter in Moscow Region. We encourage everyone who loves animals, but can not have a pet for some reason or who just want to help to come to the shelter and spend some time with the dogs. The thing they miss and need most is human attention, and you will get so much satisfaction from seeing those grateful eyes and from knowing that you helped them to stay sociable and increase their chances of finding a permanent home. Please contact us if you want to join the next trip: rh@intermark.ru
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Moscow Housing Market The long term rental market in Moscow Russia is very dynamic. In Moscow the price of the property is determined not only by the main real estate criterion – location, but also by a number of other factors, such as quality of the building, level of renovation, availability of car parking, security, term of lease and even the history of the apartment or the building.
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MARKET BACKGROUND & REALITIES
APARTMENT SIZES 4% 4+ bedroom
7% studio
14% 4 bedroom 22% 1 bedroom
The rental market of Moscow is very young. Its history began in 1991 with the beginning of modern Russia. Before that there were no high quality apartments or houses for rent. The few foreigners who came to the Soviet Union lived in one of the UPDK (the government department supporting Diplomatic missions) apartment complexes which still exist and provide simple quality apartments for those looking for a budget accommodation. One of the most important things to know about Moscow is that it has very few houses or townhouses. The majority of people live in apartments in residential blocks of different types. This Moscow set up was formed during the Soviet period, when people were not supposed to have their own house. This also explains the fact that most of Moscow apartments are not very large – typically between 50 and 150 sq.m. Apartments over 200 sq.m. (and sometimes up to 300–400 sq.m.) do exist, but their number is very small and they are usually very expensive. Naturally some housing compounds were built within Moscow as the housing market developed, but the majority of such options are outside of city limits.
HOUSES VS. APARTMENTS Houses/townhouses in Moscow are practically non-existent (with very few compounds as exceptions). The majority of the market volume is represented by apartments in residential buildings of various types. Houses are mostly located outside of city limits in Moscow region.
21% 3 bedroom 32% 2 bedroom
Most Moscow apartments are not very large – typically between 50 and 150 sq. m. Most of apartments are 2 bedroom apartments (on average 32% of the market) and 3 bedroom apartments (on average 21% of the market). Please keep in mind that in Russia one usually counts number of rooms rather than bedrooms and refers to the above as 3 and 4 room apartments. Studio apartments constitute only 7% of the market. 1 bedroom apartments – 22%. 4+ bedroom apartments are just 4% of the market and are hard to find. The number of rooms is an important factor influencing the price – for instance, if we take two apartments of similar size, location and quality – the one which has more rooms will be more expensive.
Some unfurnished places may be furnished upon request. Similarly, this will be reflected in the price. Unfurnished apartments always have equipped kitchens with cupboards, gas/electric stove, fridge, extractor fan. A dishwasher is not always installed and is in many cases not that large. Bathrooms are usually fully fitted with sanitary equipment and a washing machine (please note that separate dryer is very rare and has to be additionally requested. In most cases it will be only either a washing machine or a washer and dryer combined). In most cases unfurnished apartments have light fixtures. Curtains/blinds are not a must but a possibility. It is not typical for Russians to have black-out curtains/ blinds in bedrooms and if you require them they need to be additionally negotiated with the landlord. There is no defined market standard for what a furnished apartment must have! It rather depends on the particular landlord and whether he has lived or leased this apartment before. Keep in mind that in general dishes, cutlery, bedlinen and towels are usually not provided.
FURNISHED VS. UNFURNISHED There is no difference in price between furnished and unfurnished apartments. As a rule smaller apartments (1–2 bedrooms, up to 100 sq. m.) are furnished, larger apartments (3+bedroom, >100 sq. m. are unfurnished). Houses in compounds are always unfurnished. Not all landlords will agree to move the furniture out, and in case they do – it may increase the asking price (connected with the fact that landlord will have to undertake moving expenses and cost of furniture storage).
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Furnished
89%
Unfurnished
11%
BATHROOMS En-suite bathrooms are not common. Often you will find 2 bedroom apartments with only one bathroom and a guest toilet. In prerevolutionary and Stalinist type houses it is often because the piping system does not allow replumbing.
HEATING AND HOT WATER Moscow has a centralised heating system. It is switched on by the local authorities in October and switched off in May (exact time depends on the average temperature each year). The hot water supply is also centralized for the majority of the houses. It is switched off every year for 2–3 weeks (between May and August) for general servicing and maintenance works to the piping system. Therefore most apartments are equipped with a boiler for use during this time. HOT WATER SWITCH OFF
resented in Russia. This means that though there are companies that are ready to install such equipment, they do not provide a guarantee. If the signal is lost and the dish has to be readjusted or new equipment installed it will incur additional charge and will have to be covered by the tenant. Such dishes often have to be quite large and they can not be installed in new residential complexes (such as Triumph Palace, Alye Parusa) as well as on many other houses (Moscow authorities do not allow the installation of large dishes on main streets and historical facades). The difficulty and expense of installing such dishes mean that even if technically possible, most landlords are not ready to provide them.
INTERNET
There are a lot of Internet providers in Moscow. The most common ones are: Stream, MGTS, Akado, Comstar (quite expensive), etc. OUR CONSULTANTS WILL CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF A BOILER AND YOU WON’T FEEL YOURSELF LIKE A SNOWMAN
SATELLITE/CABLE TELEVISION English-language channels are provided by several official satellite TV and cable/ADSL providers. The installation charge is usually covered by the landlord and the monthly fee by the tenant. It’s common practice that landlords provide one satellite connection (one receiver), so it means that it is possible to connect only one TV set in the apartment to it. In case more are required either additional receivers have to be installed (and the monthly fee is paid for each of them) or the TV sets are connected by cable, but in this case all the televisions will show one channel at the same time. Such satellite TV providers as Sky, Astra, HotBird and others are not officially rep-
As a standard most landlords provide one point of connection. Wi-Fi or extra access points have to be additionally agreed with the landlord. The landlord usually covers the cost of equipment and line installation, the set-up on the tenant’s computer is covered by the tenant. It is worth keeping in mind that not all providers have the option of unlimited traffic.
TELEPHONE There is a city telephone line installed in most apartments. Usually the landlord covers the monthly charge for it and the tenant pays for calls to mobile phones and international/ long-distance calls (local calls to city lines are free). Most expats use telecom cards or Skype for making international calls, as they are quite expensive when done through the landline. For dialing instructions and more information on phones in Moscow see page 119.
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HOME-SEARCH PROCESS Your Intermark relocation consultant will offer you options from the databases of all Moscow real estate agencies, private brokers and developers. This will save you the trouble of contacting numerous real estate agencies, most likely complicating and duplicating the process and thus consuming more time. Make the most of your time and energy! The price which you see in the description of the apartment is the asking price of the landlord. We always advise landlords about the fair market price of their apartment. Some landlords take our advice into consideration, others prefer to put a higher price and negotiate. So the possibility of negotiations depends on that a lot. Your Intermark relocation consultant will be able to consult you on how fair the price is and what negotiation potential is there.
THE MAIN KEY RENT DEFERENTIALS ARE: Size/Fit-out quality of property Location Security features Standard of communal areas (entrances, lifts, stairs, etc.) Building’s technical specification, utility networks Secure parking Infrastructure & Amenities Also, please keep in mind that most apartments in Moscow belong to and are offered by private individual landlords who very often decide for themselves what they want to get out of the rent. Unfortunately, it does happen that in case the landlord demands a ridiculous price, no reasoning will persuade him to change it. It is not about the market, it is about his ego.
Most landlords come to show their apartments themselves, so the logistics of the home-search agenda depends a lot on that. We recommend that you do not plan your look-see/home-finding trips for national holidays as most landlords will not be there to show it. Summer weekends are also not the best time, as this is when many landlords go to their dachas (country houses).
In Moscow one landlord often works with several agencies. Until the contract is signed and the first payment is made, the apartment can not be considered secured. Even if the offer was made to the landlord, he accepted it and you are in the process of negotiations, some landlords may rent their apartment to a client with a higher budget or more flexible contract terms.
According to Russian law, landlords have
The majority of the apartments on the
to pay 13% income tax (6% in case they are registered as private entrepreneurs). Whilst with some agencies the asking price includesthis tax as previously agreed with the owner, other agencies advertise the net price without specifying that the tax is not included. Your Intermark relocation consultant will advise you about that.
market are owned by private landlords. The personality of the landlord is an important factor to consider. Intermark Relocation keeps a record on many landlords and your consultant will be able to advise you in many cases whether this landlord is easy to work with or not.
The asking price for apartments also usually includes utilities (building maintenance fee, security/concierge charge, heating). In many cases it also includes cold and hot water usage. However this is changing due to the installation of water consumption meters in many apartments – in which case landlord will expect tenant to cover the cost. Electricity, satellite TV and Internet usage are also to be covered by the tenant. (Please note that in the case of compounds and private houses the system works differently). The system of payment of bills is becoming more and more convenient and in many cases it can be easily arranged that these payments are automatically withdrawn from your credit card. Some landlords also agree to pay the bills themselves and be reimbursed by the tenant on a monthly/quarterly basis. The current Moscow market favours the landlord. Apartments with the right quality and price combination are rented out fast. In such cases landlords usually give priority to tenants who are offering a higher price, earlier contract start date or more flexible contract terms.
LEASE AGREEMENTS 99 Most lease agreements (both company and private) are concluded for 1 year. 99 The tenant has the preferred right for extension, but the price may be reviewed by the landlord at the extension time. 99 As a rule the tenant has the termination option in the contract (by the law it is 3 months). The landlord does not have a termination option unless tenant breaks his contract obligations. 99 The landlord is responsible for maintaining the apartment and equipment in safe condition throughout the term of the lease.
Once you have chosen the property, your consultant will start negotiations. We strongly advise you to have at least 2 fall-back options in case the negotiations for the preferred property do not succeed. Your consultant will do the legal check on landlord’s ownership documents and provide you with a comprehensive report.
LEGAL DETAILS The following legal difficulties exist in Russia: 99 If the building is new, a landlord may still not have received the ownership documents for an apartment. In this case the deal may not legally be concluded which makes a company lease impossible. If you are planning to sign the lease as a private person and are really keen on this particular apartment, you may sign an agreement with the landlord. Yet it cannot be used in a legal dispute and so does present a risk. 99 If the apartment is owned by a child, permission has to be requested from the City Counsil for renting this property. In some cases it can be a long process, so there are landlords who are not ready to do it.
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TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND ENTRANCES The price of an apartment to a very large extent depends on the building it is located in and the quality of the entrance. Poor quality of many entrances is caused by the fact that a lot of them still belong to the government, which not only fails to renovate them, but also puts a lot of red tape for apartment owners who want to renovate it at their own cost.
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Types of Apartment Buildings in Moscow PRE-REVOLUTIONARY BUILDINGS
Built before 1917. Entrances can be anywhere between beautifully decorated, marble clad with carpets and flowers to smelly and shabby! Security measures also vary from broken code lock to armed guards. It is the same story for elevators – they can be excellent new OTIS ones to dangerous looking mechanical door elevators. In almost every case the elevators in pre-revolutionary houses will be small, containing not more than four people. This is because elevators were put in at a later stage and obviously weren’t in the original design before 1917. The advantage of pre-revolutionary houses are the high ceilings and thick walls. Some of them have interesting architectural features, for example bay windows or original moulding on the ceilings. There are a few of these prerevolutionary buildings which have been reconstructed internally and have changed all the engineering systems but have kept the facade and historical features. These apartments are very popular with expatriates and they are often in very good locations (e. g. Arbat, Patriarshy Ponds).
STALIN-PERIOD BUILDINGS
MODERN BUILDINGS
These apartment buildings were mostly built between 1917-1950. They have a specific architectural style known as ‘Stalin Empire’. Famous examples are the ‘Seven Sisters’ – impressive skyscrapers, four of which are residential. These are also popular with expatriates with their interesting architecture and stunning views. In general, the Stalin period buildings have varied entrance quality and security measures. They tend to have high ceilings, thick walls and big windows. The parking situation is the same as with pre-revolutionary buildings – they may have parking in the yard of the building or on the enclosed territory. In many cases it is just street parking.
Buildings constructed after 90s. Favored by many expatriates as many of them have good entrance quality, security measures and underground parking. Developers often sell these apartments in a shell and core condition so in the first few years there will be a lot of renovations being carried out. Even the entrances may not have been completed.
MINISTERIAL BUILDINGS
Built between 1940-1980 for the Soviet elite and party members. Brown-brick buildings with good security (usually concierge and sometimes fenced territory with possibility for parking). Entrance quality is usually neat and clean with flowers and notice boards with first or famous residents of the building.
BASIC APARTMENT BLOCKS
These were built in the 80s when there was a demand for more low cost housing. They are mostly located outside of the city centre, and are seldom considered as an option by expatriates. Apartments in such buildings are quite small (usually between 30 and 70 sq.m.).
BEWARE! Moscow entrances maybe a cultural shock to most expats. It is sometimes difficult to understand that behind an ugly, dirty, rundown entrance to the building, there may be a beautiful, luxurious apartment. I can only advise you to either shut your eyes until you reach your haven or increase the budget to find a place with a good entrance!
Claire Geddes
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Moscow map MKAD - Moscow Circular Automobile Highway Sadovoe Koltso (Garden Ring) Leningradskoe shosse
Sheremetyevo
Kutuzovsky prospect Rublevskoe shosse Leninsky prospect
North North-East Rosinka Chaika
Angelovo
Angelovo Pokrovsky Hills North-West East
Serebryany Bor
West South-East
Vnukovo
South-West South
TheKrKremlin The emlin Airports Airports
Domodedovo
International Schools International Schools Main Compounds Main Compaunds
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Location! Location! Location! "Arriving in Moscow for our “Look See” visit, we were pleasantly surprised at how attractive the city centre is. I think we imagined it as a grey city just littered with tall grey blocks of concrete. Of course, there are a lot of buildings like that here but there are many green areas with beautiful parks, grand buildings, rivers and beaches. Moscow is also a very exciting city to be in – the biggest city in Europe with a cultural diversity to match. You can really get a sense of the city’s dramatic history as well as the feeling of being in a city that has a huge influence on the rest of the world". Carole Lawlor
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LAYOUT OF THE CITY The city is laid out in rings. The first ring is the Boulevard Ring inside which is the oldest and most attractive part of the city. Red Square and the Kremlin are included in this ring and there are many green areas, trees, cafes, restaurants and parks. The second ring is the Garden Ring named after the gardens and orchards that had previously surrounded the city. There are also many attractive locations within this area. The third ring is called the Third (Transport) Ring. This ring links different areas of Moscow. The final ring defining the city’s outer limit is called the MKAD. Most of the area beyond this highway is designated as ‘greenbelt’ however, as the city grows, the boundaries are sprawling out beyond this road. The MKAD is the outer city Ring Road and is approximately 20 km outside the city and 100 km long.
FINDING THE RIGHT HOME: OPTIONS One of the major issues facing expatriates coming to Moscow is the price of rental properties. It is the 4th most expensive city to live in the world and it is principally the cost of rent that makes it No. 4 on the list. Your options may be limited in terms of your budget but principally you can decide to live: • In the city centre (apartments only) and be close to bars, restaurants, playgrounds etc.
APARTMENT VS. RESIDENTIAL COMPOUNDS Apartment
99Close to offices 99The buzz of city life 99Close to restaurants and cafes 99Easy access to Culture (Museums, theatres) 99You don’t need a driver – metro is close 99Active social and cultural life 99Food delivery easy
House
99In most cases school nearby 99Fresh air and the feeling of living in the countryside 99BBQs on sunny days 99Children have all their friends on their doorstep 99Lots to do within the compound (exercise, classes, Russian classes, etc.) 99Feeling of community
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• Or you may decide to live further outside the city - in a residential compound (e.g. Pokrovsky Hills, Rosinka and some others – see details further on) where you are more likely to find a house and green spaces for the children to run around. • A lot of expatriates also opt for a combination between these 2 options – to live in an apartment, but in one of the areas close to international schools and parks (such as Sokol, Krylatskoe or Leninsky prospect).
The areas described in this Guide are areas preferred by expatriates in Moscow. They are quite clearly defined. In a nutshell, it is the centre of Moscow (inside the Garden Ring (Arbat-Kropotkinskaya, Patriarshy Ponds, Tverskaya, Tsvetnoy boulevard, Chisty Ponds, Zamoskvorechie) and around it to the south and west (Frunzenskaya, Krasnopresnenskaya) as well as the whole western part of the city from the south to the north (Leninsky prospect, Kutuzovsky prospect,
If you are single or a family with no children, then your definite choice is apartment in the city centre or in the area close to your office. If you are a family, then you can choose any of the three options depending on age of kids, location of the school you choose, your budget and the lifestyle you are used to.
FINDING THE RIGHT HOME: CONSIDERATIONS • How far will the commute to school and work be? What is the traffic generally like for that route? • How many minutes walk/drive to Metro, how long will the journey take once on Metro? • How far are amenities from your home (shops, restaurants, playground, medical centre, schools). Walking distance? Driving distance? • What parking facilities will you need? Street parking, guarded car park, underground parking? • What level of security do you want with your apartment? Guard / Concierge / Video phone entrance / intercom? • What type of building would you like to live in? Old or modern? Furnished or unfurnished?
Krylatskaya area, Leningradsky prospect area). The eastern part of the city (Kashirskoe and Varshavskoe highway, Novogireevo, Izmaylovo, Yaroslavskoe highway) is in general not as popular with expatriates and very few of them choose to live there, mainly because most of the buildings there are Soviet panel buildings with small apartments.
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DISTRICTS IN MOSCOW DISTRICTS IN CENTRAL MOSCOW ARBAT – KROPOTKINSKAYA
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PATRIARSHY PRUDY
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TVERSKAYA – KREMLIN
34
CHISTYE PRUDY / LUBYANKA / KITAY-GOROD
38
ZAMOSKVORECHIE
42
FRUNZENSKAYA
46
KRASNOPRESNENSKAYA/ BARRIKADNAYA
50
TAGANSKAYA
54
TSVETNOY BOULEVARD
58
PROSPECT MIRA AREA
61
POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS OUTSIDE CITY CENTRE LENINSKY PROSPECT
64
LENINGRADSKY PROSPECT AREA
68
KUTUZOVSKY PROSPECT AREA
72
KUNTSEVO / KRYLATSKOE AREA
76
COMPOUNDS POKROVSKY HILLS
80
ROSINKA
82
CHAIKA
83
ANGELOVO RESIDENCE
83
SEREBRYANY BOR
84
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Districts in Central Moscow Arbat –Kropotkinskaya
We recommend to consider this area if you are: 99 looking for a downtown location in close proximity to everything Moscow has to offer; 99 a family with kids looking for a quiet place downtown (sidestreets). Arbat-Kropotkinskaya area lies west of the Kremlin and is one of the most popular residential areas of Moscow. The Old Arbat is a true symbol of old Moscow. It is both street theatre and art market with plenty of tourist-oriented souvenir shops where you can buy anything from fur hats to matrioshka dolls. Despite often being crowded, the street is very charming with lots of noteworthy buildings and sculptures, as well as numerous cafes and bars (including the Hard Rock Café and Starbucks). The New Arbat is now the main artery heading westwards out of Moscow and lined with an array of shops and restaurants. The area between the Old Arbat and Prechistenka takes us back to a unique world of quiet lanes where each house is still steeped in the atmosphere of old Moscow. One of the best areas to consider if you are moving to Moscow with a family and want to be downtown – as the lanes are very quite and there are a number of playgrounds (for instance on Starokonushenny lane or Maly Vlas’evsky or Spasopeskovsky) and the international kindergarten Petit Cref. There is a good selection of pre-revolutionary, Stalinist and
METRO STATIONS: Arbatskaya, Park Kultury, Kropotkinskaya, Smolenskaya.
MAIN STREETS: Stary (Old) Arbat, Novy (New Arbat), Prechistenka, Ostozhenka, Gogolevsky, Nikitsky, Smolensky boulevards, Prechistenskaya and Smolenskaya embankments.
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Kropotkinsky, Mal. and Bol. Levshinksy, Denezhny, Gagarinsky, Sivtsev Vrazhek, Starokonushenny, Krivoarbatsky, Filipovsky, Mal. and Bol. Afanasievsky, Skatertny, Merzlyakovsky, Molchanovka (Bolshaya and Malaya), Nikitskaya (Bolshaya and Malaya).
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Petit Cref (ages 2-7). Reasonable commute to ISM (ages 2-14). ministerial buildings as well as probably the largest number of modern buildings with underground parking.
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At the same time this area is one of the most vibrant and has everything Moscow can offer (restaurants, shops, clubs). For a buzz of city life choose Stary and Novy Arbat streets. The area between Prechistenskaya embankment and Ostozhenka stands a bit apart from the rest of the area and is known as the Golden Mile for its most expensive residential properties in buildings of modern design. Suffice to say that 70% of Moscow's most expensive apartments for rent or sale (according to ratings of most expensive properties) are located in this area.
”I enjoy living here because it is very central and I can happily walk around the neighbourhood and the centre of Moscow. It is also near to the metro so I can get to other parts of Moscow with ease. I speak enough basic Russian to confidently navigate around the metro system and being forced to speak Russian on a daily basis will help me improve my language skills. My children age (10 and 12) have expressed a wish to live in Pokrovsky Hills as many of their friends live there. However, I feel they have a more complete Moscow experience living where we do. One fact which makes life easy for them is that we have a driver who brings them in and out of school i.e. they do not have to travel in the school bus. We live in a relatively affluent area of the city so I feel safe on the streets (as safe as any other large city).”
Claire Ansell, (children 10 & 12)
5 1ST ZACHATYEVSKY PEREULOK “NOVAYA OSTOZHENKA”
29 NOVY ARBAT ST. ‘GRUBBER HOUSE’
25 OSTOZHENKA ST. ‘OPERA HOUSE’
Residential modern complex "Novaya Ostozhenka" consists of two 7- and 8-storey buildings connected by the dashing underground passageway. Yuri Weiss, a recognized modern Russian artist participated in the façade’s design. "Novaya Ostozhenka" offers its residents a 25-meter swimming pool, sauna, solarium, spa and its own fitness center.
One of the first modern buildings in Moscow, located next to UK embassy. Gated territory.
Modern building which got its name for housing the school of famous opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya. Facilities include a fitness centre called ‘Doctor Loder’, gated territory and underground parking.
1A KOROBEYNIKOV PEREULOK ‘CRYSTAL HOUSE’
5 BUTIKOVSKY PEREULOK
5 ROMANOV PEREULOK
The best Golden Mile residential building with its own fitness and swimming pool. Holds the record for the most expensive rental properties.
Loved by expatriates for its closed yard, proximity to Old Arbat and for its huge apartments by Moscow standards, up to 350m2.
Modern building with panoramic windows.
Other Popular Residential Houses Of the Area Fillipovsky, 13 and 8 1st Smolensky, 17 Ruzheny, 3, Smolenskaya Zastava 1st Zachatievsky lane, 4, 6 and 21 Kolymazhy, 10 Kursovoy, 8/12 Ostozhenka, 27 «Retro house» Prechistenskaya Emb. «Barkly House» Stary, Arbat 29 and 23
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SUPERMARKETS Sed'moy Continent
Bahetle
Zeleniy Perekrestok
Perekrestok
Azbuka Vkusa
54/2 Arbat St., bldg. 1
10 Vozdvizhenka St.
3 Smolenskaya Sq.
15 Novy Arbat St.
8 Novinsky Blvd.
www.7cont.ru
www.bahetle.com
www.perekrestok.ru
www.av.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Smolensky Passage
Lotte Plaza
Vesna
3 Smolenskaya Sq.
8 Novinsky Blvd.
19 Novy Arbat St.
www.smolenskiy.ru
www.lotteplaza.ru
www.bosco.ru/en
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS American Day-Care Center and Pre-School
Hungarian School
Luchik and Vesnushki
Petit Cref
21 Povarskaya St.
7 Ostozhenka St.
41 Bolshoy Afanasyevsky Pereulok
www.lychik.ru
www.ptitcref.com/en
9 Bolshoy Devyatinsky Pereulok
FITNESS CLUBS World Class
Arbat Swimming Pool
Chaika (open air swimming
Dr. Loder
Don Sport
3 Smolenskaya Sq.
17 Kompozitorskaya St.
pool and fitness) 3/1 Turchaninov Pereulok
25 Ostozhenka St.
5 1st Zachatievsky Pereulok www.donsport.ru
www.worldclass.ru
www.en.loder.ru
www.chayka-sport.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS This area is full by a lot of bars and restaurants on New and Arbat Streets and it’s close to Red October – which is famous as one of the most popular places in the city.
Kalina Bar
Strelka Bar
White Rabbit
Vanil
Thai Thai
21st floor, 8-10 Novinsky Blvd., Lotte Plaza
14, Bldg. 5A Bersenevskaya Emb., Red October
16th floor, 3 Smolenskaya Sq., Novinsky Passage
1 Ostozhenka St.
10 Povarskaya St.
www. novikovgroup.ru
www.thaithai.ru/
www.kalinabar.ru
www.strelka.com
www.whiterabbitmoscow.com
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Hard Rock Café
Rolling Stones Bar
John Bull Pub
Il Forno
PPL
44 Stary Arbat St.
3 Bolotnaya Emb., Red October
9 Karmanitsky Pereulok
3/14 Ostozhenka St.
4 Yakimanskaya Emb.
www.hardrock.com
www.rollingstone.ru/bar
www.rmcom.ru
www.ilforno.ru/en
www.pplmoscow.ru
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Interesting Places STARY ARBAT
NOVY ARBAT
ART-CENTER RED OCTOBER
MULTIMEDIA ART MUSEUM
3 Bolotnaya Emb. www.redok.ru
16 Ostozhenka St. mamm-mdf.ru 12 Volkhonka St. www.arts-museum.ru
CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR THE PUSHKIN STATE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
12 Volkhonka St. www.arts-museum.ru
15 Volkhonka St.
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Patriarshy Prudy
We recommend to consider this area if: 99 you want to be in a premium and fashionable location; 99 you are a family with kids. Patriarshy Prudy is a relatively small residential area to the west of the Kremlin – located between the areas of Arbat/Kropotkinskaya and Tverskaya. It is one of the most elite neighborhoods in Moscow – and when it comes to rentals, one of the most expensive. It is a brand in itself and many expats coming to Moscow want to live in ‘Patriarshy Prudy’ without knowing much about the area – because they have been told it is ‘the place to be’. The area has received its name from the city park with a pond (despite the plural there is just one pond) surrounded by residential buildings. You are lucky if you find a place overlooking the Pond but prepare to pay extra for this. The park is great for your children to play or walking your dog.
METRO STATIONS: Tverskaya/Pushkinskaya/Checkovskaya, Mayakovskaya, Barikadnaya.
MAIN STREETS: Malaya (Small) and Bolshaya (Big) Bronnaya, Spiridonovka, Tverskoy boulevard, Malaya Nikitskaya.
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Spiridonievsky pereulok, Kozikhinsky (Maly and Bolshoy), Trehprudny, Ermolaevsky, Palashevsky (Maly and Bolshoy), Granatny pereulok
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Ideal for both younger children and teenagers. Many families with children live in Patriarshy Ponds and gather in the playgrounds. There are many restaurants and cafes around here as well as the zoo. I live in a pre-revolutionary building with 4 children (2, 11, 15, 17).
