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It was my first ever coach holiday and…

It was my first ever coach holiday and it never disappointed. Everything from the staff to the food was fabulous and I’m so glad that I’ve booked again for July. Only negative, but I’m not complaining was that the entertainment was to late starting, 8 o’clock and not 8.30 would have been better as a lot of the guests,including myself, were elderly.

Date of experience : 11 March 2024

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Hi Dawn, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We really appreciate your feedback and we will pass this on to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back in July!

Wonderful experience

Great organisation. Expert driver, ride was smooth and comfortable. Driver very knowledgeable about the places we visited and drove through. Hotel very welcoming. Room, clean, comfortable and lovely and warm. Staff friendly and attentive. Everything you need for a great holiday.

Hi Lletypiod, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great 5* review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

very good customer care

very good customer care. Friendly and caring staff. Good food and entertainment. we enjoyed our holiday very much. first time with Alfa. Will go again and again.

Date of experience : 17 March 2024

Dear Mrs Khanduri, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your first holiday with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Same high standard

The hotel (where we have been before with Alfa) was still up to the high standard. Lovely surroundings and excellent staff. If I made a little criticism it would be the feeder system. The signs and numbers on the bus could be clearer. Had it been raining heavily, with some of the cases not being waterproof, people may have had wet contents, (we put a bin liner over ours). The driver was great and always checking if we were OK. Overall very good and we are going with Alfa again in October to Wales.

Hi Lynda, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We really appreciate your feedback and we will pass this on to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back in October.

Fantastic Holidays with Alfa.

The Seabank Hotel was the best Hotel we have been to. Brilliant Staff led by a great hands on Manager. Fast service with lots of smiles. Very friendly. Great decor. Top class nightly entertainment. Thankyou ALFA. You are the best Company by miles!

Hi David, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Seabank Hotel in Porthcawl and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Andy’s a great representative for the Alfa tours

We had an excellent driver in Andy who was very experienced and was a font of knowledge. He had a very relaxed demeanour and went the extra mile when taking us out on trips.

Date of experience : 15 March 2024

Dear Mr & Mrs Mac, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We really appreciate you choosing to travel with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

A good break in winter

A good break in winter, we found a helpful coach driver in a comfortable coach. The cotswolds were as expected with lovely villages and rather boring countryside between. Hotel was excellent but rather far out from chipping Norton so we could not get out at nights

Hi Richard, Thanks for leaving a review and for your feedback. We do hope to be able to welcome you back soon.

Great Beginners Line Dancing Wk

Just back from a fabulous wk dancing with Dom at the Waverley Hotel Melrose, Dom + Yvonne our dance Teacher were excellent hosts, and we learnt some New Line dances, as well as a Partner dance, I would 110% recommend next years Dance with Dom wk (as there are only 2 wks a year!) to anybody with an incline to dancing, the Waverly Hotel was very good as well. Thank you Dom for organising such events, a refreshing change for Alfa, maybe we can have more weeks next year!!

Dear Mr Parkinson, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Dancing with Dom break and we hope to see you back next year!

Dancing with Dom

We have had an amazing time at Waverley Castle Melrose (Dancing with Dom). Dom is an amazing all round entertainer who is professional, caring and ensures that everyone is included and can feel part of the experience. The staff hotel,food and other acts were very good. Members of staff joined in with guests dancing and making us feel welcome. Kieran driver was very good and professional.

Date of experience : 13 March 2024

Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great 5* review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Dancing with Dom break and we hope to see you back next year!

Theatre visit added bonus to trip

Coach trip and hotel were excellent. Theatre trip well organised. Performance excellent despite delay due to actor injury. Access issues to theatre seating were encountered as did not expect steps. My friend has mobility issues and had difficulties accessing her seat. Another lady had a panic attack and had to be relocated on the flat section of the stalls. A warning of access issues would have been appreciated on booking information. Otherwise trip was fine!

Date of experience : 09 March 2024

Hi Maggie, we are sorry you and your friend experienced issues accessing the seats, we would like to look into this further so have requested some more information (your booking reference ideally) or please email the team ([email protected]). Many Thanks

Good value for money

Good value for money. Recently enjoyed 4 nights at Monarch Hotel in Bridlington. Very good location, comfortable hotel, staff very helpful. Breakfast very good. Evening meal could have been better. Interchange procedure could be improved. Hadn’t realised the feeder coaches were serving numerous holidays so lots of variables to cause considerable delays especially on return journey back to Interchange.

Hi Jacqui, Thanks for your lovely feedback and sorry to hear you experienced issues with our feeder system, if you would like to supply us with more details we can look into this further. We hope this didn't spoil your holiday and look forward to welcoming you back.

SHANKLIN hotel

Everything ran very smoothly,well cared for.driver of coach brilliant cared for everyone, hotel very nice and comfy staff great.will definitely be back again.

Hi, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Shanklin Hotel, we will pass your lovely comments onto the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Another fantastic trip with Alpha

Another fantastic trip with Alpha, everything went like clockwork from pickup to Hotel and back home, brilliant drivers and amazing staff and food at the hotel was brilliant,would recommend to anyone, we have 4 more booked for this year and looking forward to them all

Hi John, Thank you so much for a lovely review, we really appreciate you choosing to travel with us and look forward to welcoming you back later in the year!

