Moscow - Understand Moscow and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)
This chapter contains the Moscow Today, History, Performing Arts, Art & Architecture, Litera-ture & Cinema, Transport and Directory A–Z chapters from Lonely Planet’s Moscow guidebook.
All the info you need on everything from history, performing arts and architecture to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.
- a rundown on symphony orchestras and bohemian bands that grace Moscow’s stages
- info on the architecture of Moscow’s icons and onion domes, sculptures and skyscrap-ers
- full coverage of the city’s rich literature and cinema
- details on Moscow’s 900-year history, from medieval magic to imperial grandeur, from communist austerity to contemporary affluence
Coverage includes: Moscow Today, History, Performing Arts, Art & Archi-tecture, Literature & Cinema, Transport and Directory A–Z.
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- Information-rich to ensure you get the most from your time away
- Organised by neighbourhood with detailed listings on everything
- from top sights and activities to shopping, nightlife and accommodation
- Includes an A-Z Survival Guide and extensive pre-planning sections
- Full colour, pull-out detailed city map plus colour maps throughout