Claire de Bruin
However it can be very busy at weekends and evenings. Though the area has only one big supermarket – Alye Parusa on Bol. Bronnaya street – the area has lots of cafes and restaurants. Bear in mind that this area has a very limited number of modern buildings so if underground parking and premium class entrance are your priorities, the search for an apartment will not be easy.
11/13 TREPRUDNY BLVD.
5 MALY PATRIARSHY PEREULOK
34 SPIRIDONOVKA ST.
Pre-revolutionary building (1912).
Building is the object of cultural heritage (1936).
Pre-revolutionary building (1914).
14 BOLSHOY KOZIKHINSKY PEREULOK
18 SPIRIDONOVKA ST.
7 MALY KOZIKHINSKY PEREULOK
Modern building with underground parking.
This apartment building, built in the 60s, is fence protected and has a concierge.
Modern buildings with underground parking and courtyard.
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SUPERMARKETS Alye Parusa
Bahetle
Perekrestok
11 Bolshaya Bronnaya St.
22 Tverskaya St.
1 Tishinskaya Sq.
www.alieparusa.ru
www.bahetle.com
www.perekrestok.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Eliseevsky
Tishinka
14 Tverskaya St.
1 Tishinskaya Sq.
www.eliseevskiy.ru/en
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS Hungarian School
HEALTH
American Day-Care Center and Pre-School
European Medical Center
9 Bolshoy Devyatinsky Pereulok
www.emcmos.ru/en
World Class
Marriot Grand Health & Fitness Club
JUMP
69 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St.
26/1 Tverskaya St.
24/1 Krasnaya Pryesnya St.
21 Povarskaya St.
5/1 Spiridonovsky Pereulok
FITNESS CLUBS
www.worldclass.ru
www.chester-bar.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Pushkin
Pavilyon
Mari Ivanna
Dom Carlo
I Love Cake
26a Tverskoy Blvd.
7 Bolshoy Patriarshy Pereulok
10a Spiridonovsky Pereulok
6 SadovayaKudrinskaya St.
(us candies) 4 Bolshoy Patriarshy Pereulok www.ilovecake.ru
www.cafe-pushkin.ru
www.eng.ginzaproject.ru/MOSCOW
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Time Out Bar
B2
Klava
Noor Bar
The Artist
5 Bolshaya Sadovaya St.
8/1 Bolshaya Sadovaya St.
26 Malaya Bronnaya St.
23/12 Tverskaya St.
15/44 Rochdelskaya St.
www.torooftop.ru/
www.b2club,ru
www.semifreddo-group.com
www.bargipsy.ru
www.artistclubmoscow.ru
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Interesting Places MOSCOW ZOO
BULGAKOV MUSEUM
1 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St.
10 Bolshaya Sadovaya St.
TVERSKOY BLVD. PARK
Tverskoy Blvd.
MOSCOW PLANETARIUM
SYNAGOGUE 15/1 Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya
PATRIARSHY PRUDY
6 Bolshaya Bronnaya St.
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Tverskaya – Kremlin
We recommend to consider this area if: 99 you are looking for downtown location in close proximity to everything Moscow has to offer; 99 you are a family with kids looking for a quiet place downtown (sidestreets).
In the 14th century Tverskaya was the road linking Moscow with Tver (a town near Moscow, which was the most prominent city in the Tzarist Russia). Magnificent palaces and mansions were built here, with the Kremlin only five minutes walk away. During Soviet time Tverskaya street underwent massive re-construction – with older houses literally being lifted and moved to give way to larger residential and administrative buildings. Today Tverskaya Street is the main street of Moscow, a wide central avenue bustling with life, with large buildings on the sides where there are various shops, clubs, cafes, and restaurants inside. You can’t get any more central and it could not be any more fun! Tverskaya Street is Moscow’s 5th Avenue. During big national holidays, the traffic on Tverskaya is blocked and the street turns into a major party venue. If you are looking for a quiet place to live you should still consider it. The area has a number of side streets well protected by other buildings from the hum and noise of Tverskaya. There are two parks – the Hermitage Garden, which is a centre of cultural life housing
METRO STATIONS: Okhotny ryad/Teatralnaya, Tverskaya/Pushkinskaya/Checkovskaya, Mayakovskaya, Belorusskaya.
compete with Stary Arbat in the number of cafes and restaurants of all types (including Café des Artists and Starbucks). Stoleshinikov is also the street where luxury boutiques like Chanel and Hermes are located.
MAIN STREETS: Tverskaya, Dmitrovka (Bolshaya and Malaya), Petrovka, Strastnoy and Petrovsky boulevards, Tverskaya-Yamskaya (1st, 2d, 3d and 4th).
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Gazetny, Bruysov, Leonievsky, Kamergersky, Petrovsky, Oruzheny.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Sam Sad (ages 1,5–5), reasonably easy commute to AAS (ages 4–17), BIS 2 (ages 3–11), 7 (ages 12–15), ISM (ages 2–14). many concerts and exhibitions in summertime, and Miussky park near Belorusskaya metro station, which is a popular place for families with children. Tverskaya area has its own pedestrian streets – Kamergersky, Stoleshnikov Pereulok, Nikolskaya, Bolshaya Dmitrovka which
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‘We are a British-Chilean family, with two children aged 8 and 6. This is our second time in Moscow and on both occasions have decided to live in the centre of the City. We like to be able to walk to most places and if not, we use the metro, which is a great way to get around without having to sit in traffic jams. We have everything at our doorstep, especially the “Produkti” (groceries) and the kiosks that sell fresh fruit and vegetables, and fresh flowers too. We especially enjoy going to the Bolshoi Theatre, which is a must! We are in a walking distance from the European Medical Centre (EMC) which is very handy if the traffic is bad, and based on our experience, we only have good things to say about it. You will find most neighbourhoods or streets have access to a playground for children. They do vary by location, but it is clear that they are improving the equipment. Our children go to school outside the city centre. We take 15-20 minutes by car to get there - we are a 10 minute stroll from the Kremlin, so we are very central! The disadvantage of this is that heading back into town during the morning rush hour will make the car journey last 45-50 mins. There are days where it will be the exception, for better or worse! Moscow is a great city! It does take a while for it to grow on you, especially the people, but once it does it's very difficult to let go of it!’
Alex May (children 8 and 6)
11 1ST TVERSKOY-YAMSKOY PEREULOK
11 LEONTIEVSKY PEREULOK
19 BRUYSOV PEREULOK
Modern guarded apartment building with 24/7 security and underground parking facilities situated in the quiet lane near Tverskaya Street.
Modern apartment house with fenced territory, security and parking.
Premium class modern building with underground parking and swimming pool just for residents.
28 TVERSKAYA ST.
6 LESNAYA ST.
10 STRASTNOY BLVD.
Modern building next to Marriot Grande, sometimes referred to as ‘the Marriot Building’.
Modern building with security and underground parking located right next to Belorusskaya metro station.
One of the most popular modern buildings in the area, facilities include underground parking and Dr Loder fitness centre.
Other Popular Modern Residential Houses Of the Area Large selection of modern buildings on all 4 Tverskaya-Yamskaya streets Leontievsky, 11 – new building in a quite pereulok just off Bol. Nikitskaya street Shvetsky tupik, 3 Tverskoy boul, 16, k. 5 – modern building with underground parking and swimming pool just for the residents Dmitrovsky per., 7 – Petrov dom – brand new development with underground parking
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SUPERMARKETS Gastronom №1
Eliseevsky
Bahetle
3 Red Square
14 Tverskaya St.
10 Vozdvizhenka St
www.gum.ru/en
www.eliseevskiy.ru/en www.bahetle.com
Sed'moy Continent
Globus Gourmet
Azbuka Vkusa
2/2 Petrovka St.
1 Manezhnaya Sq.
www.globusgurme.ru
11 Bolshaya Bronnaya www.av.ru
www.7cont.ru
SHOPPING MALLS GUM
TSUM
Eliseevsky
Okhotny Ryad
Sheremetievsky
3 Red Square
2 Petrovka St.
14 Tverskaya St.
1 Manezhnaya Sq.
10 Nikol’skaya St.
www.gum.ru/en
www.tsum.ru
www.eliseevskiy.ru/en
www.ox-r.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
HEALTH
Lycee Francais
Clinic US Dental Care
7a Milioutinsky Pereulok
5 Bolshaya Dmitrovka
www.lfm.ru
www.usdentalcare.com/eng
FITNESS CLUBS World Class
Dr. Loder
Planet Fitness
Hard Candy
4 Romanov Pereulok
10/1 Strastnoy Blvd.
6 Malaya Dmitrovka St.
9 Bolshoy Kislovsky Pereulok
www.worldclass.ru
www.en.loder.ru
www.fitness.ru/en
www.hardcandyfitnes.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Pushkin
Goodman
Chicago Prime
Novikov
Zu cafe
26a Tverskoy Blvd.
23 Tverskaya St.
8a Strastnoy Blvd.
3 Tverskaya St.
17 Tverskaya St.
www.cafe-pushkin.ru/en
www.goodman.ru
www.chicagoprime.ru
www.novikovgroup.ru
www.zucafe.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS 11/1 Stoleshnikov Pereulok
Pacha Moscow (Club)
Posh Friends (Club)
Night flight (Club)
Lookin Rooms (Club)
www.gogolclubs.ru
10 Nikolskaya St.
5 Pushkinskaya Sq.
17 Tverskaya St.
18 Tverskaya St.
www.pachamoscow.ru
www.poshfriends.ru
www.nightflight.ru
www.lookin-rooms.ru
Gogol' Club
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Interesting Places STOLESHNIKOV PEREULOK RED SQUARE AND KREMLIN
Stoleshnikov Pereulok (pedestrian zone)
Red Sq.
HERMITAGE SAD
KAMERGERSKY PEREULOK
3 Karetny Ryad St. www.mosgorsad.ru
Kamergersky Pereulok (pedestrian zone)
ALEXANDROVSKY SAD
BOLSHOI THEATRE
1 Theatre Sq.
Manezhnaya Sq.
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Chisty Prudy / Lubyanka / Kitay-Gorod We recommend this area to you if: 99 you are planning to place your children in secondary French school; 99 would like to live in a historical center. This is a great place to walk with elegant buildings. Busy streets neighbor tranquil lanes and courtyards with traditional architecture. Many embassies are based here and it is close to the French school. The name to the area is given by Chisty (Clean) Prudy situated in the middle of the lovely city park.
METRO STATIONS: Chisty Prudy/Turgenevskaya, Lubyanka/Kuznetsky Most, Kitay-Gorod, Kurskaya, Krasny Vorota.
MAIN STREETS: ‘Chisty Ponds has the feel of an educated place. There are a lot of students around, discussion in the cafes is high-calibre, and there are abundant theatres and bookshops. Next to Lubyanka, Biblio-Globus has amazing volume and variety, and next door the Mayakovsky bookshop has an eclectic selection. Just across Sretensky St “Relod” has a humbling richness of choice for learners of English, good fiction and children’s sections’. Ross Hunter, Headmaster of EIS
Another piece of greenery in the area is Detsky or Milutinsky Park on Chistoprudny Boulevard 10. This residential area is relatively small. Most of the residential buildings in the area are pre-revolutionary with high ceilings and interesting architecture, often the entrance is renovated and well-presented. There are a few new houses, but not a lot, mainly on Daev Lane and Mashkova Street.
Bol. Lubyanka, Myasnitskaya, Maroseyka, Pokrovka, Solyanka, Sretensky and Chistoprudny boulevards, Zemlyanoy Val (part of Garden ring), Sretenka.
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Сhaplygina, Makarenko, Mashkova, Krivokolenny, Armyansky, Lyalin, Kharitonievsky (Bolshoy and Maly), Podsosensky, Yakovoapostolsky, Milutinsky per, Daev per.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Secondary French school (ages 8–18).
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‘I have lived here in Chisty Prudy for over 12 years and I wouldn't live anywhere else in Moscow! Yes, there is the congestion of traffic, pollution and the prices of apartments are not cheap even with the limited square meters or the entrances not being in such great repair! However, to live here you have a little patch of nature with the pond where there is somehow more light and air and where the ducks fly in for splash landings and lots of doves love to circle about! You are in walking distance to just about anything interesting... be that restaurants, cinema, galleries, theatre, night clubs, coffee shops, banks, boutiques, grocery stores, karate and yoga classes and even fish (we have the Moscow Aquarium in the basement of House 14!;)) In the summer the park offers art on display, live music, fire works and the occasional toy boat on the pond (one of our son's). In the winter the pond turns onto a big playground for sledding, ice skating and more fireworks! An ideal place for a family – we are near schools for our children attending Russian schools. There are many places to eat and it is a nice green area for walking. There are also sports clubs which are very near.’
Lynne Udalov (Children 9, 7, 5)
Kitay-Gorod is perhaps the most interesting area in Moscow as it is the center of the city's club life and culture. The area has a staggering number of old churches. Most of the buildings here are a mix of traditional ‘art nouveau’, and monumental Soviet-era architecture. However very few of these buildings are residential, having been replaced by retail and administrative functions.
DOM ROSSII (HOUSE OF RUSSIA) 6 SRETENSKY BLVD.
10 BOLSHOY NIKOLOVOROBYINSKY PEREULOK
Pre-revolutionary house with amazingly ornate facade, admired by the famous Le Corbusier.
Rental residential development managed by the government of Moscow.
7 ARMYANSKY PEREULOK
24/7 MYASNITSKAYA ST.
8 MALY KOZLOVKSY PEREULOK
Pre-revolutionary building with wellpreserved architectural details.
Residential house of Stroganov School of Technical Drawing is listed as a cultural heritage of the federal importance site.
Fully renovated, pre-revolutionary building with guarded outdoor parking on a quiet side street.
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SUPERMARKETS Globus Gourmet
Perekrestok
Sed'moy Continent
Gastronom №1
2 Petrovka St.
27 Lubyansky Passage
12/1 Bolshaya Lubyanka
3 Red Square
www.globusgurme.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
www.7cont.ru
www.gum.ru/en
SHOPPING MALLS TSUM
Sheremetievsky
GUM
2 Petrovka St.
10 Nikol’skaya St.
3 Red Square
www.tsum.ru
www.gum.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
HEALTH
LYCEE FRANCAIS
Clinic US Dental Care
12/16 1st Spasonaivkovsky Pereulok
7/5 Bolshaya Dmitrovka
www.lfm.ru
www.usdentalcare.com/en
FITNESS CLUBS Vodoley
Yoga Practica
Chistiye Prudy
14 Varvarka St.
24/7 Myasnitskaya St.
12/1 Chistoprudny Blvd.
www.vodolei-sport.ru
www.yoga.ru
www.prudi.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Expeditsiya
Noev Kovcheg
Baccarat Crystal Room
Stakan
Makharadzha
6 Pevchesky Pereulok
9 Maly Ivanovsky Pereulok
19/21 Nikolskaya St.
3/3 Teatralny Proezd
1/2 Starosadsky Pereulok
www.expedicia.ru
www.noevkovcheg.ru
www.baccaratcristalroom.ru
www.stakan.me
www.maharaja.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS LAMBIC Brasserie
Propaganda (Club)
Krizis Zhanra
11/1
"Papa's Place"
11/32 Vorontsovo Pole
7/1 Bolshoy Zlatoustinsky
16/16 Pokrovka St.
15 Lubyansky Proezd
st. Nikolskaia, h. 10.
www.lambicbar.ru
Pereulok
www.kriziszhanra.ru
www.burgerbar11-1.ru/en
www.papas.ru
www.propagandamoscow.com
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Interesting Places CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. LOUIS
CHISTY PRUDY
3 Sadovaya-Samotechnaya St.
ILYINSKY PUBLIC GARDEN
MOSCOW SYNAGOGUE
Slavyanskaya Sq.
10 Bolshoy Spasoglinischevsky Pereulok
ST. PETER AND PAUL LUTHERAN CATHEDRAL
7 Starosadsky Pereulok
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Zamoskvorechie
2 SERAFIMOVICHA ST.
26 BOLSHAYA YAKIMANKA ST. ‘HOUSE OF TOYS’ METRO STATIONS: Paveletskaya, Novokuznetskaya, Tretyakovskaya, Polyanka, Oktyabrskaya, Borovitskaya.
MAIN STREETS: Bol. Yakimanka, Bol. Ordynka, Pyatnitskaya.
THE MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Serafimovicha street, Bol. Polyanka, Mal. Ordynka, Lavrushensky, Klimentovsky, 1 Spasonalivkovsky, Bol./Mal. Tolmachevsky, Pogorelsky, Bahrushina, Pyatnitskaya, Kadashevskaya emb.. The Russian unofficial name is ‘Dom na Naberezhnoy’. Originally its residents were the most famous people of the time – communist party leaders, actors, artists. There are several books and movies which describe the fate of the house and its residents.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Primary French school and English playschool, easy commute to German school.
Ministerial building, with closed yard and concierge in each entrance. It used to be called ‘House of Toys’ as for many years it housed the biggest toy store in Moscow. Though it is no longer the case, the name endures.
We recommend this area to you if: 99 you are planning to place your children in the French Primary School; 99 would like to experience the atmosphere of living in the historical center. Zamoskvorechie can be translated to English as ‘Behind the Moscow river’ that describes exactly where it is: behind the river to the south. Many green areas and less traffic lanes wrap Zamoskvorechye in a cloak of good-natured tranquility. This area also has a distinct Moscow feel and it's just a pleas-
ure to walk around its narrow streets and courtyards. This area has many old beautiful churches. The world famous Tretyakov Art gallery with its lovely pedestrian street is also located here. This area has fewer residential buildings than other main central areas. This and the
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fact that it houses the Primary French School creates high demand in the area, especially for large (3 bedrooms +) apartments. The housing options which do come on the market are mostly pre-revolutionary buildings, with few Stalinist type buildings and modern developments.
6 KLIMENTOVSKY PEREULOK
22 BOLSHAYA YAKIMANKA ST. ‘KOPERNIK’
5 & 6 POGORELSKY PEREULOK
Pre-revolutionary building styled in Moscow Neoclassicism.
Modern building next to the President Hotel.
New buildings opposite each other.
2 MALAYA POLYANKA ST. ‘ONEGIN’
16, 18, 20 1ST SPASONALIVKOSKY PEREULOK
43 BOLSHAYA POLYANKA ST.
The most elite building of the area, which houses fitness centre and Italian consulate.
Modern club buildings – just a step away from the French embassy and school.
Modern building with underground parking and security.
Other Popular Modern Residential Houses Of the Area 2 Kazachy, 4 – ‘Rimsky Dom’ Bol. Polyanka, 61, building 2 – modern building with underground parking and security Serpuhov skiy, 7 – new building which offers many apartments of different sizes and price levels. If you are looking at living in Zamoskorechie, pay particular attention to this house which is good value for money Kosmodamianovskaya – almost the whole street is residential with many ministerial and Stalinist type buildings. Great views on the embankment and one of the Seven Sisters Bahrushina 13, 19 – modern buildings with parking and security Bol. Polyanka, 1/3 – prerevolutionary house – plenty of apartments for rent (sizes vary from 50 to 90 sq. m) Lavrushenky, 11 – excellent new development, many apartments in this house having large terraces (a rarity in Moscow) and an excellent view over the Kremlin
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SUPERMARKETS Globus Gourmet
Perekrestok
Sed'moy Continent
Alie Parusa
Azbuka Vkusa
22 Bolshaya Yakimanka St.
28 Bolshaya Polyanka St.
30 Bolshaya Tatarskaya St.
8/18 Valovaya St.
www.globusgurme.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
www.7cont.ru
13 Novokuznetskaya St.
www.av.ru
www.alieparusa.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Gimeney 22 Bolshaya Yakimanka St. www.himeney.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
HEALTH
Lycee Francais
Luchik and Vesnushki
English Nursery School
12/16 1st Spasonalivkovsky Pereulok
7 Ostozhenka St.
8 4th Dobryninsky Pereulok
www.lychik.ru
www.englishnursery.ru
www.lfm.ru
FITNESS CLUBS Bellagio
Terrasport
Onegin
World Class
51a/9 Bolshaya Polyanka St.
22/3 Bolshaya Yakimanka St.
2 Malaya Polyanka St.
14/2 Zhitnaya St.
www.sport.bellagio.ru
www.kopernikfitness.ru
www.oneginclub.ru
www.worldclass.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS El Gaucho
MoMo
Dorian Gray
Louisiana
Starlite Diner
6 Zatsepsky Val
66/2 Pyatnitskaya St.
6/1 Kadashevskaya Emb.
30/4 Pyatnitskaya St.
16/5 Bolotnaya Sq.
www.elgaucho.ru
www.momorest.ru
www.doriangray.ru
www.louisianasteakhouse.com
www.starlite.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Fabrique (Club)
Esse
Cabana
City Space
Discovery Club
2 Kosmodamianskaya Emb.
27 Pyatnitskaya St.
4 Raushskaya Emb.
52 Kosmodamianskaya Emb.
24/2 Novokuznetskaya St.
www.jazzesse.ru
www.clubcabana.ru
www.cityspacebar.com/en
www.discoveryclub.ru/en
www.fabrique.ru
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Interesting Places PARK BOLOTNAYA NABEREZHNAYA
KADASHEVSKAYA EMB.
Bolotnaya Sq.
THE STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY
GORKY PARK
Lavrushinsky Pereulok
9 Krymsky Val
MUZEON HONEYMOON BRIDGE
Lavrushinsky Pereulok
10 Krymsky Val
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Frunzenskaya
This area stretches along the Moscow river and offers many green areas. It would be harder to find a greener and calmer area in all of Moscow. A great area to consider for families and the housing options are represented mostly by Stalinist type buildings with few pre-revolutionary houses and new developments. Given the uniqueness of this area, apartments (especially large ones 3 bedroom +) are in large demand. The newly renovated Gorky Park offers beautiful promenade and lots of entertainment. It lies just across the river. The beautiful Novodevichy convent (surrounded by park) and the Luzhniki Olympic sports complex is nearby, as well as the small but elegant Park Devichiego Polya. Another great asset of the area is Mandelstam Park (officially renamed Usadba Trubetskih, but the poet’s name endures). It is a wonderfully developed and family-friendly area beautifully kept, with a good sized lake, full of flowers in summer and with skating and sledging facilities in winter.
METRO STATIONS: Park Kultury, Frunzenskaya, Sportivnaya.
MAIN STREETS: Komsomolsky prospect, Frunzenskaya and Savvinskaya naberezhnaya.
THE MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Obolensky, Nesvizhsky, Kseninsky side streets, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Frunzenskaya.
We recommend this area to you if you are: 99 a family with kids looking for a quiet green residential area close to the centre; 99 a jogging fan or love parks and long walks.
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‘Our apartment in Frunzenskaya was the second we viewed. And I fell in love with it the moment we walked through the door. Beautiful parquet floors and chandeliers, yet unpretentious and functional, as you would expect of a Soviet built block; with it’s small wood effect kitchen and nearly fully functional shower cabinet and Jacuzzi. I could see how I would be able to walk straight out of the building onto the cycle/blading path along the embankment, and quickly take the children into Gorky Park after school across the covered bridge. Since then we have seen Frunzenskaya come even more to life with the development of the Cinema complex above the metro, Starbucks, TGI, etc. and the availability of family friendly parks, including those servicing the Soviet blocks around them. Le Pain Quotidien is a 10 minute walk to Park Kultury metro for fresh croissants and bread. I now have a regular group of girls to go out with, who also live along the red line of the metro.’ Lucy Kenyon (children 9, 10)
32 KOMSOMOLSKY PROSPECT ‘KAMELOT’
9 OBOLENSKY PEREULOK
Large modern house, with fitness centre and ‘Azbuka Vkusa’ supermarket adjacent.
Modern house next to Mandelstam park.
19 3RD FRUNZENSKAYA ST. ‘LA DEFANCE’
38 HAMOVNICHESKY VAL ‘LUZHNIKI HOUSE’
Modern building with underground parking.
Newly built house managed by the Luzhniki Stadium management and offering quality furnished apartments for rent. Underground parking and proximity to Luzhniki facilities.
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SUPERMARKETS Azbuka Vkusa
Azbuka Vkusa
Auchan
4 Komsomolsky Prospect
34 Komsomolsky Prospect
6 Vernadskogo Prospect
www.av.ru
www.av.ru
www.auchan.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Kapitoliy 6 Vernadskogo Prospect
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS Montessori PreSchool Smilik
English Pre-School “Children of the World”
Magic World Unesco Kindergarten
English Playschool Moscow
9 Pyreva St.
1G Minskaya St.
6 Michurinsky Prospect
87A Leninsky Ave.
www.smilik-club.ru
www.children-of-the-world.com
www.mgworld.ru/en
www.englishplayschool.eu
Slavic Anglo-American School Marina
Japanese School
Finnish School
Italian School
Swedish School
78A Leninsky Prospect
78A Leninsky Prospect
6 Panfjorova St.
www.mosnichi.com
www.finnschoolmoscow.com
78A Leninsky Prospect
78A Leninsky Prospect
www.saasmar.ru
FITNESS CLUBS X-Fit. Fusion
Multisport
2/3 Usachyova St.
24/10 Luzhniki St.
www.xfit.ru
www.multisport.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Baloven'
Vremena Goda
Neskuchniy Sad
Bely Juravl
Moskvich
17 Komsomolsky
9/20 Titovsky Proezd
18 D Frunzenskaya Emb.
2/1 Usachyova St.
Prospect
www.vremena-goda.ru
www.nesad.ru
14/1 Frunzenskaya Emb.
www.autoville.su
www.beliy-juravl.ru
www.cafebaloven.com
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Luch
Soho Rooms
John Donne Pub
Gavrosh
Vi Ai Pi Bar
27/1 Bolshaya
12/8 Savvinskaya Emb.
18 Leo Tolstoy St.
11/19 Timura Frunze St.
12/7 Bolshoy
Pirogovskaya St.
www.sohorooms.com
www.john-donne.ru
www.thewinebar.ru/en
Savvinsky Emb.
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Interesting Places NESKUCHNY SAD
NOVODEVICHY PARK
Gorky Park
4 Novodevichy Passage
DEVICHYEGO POLYA PUBLIC GARDEN LEO TOLSTOY MUSEUM
21 L'va Tolstogo St. 2 Devichyego Polya Passage
ANDREYEVSKY / PUSHKINSKY BRIDGE
VOROBYOVY GORY
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Krasnopresnenskaya / Barrikadnaya 19 BOLSHAYA GRUZINSKAYA ST.
BUILDINGS ON ZOOLOGICHESKAYA ST.
METRO STATIONS: Barrikadnaya, Krasnaya Presnya, Ulitsa 1905 Goda, Belorusskaya.
MAIN STREETS: Krasnaya Presnya, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya, Presnensky Val, Gruzinsky Val, Krasnopresnenskaya naberezhnaya. Modern house with fitness and swimming pool.
THE MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS:
Residential district built in the 90s many buildings have undeground parking, security and playgrounds in the yard.
Zoologicheskaya, Malaya Gruzinskaya, Klimaskina, Bolshoy Tishinksky, Zamorenova, Rochdelskaya, Shmidtovsky. 99 We recommend this area to you if you are: 99 a family with children who want to stay in central but quiet and green area; 99 less expensive central apartment; 99 jogging fan.
69 BOLSHAYA GRUZINSKAYA ST.
This area is another good solution for families and for those who want to be close to the centre, but in a quiet area with some greenery around. There is a Detsky Presnensky Park and a nice park around Kransnopresnensky prudy. Housing options vary from Stalin type buildings and earlier 90s brick buildings on Zoologicheskaya street to new developments with underground parking.