Good driver comfortable coach nice…

Good driver comfortable coach nice hotel good food and entertainment lovely staff no complaints weather not good but that’s out of your control

Dear Mr and Mrs Akrill, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We look forward to welcoming you back and hope the weather will be better for you next time!

Would use again

Been on several coach holidays - first time with Alfa. Good communication from admin, lovely hotel, food, coach and excursions. Would have been a 5 if the swopping from feeder coach to holiday coach and vice versa hadn’t been so chaotic.

Hi Corsa, sorry to hear you experienced issues with our feeder system, if you would like to supply us with more details we can look into this further. We hope this didn't spoil your holiday and look forward to welcoming you back.

Had a lovely 4 day weekend break

Had a lovely 4 day weekend break. The feeder coach was on time and very comfortable. At Burtonwood had about a 40 min wait before setting off again. The hotel “Queens” in Blackpool was perfectly situated. Room (cosy double) was nice; clean and the bed very comfy. Meals were excellent and the entertainment exactly as I liked. Return journey very quick and again no hassle.

Date of experience : 08 March 2024

Hi Karen, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Queens in Blackpool, thanks for a lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Definitely value for money.

First holiday on my own so was a little apprehensive. Suitcase put on feeder coach and not have to bother with it again until it arrives in your room. Hotel a little dated but spotlessly clean. Friendly, helpful staff, good food. Driver great nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend Alfa and already looking to book again.

Date of experience : 04 March 2024

Hi Carol, We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your first holiday with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Enjoyable experience.

Very well organised,good vehicles and hotels.Enjoyed the trips out,just maybe needed to be slightly longer on time,didn't need to be back to the hotel quite so soon.Really enjoyed the food and the service was excellent at meal times.

Hi Nicholas, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great 5* review, we will pass your feedback to the team about the time on excursions and hope to welcome you back soon.

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We enjoyed our stay hotel and staff great. Food good well served hot and clean. We didn't get easy access as promised we were put in room 204 lots of stairs to climb. I recently broke my back plus had a heart operation 2weeks before holiday so that is why we requested easy access. Which you said we had in my paper work. Very disappointed couple with that aspect of holiday.

Hi Peter, We are sorry your requests were not met and would like to look into this further so we have requested some information - ideally your booking reference so we can look into the issues further.

Great holiday, Dancing with Dom

Great holiday, Dancing with Dom. Had a good time, food good, entertainment was really good. Hotel a little dated but that had no impact on my holiday. Room was warmed for us on arrival. Not much hanging space in the wardrobe otherwise good. Dining timing wasn’t good, you could get there first and people who were late could get their meal first which a few got annoyed with. Maybe it would be best if they took table no. on arrival so they knew who had been waiting longest. The request made on booking regarding an allergy/intolerance was not taken seriously but halfway through the holiday it was sorted by a member of staff. I still enjoyed my holiday though and thought it was good value, staff were amazingly helpful, hope they take the criticism constructively.

Hi Rosemarie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your feedback. We will pass your comments on to the team at the hotel to look into. We are glad the few niggles didn't spoil your stay and we do hope to be able to welcome you back soon.

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Kæmpe anbefaling til Brian!

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Hej Maria Mange tak for din anmeldelse af dit samarbejde med Brian. Jeg er glad for at høre, at I har haft en fantastisk rejse til Østrig. jeg er sikker på at Brian er klar til at hjælpe jer godt afsted en anden god gang.:-) Med venlig hilsen Jeanette S. Christensen

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Vil ikke anbefale nogen at anvende Alfa Travel. Ved 11 timers forsinkelse og overnatning i Amsterdam Lufthavn, var det ingen hjælp at hente. Boede på Hotel Dina i Rom. Ringede til Alfa Travel ved ankomst pga væggelus og dårlig rengøring, hvor rejsekonsulent forsikrede om, at det havde de aldrig oplevet. Havde billededokumentation med hjem på væggelus - svar fra Alfa Travel var, at det var bænkebidere eller sølvfisk, så derfor ingen kompensation, selvom billeder var tydelige + bid af væggelus. Grotesk useriøst svar fra rejsebureau og dårlig service. Et tilbud om “kompensation” på 75 kr sat ift en pris for rejsen på 4.498,-, er ikke et seriøst tilbud! Vil til enhver tid fraråde nogen at rejse med Alfa Travel