Here you will find Moscow Zoo, The White House and the American Embassy. There are many restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and clubs nearby. Stadium ‘Kransnaya Presnya’ right next to metro Krasnopresnenskaya offers a rare opportunity to those who like jogging (free of charge). There is also a football field and beach volleyball playground you can rent on an hourly basis. For more information see: www.sport-stadion.ru (Russian only).
Modern building close to Belorusskaya metro station. On the ground floor you will find practically everything you need – fitness, café, hair-dressers.
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On Krasnopresnenskaya Emb. tennis lovers will find excellent tennis courts. Open air courts are available in the summertime.
1 KUDRINSKAYA EMB.
22 ZOOLOGICHESKAYA ST.
16 SHMITOVSKY PROEZD
Impressive Stalin Empire style skyscraper, one of the ‘7 Sisters’.
Modern residential complex.
Modern building with underground parking close to the World Trade Centre.
20 SHMIDTOVSKY PROEZD
37 BOLSHAYA GRUZINSKAYA ST.
19 BOLSHAYA GRUZINSKAYA ST.
Modern building with secure territory and underground parking close to the World Trade Center Moscow.
Modern building with secure territory and underground parking.
Modern building with secure territory and underground parking.
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SUPERMARKETS Azbuka Vkusa
Perekrestok
Sed'moy Continent
Sed'moy Continent
Perekrestok
42 Bol’shaya Gruzinskaya St.
1 Tishinskaya Sq.
63 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St.
30 Presnensky Val
3 Stolyarny Prospekt
www.av.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
www.7cont.ru
www.7cont.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
HEALTH
SHOPPING MALLS Tishinka 1 Tishinskaya Sq.
European Medical Center
American Dental Center
German Dental Care
French Dental Center
5/1 Spiridonovsky Prospect
5 1st TverskayaYamskaya St.
11/13 Yuliusa Fuchika St.
13 2nd Zvenigorodskaya St.
www.emcmos.ru/en
www.americandental.ru/en
www.gdcare.ru/en
www.fdc-vip.ru/en/fr
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS Tapuz & Tapuzik – Childcare Center
American Day-Care Center and Pre-School
47/3 Bolshaya Nikitskaya St.
9 Bolshoy
www.tapuz.jcc.ru/en
Devyatinsky Prospect
FITNESS CLUBS Cascad
World Class
Jump
22 Rochdel’skaya St.
17 Klimashkina St.
24 Krasnaya Presnya St.
69, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St.
www.wellness-center.ru
www.worldclass.ru
www.jumpfitness.ru
www.worldclass.ru
Start 7
Art Body Studio Svelte
World Class
Swim
32/1 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St.
10/1 Bolshoy Tishinsky Pereulok
3 Stolyarny Pereulok
www.start7.ru
www.svelte-fitness.ru/en
www.swimfitness.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Barry White
Architect
La Maree
Letto Club
Michel
1/2 Gluboky Pereulok
20 Malaya Nikitskaya St.
23/1 Malaya Gruzinskaya St.
33 Povarskaya St.
13 Krasnaya Presnya St.
www.barrywhite.ru
www.club-architector.ru
www.la-maree.ru
www.letto-club.ru/en
www.cafemichel.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Goodman
Shishas Lounge Bar
Leps Bar
16 tonn
Dandy Café
31 Novinsky Boulevard
52/55 Povarskaya St.
6/1 Presnensky Val,
28 Novy Arbat St.
www.goodman.ru
www.shishabars.com
23 Krasnaya Presnya St.
www.16tons.ru
www.dandytimes.ru
www.ginza.ru
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Interesting Places MOSCOW PLANETARIUM
MOSCOW ZOO
5 Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, bldg. 1
1 Bolshaya Grizinskaya St.
STATE MUSEUM OF BIOLOGY
WHITE HOUSE
15 Malaya Gruzinskaya St.
2 Krasnopresnenskaya Emb.
MOSCOW IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL
34 Malaya Bronnaya St.
PARK PATRIARSHY PRUDY
34 Malaya Bronnaya St.
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Taganskaya
The Taganskaya area is located on the eastern section of the Garden Ring and extends beyond it. Taganskaya is probably the most undervalued area of central Moscow. In the Soviet time the neighbourhood was chiefly built to accommodate Moscow’s working class and a lot of apartment buildings here are panel ones with small apartments of standardized floor plan and low ceilings. However the situation gradually changes as an increasing number of business centres and quality residential developments are built in this area.
METRO STATIONS: Taganskaya/Marksistskaya, Proletarskaya
MAIN STREETS: Taganskaya, Nikoloyamskaya, Kotelnicheskaya embankment, Zemlyanoy Val (part of the Garden Ring).
THE MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: We recommend this area to you if: 99 you are looking for a less expensive central apartment; 99 if you are looking for a central apartment in historical area.
B. Kamenshiki, Goncharnaya, 3, Krutitsky per., Krasnoholmskaya nab.
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If this is where your office is Taganskaya may definitely be your area of choice. Apartment options in this area can be found in pre-revolutionary, Stalin type (skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya embankment) and modern buildings. Taganskaya Square, located right outside of the metro Taganskaya is a large busy square with lots of restaurants and cafes, some shopping centres and a popular jazz club. Several drama theatres (including legendary Taganka theatre), a puppet theatre and the Illusion movie theatre in Kotelnicheskaya skyscraper (which often shows rare international movie classics) are to be found nearby. If you have children, you will definitely enjoy two nice city parks located in the area – Park Kultury and Otdyha Tagansky (Taganskaya street 40–42) and Tagansky kids Park (Taganskaya street 15a).
1/15 KOTELNICHESKAYA EMB.
36/2 TAGANSKAYA ST.
One of the three residential Stalin skyscrapers, Kotelniki, as it is called by Muscovites, is truly the most spectacular. The Skyscraper took twenty years to build. At its tallest the building is 26 stories high. There are over 700 apartments in the building. Many windows, balconies and terraces have breathtaking views of the rivers, the Kremlin and Christ the Savior Cathedral. The grand front lobby is very representative of its architectural style – high ceilings, marble, moldings and large double doors. The building amenities include garages, a grocery store, beauty salon and a post office. ‘Illusion’, a unique Moscow movie theatre where you can see rare world and European classics, is located on the ground floor of the building. Across the street is the Library of Foreign Languages. Today, it is a popular residential address for many expats in Moscow.
Modern residential building possesses both fitness and medical center inside. From the apartments on the upper floors opens a picturesque view on the Cathedral of the Saint Matrona Moskovskaya and the local park, situated close nearby.
15 TAGANSKAYA ST.
26 TAGANSKAYA ST.
11 STANISLAVSKOGO ST.
Modern buildings with underground parking.
Modern buildings with underground parking.
Contemporary housing complex with underground parking and landscaped courtyard.
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SUPERMARKETS Azbuka Vkusa
Assorti Zhelany
Azbuka Vkusa
Alie Parusa
12/4 Taganskaya Sq.
44 Taganskaya St.
8/18 Valovaya St.
38 Marksistskaya St.
www.av.ru
www.alieparusa.ru
www.av.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Tagansky Passage
Zvezdochka
3 Taganskaya St.
1 Taganskaya St.
www.taganskypassage
www.zvezdochka-tc.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS The International Children Club NEST
Atlantic International School
10/11 2nd Kozhevnicheskiy Pereulok
www.atlanticschool.ru
30A/1 Sharikopodshipnikovskaya St.
FITNESS CLUBS Sport Line Club
Enjoy
Orange Fitness
Planeta Fitness
15/1 Kozhevnicheskaya St.
7/6 Derbenevskaya Emb.
10/5 Letnikovskaya St.
10 Aviamotornaya St.
www.sportline-club.ru
www.enjoy-fitness.ru
www.orangefit.ru
www.fitness.ru/en
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Pyaty Okean
Budvar
Truffaldino
Black Cat
Seven Fridays
20 Marksistskaya St.
33 Kotelnicheskaya Emb.
20 Marksistskaya St.
6 Vorontsovskaya St.
6 Vorontsovskaya St.
www.fifth-ocean.ru
www.budvar-rest.ru
www.truffaldino.ru/en
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS The GreenWich PUB
Rukav
Stock Exchange Bar
FM Club
Cult
52/5 Kosmodamianskaya Emb.
59/2 Zemlyanoy Val
5 Yauzkaya St.
60 Zemlyanoy Val
5 Yauzkaya St.
www.g-pub.ru
www.art-rukav.ru
www.stockexchangebar.ru
www.bargipsy.ru
www.cultmoscow.ru
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Interesting Places MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF MUSIC
TAGANKA THEATRE
76/21 Zemlyanoy Val 52/8 Kosmodamianskaya Emb.
PRYAMIKOV PARK PIER FOR MOSCOW-RIVER TRIP
Near the Novospassky Bridge
TAGANSKY PARK
8 Fakelny Pereulok
NOVOSPASSKY PRUD
11 Novospassky Pereulok
8 Marksistsky Pereulok
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Tsvetnoy Boulevard
‘PALAZZO’ ON TSVETNOY BLVD.
METRO STATIONS:
11 BOLSHOY SUKHAREVSKY PEREULOK
Tstvetnoy Boulevard, Trubnaya, Sretensky Boulevard, Novoslobodskaya and Mendeleevskaya.
MAIN STREETS: Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Trubnaya, Sretenka, Sadovaya-Samotechnaya, Dolgorukovskaya.
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Golovin (Bol and Mal), Posledny, Daev, Lukov, Ulansky, Krasnoproletarskaya, Samotechnaya Street and 1,2,3 Samotechny pereulok. Offers property management.
21 POSLEDNY PEREULOK ‘SRETENKA COMPLEX’
We recommend this area to you if you are: 99 looking for less expensive downtown location; 99 looking for an apartment in a western-managed building with good security.
Well secured modern building with undeground parking
7 KRASNOPROLETARSKAYA ST.
Tsvetnoy Boulevard area is situated beetween the Sretenka Street and the Petrovka Street, also comprising the area around Novoslobodskaya metro station area. Apartment buildings are a mixture of pre-revolutionary buildings and modern developments with underground parking. This area is a good option for those seeking an inexpensive central home ― with the exception of modern buildings the area offers good bargains. On Tstvetnoy Boulevard there is the famous Old Circus and a number of good restaurants, cafes and shopping centres.
Offers property management and has fitness club available just for residents.
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Quality modern developments with underground parking.
SUPERMARKETS Azbuka Vkusa
Azbuka Vkusa
Sed’moy Continent
2 Trubnaya Sq.
19 Petrovka St.
9 Delegatskaya St.
www.av.ru
www.av.ru
www.7cont.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Neglinnaya Plaza
Tsvetnoy Central Market
2 Trubnaya Sq.
15/1 Tsvetnoy Blvd. www.tsvetnoy.com/en
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
HEALTH American Medical Center
Clinic US Dental Care
Lycee Francais
26 Prospect Mira St.
7/5 Bolshaya Dmitrovka St.
www.lfm.ru
www.amcenter.ru/en
www.usdentalcare.com/en
7a Milioutinsky Pereulok
FITNESS CLUBS Dr. Loder
Planet Fitness
Mango
Fizcult
10/1 Strastnoy Blvd.
6 Malaya Dmitrovka St.
16 Novoslobodskaya St.
9 Seleznevskaya St.
www.en.loder.ru
www.fitness.ru
www.clubmango.ru
www.fizkult.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Probka
Casalino
Beverly Hills Diner
Krasnaya Melniza
Kadril’ s Omarom
2 Tsvetnoty Blvd.
21 Trubnaya St.
1 Sretenka St.
24/1 Trifonovskaya St.
18/1 Neglinnaya St.
www.probka.org
www.cafe-casalino.ru
www.thediner.ru/en
www.redmill.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS B.B.King
Buddha Bar Moscow
MAXIM Bar
Brut Bar
Sahar Club
4 SadovayaSamotechnaya St.
2 Tsvetnoy Blvd.
15 Tsvetnoy Blvd.
17/1 Petrovsky Blvd.
25 Bolshoy Suharevsky Pereulok
www.buddhabarmoscow.ru
www.bargipsy.ru
www.bbkingclub.ru
www.saxar-club.ru
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Interesting Places OBRAZTSOV'S STATE PUPPET THEATRE
HERMITAGE SAD
3 Karyetny Ryad St.
NIKULIN'S CIRCUS AT TSVETNOY BLVD.
3 Sadovaya-Samotechnaya St.
PARK TSVETNOY BLVD.
15 Volkhonka St.
TSVETNOY MALL
Tsvetnoy Blvd.
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15 Tsvetnoy Blvd.
Prospect Mira Area
4/1 GILYAROVSKOGO ST.
28 GROHOLSKY LANE
METRO STATIONS: Prospect Mira, Sukharevskaya, Rizskaya, VDNH.
MAIN STREETS: Prospect Mira.
MOST POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Modern building with underground parking.
17 PROTOPOPOVSKY PEREULOK
Protopopovsky per, Groholsky per, Gilyarovskogo Street. We recommend this area to you: 99 if you are looking for a less expensive central apartment.
Modern building with underground parking.
8 BAZHOVA ST. “STONE FLOWER”
Prospect Mira lies in the north of the city centre. One of its main attractions is the Botanical garden – the largest botanical garden in Europe. It is also close to VDNH exhibition and park complex – a great place in summer for families with kids. Most of the international medical centres are located in this area – American Medical Centre, European Medical Centre, SOS International and the American clinic.
Modern residential building with protected area and well-maintained courtyard.
This area is a good solution for those who want to be close to the north of the city centre but want a less expensive accommodation. Most of the apartment buildings in this area are Stalinist or Soviet-era buildings with some new developments.
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Modern building with underground parking.
SUPERMARKETS Auchan
Bahetle
Sed'moy Continent
Azbuka Vkusa
Perekrestok
20 Sheremetyevskaya St.
9 Bol’shaya Sukharevskaya Sq.
30 Olimpiysky Ave.
58 Prospect Mira St.
3 Protopopovsky Ave.
www.7cont.ru
www.av.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
www.auchan.ru
www.bahetle.com
SHOPPING MALLS Druzhba
Kapitoliy
Troika
Zolotoy Vavilon
4 Novoslobodskaya St.
20 Sheremetyevskaya St.
3a Verhnyaya Krasnoselskaya St.
211 Prospect Mira St.
www.drugba.ru
www.zolotoy-vavilon.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS Lycee Francais
Luchik & Vesnushki
7a Milioutinsky Pereulok www.lfm.ru
HEALTH
12 Alabyana St.
American Medical Center
International SOS Center
www.lychik.ru
26 Prospect Mira St.
16/1 Dokukina St.
FITNESS CLUBS World Class
Novaya Liga
Mango
Fizcult
16 Olimpisky Ave.
56 Sustchjovsky Val
16 Novoslobodskaya St.
9 Seleznevskaya St.
www.worldclass.ru
www.fitnessliga.ru
www.clubmango.ru
www.fizcult.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Kavkazskaya plennitsa
Porto Malteze
Sirena
T-Bon
Simple Pleasures
8 Bolshaya Spasskaya St.
15 Bolshaya Spasskaya St.
58 Prospect Mira St.
22/1 Sretenka St.
36 Prospect Mira St.
www.portomaltese.ru/en
www.novikovgroup.ru
www.t-bon.ru
www.simplepleasure.su
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Cocon Home
Prospect Bar
Crazy Daisy (Club)
Shalyapin (Karaoke)
Redstarsclub
26/7 Prospect Mira St
42/2a Shepkina St
21/28 Sretenka St.
16/2 Olimpiysky Prospect
33 Kalanchevskaya St.
www.coconhome.ru
www.prospektbar.ru
www.daisybar.ru
www.karaokeclub.ru
www.redstarsclub.ru
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Interesting Places HISTORY MUSEUM OF RAILWAY EQUIPMENT
3 Sadovaya-Samotechnaya St.
TV-TOWER OSTANKINO
THE ALL-RUSSIAN EXHIBITION CENTER (VDNH)
119 Prospect Mira St.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Botanicheskaya St.
EKATERININSKY PARK
2 Suvorovskaya Sq.
SOKOLNIKI PARK
15 Akademika Koroleva
Sokolnichesky Val
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Popular Residential Areas Outside City Centre Leninsky Prospect
This area is well known for Moscow University and the Sparrow Hills it lies on, offering panoramic views of the city. Moscow University enjoys a special place in Russia's intellectual landscape. Founded by Mikhail Lomonosov in 1755, it has been the center of Russian liberal thought, daring research and first-rate education ever since. Leninsky prospect is a prestigious residential area popular with expats. The southern campus of British International school and several large national schools are located here, as well as several international kindergartens. Housing options vary from Stalin type buildings to new developments.
We recommend this area to you if : 99 your children go to one of the schools in the area; 99 you are looking for an ecological area with good infrastructure.
11 MICHURINSKY PROSPECT ‘KOLLIZEY’
METRO STATIONS: Leninsky prospect, Universitet, Prospect Vernadskogo, Yugo-Zapadnaya.
MAIN STREETS: Leninsky prospect, Michurinsky prospect, Profsoyuznaya street, Prospect Vernadskogo, Lomonosovsky prospect.
Modern building with underground parking.
POPULAR RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND SIDE-STREETS: Shabolovka, Akademika Vlasova, Kosygina, Koshtoyantsa street, Novocheremuskinskaya, Udaltsova, Ulofa Palme.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS:
Moscow State University– one of the 7 Sisters
BIS campus 3, 4 (ages 3–18), German school, Italian school, Japanese schools, English Playschool (2,5–6), Little Angel’s Kindergarten, reasonable commute to French Lycee (ages 3–8).
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Ploshad Gagarina
10, 23 SHABOLOVKA ST. 'SOZVEZDIE KAPITAL'
4 STASOVOY ST. 'DONSKOY POSAD'
113 LENINSKY PROSPECT 'PARK PLACE'
Modern buildings with underground parking close to the city centre. Good option if your kids attend the French Lycee on Spasonalivskosky.
Owned by Glavupdk and managed by Hines. Facilities include in-house sports complex, minimarket, dry-cleaner and Child Activity Centre for children 2-5 years old. A wonderful playground is located in a safe and quiet garden in front of the complex.
Complex offering apartments and offices for rent. Amenities include Child Care Centre, restaurant, underground parking.
42–56 UDALTSOVA ST. 'NEW OLIMPIC VILLAGE'
96, 106, 126 LENINSKY PROSPECT 'KVARTAL NA LENINSKOM'
90 VERNADSKOGO PROSPECT 'KORONA'
The group of buildings was originally built for the First Youth Olympics in 1999. They share extensive amenities: a swimming pool, tennis courts, health club and several stores.
This group of 11- to 18-storey high-rises has professional security and underground parking.
This full-service, 22-storey buildings has numerous amenities, a dry-cleaners and a winter ice skating rink.
Other modern buildings with security and underground parking Arkada House – Ostrovityanova, 4 Monolit – Kosygina, 19
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SUPERMARKETS Auchan
Zeleny Perekrestok
Azbuka Vkusa
Perekrestok
3 Vavilova St.
109 Leninsky Prospect
34 Leninsky Prospect
66 Vavilova St.
www.auchan.ru
www.perekrestok.ru/green
www.av.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
Gagarinsky
Moscow
Rio
Trumphalny
3 Vavilova St.
54 Leninsky Prospect
109 Leninsky Prospect
66 Vavilova St.
www.trcgagarinsky.ru
www.unimoscow.ru
www.rio.su
www.triumfcentr.ru
SHOPPING MALLS
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS English Playschool Moscow 87A Leninsky Prospect www.englishplayschool.eu
Hinkson Christian Academy
English Nursery School
Park Place Moscow Child Care Center
4/3 Obrucheva St.
113/1 Leninsky Prospect
78A Leninsky Prospect
78A Leninsky Prospect
British International School 35b Nachimovsky Prospect
www.mosnichi.com
www.bismoscow.com
Italian School
Swedish School
Dutch School
78A Leninsky Prospect
78A Leninsky Prospect
103 Vernadskogo Prospect
www.englishnursery.ru
Finnish School
Japanese School
www.ssim.nu
39/3 Novocheryomushkinskaya St.
FITNESS CLUBS World Class
Sportland
Fitness Mania
Gimnastika
22 Archirectora Vlasova St.
9 Universitetsky Prospect
146 Leninsky Prospect
53 Vernadskogo Prospect
www.sportland-club.ru
www.fitnessmania.ru
www.gym-nastika.ru
www.worldclass.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Sky Lounge
Urjuk CafĂŠ
Darbars
Khram Drakona
Mama Tao
32a Leninsky Prospect
31/1 Leninsky Prospect
38 Leninsky Prospect
37 Leninsky Prospect
70 Leninsky Prospect
www.hramdrakona.ru
www.mamatao.ru
www.urukcafe.ru
www.skylounge.ru/en
www.darbar.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Red House Pub
Shado
SPB
Jerry Rubin Club
La Minor
109 Profsouznaya St
10 2nd Donskoy Passage
133A Leninsky Prospect
62/1 Leninsky Prospect
7 Dushinskaya St.
www.shadocafe.ru
www.barspb.ru
www.jerryrubin.ru
www.tgifridays.ru/en
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Interesting Places PARK 50-LETIYA OKTYABRYA
MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY
Udaltsova St.
THE GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS 123 Profsouznaya St.
VOROBJOVY GORY AND MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
7 Prospect Vernadskogo
30 Kosygina St.
DARVIN'S STATE MUSEUM VORONTSOVSKY PARK
57 Vavilova St.
10 Akademika Pilyugina St.
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Leningradsky Prospect Area
We recommend to consider this area if: 99 you have children in one of the international schools located in the area; 99 your office is in this area or Tverskaya-Belorusskaya area and you would like to have more options for choice.
METRO STATIONS: Green line - Dinamo, Aeroport, Sokol, Voykovskaya, Vodny Stadion, Rechnoy Vokzal, Purple line – Oktybrskoe Pole, Schukinskaya, Tushinskaya, Schodnenskaya.
MAIN STREETS: Leningradsky Prospect is one of the main and busiest city avenues, which continues from Tverskaya street up north in the direction of Sheremetyevo airport. In 1920’s, Soviet artists and writers were offered private houses with studios in a village just off the prospect. In late 1940 the prospect was rebuilt with new monumental Stalin type buildings along the expanded street. Apartments were offered mostly to war veterans, outstanding scientists, and musicians. Now Leningradsky Prospect area is home of the Anglo-American School with the neighboring Pokrovsky Hills and Chaika compounds, as well as the historical housing settlement called Poselok Hudozhnikov (Compound of Artists) and three campuses of the British International Schools. This area has also become one of the business centres of Moscow housing the Metropolis business centre and several business centres in Khimki (area to the North of Moscow). Due to these factors the prices of apart-
Leningrasky prospect, Leningraskoe shosse, Volokolamskoe shosse, Svobody street Alabyana street, Aviatsionnaya, Beregovaya, Ivankovskoe shosse.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: AAS (ages 4–17), BIS 1, 2, 7 (1,5–14), AIS (ages 4–17), reasonable commute to ISM (ages 2–14).
ments in this area are close to the prices of central apartments and sometimes even exceed them when apartments are located right next to schools. Most apartment options in the area are located in Stalinist type buildings and there are quite a lot of modern residential developments with underground parking and great infrastructure in this area. Apartments in these complexes could be a very good option
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"I have been living in Allye Parusa complex near Schukinskaya Metro for 5 years. We chose it because we have three active young children – but not sufficient budget to afford a house. The complex is situated on the river so the apartments feel light and spacious with big views. We had moved from the English countryside and I therefore did not want to be living in the centre. We have lots of outside space here and I did not want to be getting in a car to drive my then very small children to a park. On the complex is a large field which fits two football pitches surrounded by an athletics track which the children roller blade around; there is a large ‘pirate’ ship climbing frame and swings and lots of paths to bike around. Our apartment connects to the gym; swimming pool and tennis court. So in the mid winter, the children can walk inside from one end of the complex to the other to get to the facilities. There is a Russian children’s nursery next to the complex where my youngest goes – and a Russian school which my daughter now attends. My eldest son attends ISM and the school bus picks up from our building. Allye Parusa is situated between Pokrovsky Hills and Serebryany Bor – which means we can play a part in these communities too. The metro is a 7 minute walk from our apartment so my husband is able to get into the centre to his office." Catherine Staples ( children 9, 7, 5)
for you if you have kids and are looking for comfortable living. They are good and often more affordable alternative to compounds.
4 BEREGOVAYA ST. ‘POKROVSKY BEREG’
Gated apartment building close to AAS. Underground parking, fenced territory.
3 СHAPAEVSKY PEREULOK ‘TRIUMPH PALACE’
Huge skyscraper in the style of Seven Sisters. Is acknowledged as the highest residential building in Europe. Fenced secure territory with several playgrounds, underground parking, the World Class fitness centre.
8 BEREGOVAYA ST. ‘POKROVSKY BEREG’
5 IVANKOVSKOE SHOSSE ‘ALISA’
Gated apartment building close to AAS. Underground parking, fenced territory.
Second closest option to AAS. Underground parking, fenced territory, ELSE fitness club and restaurant on the ground floor.
79 AVIATSIONNAYA ST. ‘ALYE PARUSA’
Complex of several high-rise buildings on the bank of Moscow river. Playground, fitness centre, restaurant, yacht-club. Right next to it there is the Schuka shopping mall with a supermarket, numerous shops and restaurants.
76 (BLVD. 1-4) LENINGRADSKY PROSPECT ‘SOKOLINOE GNEZDO’
Complex of 4 high-rise buildings on Lenin gradsky prospect right next to Sokol metro station. Underground parking and security.
Other modern buildings with security and underground parking Privat Skver – Aviakonstruktura Mikoyana, 14 Aerobus – Kochnovsky proezd, 4 Velton Park – Marshala Zhukova, 43 Novaya Zvezda – Raspletina, 14 Severnaya Zvezda – Raspletina, 22 Pomidor – Leningrasky prospect, 52 Elsinor – Marshala Sokolovskogo, 5 Yantarny – Lavochkina, 34
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SUPERMARKETS Alie Parusa
Azbuka Vkusa
Metro Cash & Carry
Auchan
Karusel
66 Aviatsionnaya St.
52 Leningradsky Ave.
71g Leningradskoe Shosse
1b Pravoberezhnaya St.
42 Shukinskaya St.
www.av.ru
www.metro-cc.ru
www.auchan.ru
16a Leninradskoye Shosse
www.alieparusa.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Alie Parusa
Metropolis
Kapitoliy
Schuka
66 Aviatsionnaya St.
16a Leninradskoye Shosse
1b Pravoberezhnaya St.
42 Shukinskaya St.
www.alieparusa.ru
www.metropolis-center.ru
www.trkschuka.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS 12a Priorova St.
Atlantic International School
Anglo-American School of Moscow
24b Bolshaya Academicheskaya St.
7a Festivalnaya St.
1 Beregovaya St.
9 Priorova St.
www.atlanticschool.ru
www.aas.ru
Luchik and Vesnushki
British International School
12/1 Alabyana St. www.lychik.ru
FITNESS CLUBS
www.bismoscow.com
Gold’s Gym
World Class
Wild Athletic Club
Marina Club
Marina Club
31/30 Leningradsky Prospect.
3 Chapayevsky Pereulok
53a Festivalnaya St.
5 Ivankovskoe Shosse
www.goldsgym.ru
www.worldclass.ru
www.wildathletic.ru
25a Leningradskoye Shosse
www.marina-club.ru
www.marina-club.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Durdin
Yar
Mos-Café
Anderson
Buffalo
80 Leningradsky Prospect
32/2 Leningradsky Prospect
24 Leningradsky Prospect
74 Leningradsky Prospect
12 Panfilova St.
www.durdin.ru
www.sovietsky.ru
www.mos-cafe.ru
www.cafe-anderson.ru/en
www.xii.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Ray Just Arena
Leningrad (Club)
Amigo Migel
Jack Rabbit Slims
Blues Brothers
31 Leningradsky Prospect
24a Leningradsky Prospect
47 Leningradsky
1 Volokolamskoye Shosse
21 Pravdy St.
www.rayjustarena.ru
www.leningrad.name
Prospect www.amigomigel.ru
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www.blues-brothers.ru
Interesting Places RECHNOY VOKZAL
KHIMKINSKOE RESERVOIR
10 Levoberezhnaya St.
PARK POKROVSKOE STRESHNEVO
52 Volokolamskaya Shosse
PARK DRUZBY
Leningradskoe Shosse
51 Leningradskoye Shosse
TIMIRYAZEVA ACADEMY PARK
PETROVSKY PALACE
40 Leningradsky Prospect
49 Timiryazevskaya St.
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Kutuzovsky Prospect Area
We recommend you consider this area if you are: 99 looking for a residential area close to the centre with good infrastructure. 99 work in Moscow City
Kutuzovsky Prospect is a major arterial road to/from city center. It is bounded by ‘massive’ architectural apartments blocks once home to many Politburo (Communist Party authorities) members. The lower floors of these buildings now house many international fashion boutiques and expensive retailers. In this district you will find Victory Park, a park to honour the millions who died and those who survived World War II. The Triumphal Arch stands on the eastern edge of the Victory Park, in the middle of Kutuzovsky Avenue. It was first erected at the Belorussky Railway station in 1834 to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon.
METRO STATIONS: Kievskaya, Kutuzovskaya, Park Pobedy, Slavyansky boulevard.
‘I love living at Golden Keys. It is a compound with lots of apartments. It’s great for kids as we have a wonderful park with lots of swings, a fun slide as well as an indoor swimming pool. There’s an adult pool and a kid’s pool. I like the kid’s pool as it has loads of equipment. There’s also a gym for adults. There’s always lots to do and other children to play with’. Layla Alikhani (child aged 10)
MAIN STREETS: Kutuzovsky prospect, Minskaya, Pl. Pobedy, Bol. Dorogomilovskyaya, Tarasa Shevchenko.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Kindergarten, easy commute to ISM.
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Kutuzovsky Prospect provides good selection of apartments in close proximity to the city centre and Moscow City – either in Stalin type buildings or in modern developments, such as Golden Keys 1 and 2, Vorobyovy Gory, Edelweis, etc. One of the popular international kindergartens, Montessori, is located in this area.
1A AND 1B MINSKAYA ST. ‘GOLDEN KEYS 1’
1G MINSKAYA ST. ‘GOLDEN KEYS 2’
70 MOSFILMOVSKAYA ST. ‘VOROBYOVY GORY’
One of the most popular with expats residential complexes. Has large fenced territory, kid's playground, fitness centre. Many apartments are spacious (≈200 sq. m).
Modern building with fenced territory, underground parking and fitness centre.
Several high rise buildings, underground parking, fitness centre and restaurant nearby.
3 DAVYDKOVSKAYA ST. ‘EDELWEIS’
15 STAROVOLYNSKAYA ST. ‘BLIZHNYAYA DACHA’
1 NEZHINSKAYA ST. ‘KUTUZOVSKAYA RIVIERA’
Modern building with underground parking.
Modern building with underground parking.
Modern building with underground parking.
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SUPERMARKETS Globus Gourmet
Sed'moy Continent
Perekrestok
5 Bagrationovsky Proezd
48 Kutuzovsky Prospect
15 Neverovskogo St.
88 Kutuzovsky Prospect
www.auchan.ru
www.globusgurme.ru
www.7cont.ru
www.perekrestok.ru
Auchan
SHOPPING MALLS Vremena Goda
Europeysky
Afimall City
Filion
48 Kutuzovsky Prospect
2 Kievskaya Sq.
Presnenskaya Emb.
5 Bagrationovsky Proezd
www.vremena-godamoscow.com/en
www.europe-tc.ru
www.afimall.ru
www.filion.ru
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS Montessori PreSchool Smilik
English Pre-School 'Children of the world'
Magic World Kindergarten 6 Michurinsky Prospec
The English International School Moscow West
9 Pyr’eva St.
1G Minskaya St.
www.mgworld.ru/en
9 Molodogvardeyskaya St.
www.smilik-club.ru/en
www.children-of-the-world.com
www.englishedmoscow.com
FITNESS CLUBS Fizkult
PREMIER Sport
World Class
70 Mosfilmovskaya St.
5 Ulofa Palme St.
16 Ivana Franko St.
www.fizkult.ru
www.premier-sport.ru
www.worldclass.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS 1812
Chaihona
Sudar'
Peshi
Bocconcino
2/2 1812 Goda St.
36a Kutuzovsky Prospect
36/a Kutuzovsky Prospect
10 Kutuzovsky Prospect
33 Kutuzovsky Prospect
www.r1812.ru
www.chaihona24.ru
www.sudar.ru
www.peshirestoran.ru
www.babayclub.net
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Mercedes Bar
Cink
Grammy’s
GQ Bar
Home Bar
2/1 Kutuzovsky Prospect
9/1 Nejinskaya St.
48 Kutuzovsky Prospect
5 Baltchug St.
14 Kutuzovsky Prospect
www.grammy-s.ru
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www.homebar.su
Interesting Places CENTRAL MUSEUM OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
MOSCOW CITY
10 Bratyev Franchenko St.
Presnenskaya Emb.
MUSEUM-PANORAMA "BATTLE OF BORODINO"
VICTORY PARK ON POKLONNAYA HILL
7 Bratyev Franchenko St. 38 Kutuzovsky Prospect
MOSCOW TRIUMPHAL GATE
KUTUZOVSKY PROSPECT
35 Kutuzovsky Prospect
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Kuntsevo / Krylatskoe Area
We recommend to consider this area if: 99 your kids go to ISM; 99 if you are looking for a green ecological area.
The area of Kuntsevo/Krylatskoe, lying further from the city centre, is an excellent location for families with children, especially since the opening of the International School of Moscow. Among other attractions of the area are Krylatsky Golf club, Olimpiysky cycle track, Serebryanny Bor recreational park and Vita Sport Fitness centre. This area is considered to be one of the best in Moscow in terms of ecology. The area has a good choice of modern apartment developments with excellent facilities. The area has several compounds: Sereb ryanny Bor, Sosnovka, Myakinino and Troitse-Lykovo. It is adjacent to Rublevskoe highway area, one of the most prestigious areas among the Russian elite.
‘We have been living in Sosnovka compound for almost two years. The compound is located on the West side of the city in the Krylatskoe area, very close to Microsoft buildings and ISM. We chose to live here as we are a 6 minute drive to the school and based 18 km west out of the city centre. We are a few minutes away from the MKAD.
METRO STATIONS: Kuntsevskaya, Molodezhnaya, Krylatskoe.
MAIN STREETS: Mozhayaskoy shosse, Rublevskoe shosse, Krylatsky Hills, Krylatskaya.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: ISM (ages 3–15), reasonable commute to AAS (ages 4–18), BIS 1, 2, 7 (ages 2–15).
The compound is a mixture of apartments and townhouses. The townhouses are 3 bedrooms and consist of a basement area, ground floor, first floor living area and the top floor bedroom area. It is mainly Russians who live in the compound with a few families here who go to ISM. It is safe with good security and the children can play outside freely. There are a few play parks in the compound for children of various ages and we are adjacent to a forest. It is a great area for walking, cycling or cross country skiing in the winter. A 20 minute walk through the forest will lead you to Europark Shopping area, which is a large complex with an Auchan and several other well-known stores and food outlets. We have everything we need in the local area including several supermarkets on Osennyaya Boulevard which is a 5 minute drive. The nearest metro at Krylatskoe is a 20 minute walk’. Suzanne Fol (children 9 and 7)
Fantasy Island
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OSTROVNOY PASSAGE ‘OSTROV FANTASIY (FANTASY ISLAND)’
45 KRYLATSKAYA ST. ‘DOLINA GREZ (DREAMS VALLEY)’
2 MOZHAYSKOE SHOSSE
Modern building with underground parking.
Modern building with underground parking.
Modern building with underground parking.
MYAKININO
SOSNOVKA
RUBLEVO RESIDENCE
Settlement in the beginning of Novorizhskoe highway close to MKAD. Good transport accessibility to the centre through Kutuzovsky prospect. Several large shopping and entertainment centres nearby. The recently-built wooden houses combine modern design with a touch of ‘Russian’ atmosphere.
Compounds in Krylatskoe area. Very close to the ISM. Has both townhouses and apartments, though availability maybe an issue.
A new settlement consists of compounds and multi-leveled townhouses in different architectural styles. P’tit Cref , an international kindergarten for the children from 2 to 7 years of age is situated inside the territory. Nearby forest provides possibility for the numerous outdoor activities.
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SUPERMARKETS Auchan
Bio-Market
Perekrestok
Globus Gourmet
Azbuka Vkusa
Metro Cash & Carry
62 Rublevskoe
30/1 Rublevskoe Shosse www.bio-market.ru
12 Osenny Blvd.
48 Kutuzovsky Pr.
85/1 Rublevo-
14 #607 passage
www.perekrestok.ru
www.globusgurme.ru
Uspenskoye Shosse
www.metro-cc.ru
Shosse
wwww.av.ru
SHOPPING MALLS Euro-Park
Vremena Goda
Rublevsky
Zapadny
62 Rublevskoe Shosse
48 Kutuzovsky Prospect
48/1 Rublevskoe Shosse
52a Rublevskoe Shosse
www.euro-park.ru
www.vremena-goda-moscow.com
Tramplin
Zar Gallery
25 Yartsevskaya St.
42/1 Rublevskoe Shosse
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS The English International School Moscow West
Atlantic International School 6a Berjozovaya St., Zarechye
International School of Moscow
9 Molodogvardeyskaya St.
www.atlanticschool.ru
12 Krylatskaya St.
www.englishedmoscow.com
www.internationalschool.ru
FITNESS CLUBS World Class
La Collina
X-Fit Senator
Power Plate
16 Ivana Franko St.
35 Krylatsky Holmy St.
11 Kutuzova St.
17/1 Marshala Timoshenko
48 Rublevskoe Shosse
www.collinaclub.ru/en
www.xfit.ru
www.powerplate.ru
5/1 Krylatsky Holmy St.
www.worldclass.ru
M&G
www.mgfit.ru
TOP 5 RESTAURANTS Zapad
Bellini
Correa's
Friends and Family
Pekinskaya Utka
16/1 Rublevskoe Shosse
28 Rublevskoe Shosse
85/1 Barviha
7/2 Osenny Blvd.
62 Rublevskoe Shosse
www.3apad.ru
www.belliniresto.ru
www.eng.correas.ru
www.food-system.ru/friends
www.ytka.ru
TOP 5 BARS AND CLUBS Stoyka
Beer & Loga
Bike-center Sexton
Night Club Vozduh
33/1 Krylatskaya St.
23 Osenny Blvd.
110 Nizhniye Mneviniki St.
68 Nizhniye Mneviniki St.
www.stoy-ka.ru
www.edimvkusno.ru
www.bikecenter.ru
www.vo3dux.ru
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Nevskiye Melodii (Karaoke) 201 Rublevo-Uspenskoye Shosse
Interesting Places GREBNOY KANAL OF MOSCOW
ICE PALACE KRYLATSKOE
16 Krylatskaya St.
2 Krylatskaya St.
PARK SEREBRYANY BOR
RUBLEVSKY FOREST
33 Tamanskaya St. 23 Osennaya St.
FILYOVSKY PARK
PARK KRYLATSKY HOLMY
Krylatskaya holmy St.
22 Bolshaya Filyovskaya St.
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COMPOUNDS Moscow has several expatriate compounds, which are very popular with families relocating wih kids. The most popular ones are Pokrovsky Hills, Chaika and Serebryany Bor (inside the city) and Rosinka (5 km outside
the city). Due to high demand the availability in these compounds is usually low. There is often a waiting list and the prices are quite high.
If there is no availability in these compounds or if the prices exceed your budget, there are several compounds to choose from as an alternative.
Pokrovsky Hills Pokrovsky Hills is located in a quiet green area: adjacent to the forest reserve ‘Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo’, on a peninsula formed by the Khimki water reservoir, the Moscow Canal and the Khimki river. The total area of the park is 220 hectares. The park’s landscaping is unique with 505 species of plant registered in the area and many old trees. The compound is located next to AngloAmerican school and has secured direct student access to the AAS campus. Pokrovsky Hills is managed by Hines, the well-known international real estate firm. The compound has 3, 4 and 5 bedroom townhouses (from 160 sq. m to 340 sq. m). Due to the proximity to the AAS, it is very
LOCATION: North of Moscow, Leningradsky Shosse area.
DISTANCE TO MKAD: Inside the city limits.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Child-care centre only for residents (from 18 months to 5 years), adjacent to AAS (4–18), fairly easy commute to BIS 2 (7–11) and 7 (11–16), ISM (3–15), primary AIS (2–11).
NUMBER OF UNITS: 207 properties on the land plot of 9.2 hec.
INFRASTRUCTURE: Convenience store, community center, beautifully landscaped pond with a small island and waterfalls, community park with a special BBQ area, shuttle buses to Sokol, Toushinskaya and Shchukinkaya metro stations.
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popular with expatriates the prices reflect this. There is also usually a waiting list. The townhouses feature enclosed one-car and two-car garages, natural wood-burning fireplaces, open space planning with large triple-glazed windows and integrated home security systems. Properties are unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen, bathrooms, washing and drying machines. The community is protected by the secure perimeter fence with CCTV and a 24/7 guarded entrance. The rent in Pokrovsky Hills includes all utilities with the exception of Internet and telephone line.
‘I find Pokrovsky Hills a lovely environment to live in. There is a large forest across the road and it is wonderful in both summer and winter for walks with the children. The compound has over 200 houses and most of the people living here have young families. There are approximately 600 children living in Pokrovsky Hills. The compound contains a medical centre, a nursery and a convenience store. There is also a community centre and there are art classes, yoga and pilates at the centre. It can also be rented out by the community for events, for example for birthday parties. The outside areas are kept in perfect condition and there are plenty of green areas for the children to play. The houses are practical and well laid out. They are very warm in
winter and the Pokrovsky staff are good at attending to any issues within the houses. There are 5, 4 and 3 bedroom houses within the compound. The reason we choose to live at Pokrovsky is because of our young children 2 of whom are attending the AngloAmerican School. The school is attached to the housing compound. The school has wonderful facilities and the residents of Pokrovsky can use the school facilities at certain times. For example on Tuesday and Thursday evenings we are permitted to use the swimming pools. Pokrovsky Hills is located 13 km from Moscow city centre, however due to traffic in Moscow the journey can take time, especially during rush hour. The upside is that you have the feeling of living outside the city in terms of
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traffic and pollution. There is a shuttle bus that goes to the nearest Metro stations and the shuttle leaves approximately every 20 minutes on weekdays, and every hour on weekends. The closest Metro station is Sokol and it 10 minutes away (without traffic!). As I have said I am very happy living in Pokrovsky, my children have tons of friends and play outdoors all the time when the weather is good. Even in the cold weather they go out on sledges and play together in the show. It is a good community and there is a friendly atmosphere with plenty of opportunity to meet friends and have a social lifestyle’.
Carole Lawlor (children 14, 12, 6)
Rosinka This housing community occupies 54 hectares (140 acres) and is surrounded by Krasnogorsky National Park. There are five different types of townhouses, ranging in size from 151 to 326 sq.m. meters (from 1600 to 3700 square feet), from 3 bedrooms and 2,5 bathrooms to 5 bedrooms and 5,5 bathrooms. Properties are unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen, bathrooms, washing and drying machines. The townhouses feature two-car garages, natural wood-burning fireplaces and a tiled patio for barbeque. 24-hour Security & Property management.
est calibre within a secure, welcoming learning environment. There is a fitness center with a swimming pool, gym, squash and indoor & outdoor tennis courts. Activities and sports offered include: tennis, gymnastics, bowling, dancing, judo, karate, football, basketball and volleyball and much more. The use of sports facilities is included in the rental price.
LOCATION North-West, Pyatnitskoe highway; 1,5 km. from Pyatnitskoe Shosse metro station (Mitino), 500m. from Moscow.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: International School of Moscow (ISM) Rosinka (2 - 12 years old) – on site. ISM school bus available to ISM Krylatskoe campus (3 - 16 years old). Possible commute to AAS (4-18) and BIS 11-16 – school buses available to all these schools.
NUMBER OF HOUSES FOR RENT & INFRASTRUCTURE: 200 units, restaurant with summer veranda, beauty center and SPA, fitness center with 25m. swimming pool, bowling, conference hall, indoor & outdoor tennis courts and soccer field, skating park witn an ice-skating rink for teenagers, European Medical Center, mini-market, children playgrounds, on-site lake with a sandy beach, fishing facilities, dog run area, open sport’s ground etc.
The compound has the International School of Moscow on the territory: Early Years Foundation Stage campus for children aged 2-5 and Lower Primary and Middle School campus for children aged 5-12. ISM offers a private British education of the high-
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Chaika LOCATION & DISTANCE TO MKAD: North of Moscow, Leningradsky Shosse area; inside Moscow.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: walking distance to AAS, fairly easy commute to BIS 1,2,7, ISM, primary AIS.
NUMBER OF HOUSES FOR RENT & INFRASTRUCTURE:
The Chaika compound is located next to Pokrovsky Hills and is managed by the government of Moscow. It is a fantastic green area with few houses which enjoy good privacy. On site of the compound goes back to early 20th century. Some of the houses on the territory are traditional Russian log houses (however newly built furnished with all modern facilities), others are brick houses/ townhouses. Due to high demand and the low number of units an opportunity to rent a house there is unique.
32 units; children playgrounds, tennis courts.
Angelovo Residence Angelovo is the new residential complex located next to Rosinka which was developed by the same company. Townhouses belong to private owners, some of whom rent them out. It is a great alternative if there are no available houses in Rosinka (which is often the case). As a rule, houses are somewhat cheaper than in Rosinka, which is another good reason to consider this compound. Angelovo Tenants can use well-developed infrastructure of Mitino – residential area close to the compound. The long-term plan is that the complex will have its own facilities.
LOCATION & DISTANCE TO MKAD: North, Pyatnitskoe Shosse; 5 km to MKAD.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Rosinka BIS, possible commute to AAS, ISM (3–15), and BIS 1 (3–7), BIS 2 (7–11), BIS 7 (11–16).
INFRASTRUCTURE: Rosinka fitness centre (at cost), infrastructure of Mitino (large residential area with plenty of shops and several fitness centres) – 5 minutes drive.
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Serebryany Bor LOCATION & DISTANCE TO MKAD: North-West of Moscow, Krylatskaya area; inside Moscow.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS: Easy commute to ISM (5–10 minutes, shuttle bus option available), BIS 1, 2, 7 (15–20 minutes).
NUMBER OF HOUSES FOR RENT & INFRASTRUCTURE:
Serebryany Bor (translated as Silver Forest) is a historical compound and city park whose history goes back to 19th century. The entrance to the territory is open to Muscovites who can take advantage of the several beaches, park and sports playgrounds. The rest of the complex is divided
Around 100 units; children and sports playgrounds, beach, restaurant, Vita Sport fitness club – 5 minutes drive.
into smaller fenced settlements of different size and houses quality ranging from wooden dachas to modern private homes.
"As far as we are concerned, our decision to live in Serebryany Bor was the best decision we made regarding living in Moscow. It offers houses, space, woodland, river and generally ideal living conditions for families with young children. Although this is a personal opinion and some people and some people of course like living in the centre of this exciting city, the fact that I have seen so many families relocate from the centre to Serebryany Bor really says it all for me. We chose Serebryany Bor because we are an "outdoors" type family and we couldn't imagine our children enjoying in an apartment in the centre, especially as people often have to drive to the nearest park. However, this is our fifth year in Moscow and if we are still here in another 5 years' time, we may consider moving into the centre when our children are all teenagers and will enjoy different things about living more centrally. Meanwhile we love the S. Bor area and are very fortunate that my husband's company pays for our accomodation, since rents in this area are high." Lucy Cranfield (children 11, 8 and 6)
Houses for rent are located on fenced plots with security (from 1–15 houses on each plot). Quite a lot of houses in Serebryany Bor belong to private owners and most are not for rent. Houses are offered unfurnished with fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Most common sizes are 160–180 sq. m.
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Practicalities of Living in Moscow "For most expatriates Moscow is a step into the unknown! However, be reassured that most of the difďŹ culties are connected with entering and departing the country rather than actually living here. It is possible to solve or even prevent most difficulties by advance planning and getting necessary information from the specialists" Claire Geddes
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Russian People
Most expats' first impression is that Russians are unfriendly, especially the older generation. This is as a result of Soviet culture, so if someone does not smile, don’t take it personally. The younger generation are much friendlier and in many cases young people speak English. The real picture is that generally Russians demonstrate the character of ‘coconut culture’ – hard and tough on the outside but
once you break the shell, soft and warm on the inside. It is worth persevering and not to get dejected if your neighbours don’t invite you in for coffee and cake the first time they meet you! It takes time to build up trust and understanding. One point to note is the concept of ‘personal space’. If you leave what is called a ‘respectable distance’ when queuing then it is likely you will be queuing for a long time!
You have to keep close to the person in front of view otherwise others will squeeze in! A lack of personal space is also common when talking to people. Yet Moscow overall is little different from any other major city in the world. For understanding Russian people and culture in common we recommend you to visit Intermark Cultural Awareness Training Session.
Cultural Awareness Training Historical and religious background for Russian mentality and behavior. Russia is a multiethnic country with numerous cultures and traditions.
Soviet period: replacement of religious and ethnic traditions with the new state holidays (New Year, Women’s Day, Army Day, etc.), parades, demonstrations; civil rituals (weddings, funerals, etc.).
Some rules of behavior: shaking hands, hugs, three kisses, holding hands, feet up and crossed legs, greetings, being on time.
Some superstitions: spilt salt, threshold, mirror, empty bottles, number of flowers, whistling, smiling.
Russian and Chinese New Year, Halloween,
Revival of religion. Big Christian holidays: Russian Christmas and Easter.
St. Valentine’s Day. Russian hospitality, food and drinking.
For further information, please contact: LearningRussia@intermark.ru
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and Russian Language ‘Initially Russian seems completely incomprehensible with having a completely different alphabet however, it doesn’t take very long to learn and then reading necessary signs is not so difficult. Newcomers to Moscow often have to count the number of stops they need to make on the Metro before they can read the station names in Russian! English isn’t commonly spoken so you will need to learn at least some Russian to be able to communicate. It’s great, on Rosinka there is a Russian resident who runs conversation classes a couple of times a week – a quick way to start using the language and meet other people’. Sarah Carton
Don’t be put off by the Cyrillic alphabet! It isn’t that difficult to learn. If you can read Greek it may help – the Cyrillic alphabet was named after St. Cyril and it is based on the Greek alphabet. A working knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet is a definite advantage especially when it comes to reading names of places. Street signs (blue) on buildings are only in Cyrillic; however, the white signs with street names on lampposts, that you can find in the city
centre, have both Roman and Cyrillic letters. One common error is that some letters look like English but sound totally different; the letter ‘H’ sounds like ‘N’, ‘C’ sounds like ‘S’ and ‘P’ sounds like ‘R’ as in Ресторан which is RESTAURANT. It is also helpful to learn a few basic phrases that will give you confidence when you are out and about.
Russian Language Training This may seem funny - but no one would want to get into a similar situation! Intermark Russian Language Training will help you to avoid these pitfalls and learn Russian the easy way! Who can participate?
Anyone with a beginner to intermediate level of Russian
Who are the teachers?
The courses will be taught by highly qualified and multilingual teachers
What are the main features?
• Personalized programs with different intensity levels • Single or group classes • Anywhere you want: at home, in office, etc. • Available in all Russian regions • You do not need to sign a new contract (for corporate clients)
For further information, please contact: LearningRussia@intermark.ru
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There are two main seasons ― cold winters and hot summers. Spring and autumn are short. Average rainfall is 600mm per year. The summer days (average +25 °C) are long, with the sun setting after 10 pm; the winter days (average -10 °C) are short: it’s already dark by 4 pm. The another positive side of Russian winter is that you are pretty much guaranteed to have a white Christmas. The climate can be somewhat extreme, with 2010 serving as a good example. In winter there was a record breaking amount of snow and temperatures of -30 °C followed by a summer of +38 °C days. The climate also affects traffic so be prepared for jams during the first few days of rain or snow.
CLIMATE
beach at Serebryany Bor is packed at weekends with people sunbathing and swimming. Many muscovites spend weekends in the summer in their dachas (country houses in the Moscow region) and you may find entire buildings deserted on Saturday and Sunday. Moscow really does have the best of both worlds! Even when it is -25 °C it is beautiful – the sky is blue and the sun is shining. Can
In such weather one should be aware of the old adage that ‘There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing!’ Many newcomers don’t realise that the summers can be hot and sunny and that there are riverside beaches in Moscow! The riverside
you imagine cross country skiing on fresh snow in the forest with the sun shining? Obviously not everyday is like that as we do get many dark, dull and cold days and when the snow begins to melt, the roads are slushy and dirty. Yet the sunny days more than make up for this.
RUSSIAN HOLIDAYS
1–9 January
New Year holidays
7 January
Christmas in the Russian Orthodox Church
23 February 8 March
Men's Day Women’s Day Men give gifts to women
Week Before Lent: Maslenitsa (Unofficial Holiday) 1 May 9 May
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Some foreigners still have the impression that Moscow is dull and grey, that there are tanks and soldiers everywhere, the people are drab and miserable and you have to queue for food! They will be surprised when they discover the cosmopolitan, vibrant city bursting with restaurants, bars and its own cafe culture. Muscovites are well-educated, patriotic, proud of their cultural heritage and are ex-
MOSCOW
ceptionally knowledgeable about art, literature and music. Moscow houses world famous collections of paintings and sculptures from all eras in many museums and galleries. Theatre and music are a very important part of Moscow life, and there are more than 60 theatres in the city. The world famous Bolshoy Theatre has recently been renovated and you can go there for the ballet, opera
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and concerts. You can buy tickets online for many of these performances by going to their website. Moscow is a popular city for major stars on tour. In the last couple of years Moscow has welcomed U2, Elton John, Madonna, Zee Zee Top, James Morrison, Flamenco Dancer Joaquin Cortes, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Santana, Cirque Du Soleil, Depeche Mode to name just a few.