Dato for oplevelse : 21. september 2023

Opdateret d. 04.10 2023 Hej Anne Jeg synes faktisk, at vi har lavet en grundig og seriøs behandling af jeres klage. Vi har været igennem hele vores interne håndtering af sagen, og har fået en uddybende rapport fra hotellet omkring dialogen under hele opholdet. For at være endnu mere sikre i vores sag, så har vi konsulteret Rentokil Skadedyrskontrol for en second opinion. Her har en biolog vurderet, at der på det fremsendte materiale alene fremgår bænkebiddere og andre insekter. Det er således ikke dokumenteret, at der har været væggelus på hotellet. I forhold til kompensation skal jeg bare lige præcisere, at I udover vores tilbud om pr. kulance kompensation på kr. 75,- pr. person er blevet tilbud kr. 1.000,- pr. person for den forsinkelse og den ulempe i oplevede på jeres flyvning. Normalt finder vi i dialog med gruppen frem til en løsning, som er brugbar for alle parter, men i denne situation står vi så langt fra hinanden, at enderne ikke kan mødes. Udfra sagen og den dokumentation der foreligger, så synes vi jeres krav er urimelige. Heldigvis har vi i sager som denne en uvildig klageinstans i form af Pakkerejseankenævnet. De vil udfra sagsfremstillingen tage stilling til, hvad der er ret og rimeligt. Vi har kun en gang tidligere haft en sag i ankenævnet (som vi fik medhold i), men vi vil til enhver tid følge de afgørelser, som nævnet måtte komme frem til. Med venlig hilsen Jeanette S. Christensen Opringeligt svar: Hej Anne Allerførst skal jeg igen beklage den forsinkelse, som I blev ramt af på jeres udrejse. Det var en rigtig ærgerlig og beklagelig start på rejsen! I løbet af udrejsedagen var vi i løbende kontakt via vagttelefonen, og vi forsøgte via alle vores kanaler at hjælpe jer. Både i forhold til KLM og vi forsøgte også at skaffe indkvartering til jer for natten (som vi skal når flyselskabet melder fortabt). Det var umulig for både os og KLM at skaffe plads til gruppen med så kort varsel. Når man rammes af forsinkelser som denne, så har man ret til kompensation. Det informerer vi dig om pr. mail allerede mandag morgen. Du blev også informeret om, at I kunne vælge at søge kompensation hos os eller hos flyselskabet. I forhold til din klage omkring hotellet, så er forudsætningen for at opnå kompensation altid, at man straks reklamerer til os, hvis man opdager en mangel. Endvidere skal man kunne dokumentere de fejl og mangler, som man klager over. Ved ankomsten til hotellet søndag er vi i kontakt fordi nogle af pigerne er nervøse for, om der skulle være væggelus på deres værelse. Vi taler om standarden i Rom og om vores tidligere erfaringer med hotellet. Vi aftaler at I skal kontakte os, hvis der bliver det mindste. Vi står inde for vores produkt - og vi tager også ansvaret når der er mangler. I den konkrete sag mener vi dog ikke at den indsendte dokumentation underbygger, at der skulle være tale om væggelus på værelserne. Som vi også skriver i vores svar på din klage, så vedkender vi, at der er fundet insekter på et/flere værelse(r), men ud fra vores allerbedste overbevisning, så er der ikke tale om væggelus. Vi har også haft eksterne rådgivere til at kigge på det materiale, som du har sendt til os. De bekræfter vores indstilling. Det betyder ikke nødvendigvis, at vi har ret, men når vi står med to så forskellige opfattelser af situationen, så synes vi, at det er relevant at sagen behandles gennem de officielle klageinstanser på rejseområdet. Når man klager til rejseankenævnet, så foretages der en uvildig vurdering af klagen og den indsendte dokumentation. Vi følger naturligvis altid de kendelser, som Pakkerejseankenævnet kommer frem til. I forhold til kompensation så har vi pr. kulance tilbudt jer en kompensation på 10% af det sidste rejsedøgn pga. de fundne insekter. Vi blev kontaktet kl. 00.00 aftenen inden afrejse tidlig morgen. De 10% svarer til det, som man vil være berettiget til ved et decideret insektangreb. Med venlig hilsen AlfA Travel Jeanette S. Christensen

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Planlagte aftaler blev opfyldt. Spændende besøg. Guider kan altid blive bedre, men ellers OK. Lydkvalitet i kirke ikke helt i top. God håndtering af vouchers og fakturahåndtering. Lidt problemer med at træffe tovholder sidst på dagen. Som underviser er det ikke let at ringe midt på dagen. Men vi følte os godt behandlet.

Dato for oplevelse : 15. november 2022

Hej Kurt Tak for at du tog dig tid til at anmelde jeres rejse og dit samarbejde med os. Jeg takker for dine konstruktive forslag og er glad for at høre, at du har følt dig i gode hænder. Vi hjælper meget gerne, hvis du også i fremtiden skal arrangere en rejse. Med venlig hilsen Jeanette S. Christensen

Stor tryghed

Rejselederen var lynhurtig på tasterne, hvis der var problemer og vi havde også en kontaktperson i Rom. dette var en stor tryghed, når man, som vi, aldrig havde været i byen.

Dato for oplevelse : 18. september 2023

Hej Tove, Mange tak for din anmeldelse af jeres rejse og vores samarbejde. Vi arbejder hårdt på at sikre en god og effektiv kommunikation i planlægningsfasen. Jeg er også glad for at høre, at du føler dig godt hjulpet under rejsen. Det er et stort ansvar at rejse med en skolegruppe, og så er det rart at have trygheden i at have et rejsebureau i baghånden. Vi håber at kunne genoptage vores samarbejde en anden god gang! Med venlig hilsen Jeanette S. Christensen

Et trist selskab, som jeg ikke vil anbefale til nogen

Alfa Travel var forsinkede 3 timer, inden vi skulle afsted på ski. De fratog os dermed tid på ski. Kommunikationen til busselskabet var dårlig, de vendte ikke tilbage, når vi søgte kontakt til dem, og der var opdateringer. De gjorde intet for at godtgøre deres fejl. Et trist selskab, som jeg ikke vil anbefale til nogen.