Transport
BY METRO
Using the metro is an excellent alternative to being stuck in the traffic. The entrances are marked with a large red ‘M’. Once you can read the names of the stations in Russian it is easy – oh and once you realize that the same station could have several different names depending on which line it is on! The stations are certainly not what you would expect – chandeliers, marbles, statues and symbols of grandeur. It isn’t so much fun at rush hour but then again, it isn’t much fun being stationary in traffic. To plan your route by metro go to www. mosmetro.ru or metro.yandex.ru/moscow
(app is available too). These websites will show you the quickest route to get to your destination and will tell you exactly how to get there. There are 196 stations and so it is worthwhile planning your journey so you don’t get lost. The average time between trains is 90 seconds and 30 seconds in rush hour – fast and efficient. The metro is also an inexpensive way to travel – the cost of a ticket is 30 rubles – irrespective of how far your journey is. Since spring 2013 you can buy a time-limited (90 min) ticket for all transports (including metro) and a simple ticket for all transport in one. The easiest way to buy ticket for 1-2 trips is by using new ticket terminals. You can pay by cash or credit card. The English language is available in most terminals.
You should note that you need a ticket only to entrance - you do not need to use it again for exit. When you get out from the subway, note which turnstiles people use to exit. If you mistakenly try to go through the turnstiles for entrance only it can close on you!
Advice: When you are on the platform, try to listen to the voice that makes the announcement for the next station. If it’s a man's voice – the train is going to the center, for the “brown”/circle line the train is going clockwise. If it’s a woman's voice – the train is going out of the center, for the “brown”/circle line the train is going anticlockwise.
BY BUS, TROLLEYBUS AND TRAM Buses are very common in Moscow suburbs. Trolleybuses (electric bus) and trams are more widespread in the center. To enter you need to use the first door. The ticket can be bought at the bus stop in a special small kiosk (if it is available) or from a driver. Generally, they travel every 10 - 40 minutes though it can be different due to traffic in rush hours.
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We highly recommend these kinds of transport for city tours. The speed is not fast and you can take in the urban views through the large windows. Weekend is the best time for such a trip.
Must-take routes
and have an amazing view of Moscow (especially at the evening or night time). You can also use the famous Tram #A. The route also start at Chistiye Prudy, but will be two times shorter and finish near the metro station Shabolovskaya.
passages are very common. Use them for crossing wide streets. You can find it by a blue sign with a pedestrian. You can also use the entrance to the metro for crossing the road to the other side.
BY BICYCLE
Trolleybus #2 It goes from Kitay-Gorod to
Fili and back. On the way you will see the Kremlin and the Moscow-River, Lubyanka and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, New Arbat and Hotel Ukraine, Kutuzovskiy Prospect and Moscow City. If the weather is great, you can have a walk in the Philyovsky park. Trolleybus #Б It goes on the Garden Ring. On the way you will see The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, US embassy, Krymskiy bridge, Gorky Park, Paveletskiy and Kurskiy railway stations, beautiful Stalin buildings, and many more. This trip will help you to feel the rhythm of the city.
Bicycles and rollerblades are very popular in the summertime but usually in parks or along the river (Victory Park, Gorky Park, Moscow State University are very popular destinations). Unfortunately, the bicycle isn’t the safest mode of transport for everyday trip in Moscow. The situation has started changing since summer 2013: more bike paths and parking appeared, it’s also possible to rent a bike in the center for short trips and drop off in another place, like in Europe. Prices are approx 50 rub per hour.
"Crossing the street in Moscow is a bit of a challenge!! When you approach an intersection on a busy road in the city, one automatically looks for the traffic lights and the zebra crossing to make it over to the other side. In Moscow these don’t exist on many of the main roads. Instead, pedestrians are expected to take underground walkways to cross the road. The underpasses themselves tend to be packed with small retail outlets, fast food places or even art galleries. A much safer way to get from one side of a busy road to the other than running across the road dragging your suitcase behind you, being honked at by angry drivers!
Tram #39
It goes from Chistiye Prudy to metrostation Universitet and back. During the trip you will see many historical lanes, Yauzskaya embankment, Danilov Monastery, Danilovskiy market, Leninskiy avenue and Moscow State Circus. From the Universitet you can have a walk through the territory of Moscow State University to Sparrow Hills
ON FOOT Drivers generally aren’t very considerate towards pedestrians and so you need to be very careful and don’t attempt to cross roads without using a pedestrian crossing or an underpass. They are clearly marked on blue and white signs on posts with a picture of a person walking downstairs. Underground
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So, remember that when you are in Moscow you cross the road underground sometimes, not at ground level as you may be used to in your home country."
Steven Taylor
BY 'MARSHRUTKA' (MINIBUS) There are hundreds of routes covered by these minibuses. If you want one, then you flag it down like a taxi and then when you wish to get off you have to shout out stop! The route normally starts near a metro station and has a map of the trip on the window. These minibuses usually cover areas not normally serviced by the normal buses and are a little more expensive. You will probably need some guidance for your first journey.
TAXI There are a couple of different ways of getting around. Many Muscovites take what are called ‘Gypsy Cabs’ where they stick out their hand and any car may stop for them. You tell them your destination and agree the rate before you get into the car. We know many expats use this type of transport although expats are discouraged for safety reasons. Official taxi firms normally don’t speak English. See listings page 163.
BY CAR Moscow is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 12 million so with the number of cars increasing daily, the traffic is always going to be problematic. If you travel by car then it is inevitable that you will spend a significant proportion of your time in traffic. Rather than get stressed and frustrated, it is more productive to be prepared and have books, games, music, DVD-player or work to keep you busy (assuming you aren’t actually driving). It is also very common for the traffic to be stopped for a while in order to shut the road for a VIP to pass by. You have to factor in this possibility when planning journeys. If you are driving yourself, keep an icescraper, a lighter and antifreeze for the car in winter. To be honest, driving is not easy in
Moscow and most expats are intimidated by the volume of traffic and the irregular and sometimes aggressive driving style. There is no lane discipline – even on the major 6 lane roads in the city and you will see cars weaving across lanes and diving into tiny gaps in the traffic. Many expatriates hire drivers or they are provided with a company driver. You can hire a driver full or part time to drive his car or your car. If he drives your car, it needs to be insured for him.
For parking payment we recommend using the following options:
One of the most useful websites you will use in Moscow is www.maps.yandex.ru or www.maps.google.com where you can look up the route you are taking and it will colour code the roads depending on the speed of the traffic. You can then either change your route, change your plans to go out or leave extra early!
• Press "Parking ";
Web-site/Mobile app Moscow Parking • Register in the app by sending SMS to 7757 with the text PIN; • Login to your account: username - your cell phone number, password – the code which you have received with the SMS (see previous item); • Fill out parking/ticket number; • To extend parking time click the «►»; • To stop parking click "Cancel parking lot."
Parking via ATM • Select "Pay Parking"; • Enter the License Plate (format: A000AA199); • Confirm the number of parking area; • Pay for parking
PARKING In Moscow parking may be free or paid. Presently, a large amount of pay parking facilities is located within the Garden Ring Road: at the Boulevard Ring area parking service will cost you $2.5 per hour, within the Garden Ring Road the prices are lower - $1.8 per hour. Use of free parking facilities is regulated by standard signs in accordance with international standards. Often you may encounter signs that prohibit parking of all vehicles except certain categories. Such signs might not comply with pavement markings, and their legitimacy is the object of discussion, yet, just to be on the safe side, avoid parking your car in such areas. In pay parking areas you must center your vehicle in its parking space. Each parking space is equipped with a sensor. Around the city you may see shuffling cars that scan vehicle registration numbers (VRN) in the parking areas. The numbers that are intentionally covered by car owners are uncovered and registered by the Parking Enforcement Unit. Use of parking spaces reserved for the disabled is prohibited. - 96 www.intermarkrelocation.ru
Payment can be made via: 1. bank card 2. parking card (denomination: 500 or 1,000 RUB) • To pay - put the card into the validator (wait for a few seconds) • Money will be withdrawn from the card in the amount equal to the cost of specified parking time • You can check balance of the parking card via ATM selecting "Balance" in the main menu. Paying parking via parking ATM you can set the parking time up to 15 minutes. The locations of parking ATMs you can find on the parking map on the main page, or in a mobile app Moscow Parking. Want know more about driving in Moscow ? Find our special guide: "Driving in Moscow" on our website
Personal Safety
Moscow is a cosmopolitan city of many millions of residents so all the rules you would normally apply in New York, Paris or London apply here. Yet given the size of the city, many tourists and expats are quick to comment on how safe Moscow feels. However, while you may feel safe, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for pickpockets while travelling on public transport and in busy shopping areas. It is advisable not to walk alone late at night and strongly recommended not to take a taxi if there is more than one person in the vehicle. Registered taxi companies are always the preferred option. Car thefts happen rather often. Please ensure that no personal items are left in sight. While driving, do not pick up strangers or stop the car for anyone (unless it’s a policeman). When at home, do not open the door to any unexpected visitors (including people
in police uniforms). When in your car, always have the doors locked. Inform family and/ or coworkers of your whereabouts and travel schedule. If you do suffer misfortune and become a vicitim of extortion, a car accident or any other sort of trouble, do not conduct negotiations or make any promises. The types of locations that are problematic in other cities of the world are also problematic in Moscow. Whenever you are in doubt about a location, check it out with a local. Train travel is potentially dangerous. All railway stations are known to be centers of smuggling, pick pocketing and even extortion. Avoid carrying large luggage which will make you less mobile, independent and will attract the attention of criminals. It is best to prearrange your transportation to and from the airports and railway stations.
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Useful tips Make a list of emergency telephone numbers (include the home telephone number of some friends or colleagues who speak Russian). Register with your embassy. Registration ensures the embassy can contact you with emergency bulletins about safety, emergency and travel issues. Good advice applies as in all large cities – don’t walk alone in the city late at night. Do not keep all your credit cards, money and ID in one place. Always keep copies of your visa and passport, both at home and in the office. You need to carry your ID with you at all times. The police can stop and ask for them at anytime. The Committee on Tourism and Hospitality Management provides 24/7 Moscow Call-center for foreigners – call 8 800 220 00 02 for support.
Medical Care CLINICS International Clinic MEDSI (former American Medical Center) www.amcenter.ru European Medical Centre (EMC) www.emcmos.ru IntermedCenter American Clinic www.intac.ru International SOS Clinic www.internationalsos.com (also website address for medical evacuations) GMS Clinic www.gmsclinic.ru
There is quite a lot of scaremongering about health in Russia. There are some risks and dangers but most newcomers to Russia will be given information about what is medically required before coming here.
Please make sure that you are fully insured before coming to Moscow including insurance for medical evacuations if necessary. If you are taking any regular medication then it is important that you bring a supply with you. Most medicines will be available in Moscow but the brand and the name may be different so be sure to make a note of the generic name. Actually, most medicines are available without a prescription and are cheaper than in many other countries. The majority of expats in Moscow attend one of the international medical centres. These are well-run and organised with good levels of medical care and spoken English. Pokrovsky Hills and Rosinka have satellite EMC clinics (European Medical Centre) and there is a pediatrician or general practitioner 6 days a week. Without this it would be very long and torturous journey into the city if you had a sick child. However, the doctors frequently send you to one of the city’s EMC clinics for further tests.
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DENTISTS International clinic MEDSI www.amcenter.ru American Clinic ‘Dental Art’ www.dentalart.ru European Dental Center www.emcmos.ru/eng/edc French Dental Center www.fdc-vip.ru German Dental Care www.gdcare.ru US Dental Care www.usdentalcare.com
My personal choice would be '' US Dental Clinic '' for both dentist and orthodontal services. Carole Lawlor
INTERNATIONAL CLINIC MEDSI (former American Medical Center) 26 Prospect Mira, bldg. 6, Moscow +7 495 933 77 00 8.00 a.m.-21.00 p.m. www.amcenter.ru reception.amc@medsigroup.ru International Clinic MEDSI (former American Medical Center) is a part of MEDSI group and is one of the oldest private healthcare providers for Russian residents, expatriate community and international travelers in Moscow. International Clinic MEDSI provides full array of quality medical services in safe and friendly environment for individuals, families and companies.
International Clinic MEDSI services include: • Outpatient clinic with general practitioners and specialists
International Clinic MEDSI provides: • Consultations of general practitioners and pediatricians • Emergency care
• Pediatric clinic
• In-patient care
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• House-calls pediatric 24/7
• Urology • Ophthalmology • ENT (Ear, nose & throat clinic)
• Laboratory facilities, X-Ray and Ultrasound • Call-center 24/7
• Dental clinic for adults and children • Outpatient surgery and trauma care, including emergencies
• Inpatient surgery including general surgery, ENT, gynecology, urology, orthopedics and trauma • Individual, family and corporate health plans
• Trusted by embassies, multinational corporations, international travelers, local and expatriate community • Evidence-based care in accordance to international quality and safety standards • Has experience in case management with insurance companies and coordinating international medical escorts and evacuations • Multilingual doctors and staff (Russian, English, German, French, Spanish)
• Vaccination for adults and children
• Inpatient facility
• Direct billing with major western insurance providers
• Patient-orientated, personalized care
• Diagnostic services including Laboratory, Radiology and Ultrasound, Cardiovascular diagnostics, Endoscopy • Annual and regular medical Check-ups and Certificates issued for Visa Applications, Local authorities and corporate use
International Clinic MEDSI benefits:
If youare seeking comprehensive outpatient or inpatient care, a part of a large company or an individual, International Clinic MEDSI has the right healthplan for you.
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Giving birth in Moscow We have a Friend of Intermark who gave birth in Moscow and, although it was a different experience from what they had been used to, it was not a bad experience in terms of the language and cultural differences. It is worth considering that if you wish to give birth in your own country then you will have to fly quite a few weeks before your due date (and have a medical certificate saying you are fit for flying) and then you will need to travel back with a newborn.
" Our 3 years-old daughter was born in Moscow. And we were appreciated about level of medical care. We have not any problems with it." Jennifer Sherman Maternity services, by law, can only be provided in Russian hospitals. There is one new hospital that the majority of expat women choose.
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PERINATAL MEDICAL CENTRE (PMC) www.perinatalmedcenter.ru They offer a VIP service – if you look at the photos on their webpage they have glasses of champagne and internet access! You can look on websites such as www.expat.ru where expats have posted their experiences and you can ask questions. You can also contact the woman’s groups and ask to be put in touch with someone who has recently given birth.
Clothing
To survive a typical Moscow winter, you need to buy a decent long coat, good boots and gloves! You can buy anything you need in Moscow – many of the sports shops (such as Sportmaster or Decathlon) and department stores sell good quality winter outdoor clothes though quality footwear is very expensive here compared to most other countries. Many people have fur coats and wearing fur doesn’t attract the same negative outcries as it does in some other countries. It is a good idea to follow the Russian habit of changing into household footwear as soon as you come home – both in winter and summer. This prevents carrying the ‘street’ dirt into your apartment. Many working people (women in particular) keep a second pair of shoes at work and in the winter
months, switch footwear when they arrive at the office. Life as an expat does offer plenty of opportunities for parties and charity balls. Taking this into account, you may want to buy a few pairs of heels as well as some evening and cocktail dresses.
"I highly recommend you to bring a pair of boots with you or buy it here. In off-season time it can be extremely wet in the city! Its’ bright colors will elate you and passers-by." Marina Zuskov
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"The number and variety of international stores has increased in Moscow. The selection includes Massimo Dutti, Zara, GAP, Banana Republic and the recently opened large British Chain Debenhams to name but a few. More familiar grocery brands are also now readily available in Moscow including Mince Pies at Christmas for the first time. Credit cards are now more widely accepted. This has made life easier as ensuring you have enough cash to pay for a large grocery shop is no longer a worry." Carole Lawlor
Shopping
MEGA Belaya Dacha (South-East)
Moscow has many shopping centres and if you’re prepared to pay the price, you can buy almost anything that you would find abroad. Most malls have a number of clothing and shoe stores, along with electronics and appliances, optical, toy and perfume stores, as well as pharmacies, etc. Most of them are open daily from 9–10 am till 9–10 pm. Below we list shopping centres most popular with expats though Moscow has many more. The biggest shopping centres are three MEGA malls. All three MEGA Shopping Malls have over 220 shops, small ice skating rink, children’s entertainment center and several restaurants and cafes. Nearby you can find IKEA, Auchan, OBI and Stockmann.
Moscow region, Kotelniki. No metro. Accessible by free MEGA buses from metrostation: Lublino, Vikhino, Kuzminki. Everything, except the M Video, has already been mentioned in the right column. Probably, it's better not to write this bit for the second time.
MEGA Tyopli Stan (South of Moscow) Intersection of the MKAD and Kaluzhskoye Shosse. No metro. Accessible by free MEGA buses from metrostation Yasenevo and Annino.
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MEGA Khimki (North of Moscow) Moscow region, 23 km of Leningradskoye Shosse. No metro. Accessible by free MEGA buses from metrostation Planernaya and Rechnoy Vokzal.
Metro Ploshad Revolutsii 3 Red Square www.gum.ru /en GUM is a multi-brand department store, located in historical buildings near the Red Square. On upper floors you can visit cafes and taste the most popular dishes of soviet time. GUM is also famous for Gastronom #1 with lots of delicacies.
Metro Voikovskaya 16 Leningradskoye Highway www.metropolis-center.ru/en "METROPOLIS is a large shopping mall located on Leningradsky in Moscow. The mall consists of major high street shops including Zara, Monsoon, Mothercare, H&M and GAP. Many of the shops have English speaking staff and they are generally very helpful. The Mall also has a variety of sports shops and cosmetics stores. On the 2nd floor there is a food hall and there is also a TGI Friday in the same place. There are two Starbucks and many other coffee shops. The supermarket in Metropolis is called Carousel and there is also a grocery department in a store called Stockmann. Both grocery stores are located on the ground floor. There is underground parking and as with all large shopping malls, weekends are very busy periods for shopping there. "
Metro Okhotny Ryad Manezhnaya Ploschad 1 www.ox-r.ru OKHOTNY RYAD is located in the centre, right if front of Red Square and Aleksandrovsky Sad (The Alexander Gardens), this large underground shopping centre features three floors full of stores, mostly of moderately priced brands. Worth a visit for its location and the architectural design.
Сarole Lawlor Friend of Intermark
Metro Kuznetsky Most 2 Petrovka St. www.tsum.ru TSUM is a department store with many luxury brands, located in a historical building near the Bolshoy Theatre. There are some restaurants on the top floors and Globus Gourmet boutique grocery downstairs.
Sales in Shopping Malls: Winter sales last from the beginning of January to February. Summer sales last from July to August.
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Metro Kievskaya 2 Ploschad Kievskogo Vokzala www.evropeisky.ru/en (English) EUROPEAN Shopping and Entertainment Centre. A large and beautiful shopping centre with everything you can possibly imagine, Internet café, dry cleaners, spa with pool, a skating rink and even more – along with the standard array of stores and restaurants.
in one space. It is also famous by farmers bazaar approach, gastronomic supermarket concept and eco restaurant. The farmers bazaar offers the most fresh and natural eco products from all over the world.
Metro Vistavoshnaya. 2 Presnenskaya naberezhnaya www.afimall.ru/en AFIMALL CITY is located in the heart of the largest and most ambitious investment project in Europe — Moscow City Business District. The mall is unique in its own set of stores — all the most popular brands are here and some of them were opened in Moscow and Russia for the first time (Banana Republic, American Eagle, Pinkberry etc.).
Metro Kurskaya or Chkalovskaya 33 Zemlyannoy Val St. www.atrium.su ATRIUM includes all popular chain-stores, cinema, supermarket Zeleniy Perekrestok, fitness center and a lot of cafes and restaurants. Atrium has own underground parking with 700 places.
Metro Domodedovskaya 24th km of MKAD www.vegas-city.ru VEGAS is one of the biggest shopping mall in Moscow. It is very well-designed, with huge amount of shops and cafes, including hypermarkets Auchan and Tvoy Dom (24 hours). The main features are its own amusement park and “Alley Stars” with autographs of Robert De Niro, Mila Yovovich, Moby and
Metro Tsvetnoy boulevard 15, Tsvetnoy boulevard www.tsvetnoy.com/en TSVETNOY pulls together a mix of the most exciting and relevant fashion brands as well as the hottest newcomers and emerging international and domestic talent from different market levels & price points together.
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‘I always have a pad and paper in my bag. My Russian isn’t very good but I can draw! I find this is the easiest and quickest way to communicate what I need. In my experience, I have found the sales staff very helpful (although surprised) when I start drawing!’ Lynda Van Zyl
Metro Dinamo or Aeroport 10 Aviakonstruktora Mikoyana St. www.aviapark.com With a total area of 390 000 square meters it is the largest shopping mall in Europe. It includes more than 500 shops, cinemas, restaurants and a four-story aquarium with plenty of tropical fishes.
Main Shopping Streets
Tverskaya St.
Novy Arbat
Visit Tverskaya street for standard everyday clothing, designer clothes, restaurants and cafes and of course the Eliseevsky store.
Visit Novy Arbat street for clothes stores from medium priced to up-market (Shopping centre Vesna), and the famous Dom Knigi (‘House of Books’).
Apart from the shopping centres and malls listed above, the following streets in the city centre are particularly good
Stary Arbat
for shopping
Stoleshnikov Pereulok
Visit Stoleshnikov Lane (pedestrian street), Tretyakovsky Passage, Petrovka Street for expensive haute-couture boutiques.
Visit Stary Arbat street (pedestrian street) for souveniers and antique stores, small boutiques.
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Food and Household Shopping
This chain of French Hypermarkets is very popular in Moscow. Pay attention, that Auchan is unbelievably busy with huge queues at the cash desks on a Friday night or Saturday! Open from 8.30 am to 10 pm.
A middle of the range supermarket located around the city. They offer a delivery service from their catalogue: www.dostavka.7cont.ru. Most supermarkets of this chain are open 24 hours.
You can find everything in Moscow – at a price. There are huge shopping malls in and around the city as well as individual and boutique shops.
Finnish department store and food section. You can find quite a lot of international brands of food here (including cereals). It is usually well stocked, good quality and easy to shop here as it is quiet although significantly more expensive than Auchan. There are 4 Stockmann stores.
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This is where many of the expats do their big shop. It is a ‘cash and carry’ and only available to those who have a membership card through their company.Although items are available in bulk, it is also possible to purchase many products seperately. METRO is open 24 hours and is available in 10 locations around Moscow.
Top quality supermarkets with prices to match. They offer a delivery service from their catalogue: www.shop.av.ru Open 24 hours.
A chain in Moscow offering a fantastic selection of fresh products. It is a pleasure to shop here although expensive.
A truly beautiful shop on Tverskaya opened in 1901. It is worth a visit for the interior alone.
A supermarket chain with stores over Moscow. It is good for general food shopping and average prices. Most supermarkets of this chain are open 24 hours.
For your convenience we collected all main grocery stores with main features in Intermark Grocery Shopping Dictionary. We hope this “food dictionary� will make your life easier and turn your shopping into an enjoyable experience. Please, ask your relocation consultant for the hard copy or check it here:
www.issuu.com/intermark_relocation/docs/grocery_dictionary
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Gluten Free Products
It is possible to find gluten free products in Moscow though not always easy. There is a shop called ‘Maria’ which caters for special diet food and has a celiac food department. Good for bread rolls, bread mix, crackers, cake products, pretzels and wellknown brand biscuits. It is very expensive. Leninsky Prospect, 78. Stockmann have Rice pasta (gluten free pasta), rice flour, potato starch, corn flour and various naturally gluten free foods and some well known brands. AWAN is a brand of gluten free biscuits sold here.
‘I would recommend that you bring to Russia: Gluten free flour, Gluten free baking powder, Vanilla essence, Xanthan gum, Egg white powder, Lasagne sheets, Stock cubes, Gravy powder’. Jane Horne
Grocery Markets
The Russian word ‘rynok’ simply means market and traditionally refers to the oldfashioned type of open-air markets which have existed in Russia for centuries. The larger markets are typically enclosed, while the smaller ones may simply consist of number of kiosks or stalls nestled in a circle or arranged in rows. Find out from friends and
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neighbours where your closest market is and go have a look. Market shopping can be a fascinating experience with price bargaining welcomed. Dorogomilovsky market located at Mozhaisky Val 10 (near Kievskaya metro station) is a very popular place with expats and some vendors speaking basic English.
a i s s u R f o e t s Ta Food Do not forget to tick off what you have already tasted Bliny (Pancakes)
Vareniki
According to the Russian culture caviar usually put inside pancakes. It is also popular to put caviar on a piece of white bread spread with butter. We recommend you to buy caviar only in big supermarkets. Middle price for the red caviar is 2000 rub for 1 kg.
Vareniky are square- or crescent-shaped dumplings of unleavened dough, stuffed with sauerkraut, cheese, mashed potato, cabbage, hard-boiled egg or a combination of these, also can be with cottage cheese or a fruit filling.
Pelmeny
Borscht Is a soup of Ukrainian origin that is very popular in Russia. It is made with beetroot as the main ingredient, giving it a deep reddish-purple color. In Russian cuisine, it usually includes beets, meat, cabbage, and optionally, potatoes. Sour cream and mayonnaise are using as a sauce.
Pelmeny are dumplings consisting of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough. The dough is made from flour and water, sometimes adding a small portion of eggs. The filling can be minced meat (pork, lamb or beef), fish or mushrooms. The mixing together of different kinds of meat is also popular. Usually Russians eat Pelmeny with mayonnaise, butter or sour cream.
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Shchi It is a Russian soup with cabbage as the primary ingredient. Its primary distinction is its sour taste, which usually originates from cabbage. When sauerkraut is used instead, the soup is called sour shchi, and soups based on sorrel, spinach, nettle and similar plants are called green shchi.
Kholodets
Solyanka
Okroshka
Also called "studen" in some parts of Russia. Is a jellied meat dish of traditional Russian cuisine. It gets its name from kholod, the Russian word for cold and is an essential part of winter holiday festive meals. Russians usually go to a farmers' market to buy only fresh meat for kholodets. When served, it resembles a rectangle of jelly or it takes the shape of the dish or basin where it was chilled. Often, pieces are several inches high, containing pieces of meat clearly seen through the transparent broth-turned-jelly. Kholodets is served cold.
Is a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. There are three basic types of solyanka, with the main ingredient being either meat, fish or mushrooms. All of them contain pickled cucumbers with brine, and often cabbage, salted mushrooms, sour cream and dill. The soup is prepared by cooking the cucumbers with brine before adding the other ingredients to the broth.
Is a cold soup of Russian origin. The name probably originates from "kroshit'", which means to crumble into small pieces. The classic soup is a mix of mostly raw vegetables, boiled potatoes, eggs, and a cooked meat such as beef, veal, sausages or ham with kvass, the so-called bread drink, which is a mildly alcoholic beverage made from fermented black or rye bread. Okroshka is usually garnished with sour cream. Okroshka is mostly served in summer because the soup combines the refreshing taste of kvass and the lightness of a salad.
Caviar
"Herring in a fur coat"
Olivier salad
According to the Russian culture caviar usually put inside pancakes. It is also popular to put caviar on a piece of white bread spread with butter. We recommend you to buy caviar only in big supermarkets. Middle price for the red caviar is 2000 rub for 1 kg.
This fish salad is a popular Russian salad served on New Year’s Eve and at parties. It is made with herring, beetroot, peas, potato, carrots and mayonnaise. These dishes are extremely filling so don’t bite off more than you can chew!
It is a traditional salad dish from Russia. Today's popular version of "Salade Olivier" — containing boiled potatoes, dill pickles, peas, eggs, carrots, and boiled beef/chicken or bologna, dressed with mayonnaise. This version was a staple of any Soviet holiday dinner, especially of a New Year dinner, due to availability of components in winter.