Dato for oplevelse : 02. februar 2023

Hej Magnus Jeg beklager mange gange, at jeres afgang til Østrig blev udskudt. Der blev fundet en fejl på den bus, som var planlagt til at køre med jer, og erstatningsbussen var først klar til afgang kl. 16.00. Du har også ret i, at kommunikationen omkring den udskudte afrejse var mangelfuld. I forhold til godtgørelse, så er vi i kontakt med lederne af gruppen og vi laver naturligvis en aftale med dem om, hvorledes sagen skal afsluttes. Med venlig hilsen Jeanette S. Christensen

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Kan varmt anbefale Alfa Travel. Vi benyttede Alfa Travel til at få sammensat en weekendtur til Berlin, for 34 personer. Kirsten kom med nogen forslag, til seværdigheder, overnatningsmuligheder, spisesteder mm, og ud fra det, fik vi lagt et rigtigt godt program. Alt på turen klappede perfekt, så vi kan kun anbefale Alfa Travel.

Dato for oplevelse : 25. juni 2019

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Things to do in Moscow: how to visit Moscow | Unmissable, cool & unusual

• September 2, 2023

What are the best things to do in Moscow? What to do in Moscow? First, I will list the main places to visit by theme, passing by the must-sees, but also more unusual places in Moscow. Then, I will describe what to see in Moscow in one day and how to visit Moscow in 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 days. Let’s go!

Good to know. For more information, click on the places to open the dedicated blog posts.

Main places to visit in Moscow & best things to do in Moscow

I worked in Moscow and I loved this city for its dynamism and energy. We find there from time to time to see friends, remember good memories and enjoy this giant city! Then the time has come for us to share with you our practical guide.

TOP 5 must-see places in Moscow

• Moscow Red Square
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Bolshoi Theatre

Places of cultural, historical and religious interest in Moscow

• Novodevichy Convent and cemetery
• Tretyakov Gallery
• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Kremlin Izmaïlovo (pseudo-historic place, recently built in the image of the old, one of the best things to do in Moscow for your Instagram account 😉 )
• Park and ancient village of Kolomenskoye

Visit Moscow of the Soviet era

• Moscow State University and Sparrows Hill
• VDNKh and the Museum of Astronautics, one of the key landmarks of the Soviet era in Moscow
• GULAG Museum
• Metro stations
• The Stalinist skyscrapers, scattered all over the city

Less touristy places in Moscow

• Gorky Park and the GARAGE museum
• The old Krasny Oktyabr factory
• Zaryadye Park
• Center for Contemporary Art, WINZAVOD
• Business center, Moscow City

Main districts of Moscow to visit

• Patriarch Ponds
• Tchistye Prudy
• Kuznetsky most
• Arbat Street

However, regardless of the length of your stay, whether you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days or in 2, you need a visa. The article Obtaining a tourist visa for Russia could then be useful in any case.

What to do and see in Moscow in one day?

List of things to see and do in Moscow in one day:

• Go to Red Square
• Visit St. Basil’s Cathedral
• See Kremlin walls (but not to visit)
• Visit Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• Discover Kuznetsky most districts and see Bolshoi Theatre building
• And if you have time at the end of the day: go to the Sparrows Hill or to the Moscow City for a beautiful view

Things to do in Moscow in 2 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, there are 2 purposes: do not miss the essential places of Moscow and optimize travel.

• First day: Red Square , Saint Basil’s Cathedral , Zariadye Park, Bolshoi Theatre , Kremlin
• Day 2: Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the former Krasny Oktyabr factory on Balchug Island, Gorky Park, Moscow State University (one of the Seven Sisters buildings ) and Sparrow Hill

As 2 days os really short, be sure to choose an accommodation in the best districts where to stay in Moscow .

Walking on Red Square in Moscow: one of the unmissable things to do in Moscow

Iconic place and one of the must-see places in Moscow and even in Russia! Besides, if there was only one place to visit in Moscow in 2 days, this place would then be Red Square, without hesitation. Therefore, starting the city tour with Red Square is ideal . Several buildings are on the square, but not all of them have to be visited. Check out my blog post about Moscow’s Red Square in detail to learn more and not miss anything.

Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside

Even more emblematic than Moscow’s Red Square! Built in the middle of the 16th century under the orders of Tsar Ivan Le Terrible, this cathedral is one of the most beautiful monuments of Orthodox art, and definitely one of the unmissable places in Moscow. Visiting Saint-Basil’s Cathedral inside is one of the most beautiful things to do in Moscow!

• Visit estimate time : 1h30
• Entry ticket : 700 RUB. Tickets can be purchased on the cathedral’s official website 45 days before the tour.
• Audio guide (recommended): 500 RUB
• Opening hours : June to August 10 am-6pm; from November to April: 11 am-5pm; May, September, October 11 am-5pm. Cathedral closed on Wednesdays. Entrance is closed 45 minutes before closing.
• Find out more in the dedicated article: Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow

Take a walk in Zariadye park: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow after visiting Red Square

Zaryadie Park is just a 10-minute walk from St. Basil’s Cathedral, so it’s easy to include in your itinerary if you’re going to visit Moscow in 2 days. From its heights, you can see the red walls of the Kremlin. But, the most impressive point of view is the platform which overlooks the Moskva river. A must see! And clearly one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

• Open 24 hours a day
• Good to know! Park Zaryadye is also a place to visit in Moscow in winter. Find out more here: What to do in Moscow in winter?

See the Bolshoi Theatre and discover the Kuznetsky Most district

The Bolshoi Theatre is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy entrance tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets

The Bolshoi Theater is the most famous Russian theater in the world. The most economical way to see a presentation at the Bolshoi Theater is to take the tickets on the theater’s official website in advance, so here is our tutorial to help you: How to buy tickets to the Bolshoi? In addition, several pedestrian or one-way streets are located north of the theater. It is therefore very pleasant to find them to leave the main axes of the megalopolis.

Visit the Moscow Kremlin

Visit Kremlin is on top of things to do in Moscow. A place of power for centuries, the Kremlin then shows us a whole different image when viewed from the inside. If you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, the Kremlin is certainly one of the must-see places in Moscow.

• Opening hours : Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thursday.
• See our blog post about visiting the Moscow Kremlin

Visit the Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This impressive Moscow Cathedral is the seat of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is a must see if you visit Moscow in 2 days and clearly one of the things to do in Moscow. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior was first built in 1883 in memory of Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s Grand Army. Then in 1931 Stalin ordered its destruction. It was then rebuilt again (identically) only in 2000.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 15. At the foot of the Kropotkinskaya metro station.
• Opening hours . Daily: 10: 00-17: 00, except Monday: 13: 00-17: 00
• Free entry (some closing restrictions, for example a short)

Good to know! In orthodox religious places, one must avoid excessively uncovered clothing. Women should cover their heads. After visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you can explore Bolotny Island and Gorky Park. This is one of the routes our guide to Moscow.

The old Krasny Oktyabr factory: one of the coolest things to do in Moscow

If you cross the Moskva River by a pedestrian bridge which is located just in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the city and at the same time you can discover Balchug Island. Furthermore, if you want to visit Moscow in 2 days, you can include this island in your itinerary between the cathedral and Gorky park. Here is the old confectionery factory Krasny Oktyabr, which has gradually turned into a fashionable micro-district. There are then some elements of street art, cafes and restaurants and some Moscow bohemian side. At the end of the island you can see a gigantic 98-meter-high monument dedicated to the Russian reforming tsar Pierre The Great.

Good to know! You can find on this island are the trendiest nightclubs in Moscow. On weekends, there are taxi caps after midnight so there are so many people. On the other hand, if you go there in winter and during the day, the island is quite empty and less interesting to see.

Gorky Park is one of the TOP places to visit in Moscow, because it allows you to better understand the life of the locals and their rhythm. In fact, it’s a huge entertainment park. For example, in winter there is a giant ice rink and in summer – free dance or yoga lessons, sandy beaches for playing volleyball, an outdoor cinema. So, like the locals, have a Stakantchik (ice cream or cooked corn), and enjoy the atmosphere of the place: that’s one of the interesting things to do in Moscow to discover the city.

• Where? Krymsky Val 9. 20 minutes’ walk from Krasny Oktyabr, along the quays.

Sparrow Hill and Moscow State University

The Sparrow Hill, Vorobiovy Gori in Russian, is the highest point in Moscow. It is rather known to Russians, but less to travelers. A nice view on Moscow opens from the hill, and in particular on the Luzhniki Stadium. In addition, on the hill itself is the Moscow State University: an impressive skyscraper from the Soviet era.

• How to get there? By bus T7 (35 min) from Oktyaborskaya station, near Gorki Park. By metro (Vorobiovy Gorki station) + climb the hill on foot. On foot along the Moskva along the Gorky Park (1h30) + climb in funiculars.

Good to know! It is possible to cross the Moskva river by funicular. We actually tested it and it was pretty cool! That is one of our favorite things to do in Moscow!

What to do in Moscow in 3 days?

If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days, it would be interesting to dive into the Soviet era which strongly marked the country and the city. After the Bolshevik Revolution, the capital was transferred from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, in order to mark the change of power. Moscow then became the world showcase for communist ideology. Here are the best things to do in Moscow for 3-day-trip!

VDNKh, visit Moscow of the Soviet era

VDNKh is a large exhibition center in the north of Moscow, where there are still several striking witnesses of the USSR. The most interesting are the Museum of Cosmonauts and the Statue of the Worker and the Kolkhozian , which will certainly impress you with its size!

GULAG History Museum

The explanations of the museum are very well done. We really have the feeling of going back in time. If you are going to visit Moscow in 3 days and you are interested in history and this subject in particular, I recommend this museum. Visit the GULAG History Museum is one of the most interesting things to do in Moscow.

Discover the Patriarche Pounds district

It’s a nice neighborhood in Moscow where you can come across rather affluent locals, but not necessarily very bling-bling. Take a walk in this area is really a cool thing to do in Moscow! In addition, the Ponds of Patriarch is one of the places of Bulgakov’s novel “Master and Margarita”. As this is an interesting area to see, we have included it in a walking tour of Moscow. The route ends at the Moscow Kremlin, which is very convenient, because you will be able to visit Moscow in 3 days by optimizing your trips.

What to visit in Moscow in 4 days: TOP things to do in Moscow in 4 days

If you want to visit Moscow in 3 days, you will already see a lot of things. On the other hand, if you stay one more day, you have plenty to do! The Novodevichy Convent, the Tchistie Proudy district and the Izmaylovo Kremlin are very good candidates for you, if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days.