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Sweets Chak-Chak
Halva
It is a Tatar sweet. It is particularly popular in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, and is recognized as Tatarstan's national sweet in Russia. Chak-Chak is made from unleavened dough cut and rolled into hazelnut-sized balls, which are then deep-fried in oil. Optionally hazelnuts or dried fruits are added to the mixture. The fried balls are stacked in a mound in a special mold and drenched with hot honey.
Halva came to Russia from Central Asia. It contains bars, cakes or waffles (with or without chocolate, nuts or seeds). Usually Russians eat it with tea. In supermarkets halva is packed in small boxes and also can be sold as small sweets. In the markets you can buy it by weight
Alyonka "Alyonka" is one of the most well-known chocolate brands in Russia. Its production started in 1965 by the Red October factory. The famous picture on the chocolate depicts a real girl - daughter of an artist who was working at the factory. Her real name is Elena or Alyonka and she was 8 months when the picture was taken.
Tula Gingerbread
Baranki
Is a famous type of imprinted Russian gingerbread from the city of Tula. Usually, Tula gingerbreads looks like a rectangular tile or a flat figure. Modern Tula's gingerbreads typically contain jam or condensed milk, while traditionally they were made with honey. Small Tula gingerbread or any other types you can find in any supermarkets. - 111 www.intermarkrelocation.ru
Is a traditional Russian tea bread. It is a small, crunchy, mildly sweet bread ring which can be eaten for dessert. They are sometimes topped with poppy seeds. Typical ingredients are flour, eggs, water, and salt, which are combined into a firm dough. This is then cut and rolled into thin strips of about half a centimeter thickness which are formed into rings, briefly cooked in boiling sugar water, then baked in an oven.
Curd Snack (Syrok)
Bird's Milk Cake (Ptichye Moloko Cake)
The main part of a curd snack is freshly pressed curd and ingredients such as sugar, sweetener or other products. They can also have a filling made out of glucose, sugar or thickener sometimes with preservatives. Curd snacks began to be produced commercially in the 1950s. These small curd bars, covered with a delicious chocolate, quickly became popular among children and adults. They became an integral part of the breakfast of many Soviet families, and were included in the menu of school meals.
Is a light sponge cake filled with a souffle and topped with chocolate glaze. It was introduced in 1967 in Vladivostok and in 1968 by the "Rot Front" factory in Moscow. It became a hit and in the 1980s, a special factory for ptichye moloko cakes was built in the Novye Cheryomushky district in the south of Moscow. Both the cake and the candy versions of ptichye moloko are widely available to this date in supermarkets and specialty stores in Moscow and other parts of Russia.
Belyavskaya Candy
"Sgushenka" (condensed milk)
A regional variety of Russian cakes which were produced in Belyov, in the Tula region, at the end of XIX Century. It is prepared from roasted “Antonovka” apples whipped with sugar and eggs. You can buy it in premium-supermarkets.
Sgushenka is very popular sweet in Russia. Usually Russians put it in coffee or tea, cottage cheese instead of milk or sour cream and use it like a sause for pancakes. It can be with sugar (с сахаром) and without sugar (без сахара).
Where to taste? www.eng.restorate.ru (English)
Almost products you can buy in Moscow supermarkets. Location of the most popular shops you can check on Moscow City Map and read more about their features in Grocery Shopping Dictionary made by Intermark. You can also visit restaurants and cafes with Russian Cuisine. The most popular chains of cafes are: “Mu-Mu”, “Grabli”, “Yolki-Palki”, “Taras Bulba Corchma”, “Teremok” (pancakes); middle price is near 500 rub per person. There are a lot of good restaurants in all parts of the city. We recommend you to check the website below or the appendix on page 166, where you can find detailed information about the most popular restaurants and choose the best location for you. - 112 www.intermarkrelocation.ru
Drinks Lemonade
Soviet Champagne
Is a lemon-flavored drink, typically made from lemons, water and sugar. It is produced in various ways: from fresh fruits, reconstituted from frozen juice, dry powder from liquid concentrate. It is then filtered clear and carbonated as a fizzy soda and colored in a variety of shades. This was one of the most popular drinks in the USSR.
Is a generic brand of sparkling wine produced in the Soviet Union. Typically the wine is made from a blend of Aligote and Chardonnay grapes. It’s still being produced today by private companies, using the original generic title as a brand name. Soviet Champagne is traditionally drunk for New Year’s in Russia.
Medovukha
Kvass
Medovukha is a Slavic honey-based alcoholic beverage very similar to mead but cheaper and faster to make. Firstly, the honey undergoes preparation for blending then the honey is blended with distilled water to obtain the final product. Other manufacturers add concentrate to a prepared wateralcohol mixture. Today Medovukha is sold at the honey product shops and sometimes in bistro and supermarkets.
Kvass is a fermented beverage made from black or regular rye bread. It is classified as a non-alcoholic drink by Russian standards, as the alcohol content from fermentation is typically less than 1.2%. Overall, the alcohol content is low (0.05% - 1.0%). Kvass is also used for preparing a cold summertime soup called “okroshka”.
Vodka
Essentuki
Russian Vodka is one of the most famous alcohol drinks in the world. Main advice: to buy it only in big supermarkets and price shouldn’t be less than 250-300 rub for a bottle. For the information: the sale of strong alcohol drinks in Moscow is banned from 23.00 to 08.00. In the Moscow region and “New Moscow” the sale is banned from 21.00 to 11.00.
The famous medicinal mineral water. It is mined at a depth of 90 meters and has unique healing properties. It's also known as "water of life". One of the interesting features of this particular water is its ability to restore the body's metabolism.
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IN HOTELS In addition, all of the best hotels have gyms and spas which you can join. They may be one of your most convenient options. In additional all of the best hotels have gyms and spas which you can join.
Sport WORLD CLASS
ELSE CLUB
There are numerous locations across the city. The centres offer excellent cardio and weights equipment, swimming pools (in some locations), saunas, solaria, spas and dance studios. Qualified instructors give classes throughout the day. www.wclass.ru
Another club which is popular with expats due to its location is Alisa residential complex near the Anglo-American school and Pokrovsky Hills. Excellent state of the art facilities, large swimming pool, restaurant. www.elseclub.ru
PLANET FITNESS
DON SPORT
Again there are numerous locations throughout Moscow. These exclusive centres offer swimming pools, jacuzzi, cardio exercise equipment, aerobics and martial arts, game rooms for children, Russian steam baths and beauty salons. The chain also includes Hard Candy fitness (founded by Madonna). www.fitness.ru
Chain of gyms located in elite residential complexes in Moscow (for instance in Alie Parusa complex and Novaya Ostozhenka complex) have large swimming pools and wide range of fitness services. www.donsport.ru
VITA SPORT Very popular with expats due to its proximity to Serebryany Bor (workout rooms and aerobics, indoor and outdoor tennis court, 4 swimming pools, gym, spa parlor, children’s club, saunas and banya). www.vitaclub.ru
DR.LODER Chain of gyms located in elite parts of the city (Ostozhenka, Belorusskaya, Skolkovo, etc.) have swimming pools and wide range of fitness services. www.en.loder.ru
MULTISPORT Located on the territory of famous Luzniki stadium, this centre justifies its name with its 14000 sq. m of sport facilities. One of the best tennis and squash facilities in the city. www.multisport.ru
FIZCULT Chain of gyms with numerous locations throughout Moscow. All centers offer a swimming pool and standard pack of services. Quite similar with World Class, but for lower price. www.fizkult.ru
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Rugby Moscow Dragons Rugby Club The club’s growth has contributed to the growth of the sport in the country, with many young Russians joining the club to reap the benefit of regular training. The Dragons now have more than 230 members from more than 17 different countries, although not all of them joined for the rugby. The club has a strong social side, with a constant calendar of events, usually involving substantial quantities of alcohol. Such events are usually devoted to raising money for charity or the development of the club. www.moscowdragonsrfc.com
Skiing In Moscow: SNEZHKOM - all-season ski resort with rental services and instructors
Around Moscow: SORACHANY Kurovo village, Dmitrovsky Area,
4 Krasnogorsky Blvd.
Moscow Region (45 km to the north)
Krasnogorsk City, Moscow Region
www.sorochany.ru (only Russian, use Google website translator)
www.snej.com (only Russian, use Google website translator)
VOLEN 1 Troitskaya St., Yahroma City, Dmitrovskiy Area, Moscow Region
KANT PARK - near metro Nagornaya metro - known as Moscow Alps - popular place almost in the center of Moscow with a ski school and rental services
(55 km to the north) www.volen.ru (only Russian, use Google website translator)
Metro Nagornaya 7 Elektrolitnaya St. www.kant.ru (only Russian, use Google website translator) VOROBYOVY HILLS - near Moscow State University - only hill with rope tow and chair lift Metro Universitet 28 Kosigina St. KRYLATSKOE - many lifts and slopes, rental service and ski instructors
Ice Skating
Metro Molodezhnaya or Krylatskoye 2 Krylatskaya St. www.lata-track.ru (only Russian, use Google website translator) UZKOE - just one lift with a couple of slopes, rental service Metro Yasenevo 66 Sevastopolskiy Avenue
Ice Skating is very popular amongst Moscovites and there is a lot of open air-frozen and indoor rinks. The most popular are: OPEN
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Tennis There are many clubs offering excellent tennis facilities. Note of caution – Tennis is expensive in Moscow. For better prices try out CSK stadium, Zhemchuzhina Tennis Club in Krylatsky Velotrack Stadium or Sport Venture club near Moscow City – you will need help of Russianspeakers to book courts there.
Golf Moscow City Golf Club Situated in the city centre it offers a 9 hole course, practice area, tennis courts, spa, restaurant and shop. Nakhabino-1, Krasnogorsky District, Moscow Region (15 km to the north-west) www.mcgc.ru (English)
Running
Moscow Country Club
The best places to RUN in Moscow Find here a list of places, not only good for a run, but also easy to use for an Expat. Gorky Park and Neskuchny Sad are plenty of picturesque routes and great running community, convenient location right in the center make it an absolute number #1. In spring and autumn there are running completions there. Check our article about: www.on.fb.me/Za2mNf
This is an exclusive private members resort with an excellent 18 hole golf course, a wonderful sports complex and fine dining, all just a 40-minute drive from the city. Metro Park Pobedy 1 Dovzhenko St. www.mccgolf.ru/en (English)
Other popular golf clubs are: Pestovo Golf Club www.pestovogolf.com (English) Krylatsky Golf Club www.moscowgolf.ru (English)
Read more about golf clubs here: www.golf.ru (English)
MGU University - Stadium and park around it. The stadium right at the bottom of the main MGU skyscraper is open for anyone and is a great place for doing speedwork. The park around it is good for longer runs, especially along Moscow River embankment. Google Map: www.bit.ly/10E873p Kolomenskoe park is a great place for runners. Lots of soil paths, and great 4 km embankment along Moscow River. Google Map: www.bit.ly/18uFrPo
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Television Telephones Internet TELEVISION
INTERNET
TELEPHONES
VPN –allows you to view US TV online through your PC once you have connected to the service. SKY TV – Dish antenna, allows to view most British and a few US channels. One of companies can connect you to service: www.ukskytv.com, juan@ukskytv.com, please, see the list of the channels attached.
258 providers serves Moscow
Moscow telephone code is 495 or 499.
Low – speed providers (the signal comes via telephone line using ADSL technology), speed is around 7-8 MB per second. High – speed providers (the signal comes via optic fiber wire) – most of the houses equipped with this technology, speed is 601000 Mb per second. Wireless Internet providers: Yota, Beeline, MTS, Megafon. You can check which provider serves your house at what speeds here: www.dom.svyaznoy.ru
For calling internationally from a landline – dial 8, wait for tone, then 10 followed by the country code, city code and phone number.
Main local TV Providers: NTV+ – allows you to watch 43 channels broadcasting in English, the signal comes by wire from the satellite antenna. www.ntvplus.ru 8 (800) 200 55 45 OnLime TV – allows you to watch 42 channels broadcasting in English, the signal comes by wire along with the Internet. www.onlime.ru/tv 8 (800) 707 80 00 QWERTY – allows you to watch 38 channels broadcasting in English, the signal comes by wire along with the Internet www.qwerty.ru 8 (495) 500-00-44
Wi-fi routers: Most of the providers shall provide you with the router and shall adjust it. If your dwelling is bigger than 100 sq.m. you need to install wi-fi booster for all-round coverage. If you are Intermark client, please, contact our Help-Desk Service If you are not Intermark client, ask Carole for contact of IT Specialist Wireless Internet providers:
FROM MOSCOW 8-tone-10-country code-city code-phone number Making calls to Moscow from abroad requires the prefix +7 then 495 or 499 then the 7 digit phone number. TO MOSCOW 007-495/499-XXX-XX-XX The most widely used standard for mobile phones in Moscow is GSM-900 and GSM‑1800, which are primarily European standards. The three main Moscow and Russian mobile operators are: MTS, Megafon, Beeline Where to buy sim: Euroset or Svyaznoy Please bring your passport! If you bought a cell phone with a contract in US, most likely it won’t work with russian sim card
MTS
Yota
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Religion
International Christian Assembly (Protestant) There are many places of worship around the city; the following represent the major denominations. The Community pages of both The Moscow Times and The Tribune carry the weekly schedule of service.
Calvary Chapel (Protestant)
Metro: Sokolniki
Moscow Synagogue Metro: Kitai-Gorod
11 Stromynka St.
10 Bolshoy Spasoglinishchevsky Pereulok
Tel.: 8 495 268 49 20
Tel.: 8 495 940 55 56
Moscow Bible Church (Protestant)
Muslim Mosque
15 Nametkina St.
Metro: Prospect Mira
Tel.: 8 495 710 77 79, ext. 230, 8 495 719 77 79
7 Vypolzov Pereulok
Moscow Catholic Chaplaincy
Tel.: 8 495 681 49 04, 681 38 66
Polyakova Synagogue-Chabad Lubavitch
Metro: Kurskaya
Metro: Kievskaya
15 Yakovoapostolskiy Pereulok
7/4 Kutuzovskiy Prospect, bldg. 5.
Metro: Pushkinskaya
www.calvary-moscow.narod.ru
Tel.: 8 499 243 96 21
6 Bolshaya Bronnaya St., bldg. 3.
Catholic Church of St. Louis
Moscow Charismatic Church
Tel.: 8 495 695 45 30
Metro: Lubyanka
Metro: Preobrazhenskaya Ploschad
12 Malaya Lubyanka St.
38/2 Krasnobogatyrskaya St.
Metro: Pushkinskaya, Okhotny Ryad
Tel.: 8 495 625 46 65
Tel.: 8 495 461 98 74, 963 35 11
8/5 Voznesensky Lane
International Baptist Fellowship
Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy
St. Andrew’s Church (Anglican)
Tel.: 8 495 629 09 90
Metro: Krasnopresnenskaya
Metro: Pushkinskaya, Okhotny Ryad
5 Druzhinnikovskaya St.
Voznesensky per., 8/5.
Metro: Dobryninskaya
Tel.: 8 495 631 35 58
36 Prospect Mira
60/2 Bolshaya Ordynka St.
Tel.: 8 499 143 35 62
Tel.: 8 495 959 12 96
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St. Catherine’s Church (Orthodox)
Moscow International Organizations and Societies
Living in a compound such as Pokrovsky Hills or Rosinka can be very sociable as you are surrounded by other families many of whom are expatriates. There are usually a lot of activities and sports you can do and meeting people is easy. The majority of new people coming into Moscow live in apartments in the city centre where it can be a slower process to make friends and meet new people. In such circumstances, the International groups and clubs are a valuable lifeline for a social life and advice from others who can help you settle.
International Organizations & Societies AMERICAN WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION (AWO) www.awomoscow.org
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB (IWC) OF MOSCOW www.iwcmoscow.ru
BRITISH WOMEN’S CLUB (BWC) www.bwcmoscow.org.uk
The AWO coffee morning meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The Newcomers meeting is held on the second Wednesday of the month although newcomers and current members are welcome to attend all meetings. Membership is open for women who hold (or whose spouses hold) passports of the United States, Canada or Mexico. AWO also offers memberships to a limited numbers of non-North Americans. The yearly membership fee entitles you to participate in AWO meetings, interest groups and special events. More information can be found on the AWO website.
The International Women’s Club is one of Moscow’s most active expat clubs with over 700 members and brings women together from all over the world to take part in philanthropic activities, share their hobbies and skills and generally socialize and share experiences. As well as getting involved in their interest groups, you can also turn up on the second Tuesday of every month for an informal coffee morning held between 10:00 and 12:00. The coffee mornings are chances to meet new friends in a informal and friendly environment. For those who work there are also coffee mornings held on the first Saturday of the month.
On the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00 – 12:00, members meet for coffee at the British Embassy. New members are welcome but need to pre-register (membership is open to all British passport holders and their spouses).
THE FRENCH EXPAT WIFE ASSOCIATION www.moskva-accueil.org
SWEDISH WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION (SWEA) www.swea.org
CLUB DE DAMAS LATINAS DE MOSCU www.damaslatinas.ru
DUTCH WOMEN’S GROUP www.nlclubmoskou.nl/tulpen
CANADIAN WOMEN/ PARTNERS IN MOSCOW cwim_moscow@yahoo.ca
SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN
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Weekly coffees are held at Koffein at ul. Stary Arbat 19 (metro Arbatskaya) from 10:00 – 12:00 on the other Tuesdays throughout the year. In addition, the BWC Family Network is run for members with children and includes weekly toddler swimming sessions at the Embassy.
IN MOSCOW sawomeninmoscow@hotmail.com
Expatriate Communities INTERNATIONS www.internations.org Internations is the biggest global networking site for expats of various nationalities and their family members with almost 200,000 members in 235 cities worldwide. By becoming a member you gain access to the online social network were you can connect with other expats, ask for advice on daily life issues, leave tips for other expats and interact with people who may have the same interests. Internations also hosts regular parties.
Activity Clubs MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL CHOIR moscow.international.choir@gmail.com Choir made up of amateur and professional singers from across Russia and the world. Their working language is English and all singing residents of Moscow are welcome. Regularly perform charity concerts. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening at St Andrew’s church at Voznesensky per. 8 (metro Okhotny Ryad).
GERMANY WOMEN'S CLUB "DEUTSCHE GRUPPE MOSKAU" www.deutschegruppemoskau.com Club for all German speaking women (and men!) Monthly
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Wednesday of the month from 10-12 at Hotel InterContinental, Tverskaya. We organise many different activities from cultural and historic tours of Moscow and surroundings in German, sport, literature, etc. Email for newcomers: newcomer@dgm.com
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND SOCIAL GROUP (AUSKI) www.gdaymoscow.com FRENCH LANGUAGE COMMUNITY (WEBSITE) ACTIVE FORUM WITH ADVISE ABOUT RUSSIA
www.vivreenrussie.net SCOTTISH COMMUNITY www.scottishmoscow.org
Intermark Moscow Club Moscow is the biggest city in Europe and it’s difficult to explore. But it can be very exciting and informative in a company of English-speaking Friends of Intermark. The main aim of Intermark Moscow Club is to provide you with all main facts about lifestyle in Moscow and make your life in the megapolis easier. For further information about coffee mornings please follow us on facebook and our web-site or contact FOI@intermarkrelocation.ru
ROTARY CLUB MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL Meetings take place on Wednesdays, 7 pm every Wednesday and 8:15 am every first Wednesday of the month at The KaterinaCity Hotel.
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Moscow Tourist Information Booths around the city Information box is working for your comfort staying in Moscow. Here you can get information about:
The consultant inside the booth will speak English and answer all your questions.
Moscow sightseeing
Contacts for clinics, hospitals, health centers and other medical institutions
Book hotels, local and international flights, theatre tickets, sports and cultural events
Moscow public transportation services: schedule and routes for avia, railway,
Order a taxi
riverand bus Streets and their history Eating in Moscow
Local time and weather, cultural and sports festivals in Moscow
What to do in emergency situations
Locations: State Historical Museum Krasnaya ploshad, 1 Kiyevsky railway station Information booth is located right in front of the station main Entry. Belorussky railway station Information booth is situated next to the ticket office for the - 121 international destinations.
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Airport Vnukovo
Paveletsky railway station Leningradsky railway station
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Living in Moscow with children
Moscow has a wide choice of schools including international schools. Choosing a school takes priority over choosing a property for expatriates with children. I’d advise you to visit all the schools you are considering as an option. It is very different to visit a school when it is a normal school day so you see the students and teachers interacting. If you are booking a Look-see then make sure that it isn’t the school holidays! Please do speak to any Friends of Intermark to get an idea of their impressions of the school. What may suit one child may not suit another. Carole Lawlor
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KINDERGARTENS English Nursery School
For your convenience we have listed kindergartens and schools with residential areas. Note that in addition to those mentioned there will probably be Russian kindergartens (private or state-run) near to where you are living. Most international schools also have kindergartens or nursery groups. The admissions to state-run kindergartens are done through government committees (different for each Moscow district) and there is usually a waiting-list, so the earlier one applies the better. If you are in Moscow for a long assignment and especially if you are planning to live in the centre it is worth considering this option (please ask your Intermark Relocation consultant for more information).
American Day-Care Centre and Pre-School Central Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya area. Half of the places are reserved for US Embassy Employees only. Other places may be available to children of US citizens, other expatriate children and affiliate members. They offer summer camps for 3–5 year olds and 6–12 year olds.
CREF (French, Russian and English kindergarten) www.ptitcref.ru
Cental Moscow, Arbat-Kropotkinskaya area. Conveniently located close to Arbat, this trilingual kindergarten accepts kids from 2 to 7 years old. Half and full days. Groups are by age (10–11 children per group). Teachers are native speakers. Main Nationalities of children attending: French, Americans,
www.englishnursery.ru
‘My two children have had a very happy time in the Russian Nursery near to where we live. My youngest 'graduates' this summer having spent 4 years in the nursery. They now eat all kinds of food; know how to dress for the cold Moscow winters and are very polite to adults. And of course, above all, they speak Russian without an accent’. Catherine Staples
Spanish, Germans, English, Russians. Extracurricular activities every day from 4:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. including arts and crafts, music, theatre, Russian folklore, karate and Yoga.
Sad Sam’s Pre-school Central Moscow, Patriarshy ponds/Tverskaya area. Sad Sam’s is a private pre-school for children aged 18 months to 5 years. The name comes from the school previous location on Sadovay-Samotechnaya. The program is a mix of British, Montessori and Russian copyrighted methods. Instruction is mainly in Russian but most children attending it are international.
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3 locations: Central Moscow, South of Moscow, Outside of Moscow: Novorizhskoe highway (shuttle buses from Alye Parusa). Accepts children from 3 to 6 years old. The English Nursery School (ENS) was founded in 2004. The programme is based upon the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. ENS provides a completely English learning environment where children gain an understanding of the English language simply by going about the daily classroom routine. Native English speaking teachers encourage the children to repeat new words and to communicate and express themselves using their newly acquired vocabulary.
Tapuz and Tapuzik Jewish Childcare Center www.jjc.ru/tapuz/tapuz.php
Central Moscow, Arbat-Kropotkinskaya area/Patriarshy Prudy area. Daycare center for children aged 1,5 to 7. Instruction is in Russian, with English and Hebrew part of curriculum.
British Pre-School
www.childrensacademy.ru Minskaya street. In the center children get a great education, intended for schools with high requirements. Some graduates are entering directly in the 2nd class of the British special schools and schools with high demands.Age from 3.5 to 7 years; in groups - up to 7 children. Children are studying ten different subjects.
Moscow Montessori Pre-school www.mosmontessori.ru/eng
South West of Moscow, Kutuzovsky prospect area. For children from 14 months to 6 years old. ‘Our schools curriculum is based on the educational principles elaborated by Maria Montessori in early 1900s. We rely on recommendations set by Association Montessori International. Before opening our school, we have visited Montessori schools in other countries and connected with professionals worldwide to study best practices available. We are dedicated to continued integration into the international community of Montessorians. To ensure that, we hire international staff and stay visible outside of Russia. Besides that, it is very important for us to keep our fees at a moderate level to ensure accessibility of our programs to as many families as possible.’
English Playschool South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. Children are accepted from 2.5 years to 6 years. It currently has children from over 20 countries and operates from September to June, with summer camp offered in July. Principal language: English. Great variety of nationalities including Japanese, Americans, Koreans, Russians, Portuguese and others.
Little Angels Kindergarten www.littleangels.ru/eng
South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. Little Angels is an international English language kindergarten for children from 18 months to 6 years (baby group to pre-school), with optional French/Russian language instruction. International staff. Summer classes. Discounts apply if you enroll more than one child.
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Park Place Moscow Child Care Centre South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. The toddler class is designed for children from 18 months to 3 years. The program includes sensorial education, practical life activities, language, physical education, arts and music. The multi-age classroom for children from 3 to 6 years (pre-primary class) follows the child’s natural desire to be with others in organized activity where each child has a different status and role to play.
Pokrovsky Hills Child Care Centre Situated in the gated residential compound Pokrovsky Hills. Priority for the residents of the compound.
HAPPYBEE MONTESSORI CENTER Bilingual preschool
by international Montessori standarts Children are given to us for a while and their belief in themselves and love for the world depends on us.
Today, it is difficult to predict what the future will look like in 15 or 20 years when your child will be a grown up. What qualities, skills and knowledge will be in demand, which professions will be popular? However, it is not difficult to state that if your child has grown to become confident and committed individual who is well aware of their options in life, he or she will be perceived that way by others too - such a person will not be lost in an ever changing world. On the contrary, this is the kind of person that is more likely to change the world instead. The key to the harmonious development of a child is the learning environment. At HappyBee Montessori Center, we have created an environment that allows a child to reveal the abilities ingrained within. We believe that every child has talents and we do everything we can to make our children happy and engaged during the learning process. Our Preschool offers a bilingual programs for children 18 months to 6 years old. HappyBee is located in the North-West part of Moscow in Krylatskoye area on the grounds of the Park-hotel The Fantasy Island.
HappyBee Montessori Center offers: • modern education based on the natural development of the child • experienced teachers trained at some of the best Montessori centers around the world • education in two languages (English and Russian) with native speakers • individual learning plan based on interests and needs of your child • development of leadership capabilities and skills • an atmosphere of trust and support to reveal the talents of the child • location in a unique, quiet and safe place in Moscow • easy transitioning of the child when moving to another city or country: Montessori schools are standardized throughout the world, so the child will feel at home regardless of the school physical location. Ostrovnoy proezd 12/1, Moscow +7 499 398 01 31 www.hbmontessori.ru
Inspiring children to think big !
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SCHOOLS THE ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EIS = Everyone Is Special www.englishedmoscow.com EIS gives parents a real choice. We offer a full and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England, but enhanced to meet the needs of the expatriate population. Children from 3 to 18 are welcome – from Nursery to IGCSE and University entrance A Level. Standards are high, and we are flexible and family-friendly. With over 40 nationalities, EIS is Moscow in miniature. Teaching is in English, with Russian taught as both first and second language. Classes are kept small, so the teaching is personal.
Art, music, drama and sport are vital parts of the curriculum. We provide a caring and friendly atmosphere. Our parents often say it is more like a large family than a school.
School buses serve all Moscow, close to home, each with seatbelts and a bus monitor. We have a great team of qualified Mother-Tongue English speaking teachers. Come and see for yourself!