Visiting Novodevichy Convent in Moscow

The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most brilliant examples of Russian architecture, according to UNESCO. This beautiful complex was built in 1524 and today consists of the convent, but also of a cemetery whose status could be compared to that of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Visiting Novodevichy Convent is one of the great things to do in Moscow, if you want to go a little bit outside of the center!

Discovering Tchistye Proudy district

It’s one of the most popular areas of Moscow, with many cafes, restaurants and bars nearby. It is therefore a place to discover if you want to visit Moscow in 4 days. It is just as pleasant for a stroll as for the discovery of local life. For example, in winter the pond turns into an ice rink.

Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, one of the coolest things to do in Moscow!

The Izmaylovo Kremlin is more of a tourist than a historic place. On the other hand, it is a pretty impressive place to discover, especially on weekends. Inside the Kremlin, there is a flea market where you can find a little bit of everything, but mostly good souvenirs to bring from Moscow. For example, chapka, traditional Russian scarves or matryoshka (Russian dolls). Add the Kremlin and the Izmaïlovo market to your itinerary if you are going to visit Moscow in 4 days, because it is a nice and very colorful place! Visiting the Izmailovo Kremlin is one of the things to do in Moscow, if you want to put colors in your Instagram account! 😉

In 4 days, we will have the opportunity to see several Moscow: Classic Moscow, Moscow of old Russia, Soviet Moscow and a little bit of the new Moscow. So what to visit in Moscow on the 5th day of travel?

What to visit in Moscow in 5 days?

Art lovers will be delighted to discover the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, while others will prefer to stroll along Arbat Street, see the buildings of Moskva-City or visit Bunker 42.

Admiring Russian art at Tretyakov Gallery

Founded in 1856 by an industrialist and great lover of art, the gallery has grown over the decades, and then bequeathed to the state. Today the collection includes more than 140,000 pieces, 15,000 of which are paintings. Visiting the Tretyakov Gallery is one of the things to do in Moscow if you want to discover Russian art!

• Where? Pereoulok Lavrouchinski 10. A 5-minute walk from Tretiakovskaya station
• Opening hours. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Closed on Mondays.
• Entry tickets. 500 RUB.

Visiting the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts presents the treasures of ancient Egypt, the paintings of Rembrandt and Cézanne, a fine collection of Impressionism.

• Where? Ulitsa Volkhonka 12
• Opening hours. Daily: 10: 00-20: 00, except Thursday: 11: 00-21: 00. Closed on Mondays. The boxes close an hour before closing.
• Entry tickets. The prices vary according to the collections from 300 to 750 RUB.

Walking on Arbat Street

All Russians know Rue Arbat. So, walking on Arbat street is one of the things to do in Moscow. However, after the years, little by little it became very touristy. This is a pedestrian street only. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes there, but it is no longer the most authentic neighborhood in the city.

Seeing the buildings of Moskva-City (Moscow City)

Moskva-City is Moscow’s business center, much like Paris’s Defense district. The skyscrapers of Moskva-City are among the tallest in Europe: 373 meters high! Very nice place to see at dusk.

Good to know! You can admire a nice view of Moscow City from the docks of Tarasa Shevchenko. It’s especially beautiful in the evening with all the lights on.

Bunker 42, one of the most unusual things to do in Moscow

Bunker 42 is a secret military complex which was to be used by the Soviets in the event of a nuclear attack: a space of 7000 m² 65 meters underground!

• Where? 5 Kotelnitcheski Lane, 11.
• Prices. 2200 RUB per person
• Opening hours. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Restaurant inside. Original, but rather a tourist trap.

What to visit in Moscow in 6 days or more?

There are still so many places to see, because Moscow is a big megalopolis and there is always something exciting to do there. For example: the ancient Kolomenskoye village or the WINZAVOD contemporary art center .

If you are interested in history and want to see Russian cities on a rather “human scale”, it would certainly be interesting for you to discover the cities of the Golden Ring . For example, it is very easy to get to Sergey Posad from Moscow (less than 2 hours in train). Visiting the Golden Ring is one of the best things to do in Moscow if you are staying more than a 5-6 days.

There are still plenty of places to see in Moscow, however I did my best to list here the best things to do in Moscow, what to see in Moscow in one day, but also in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Moscow!

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How to choose a hotel in Moscow: Your guide for every travel occasion

Aerial Moscow city panorama

Some basic advice for travelers:

Don't be afraid to book a hotel that’s not in the city center, even if it’s a little further out. But make sure there’s a metro station nearby. Even from the most distant metro stations it takes no longer than 30 minutes to reach the city center, and close to many of these stations you can find a nice park, be it Izmailovsky or the Soviet-era VDNKh, or perhaps an exceptional historical site or museum. In addition, the metro is also an important site that deserves to be enjoyed. Check out the interactive metro map here metro.yandex.ru.

• Hotel  Astrus  – $60-150* (next to Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station, red Line 1)
• Hotel complex in Izmailovo:  Alfa ,  Beta ,  Gamma ,  Vega ,  Delta  – from $40 to $400 (five big hotels of various quality next to the huge Izmailovsky Park and Partizanskaya metro station on blue Line 3 and Moscow Center Railroad)
• Holiday Inn Sokolniki  (metro station Sokolniki, red Line 1, next to the beautiful park) – $60-200
• Hotel  Cosmos  (next to VDNKh metro station on orange Line 6 and VDNKh, with space museum and oceanarium inside) – $50-220

If you’re traveling for a sporting or big musical event :

An aerial view of Luzhniki Stadium

We strongly recommend inquiring in advance about your stay before such major events as FIFA World Cup™. Prices are quite high at these times and hotels are overbooked, so you might have to rent an apartment, which is not always a guarantee of a good price-quality relationship.

If you need to be clos e to Spartak Stadium :

• Aquarium hotel , $130-190
• DOSAAF hotel , $30-80
• Happy Hotel , $72
• Mini hostel  next to the stadium, $10-40

For  Luzhniki Stadium :

• Hotel  Corston , $80-300
• Hotel  Luzhniki , $145-160
• Hotel  Yunost , $80-130
• Sweet Dream  hostel, $10-30

For  CSKA Arena :

• Triumph Palace Boutique  Hotel, $145-320
• ART  Hotel, $40-180
• Aeropolis  Hotel, $40-140
• CSKA  Hotel, $40-70

For  VTB Ice Arena :

• Maxima Panorama  Hotel, $60-200
• Apart-Hotel  PointZil , $45-95
• Best Seasons  Hotel, $45-80
• Hostels  Rus – Avtozavodskaya  $7-10

On a business trip :

Moscow City business center

If your personal assistant hasn’t booked a good hotel, or if you don’t have a personal assistant yet, then it’s better to stay close to your office or conference hall, or a rail station with Aeroexpress trains to airports.

• Ibis  Kievskaya  situated on blue Line 3 is fine if you need the Moscow City business hub or Crocus City. If you need Vnukovo Airport, then the nearby Kievskaya rail station is right there with a fast train to the airport – $50
• Nearby is  Radisson Slavyanskaya  Hotel by Kievskaya metro and rail station, $100-300
• Novotel Moscow  is right in the Moscow City business center, from $80
• Hotel Crocus Star  15-minute walk to Myakinino metro station, Crocus City Hall and Crocus Expo. Nearby is the indoor ski and snowboard venue, Snezh.com, $70

If you want to party hard :

Patriarshiye Ponds

Moscow has great nightlife, and clubs open 24/7 can be found almost everywhere. But these places have a large concentration of restaurants and bars: Pyatnitskaya Street, Patriarshiye Ponds, Tverskaya Streets and the former Red October factory zone. The best option will be to choose something nearby to save money on taxis (the Moscow metro works from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.).

• Marco Polo Presnja  Hotel, $70-250
• Peking Hotel  with a rooftop bar, $65-150
• Citycomfort Hotel  Novokuznetskaya, $40-60
• Fabrika hostel gallery café , $46-120

If you’re in town for museums and cultural life :

Aivazovsky at the Tretyakov Gallery

If you’ve come to Moscow for the first time, the most important things to see can be found in a maximum range of 20 minutes walk from each other. There are two options. The first is the area near the Kremlin, State Historical Museum, Pushkin Museum for Fine Arts and Multimedia Art Museum. In that case, the following hotels will suit you:

• The National  – just 5 minutes walk from Kremlin. If you can’t afford staying here, have breakfast at the Dr Zhivago restaurant; from $270
• In Time Hotel  next to Kremlin and Biblioteka Imeni Lenina metro station; $70-100

Option No. 2: if you prefer the Garage Museum in Gorky Park, the State Tretyakov Gallery and New Tretyakov Gallery, then:

• President  Hotel, $90-200
• Medea hotel  Novokuznetskaya metro station, $90-160

A riverside room please :

One of the Stalin's seven sisters, former hotel Ukraina

The Moskva River might be not as famous as St. Petersburg’s Neva, but its banks are no less picturesque.

• Swisshotel   Krasnye Kholmy  is not far from Paveletskaya metro station and the House of Music concert hall, from $190
• Riverside Hotel  (from $120) shares with  Radisson Royal  (from $270) in a Stalin-era skyscraper and former Ukraine hotel building. Nearby is a pier for Moskva River boat tours.
• Moscow Point Red October  on the former factory site and full of night clubs , $90-170
• Ivan Chai - hotel and coffee  is not far from Kolomensky Park and metro station, $40-60

If you’re a badass luxury traveler :

A Kremlin-view room in Baltschug Kempinski

These hotels don’t need special introduction; they have history and offer services at the highest level. But they’re not affordable for everyone. Foreign celebrities, presidents and sheikhs often stay here.

• Four Seasons Hotel  Moscow – from $500; built anew based on the Stalin era plans; this is probably Moscow’s most expensive luxury hotel and the closest to the Kremlin.
• The Ritz-Carlton , from $560, with Novikov restaurant on the first floor.
• Ararat Park Hyatt , the rooftop bar has a fantastic view, from $400
• Hotel Baltschug Kempinski  Moscow
• St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya , from $300
• Metropol , from $200; the mosaics by Mikhail Vrubel on the façade can be enjoyed for free

*All prices are taken from Booking.com’s summer offerings.

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Moscow concert attack: More than 60 reported dead; ISIS claims responsibility

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What we know about the Moscow concert attack

• Men in camouflage broke into a Moscow concert hall and opened fire, shooting an unknown number of people, Russia’s prosecutor general said.
• The terror group ISIS has claimed responsibility but did not provide proof of the claim, which was made on ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram.
• Russia's Investigative Committee said that more than 60 people are dead after the attack at Crocus City Hall. Officials have said more than 100 others were injured.
• A fire also started inside Crocus City Hall, a large concert venue northwest of central Moscow. Firefighters have evacuated about 100 people from the basement of the building and efforts are underway to rescue people from the roof, Russian emergency officials said.
• Russia officials said they were investigating the attack as a terrorist act.
• A popular rock band was scheduled to play what appeared to be a sold-out show at the venue, which has a maximum capacity of more than 9,000 people.