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3 CAMPUSES AVAILABLE: EIS Moscow East for children aged 3-18 Moscow, 66-a Zeleny Prospect +7 495 301 21 04 EIS Moscow West for children aged 3-12 Moscow, 9 Molodogvardeyskaya St. +7 499 140 10 25 EIS Moscow South-West for children aged 3-11 Moscow, 14 Lobachevskogo St. +7 495 984 59 92
THE ANGLOAMERICAN SCHOOL OF MOSCOW Beregovaya Street, 1 Moscow 125367, Russia +7 495 231-4488 www.aas.ru North of Moscow, Leningradsky Shosse area. Lower, middle and upper school for children from 3 to 18 years old. AAS has a clearly defined structured plan for admissions. Priority is given to the children of diplomats from the American, Canadian and British Embassies. Following this, priority is given to those with American, Canadian or British passports. There are waiting lists for all year groups. Children with siblings at the school also have priority on the waiting list. If this is your school of choice, we recommend you look into housing options in Pokrovsky Hill and Rosinka and apartment options in Leningradsky Shosse area (Beregovaya street, Alisa, and others).
‘AAS is a real community gathering place. It is very easy to get involved in sports, community service projects and other activities. The HS uses the IB curriculum and prepares graduates for entry into colleges throughout the world. I believe the faculty are truly committed to seeing AAS students succeed. I have had the opportunity to travel to many destinations for sports tournaments and MUN. I received Red Cross lifeguard training at school. This has enabled me to earn money by lifeguarding after school for swim lessons and special events. This is a real benefit as living overseas you don't often get to have an "after school" job’. Emily, 17
"Personally, I find the school and the school environment to be very welcoming, not only for parents, but also for students. Also, throughout my 2 and half years of attending AAS i have had the pleasure of being taught by some fantastic teachers. The cafeteria offers a wide range of good food for a very fair price. The after school activites that are offered by the school are phenomenal. I have had the opportunity to travel within Russia as well as to other destinations throughout Europe during my time at AAS." Evan, 14
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The International School of Moscow www.internationalschool.ru
Based in the north-west of Moscow, Krylatsky Hills area, this school offers British curriculum for students aged from 2 to 15. This is one of the few schools in Moscow where the children need to sit an entrance examination. The school places a great deal of importance on academic standards. The children are expected to have a native or near native level of English as the school follows the English National Curriculum. Applicants above Year One are invited to spend a day at the school, complete the examination and meet their peer group. In some cases it is possible to do the entrance exam remotely but that can be discussed with the Admissions Tutor. If this is your school of choice, some of the options we recommend you look into housing options in Serebryany Bor, Myakinino, Ro sinka and apartment options in Krylatskoe as well as in the centre of Moscow. "I really enjoy the lessons and I learn a lot. Most importantly the teachers are really nice and always help when you need help. The school buses take you to school and back each day" Zwenneken, 11
The British International School www.bismoscow.ru
The British International School, Moscow has successfully worked in the field of educational services in Russia for 20 years. Over this period we have grown to a school with several sites strategically placed around the city and now offer a first class British style education to students between the ages 3 to 18. Since the school’s inception, our priorities have been strong academic results and the formation of free, confident and creative individuals.
Annually, our students successfully pass IGCSE examinations which enable them to continue their pre-university education at our school or at other schools overseas. We offer IB Diploma Programme and the British pre-university A Level qualifications. Our students regularly achieve best IB Diploma results in the world allowing entry into top British universities and other universities worldwide without additional exams. After finishing the Russian branch of our school that follows the Russian programme and covers all subjects of the Federal basic curriculum, the students get a Certificate of full general education of Russian type.
Hinkson Christian Academy www.hinkson.ru
Hinkson Christian Academy (HCA) is an English language elementary and secondary school located in Moscow, Russia. For over 20 years, Hinkson has served the needs of expat and local families who desire their children to receive a quality Englishlanguage education that is informed by a Christian worldview, and values Christian character principles. Hinkson is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, whose accreditation is recognized worldwide.
Education at our school allows students of all ages to join international schools worldwide.
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NATIONAL SCHOOLS There are many national schools in Moscow in the majority of cases run by the Embassies. Some National schools in Moscow offer full educational programme for children of all ages (for instance Lycee Francais, Deutsche Schule). Others offer native language studies and selected subjects on Saturdays or evenings and can be an addition to an international programme (for instance Bulgarian). This guides lists the largest national schools in Moscow. If you can't find the school you are looking for here please check with your Intermark Relocation consultant. Lycee Francais
Finnish School
www.finnschoolmoscow.com South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. Grades 0–9. admission from age of 6, Finnish education program.
Swedish School
www.sveskolmoskva.com South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. Private school in Swedish, from the 1st to the 12th grade, Swedish education program, educational in Swedish; English and Russian taught as foreign languages, admission from age 2.
www.lfm.ru
Polish School
Central Moscow, Zamoskvorechie area –Primary school.
Central Moscow, Tverskaya area. School with education in Polish, admission from age of 6. Since 2011 the school has had classes classes only on Saturdays.
Central Moscow, Chisty Prudy area – secondary school 3 years and up.
Deutsche Schule
www.deutscheschulemoskau.de South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. The German School at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Moscow is a German-speaking School acknowledged by the Conference of the Ministers of Culture and Education. Grades 1–12.
Japanese School South of Moscow, Leninsky prospect area. Education in Japanese for children from the 1st to the 9th grade.
Italian School
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Indian International School Central Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya area. School at the Indian embassy, admission from age 5.
Bulgarian School South of Moscow. Education in Bulgarian with an emphasis on Bulgarian language studies, literature and history.
Hungarian School South of Moscow. Grade 1–8; private education in Hungarian.
Iranian School Central Moscow, Chisty Prudy area. Grades 1–9 by the embassy of Iran. Education in Persian.
Things to do with
Children in Moscow
Entertainment Pampa Green Art and design classes for kids aged 2 and up will help to inspire your child's imagination and self-expression with a world of hands-on art activities. Through painting, sculpture, drawing, collage, dramatic play and more. Metro Turgenyevskaya 13 Myasnitskaya St. www.pampagreen.ru
Creative Workshops for Children in Winzavod Creative Workshops for children 3-16 years old. More than 15 different art classes - oil painting and graphics, design, collage, modern arts, modeling, animation, audio- and
video editing, theatre, ceramics and potter’s wheel, sand animation. Free schedule. Fulltime stay is available (lunch at Tsurtsum cafe, walks, exhibitions or football). Masters - artists, musicians, professionally trained teachers. English-speaking children are regular guests. Newcomers are welcome. Open all summer long. Metro Kurskaya or Chkalovskaya 1, 4-th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok,bldg. 6 www.winzavod.ru/eng/ workshops (English)
Gymboree Play & Music Classes Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Today there are over 550 locations in 30 countries, making us a global leader in early childhood develop-
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ment programs. Designed by experts, ageappropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. The programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development. www.gymboreeclasses.ru Gymboree Hamovniki Metro Sportivnaya 12/16 Bolshoy Savvinsky Pereulok +7 499 678 2314 Gymboreee Dinamo Metro Dinamo 31A Leningradsky Prospect + 7 499 750 0156
Theatre Moscow Cats Theatre Moscow Cats Theatre (or Yuri Kuklachev’s Cat Theatre) was established more than 20 years ago. Today it is a unique world where cats live peacefully with dogs and make all visitors happier. Children who visited theatre’s performance one, would definitely want to come again to get inside this fairy tale atmosphere. Metro Kutuzovskaya 25 Kutuzovsky Prospect www.kuklachev.ru/eng (English)
Moscow State Academic Philharmonic Theatre for Children named after Sats There are more than 30 performances today in Moscow State Academic Philharmonic Theatre for Children. In an effort to involve children as early as possible to opera and ballet, the theatre has recently implemented a number of productions that will be interesting and accessible to children 5-6 years of age ("King sandwich", "Veterinarian", "Chipollino"), and even a 3-year age ("Cat House"). Metro Universitet 5 Prospect Vernadskogo www.teatr-sats.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
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State Academic Central Puppet Theatre named after Obraztsov During eighty years of its existence Obraztsov Puppet Theatre has turned into the biggest Centre of Puppet Art, a unique Academy of Puppet Art and Palace of Arts for children, youths and adults. Today the theatre comprises two buildings with a picturesque garden inside and a unique puppet clock on it. Special for our spectators there are many aquariums with exotic tropical fishes, winter garden and amazing museum of theatrical puppets, which you can visit before the performance. Metro Tsvetnoy Boulevard 3 Sadovaya-Samotechnaya St. www.puppet.ru (English)
Circuses & Museums
Museum of Paleontology Museum of Paleontology is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. The exposition is dedicated to organic evolution of the Earth. Metro Kon’kovo or Tyopliy Stan 123 Profsouznaya St. www.paleo.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
Museum of Cosmonautics If your children are interested in space travel, this is the place to take them. The exhibition is interactive and includes trainers, virtual simulators and miniature of some spaceships. Metro VDNH 111 Prospect Mira www.space-museum.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
The Old Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard The Old Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard is one of the oldest circuses in Russia. Today’s shows are very colorful and interesting. All artists are winners of international circus festivals and make difficult acrobatic stunts and insanely cute and funny performances with trained animals. Usually, it is possible to buy tickets in the box-office before the performance. Tip: you can buy cheap tickets and move to the empty seats closer to the stage. Metro Tsvetnoy Boulevard 13 Tsvetnoy Boulevard St. www.circusnikulin.ru (English)
The Great Moscow Circus The Great Moscow Circus is one of the largest stationary circuses in the world. In the creative team work one of the best directors and choreographers of the circus industry, honored and folk artists of Russia, winners of international circus festivals, representatives of famous circus dynasties. Metro Universitet 7 Prospect Vernadskogo St. www.bolshoicircus.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
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Oceanarium The first and biggest oceanarium in Moscow is opened on the Dmitrovskoe Highway in shopping center RIO. You will be able to enjoy a variety of flora and fauna from around the world: fish, coral reefs, animals, birds, amphibians and reptiles. The exposition contains the polar area, tropics, jungles and other zones. The key element is a aquarium with a transparent tunnel. It gives you an opportunity to be in the underwater kingdom and observe the life of the inhabitants of the aquarium from the inside, allowing everyone to have an unforgettable experience, previously available only for divers. Metro Medvedkovo Shopping center RIO 163 Dmitrovskoe Shosse www.oceanarium-rio.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
Sport Roll Hall
Moscow Youth Baseball League
One of the biggest roller skates’ hall in Moscow, where you learn with an instructor how to ride. You can also play in video games, q-zar, visit children’s center, play in bowling and have a lunch in cafes and restaurants.
At the end of April, the Moscow Youth Baseball League starts at AAS ― more sporting fun for children and a chance for parents to meet up on the sidelines!
Metro Tulskaya 3 Holodilniy Pereulok www.rollholl.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
Moscow Youth Soccer League • Running for over 13 years • Approx. 600 kids aged 5-18 participating • Many nationalities involved, Russians and Expats One great way for your children to play sport and also for the parents to meet other expat families is to sign up for the Moscow Youth Soccer League. This starts about the end of August and lasts 8 weeks. Children between the ages of 5 – 18 can sign up. The children play a match each week and really enjoy it. As long as the weather is good, the parents enjoy it too! www.moscow-soccer.ru
Most of the International Schools offer sports activities after school or at the weekends. It is possible to find dancing classes, tennis lessons, swimming, etc. outside school but it is not normally in English. Ice rinks are available all around the city – including Red Square in the winter months! Compounds like Rosinka offer many different sports coaching – some run by parents like football, rugby and hockey and then others offered by the management e.g. karate, tennis, swimming, ballet and ballroom dancing. Rosinka also has it’s own floodlit ice rink in the winter.
Moscow Youth Basketball League The Moscow Youth Basketball League (MYBL) is a program for children in grades K-8 living in Moscow. The season lasts from November until April. It is a great way to keep children busy during winter months!
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Karting You can have a ride or start to visit special Karting School for Children (since 5-7 years old). The school holds special courses to prepare children, including the basics of driving, tactics and strategy of the race. Karting classes allow the child to feel like an adult professional racer, as well as develop responsiveness, independence and desire for success. Le Mans Carting Club Metro Molodezhnaya 54 Molodogvardeiskaya St., bldg. 5 www.lemanskarting.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate) Ten Inches Metro Dmitrovskaya 1 Skladochnaya St., bldg. 6 www.10d.ru (only Russian, use Google Chrome to translate)
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What do the Children Think? Thanks to Year 7 pupils at International School of Moscow for giving their views on being an expatriate child in Moscow.
What do you like about Moscow?
To me Moscow is a very exciting place. It is where all famous stars come by on their European tours!
One of my favourite landmarks is St. Basil’s Cathedral. The bright colours and stripes make for an amazing view. Remember to make it there on New Year’s Eve as it is beautiful!
I like it here because of the weather. There is hardly any rain and the snow is mostly fresh
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There are some really interesting museums to go out and visit. The Space Museum is a definite go-see and so are the Kremlin and Red Square - at Christmas they put up a huge tree to celebrate
I like the way the snow makes the forest look beautiful. The forest is good for walking in all through the year.
I like the beautiful buildings in the centre of Moscow and the squirrels in Serebryany Bor!
There is always something to do in Moscow - for example, going to restaurants (there is a very big choice), go to the cinema, circus, ballet, concerts and lots more! In addition, there are lots of beautiful sightseeing places
I like the fact that REAL honey is sold somewhere in Moscow directly from the farm in July - September
I like how the weather changes - it is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. I would recommend you to come and live in Moscow, it’s great!
Moscow is a very culturally active city, there are many world famous paintings in the galleries also performances from the famous Russian ballet, classical music and rock concerts. Bands like 30 seconds to Mars and U2 were here. Also, if you are not familiar with snow, you will be pleased because we get a lot of it!!
My personal favourite thing to do in Moscow is winter sports. There are also lots of interesting tourist attractions
I like living in Moscow because you can play ice hockey and do other winter sports for example ice skating, skiing and sledging. The people are helpful and the weather is nice all year round
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lots of snow and you can have great fun playing in it even if the temperature is very low
I like Moscow because it is a beautiful city, it has lots of good restaurants and lots of places to have fun like Moscow Zoo
I like the skiing and the snow in Moscow. There are a lot of skating rinks scattered around the city so it is easy to get to one
Dislikes The worst thing for me is cigarette smoke it is everywhere. There are a lot of wild dogs (although they don’t hurt you!) and wearing fur is unfortunately very popular
If you crash your car you need to wait for the police and that can take 6 hours! Then you have to pay them lots of money!
I don’t like the smell in Moscow - because of all the cars and pollution but it is OK if you live in a place like Rosinka
The food here is very good but very expensive!
I dislike traffic, prices and pollution in Moscow. It is one of the most expensive cities in the world
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In Moscow the traffic is terrible. The rudeness of some people can be incredible too
I dislike that people never smile and a lot of people think that smiling is bad!
In winter the snow piles up on the roads and it is difficult to go places. Another hazard is the ice. You slip and slide on it. I find learning Russian really difficult - the different letters drive me crazy!
Advice to Children new to Moscow I would tell you to explore Moscow because it is full of interesting surprises. You should definitely visit the Moscow Metro because some of the stations are really beautiful. Also, you should always leave early when planning to travel by car as the traffic is horrible!
The best thing to do in Moscow is to visit the parks. It is great to escape the noise and the smell of the city. Parks are pleasant all year round. In winter you can go sledging, in summer you can enjoy the beaches.
Not many people speak English so it is a good idea to learn some Russian before you come!
When you get on the plane to fly into Moscow, try and sit near the front as there is always a big queue at Passport Control.
When you move to Moscow you have to really explore If you don’t, you will be living in a truly beautiful country but you wouldn’t know the beauty. Russia is such a magnificent country and you won’t know that unless you explore!
Always take your passport with you otherwise the police may charge you! Go and see museums, monuments and all the sights as soon as possible. Explore the area around your home.
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There is a good cinema showing films in English - called the Dome at the front of the Renaissance Hotel.
Don’t be nervous and try to see things in a good way instead of a bad way. You should try and learn Russian as soon as possible.
The first thing you should do is to see all the sights One place I can really recommend is the Bolshoy Theatre which is famous for their ballets. It may be expensive but it is once in a lifetime experience.
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Going out in Moscow If you are in Moscow on your look-see and you have some free time, we would suggest following options...
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RED SQUARE
ST. BASIL'S CATHEDRAL Every capital has a well-known landmark making it easily recognizable. In Moscow, it is the Cathedral of St. Vasily (or St. Basil’s Cathedral), standing in Red Square. It is for nearly 450 years now that this architectural ensemble of inimitable beauty and grandeur has been filling guests’ hearts with joy and excitement. Red Square www.saintbasil.ru/en (English)
One of the most famous places in the world. Great photo opportunities with the stunning St. Basil's Cathedral in the background. To see Red Square lit up at night is pretty special – a great place to view this is from the ‘O2 Lounge’ at the top of the Ritz Carlton – sipping (expensive) cocktails! The GUM shopping centre by the side of the square is also somewhere worth visiting whilst you are there. It is an amazing shopping centre formerly a market place built in 1889. GUM is full of elegant shops amidst the fountains, wrought iron balconies and glass.
Kremlin has always been perceived as a symbol of the power and might of the Russian state, the national idea expressed in stone. Each era of Russian history has left its own architectural trace in the Kremlin. Once inside the Kremlin walls, you can explore the territory that was once a walled city. The Kremlin still remains the focal point for the Russian Federation Government offices, including the President’s office. There are four churches built in the 14th and 15th centuries within the grounds. It is definitely worthwhile visiting the Armory and Diamond Fund Exhibition. It is a stunning display of clothing, furniture, jewellery, gold, diamonds and carriages. Full information about the open hours and tickets' price check on the website www.kreml.ru/en
LENIN MAUSOLEUM STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM The red-brick palace with its silver roof, towering opposite St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, houses the State Historical Museum which is one of the main sightseeing attractions of the Russian capital. The Museum was built to commemorate national history, and traces the development of Russia and its people from ancient times to the present. Red Square www.shm.ru/en (English)
THE KREMLIN The beautiful and ancient ensemble of the Moscow’s Kremlin stands high on the hill over the left bank of Moskva-River. The
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Opposite GUM is a red granite and black labradorite building housing the body of the former leader of the Soviet state who died on 21 January 1924. There are often long queues, and visitors must file past in silence without hands in their pockets. (My brother-in-law had his hand yanked out of his pocket by a guard). There are plenty of guards around who will push you on if you are walking too slowly! Cameras and bags have to be left in a special area near the mausoleum.
ART GALLERIES
THE PUSHKIN STATE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts has one of the most representative collections in Russia of foreign art dated from ancient times to modern days. The exposition of the Museum includes today a vast collection of tinted plaster casts of famous ancient, medieval and Renaissance sculptures and a collection of original works of foreign artists, sculptors and graphics together with objects of decorative arts. Metro Kropotkinskaya or Borovitskaya 12 Volkhonka St. www.arts-museum.ru (Multilanguage)
MULTIMEDIA ART MUSEUM Over the course of 15 years, the museum has transformed into a gigantic multimedia complex. The new building features seven floors of expansive halls in the “white cube” format, classic Russian photography and endless exhibition spaces. Metro Kropotkinskaya 16 Ostozhenka St. www.mamm-mdf.ru/en (English)
CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY ART "WINZAVOD" THE STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY
The State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow is one of the largest museums in Russia with over 100 000 works of art: icons, paintings, graphics and sculpture - spanning the entire history of Russian art. Metro Tretyakovskaya or Polyanka 10 Lavrushinsky Pereulok www.tretyakovgallery.ru/en (English)
MOSCOW MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Moscow Museum of Modern Art is the first state museum in Russia that concentrates its activities exclusively on the art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since its inauguration, the Museum has expanded its strategies and achieved a high level of public acknowledgement. Today the Museum is an energetic institution that plays an important part on the Moscow art scene. Multiple locations, please, check addresses and exhibitions on www.mmoma.ru/en (English)
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Winzavod is the first and the biggest Сenter of Contemporary Art in our country. Winzavod unites all the areas of modern culture: exhibitions, festivals, lecture programs, cinema, concerts, theater premieres, children's studio and many other things. Metro Kurskaya 4th Syromyatnixhesky Pereulok, 1, www.winzavod.ru/eng (Multilanguage)
GARAGE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY CULTURE Garage is an independent platform for new thinking. Through an extensive program of exhibitions, research, education, and publishing, Garage reflects on current developments in Russian and international culture, creating opportunities for public dialogue and the production of new work and ideas. Metro Park Kultury 45 Krymsky Val St. www.garageccc.com/en (English)
CULTURAL MUSEUMS
MOSCOW PLANETARIUM
IZMAYLOVSKIY KREMLIN
The Kremlin in Izmaylovo is a cultural and entertainment complex located near Izmaylovsky Park on the bank of the SerebryanoVinogradny Pond: on the hill there is the miraculous town of striking beauty with domes, bazaar rows and a carved gate. It is the best place to buy Russian souvenirs (except the Kremlin) and interesting staff on the flee market. You can also visit Vodka museum or museums of Russian Bread & Traditional Russian Toys. Metro Partizanskaya 73 Izmaylovskoye Shosse www.kremlin-izmailovo.com (only Russian, use Google translation)
JEWISH MUSEAM AND TOLERANCE CENTER
The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center opened in Moscow in November 2012 and is thought to be the largest Jewish museum in the world. It dedicated to the complex history of Russian Jewry, is thoroughly modern in approach, favoring personal testimony, archival video footage and interactive displays - all translated into Russian and English. The exhibitions are divided chronologically, helping visitors to understand the life of Jewish communities as they travelled across medieval Europe, settling in shtetls before moving to the cities. Metro Maryina Rosha Dostoevskaya or Mendeleevskaya 11 Obraztsova St., bldg. 1A www.jewish-museum.ru/en (English)
MOSCOW ZOO
The Moscow Zoo is the first Zoo in Russia, and was opened in 1864. At this time, it contains over 8,000 of animals belonging to more than 1,000 species of world fauna. Today it’s also one of the oldest Zoo in Europe.
At the interactive museum children and adults can learn about space, telescopes, satellites, gravity and other miracles of science by getting involved in hands-on exhibits that are very well explained in many languages and are simultaneously fun and insightful There is also a 4D theatre showing other exciting films and blockbusters. Metro Barrikadnaya or Krasnopresnenskaya 5 Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, bldg. 1 www.planetarium-moscow.ru/en
EXPERIMENTARIUM
The museum is more an interactive classroom of infuriating puzzles, games and physics come to life. Designed with curious children in mind it’s a hands on place which aims to fascinate its guests with the wonder of science. Unfortunately, there are no English explanations. Metro Savelovskaya or Dmitrovskaya 46/2 Butirskaya St.
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down Soviet-era arcade games are now being restored for Moscow’s newest museum and it’s possible to play and feel atmosphere of the passed epoch. Metro Baumanskaya 11 Baumanskaya St. www.15kop.ru/en
THE STATE DARWIN MUSEUM A specific feature of the Darwin Museum is that all its many exhibits are united in their one purpose: presenting a complete scientific picture of the evolution of the living world. There is a large display showing the variety of wildlife on earth, with animals from all climatic zones. Here you can also follow the development of biology as a science from ancient times to the present. A large part of the collection is devoted to the question of the origin of Man, as well as the evolution of behavior, the relationship between Man and Nature and of course its future. Metro Akademicheskaya 57/1 Vavilova St. www.darwin.museum.ru/eng
MUSEUM OF SOVIET ARCADE MACHINES
CHURCHES
CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR A spectacular gold topped building with an interesting history. It was built over 44 years to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon (1839–1883). In 1931 it was destroyed on Stalin’s orders. Stalin wanted to create a Palace of Soviets but the scheme was abandoned as the ground was too boggy. Used for many years as a swimming pool, the new cathedral was built between 1994 and 1997. In 1998 a small museum and a church on the ground floor were opened to the public. Metro Kropotkinskaya 15 Volkhonka St.
Arcade Games were a part of childhood and youth of Soviet people. They were made at secret military factories from the seventies up to the Perestroika. Forgotten and broken
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THE NOVODEVICHY CONVENT
The Novodevichy Convent, one of Moscow`s most beautiful cloisters. It is an amazing architectural monument, and also the greatest of Moscow`s attractions, second only to the Kremlin. Since the early 18th century it was the burial place for eminent and rich people, above all, the tsar`s family. In the 19th century, many prominent Russians were laid to rest here. The Novodevichy Convent has been distinguished as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Metro Sportivnaya 1 Novodevichy Proyezd www.moscow.ru/en
ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH St. Clement's Church is one of the two Orthodox churches in Moscow dedicated to a Roman Pope, St. Clement I. The massive fivedomed two-storey church used to dominate the skyline of Zamoskvorechye. It was built between 1762 and 1769. Metro Tretyakovskaya 28/7 Pyatnitskaya St.
VEHICLE MUSEUMS
RETRO AUTO MUSEUM There you will find Vintage cars from different countries and of course Russian ones. This museum is a real time machine, here you will feel all the development from the auto-industry. Metro Rimskaya or Ploshad Ilyicha 9/2 Rogozhsky Val St. www.auto-retro-museum.ru/en
BUS TOURS
In summer 2012, City Sightseeing Bus Tours appeared in Moscow. It’s a good way to see the center of the city in a short time. Full information can be found on Multilanguage website www.city-sightseeing.com, choose Moscow, as a destination.
WALKING STREETS
BOLSHAYA DMITROVKA
RIVER TRIP NIKOLSKAYA Two new pedestrian zone were open in Moscow this year - Nikolskaya Street & Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street - enjoy it!
VADIM ZADOROZHNY'S VEHICLE MUSEUM It's one of the largest in Europe and the largest in Russia private museum of vintage technical equipment. The best antique machinery of the last century was being collected here diligently over a long period of time military hardware, weapons, aviation, motorcycles and retro cars – more than 1000 exhibits. 4-th km of Ilynsky shosse, building 8, Archangelskoye, Krasnogorsky district, Moscow region www.tmuseum.ru/main-page(English)
The period of summer navigation on the Moscow River is from the middle of April to the beginning of November. There are two big companies providing boat trips: “Capital Shipping Company” www.cck-ship.ru (English) and Radisson Royal Moscow www. radisson-cruise.ru (English). The second company provides lunch or dinner too (available in winter time as well). You can board the boat outside the Radisson Hotel (formerly the Hotel Ukraine – one of the Stalin’s Seven Sisters).
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OLD ARBAT This is an interesting area that is pedestrianised and so offers a more relaxing stroll down an area lined with cafes, boutiques and souvenir shops. If you haven’t got time to go to Izmaylovo Market to pick up some souve-
nirs and gifts then the shops on Stary Arbat are a better option than the airport. There are also many artists and street sellers in this area. One interesting place to look at is the ‘Wall of Peace’ with its tiles decorated by children in the 1980s, and now covered with post-Soviet graffiti.
KAMERGERSKY PEREULOK
We also advise you to visit Kamergerskiy Pereulok - is an old Moscow side-street which is famous by its former residents and the Moscow drama theatre. Now Kamergeskiy is an upscale dwelling place and a pedestrian street full of restaurants, a popular hang-out.
RUSSIAN BANYA
recommend using the VIP area (entrance fee approx. 1700 RUB). At the reception desk you may hire robes, towels and Banya hats, however if you have your own you should bring them along as you have to pay to hire them at Sanduny. Remember to bring your flip flops too. There is a menu of treatments and it is in English as well as Russian. I would definitely recommend the “Venkat Leaves” treatment. These are dried oak leaves that have been soaked in warm water to make them soft and aromatic. First you take a shower and then go into sauna room. It gets hotter the higher up you go. When it gets too hot, you leave the sauna and pour buckets of freezing water over yourself, or you can get into one of the ice cold baths of water. You can also take a cold shower if you prefer. When it is time for your Venkat leaves and attendant beats you with the traditional Russian leaves inside the sauna, the purpose of which is to make your skin glow. Once this is finished the attendant and an assistant sit you on a chair outside the large sauna and take turns pouring buckets of freezing water over you. This part really makes you catch your breath but it feels great too. The whole experience including food took approximately 4 hours and I went home feeling like a new person, totally relaxed and with clean shining skin. The total cost was 6000 RUB ($200) but as a special treat I would highly recommend it, go with a friend and have a great Russian day out.
Carole Lawlor Friend of Intermark
We visited Sanduny Banya - the oldest Banya in Moscow, dating back to 1808. It was very busy the day we visited, and I would highly
ADVICE
If you want to visit a few main museums in 1-2 days we recommend you to use the Moscow Pass, it includes entry to the list of museums, view tours and special discounts. Check the full information here www.moscowpass. com (English) There are more than 1000 museums and galleries in Moscow and, unfortunately, we couldn’t write about all of them. We recommend you to visit following websites for having detailed information: www.moscow.ru/en (Multilanguage) or www.russianmuseums.info/moscow.asp (English)
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Cinema
There are three main cinemas in Moscow where you can watch all new movies in the original with russian subtitles. Tickets can be booked advance or purchase before the screening.
PIONEER CINEMA 5 ZVEZD Metro Novokuznetskaya Address: 16 B Ovchinnikovsky Per. www.5zvezd.ru
35 MM
KINOZAL GUM
Metro Krasny Vorota, Kurskaya Address: 47/24 Pokrovka St. www.kino35mm.ru/eng/
Metro Ploshchad Revolyutsii Address: Krasnaya Ploshad (GUM) www.gum.ru/eng
Metro Kievskaya Address: 21 Kutuzovskiy Prospect www.pioner-cinema.ru/eng
Intermark is a media partner of cinemas and regularly publishes all new releases on our facebook page, do not forget to follow us!
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Is the oldest park (1753) in Moscow. With an area of 40.8 hectares and a former Emperor's residence, created as a result of the integration of three estates in the 18th century, it also contains the Green Theater, one of the largest open amphitheatre in Europe, which can sit 15,000 people.
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Was founded in April 1945, and claims itself to be the largest botanical garden in Europe. It covers a territory of approximately 3.61 km², bordering the All-Russian Exhibition Center, and contains a live exhibition of more than twenty thousand different species of plants coming from various parts of the world.
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2 Inaugurated in 1928 and stretches along the banks of Moscow River. In 2011 the park was completely redesigned: a lot of sport activities (as bike renting), free wi-fi, art projects and open cinema. Highly recommended to visit! Read more in English on the website www.park-gorkogo.com
ART PARK MUZEON
VICTORY PARK
6 Is a memorial of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 with an area of 135 hectares. This place is famous for outdoor museums, churches, memorial synagogue and a mosque. In summer time it is one of the most popular places for roller-stating and bike.
POKLONNAYA HILLS
7 Can compete with Park Gorkogo on activities. An open swimming pool was declared the best beach-related spot in Moscow 2012. You can read all information about events in English on their official facebook page www.facebook.com/Sokolniki.Park
3 Was founded in 1992. Today it is famous by more than 700 sculptures, many of which are outstanding monuments of the Soviet era.
ALEXANDROVSKY SAD 4 The first public park in Moscow, Alexandrovsky Garden sits along the Kremlin’s western wall. Colorful flower beds and impressive Kremlin views make it a favourite strolling spot for Muscovites and tourists alike.
BITSEVSKY PARK
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8 Is one of the largest natural parks (forests) in Moscow. The park is home to more than 500 species of plants, 33 species of mammals and 78 species of birds. Highly recommended for bike trips.
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The territory is situated near the Moscow State University. The place is a famous Moscow skydeck. The embankment is moving to the Neskuchniy garden and Park Gorkogo - perfect place for roller skating or biking.
VOROBYOVI GORY
Is an amazingly beautiful place for walks with family. There is a gorgeous palace of Ekaterina II (with the museum inside), two big pounds with ducks, “dancing� fountain and very lovely nature around in the park. Highly recommended to visit!
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10 Has a beautiful view on the Moscow River. There are some homesteads and atractions for children, cafes in the central part of the park.
11 Is quite small, but very nice park in the center of Moscow. There is an open stage, where you can watch movies in summertime, place for dancing, cafes and free wi-fi in the park.
Izmaylovsky Park or Izmaylovo Park is one of the largest parks (urban forests) in Moscow, Russia. It's situated in the Izmaylovo District of the city. The park was inaugurated in 1930, and was known as Stalin Park until the name was changed in the 1950s. Izmailovskaya station of the Moscow Metro serves the park.
IZMAYLOVSKY PARK
SAD BAUMANA
16 This is a huge forest and park area that contains Moscow's most popular beaches. It features changing rooms, clean sand, beach volleyball areas, and boat, scooter and paddleboat rental. Note that the water may not be 100% safe for swimming.
SEREBRYANY BOR PARK 50-TH ANNIVERSARY OF OCTOBER
The Kolomenskoye estate was once the royal summer residence of the Grand Princes of Moscow Vasili III and Ivan IV, and was turned into a museum and nature preserve in 1923. It is a very beautiful park with a great view to the Moscow River. The embankment is a great place for biking.
(SILVER PINE FOREST)
12 This beautiful park is not always crowded and quiet. There are playgrounds for children, a pond and a river near which you can spend your time, and children can play.
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Is a popular recreation spot and a park in the central part of Moscow. It is known for its cultural attractions and adjacent theatre. Regular events include opera, ballet and concerts.
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HERMITAGE SAD 18 VDNKh - the Exhibition of National Economic Achievements - and it remains a fascinating monument to Russia's transitional period. There are too many things at the same time: beautiful pavilions, trades, shops, amusement park, music, rollers and cyclers in the territory.
Interesting Places Outside Moscow 1-DAY TOURS
WEEKEND SUZDAL AND VLADIMIR
SERGIEV POSAD
Being two centuries older than Moscow, Suzdal shared with Vladimir the role of the main political centre of Russia in the 12th century. By the 19th century the city lost its significance and owing to this fact perfectly remained. There are no factories, plants, and even no railways in Suzdal, it is forbidden to built houses of more than 3 floors here, but on the other hand more than 200 historical monuments remained on the area of only 12 sq.km.
The monastery founded in the XIV century 70 kilometers far from Moscow by Sergius of Radonezh is one of the most important religious centers of The Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius played an important role in uniting the Russian principalities, unyoking from the Tatars and Mongols and the rise of Moscow as a capital of the Russian state. Being added to the World Heritage List of UNESCO, the ensemble of the Lavra includes almost all the variety of orthodox architectural styles from the Byzantine to the Stroganov baroque and neoclassicism.
SERGIEV POSAD
STAR CITY
ST.PETERSBURG Being the northernmost European city with lots of canals and more than 400 bridges, this 5-million city was called "The Northern Venice". St. Petersburg is a result of the greatest architectural project begun in 1703 under Peter the First. Later the city was closely connected with October Revolution of 1917 and from 1924 to 1991 it went under the name of Leningrad. Its architecture combines such different styles as baroque and classicism. The whole historical centre of the second largest city in Russia was added to the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
ZVEZDNIY GORODOK ST.PETERSBURG
WEEKEND IN KAZAN In 2005 Kazan celebrated its millenium. The descendant of the Golden Horde, the town was conquered under Ivan the Terrible`s government. Nowadays the combination of religions is surprising in Kazan. The city is an architectural pearl mixing the eastern and western influences. The Kazan Kremlin is a World Heritage Site.
SUZDAL
YAROSLAVL
WEEKEND IN ROSTOV VELIKIY AND YAROSLAVL One of the most ancient cities of Russia, Rostov Veliky is situated 200 km far from Moscow on the shore of Nero Lake. In this small town historical movies and Russian fairytales are shot without any additional decorations. In the very heart of the town numerous domes are reflected in the vast lake. This is the Rostov Kremlin built by archbishop Jonah who was a passionate devotee of the traditional Russian architecture.
In spite of the proximity to Moscow (20 kilometers), the location of Star City remained highly confidential in the soviet period. Today the special application makes visits possible. In the Yuriy Gagarin State Scientific Research-and-Testing Cosmonaut Training Center professionals from all over the world pass the training. The city consists of the dwelling part, where many cosmonauts, specialists and doctors live, and the technical part, where the training itself is held.
We can also organize an excursion per request with any number of participants around Russia. For further information, please contact: LearningRussia@intermark.ru
KAZAN
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Interesting Places PlacesOutside AroundMoscow Moscow If you want to spend a very relaxed weekend or vacation out of Moscow and to know more about Russian culture, we would like to recommend you to stay in the Сlub-Hotel “Gallery” Club-Hotel «Gallery» is one of the finest small country hotels in the Moscow region. It is famous for real hospitality and perfect comfort. The architectural style of «Gallery» is Russian Art Nouveau. It harmonizes with Abramtsevo Estate Museum located beside. It is worth to stay near Moscow in summer or winter, with family or colleagues, on holidays or celebrations. There are different ways to have a good time in the Moscow region: banquet, conference, wedding, active rest, sport or quiet privacy in nature.
HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY Family Club «Gallery» offers guests a swimming pool with water geysers, multi-tiered maze and rock-climbing wall, beautiful summer terrace and 32 family rooms. Romanov Sheep live in our Mini-farm.. In the old days they were known as “royal”. Wool of sheep is rather silver as golden fleece of Russia. Would you like to flatter one of them? There are also different breeds of rabbits: silver Flemish Giants with a dark nose and paws, lop-eared bunnies look like little lambs, snow-white and blue-eyed Czech rabbits. And also the poultry yard: anyone who can differ a chick from a baby pheasant or peacock is no longer a citizen, but a real farmer!
BUSINESS MEETINGS OR EVENTS Business Club «Gallery» also offers an extensive infrastructure: a wide variety of rooms for conferences, seminars, trainings, teambuilding etc. The Club not only space, but also everything you need for corporate entertainment: interesting workshops, team games, for example, paintball, extreme races on quad cycles, horse riding, also guided tours to the best tourist places near Moscow, unforgettable concert evenings with your favorite actors all on your own request. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available all over Club-Hotel «Gallery».
LOCATION Club-Hotel «Gallery» is placed in 60 km from Moscow to Yaroslavl Highway. The location of Club-Hotel «Gallery» allows enjoying the vacation and events together with splendid excursions in Abramtsevo, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and others worth seeing routes located closely, - еvery day this holy place is visited by a great amount of pilgrims from Russia and beyond.
CONTACT DETAILS www.clubgalereya.com/www.clubgalereya.ru Phone: +7 495 725 31 95 Phone & Fax: +7 495 989 10 52 Reservation: book@clubgalereya.ru Information: info@clubgalereya.ru Address: 4 Muzeinaya St., Sergiev Posad district, Moscow region, Russia, 141352 GPS-coordinates: 56.232279, 37.96914
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Expats Talk:
L ik e s TH E DIV ERS IT Y OF TH E CIT Y, TH ERE IS ALWAYS SO ME TH ING TH AT YO U CA N FIN D TO DO FOR AL L TH E FAM ILY. ALS O I LIK E TH AT IT IS A VER Y CLE AN CIT Y AN D YO U CER TAINLY GE T TH E 4 SEASO NS HE RE.
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MOSCOW IS A BIG CIT Y WIT H MAN Y OPT IONS FOR SHO PPING ALT HOU GH THE Y CAN BE VERY EXP ENS IVE, WIT H TIM E YOU CAN FIN D YOU R WAY ARO UND AND FAVORI TE PLACES. THE CIT Y IS SUR ROU NDE D BY WAT ER CHANNE LS CONNECTED TO THE MAIN LAKE, ESP ECIALLY IN SUM MER IS NICE TO HAV E THAT EVEN IF IS ONLY FOR VIE W. THE CULTUR AL SID E IS VER Y LARGE AND YOU CAN FIN D FAN TAS TIC OPT IONS FOR GAL LER IES, MUSEUM S, OPE RA, CONCERTS AND THEATE R PLAYS. MOSCOW OFFERS AS WEL L A VAR IET Y OF NICE RESTAU RAN TS. PAT RIC IA FESSER
LOV E TH E CULTUR E AN D TH E HISTOR Y TH E CIT Y EXU DES.
I LI KE TH E FA CT IT S A TOTA LLY DIF FE RE NT CU LT UR E TO TH E UK WH IC H MA KES IT INTE REST IN G AN D CH AL LE NG IN G.
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IT IS FASCINATING CUL TUR ALLY. YOU WIL L NEV ER BE BOR ED. THE RE ARE SO MAN Y THINGS TO DO HER E – WHATEV ER YOU ARE INT ERESTE D IN. I LOV E CRO SS COU NTRY SKI ING IN THE WIN TER – AND EVEN THO UGH IT IS MY SIX TH YEAR – I HAV E NEV ER GOT FED UP OF THE SNO W AND LOO K FOR WAR D TO IT EVE RY YEA R. I HAV E LOV ED TRY ING TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE TOO. THE RUSSIAN BAN YA IS ANO THE R OF MY FAVOU RIT E THINGS TO DO HER E. IT IS BLISSFUL SIT TING IN A HOT SAU NA WHEN IT IS MIN US 15 DEGREES OUTSID E. THE RE ARE SO MAN Y LAY ERS TO LIV ING IN RUSSIA – AND EVE RY YEAR I LEARN MOR E ABO UT THE PEO PLE AND UND ERSTAN D THE M A LIT TLE MOR E – BUT NEV ER COM PLE TELY OF COU RSE! CAT HER INE STAPLES
I LI KE TH E CO LD SU NN Y WINT ER DAYS, GE T TING OU T IN TH E CO UN TR Y SI DE.
TH E ME TR O SYST EM, LI VIN G ON RO SINK A, SOCIAL LI FE AN D FR EE DO M FO R KI DS, CH EA P VO DK A!! !
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SAR AH CARTON
T ips and Advice! Piece of advice, see all the cult ural things and learn a bit abo ut russian history, very interesting and it's not as if you're going to com e back here for a holiday!!!
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The first year is the hardest…… don't expect it to be a quick country to 'set tle in'! Give it tim e.
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Com e with an ope n mind - having learned virt ually nothing abo ut Russia/ it is Moscow from childhood, avery different from expect the tions. If you look beyo nd ks of climate and the grey bloc unt amo vast a is re flats the to learn/cult ure/history/ar ting. chitect ure thats fascina
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t Get invo lved with at leas like one international gro up the IWC, AWO, BWO etc. Don't hesitate to ask for m info, advice and tips fro in people who've already lived are y The le. whi a for Moscow the best sourse of info!
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Dislikes
W BUT THE MAIN THING, AND I THINK THERE IS VERY LITTLE THAT I DISLIKE ABOUT MOSCO THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE TRAFFIC. IS THE ONE THAT MOST OF THE EXPATS CAN RELATE TO, SO YOU HAVE TO ALWAYS ERR ON AND IT IS UNPREDICTABLE HOW LONG A JOURNE Y CAN TAKE ATION ON TIME, WELL HOPEDESTIN THE SIDE OF CAUTION TO MAKE SURE YOU GET TO YOUR FULLY ON TIME!
DON' T LIKE THE LONG WINT ERS!!
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REAL LY DISL IKE THE AMO UNT OF TRAF FIC!
BECKY ZUCCO
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THE LANGUA GE COULD BE VERY HARD IN ORDER TO FIND YOUR WAY THROUG H AND THE TRAFFIC IS VERY VERY BAD BECAUSE OF VOLUME AND BECAUSE OF THE RISKY WAY OF DRIVING. THE METRO CAN BE NOT PLEASAN T AT ALL ON DAILY BASIS AND AT RUSH HOURS. WHEN DRIVING IN MANY OCCASIO NS YOU CAN’T TURN TO CHANGE DIRECTI ON BUT ONLY IN “U” AND ON CERTAIN PARTS, WHICH MAKES YOU DRIVE FOR LONG PATHS IN THE WRONG DIRECTI ON. TRAFFIC POLICE ARE NOT PLEASAN T AT -ALL. 161 PATRICIA FESSER www.intermarkrelocation.ru
THE TRAF FIC – AND THE TRAF FIC POLICE!
CATHE RINE STAPLES
I DON' T LIKE NOT BEIN G ABLE TO DRIV E, DIRT IN THE CIT Y AND ON THE METR O, AND, OF COURSE, TRAF FIC! SARA H CARTO N
Please don't expect service with a smile! (Even though a smile is free!!)
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Intermark Team
Intermark Relocation is a British relocation consultancy. We provide full range of Immigration & Relocation services to major international companies. With over 21 years’ experience of relocating families into Russia, we have developed sophisticated expertise and comprehensive services that allow foreign employees to smoothly and easily adapt to a new environment, new reality and their new life on the assignment.
90 full-time employees in Moscow offices
12 company owned car fleet & professional drivers, full-time employees
5 immigration consultants
Award winning organization
40 full-time relocation consultants
Successfully relocate 60 families per month Preferred supplier for major multinationals in Russia
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‘Sending people to Russia can be a challenging experience. But quite simply, it does not have to be. We break the process down into simple steps. We stay on top of every stage of the relocation process and work with you as one team to achieve our common objectives. You’ll find our team driven and proactive, and always professional. Our ethos is “always go the extra mile, and then some”. In this short guide, we’ll highlight some simple reasons to work with Intermark Relocation’. Marina and Irina
Before You Arrive ORIENTATION TOUR
‘FRIENDS OF INTERMARK’
Moscow is a huge city with lots of myths surrounding it. To find out whether they are true or not it’s better to check it by yourself. Look-See Tour will help you
To dispel all your doubts about life in Moscow you can address your questions to Friends of Intermark – expatriate mothers living in the city who has already gone through the all steps of relocations, finding the school, place to live, dealing with Moscow weather and traffic.
To explore: 99 Different areas to live in with their pros & cons 99 Typical apartments & houses 99 Shopping-malls & groceries To visit and choose: 99 International Schools & Kindergartens 99 International Medical Centers
VISA & IMMIGRATION SUPPORT We provide full range of immigration services to corporate & private clients along with their families.
99 Fitness-centers and other sports activities 99 Any other personal requests Look-See is a highly personalized service, depending only on your wishes and time. That’s why it will help you to choose the most preferable location for you with the best options. We make Moscow your home, before the final moving!
Working in Russia, travelling or bringing your family or friends won’t be a problem! We can take care of arranging visas. For further information, please contact immigrations@intermark.ru
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SHORT-TERM RENTAL: SERVICED APARTMENTS
If you have a limited time for home-search and need to move in Russia urgently, we suggest you to choose services apartments. It will give you more time to choose only that home, which you need. Serviced apartments are quality apartments offered for short-term and medium-term rental in central Moscow. The apartments are called ‘serviced’ because they are cleaned, maintained and managed for you just as a hotel room would be. At the same time, a serviced apartment provides you with all the facilities you need to make you feel at home, like a living room, a bedroom(s), a bathroom and a kitchen. We also recommend the serviced apartment for members of your family and friend who are going to visit you in Moscow. For more information, please ask your relocation cosultant.
While You are Here HOME-FINDING
FURNITURE PROCUREMENT
LEASE RENEWAL
After determining with the most suitable location for you it’s time to find the right place to live. Our experienced and professional consultants will guide through the whole process until you and your family are happily settled. How we make the process easy for you:
After moving into your new apartment you may want to equip a new home with additional furniture or to buy a new one. Our consultants will accompany you to necessary shops and help to buy everything you need and organize the delivery to the apartment. Alternatively, we can also arrange rental furniture for you.
We will track lease dates and notify you in a timely manner. Our main aim is to carry out lease negotiations to renew the lease agreement with the saving the best price and conditions for you. For further information please contact a.lukash@intermarkrelocation.ru
HELP-DESK & TENANCY MANAGEMENT
CAR LEASING
We will take care of and ensure that all your daily issues are managed and resolved efficiently: 99 Settling In: Internet & TV, Kids’ Safety 99 Coordination and control of property repairs 99 24/7 Help-Desk line for any emergency questions For further information, please contact
In the past few years there was an increase the number of foreign drivers on the road of Moscow. Previously this was not as common especially amongst expat women, however now it is a much familiar sight. In a partnership with IAL we offer a comprehensive range of fleet and driver services, inclusive of fully outsourced operational auto leasing to specific fleet management programs.
99 Reviews of ALL properties offered by city estate agencies and private agents 99 Daily updates on new properties 99 Accompanied property viewing by company car with experienced full time employee driver 99 Provision of legal support: reviewing landlord ownership rights, third party claims to the property, contract preparation, etc 99 Negotiating favorable lease terms. rent, amount of deposit, repairs or improvements, pets, etc. 99 Inspection and Inventory Check: checking conditions and all obvious defects.
Within 7 days upon arrival you (every foreign national) are required to be registered at the place of stay. We will be happy to take this hassle off your shoulder. For further information, please contact immigrations@intermark.ru
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MOVE-IN SUPPORT
INTERMARK MOSCOW CLUB
Moving to another country is always exciting, but you don’t need to be nervous about your staff – we will take care about it! We can coordinate your own moving-in company or organize all processes from the begging by ourselves.
While it is the landlord’s responsibility to insure the property, it is highly recommended to insure your personal belongings and third party liability. In partnership with insurance companies we are able to do it quickly and efficiently – please ask your Relocation Consultant for more details.
Moscow is full of interesting events and you will find exactly what you like. Today there are no any problems to find entertainment in English language: cinema, exhibitions and museums, sport activities, excursions, numerous of international clubs and expats’ communities, cookies classes and many more. Intermark Moscow Club provides you with an easiest access to all of these events. Just follow us on facebook and check the updates on the website www.intermarkrelocation.ru
PERSONAL LEGAL ADVISOR
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
EXCURSIONS
Sometimes it can be difficult to find a professional lawyer for the consultancy or solving the issues. Our English-speaking Lawyer Team will help with any personal requests. For further information please contact: a.lukash@intermarkrelocation.ru
Learning Russian doesn’t take long, especially if you have it written down. A working knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet is a definite advantage especially when reading place names, using metro or making grocery shopping. You can join to Russian Language Courses with Intermark and to learn Russian the easy way. Read more on page 89 or ask your Relocation Consultant.
There are so many interesting places around Moscow. We will be happy to help you to explore it. Excursion are organized only at the personal request with any number of participants. It helps to make your journey as interesting and pleasant as it only can be. We also provide the excursion around Russia. For further information, please contact: LearningRussia@intermark.ru
INSURANCE
New exhibitions • interesting events • best places for shopping • ideas for family weekend • movies on English language and many more about lifestyle in Moscow! www.facebook.com/ IntermarkRelocation
Before You Leave LEASE TERMINATION & DEPARTURE SUPPORT Proper and timely actions are critical for easy and smooth lease termination and departure from Moscow. To make the process easy we:
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99Prepare necessary documents for lease termination 99Provide inspection and inventory reports 99Carry out dilapidation negotiations and return of security deposit 99Coordinate house cleaning and repair services 99Help to sell the furniture bought on arrival
OUR TEAM
We like to work hard and know how to do it achieving the best result. We are creative and develop our business in a new way for Russia and other regions. Our philosophy is simple, but very useful for everyday life. Marina Semenova
Managing Par tner
Irina Yakimenko Managing Par tner
Corporate Services
Alexander Ivlev NBD Manager
Olga Alexandrova Account Manager
Elena Kli menko NBD Manager
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Alexsey Stepanenko
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Corporate Clients Services Director
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Yuriy Evseev
Lerato DeVrie
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Danko Anastasia is tant
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Monika Esclangon
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Dahbia Roux Head of French Departme
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Elena Klimenko
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Valeria Volkonskaia Consultant
Alexander Starikov
Nasha Kurumova
Yana Toropygina
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Evgeny Dobrutskiy Consultant
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Anna Sibarsova Consultant
Elena Gorshkova Consultant
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Marina Zinovieva Consultant
Natalia Alyukova Consultant
Immigration Department
Olga Makeshi na Head of Department
Tatiana Voropaeva
Dmitry Begunov
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Tatiana Fedotova Head of Administrative Department
Karina Saubyanova HR recruiting specialist
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Emiliya Kliudt
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Alexey Bezhumanov
Head of Technical Support Group
Maria Kopylova
Clients Service Specialist
Ivan Paleev Technician
Irina Zueva
Ekaterina Nozhova
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Alexander Polyansky
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Our other materials Move in instruction Annual report In our annual report collected everything that our team has achieved for the entire year! In this report you will find: - Key figures and facts - Massage from expat - Our news - Our new services and materials - Housing and Immigration reviews
This booklet is received by each of our clients on the move in to the new apartment! Here we would like to give some useful information to predict any challenges that can arise while renting an apartment We hope that these tips and suggestions will ensure that tenancy of our clients, and their relationship with landlord, will be as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Emergency & Safety Quarterly report To ensure that our customers and partners have access to new and relevant information on the rental market residential real estate, immigration law news, the news of our company and the industry as a whole in addition to our annual reports we are releasing quarterly reports.
This guide was developed specifically for helping you stay out of trouble in some non-standard and confusing situations you might find yourself in when in Moscow. Though be advised that Intermark staff may not be considered responsible for actions or decisions taken by representatives of state authorities such as police, road police, embassies, consulates or other entities.
Driving in Moscow Housing review Rental market in Moscow has its own peculiarities, and to understand all the intricacies you need to have a wealth of experience and constantly monitor the current situation on the market. In our report, collected all the relevant data on the rental market, expert’s opinions and forecasts.
The safety of the road users is regulated by a wide set of traffic safety regulations. Most of the traffic rules in Russia are not that different from those in the EU or the US, but there are some specific aspects in the Russian traffic regulations that you should be aware of. Therefore, we decided to create for you a special convenient and clear brochure ÂŤDriving in MoscowÂť.
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Moscow Metro Pocket-Book At first sight using the Metro can be a frightening and difficult experience. In fact, it is the easiest and most reliable way to get around Moscow, taking into account today’s traffic. To help you to take full advantage of the Metro, we have created a special Moscow Metro Pocket-Book.
Grocery Shopping Dictionary We know how difficult it can be to get acquainted with a new city, especially when everything is written in a foreign language and by Cyrillic alphabet. With this in mind, we have created «Grocery Shopping Dictionary», which will make newcomers’ life in Moscow easier and turn shopping into an enjoyable experience.
Inside you will find: • Metro map (eng/ru) • Types of tickets • Useful tips • The most popular public places
Weekend in Moscow There are many different current events, exhibitions, concerts and theatre shows in Moscow taking place all the time and we want to give expats the opportunity to experience some of these wonderful events and help them enrich their time in Moscow. You can find Weekly updates on our Facebook page or in the digital library.
Moscow Digest In Russia, they say: "There is no bad weather, all kind of weather is great!" There are so many activities which can be offered every day in Moscow! You have no right to sit at home! And with our seasonal digest you will find hundreds of places where you can have! There are: - Restaurants - Sports - Parks And many others + lots of interesting fact!
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