Three children among those killed, state media reports

Chantal Da Silva

Three children were among the more than 60 people killed in yesterday's attack at Crocus City Hall, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Health.

Officials have warned that the death toll connected to the deadly incident may increase as the investigation continues.

Xi sends condolences to Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday after a deadly shooting at a concert hall near Moscow, saying China opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns terrorist attacks.

China firmly supports the Russian government’s efforts to maintain national security and stability, Xi said, according to CCTV state television. 

Moscow bloodshed comes two decades after some of worst attacks in Russia

Phil Helsel

The shooting attacks in Moscow are the latest in a series of deadly terror attacks in the country since the 2000s.

In 2004, militants from Chechnya and elsewhere took hostages at a school in Beslan in southern Russia.

The militants demanded a withdrawal from Chechnya. Hostages were kept in a gymnasium, and 334 died — half of them children — when gunfire and explosions erupted when it was stormed. Hostages’ families were critical of the rescue operation. Russian prosecutors later cleared authorities .

Two years prior, in 2002, Chechen separatists attacked the Dubrovka Theater in Moscow and took more than 700 people hostage. Russian forces used gas, and 129 hostages died. The attackers were killed.

More recently, in 2017 a suicide bomber from Kyrgyzstan killed 15 people as well as himself in an attack on a St. Petersburg subway. In 2013, two bombers killed a combined 34 people in attacks on a railway station and a trolleybus in Volgograd.

The group Islamic State, also known as ISIS, claimed responsibility for the attacks Friday at the Crocus City Hall venue.

Putin wishes victims well, deputy prime minister says

President Vladimir Putin is thinking of those injured in today’s attack and thanked doctors, a Russian government official said according to state media.

State media TASS reported that “Putin wished all those injured in the emergency at Crocus City Hall to recover and conveyed his gratitude to the doctors, Golikova said,” referring to Tatiana Golikova deputy prime minister for social policy, labor, health and pension provision.

More than 60 dead, and death toll could grow, Russian agency says

Russia’s Investigative Committee said Saturday that more than 60 people have died in the attack, and warned the number may increase.

“The bodies of the dead are being examined. It has been previously established that more than 60 people died as a result of the terrorist attack. Unfortunately, the number of victims may increase,” according to the Investigative Committee, which is a federal state agency.

Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs and the security agency FSB are continuing to investigate, the committee said in a statement, and weapons and ammunition have been found.

U.S. warned Russia about planned terrorist attack in Moscow, NSC says

Monica Alba

The United States shared information about a potential terrorist attack in Moscow with Russia’s government earlier this month, a spokesperson for the National Security Council said.

The U.S. Embassy in Russia on March 7 warned U.S. citizens to avoid crowds and said it was monitoring reports that extremists might attack large gatherings in Moscow.

“Earlier this month, the U.S. Government had information about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow — potentially targeting large gatherings, to include concerts — which prompted the State Department to issue a public advisory to Americans in Russia,” NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson said.

“The U.S. Government also shared this information with Russian authorities in accordance with its longstanding ‘duty to warn’ policy,” Watson said.

Putin recently dismissed ‘provocative’ warning about potential attacks

In remarks that aired three days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of “provocative statements” about potential terror attacks in Russia, and dismissed them.

“I’ll remind you of recent, let’s say directly, provocative statements of certain official Western structures about potential terror attacks in Russia,” Putin said.

“All of this looks like obvious blackmail and an attempt to intimidate, destabilize our country,” he said before the state security agency FSB.

Putin in those remarks did not specify a country or warning. The U.S. embassy in Russia on March 7 warned U.S. citizens to avoid crowds .

“The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours,” the U.S. embassy warned.

Guards at concert hall didn't have guns, state news says

The Associated Press

Guards at the concert hall didn’t have guns, and some could have been killed at the start of the attack, Russian media reported.

Some Russian news outlets suggested the assailants fled before special forces and riot police arrived.

Reports said police patrols were looking for several vehicles the attackers could have used to escape.

U.S. had been gathering intelligence that ISIS could attack Russia

Ken Dilanian

The U.S. had been gathering intelligence for months that ISIS could mount a mass casualty attack in Russia, two U.S. officials confirmed to NBC News.

That information led to a March 7 warning issued by the U.S. embassy in Russia about possible extremist attacks, including at concerts, urging people to stay away from large gatherings, one of the officials said.

That official said the claim of responsibility today by ISIS appears to be genuine, though no final assessment had been made about who was responsible.

Some Moscow concertgoers filmed events as they unfolded Friday night, when gunmen opened fire inside a theater and people ran to take cover in fear for their lives.

Witness says gunfire was first thought to be construction noise

A witness to today’s armed attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall told a state news agency that they first mistook the gunfire for sounds of an installation being dismantled.

“First, we started hearing typical loud pops, but it was impossible to understand that they were gunshots. We thought that something was falling, as exhibitions were being dismantled at that moment, and someone seemed to be dropping something large,” Mikhail Semyonov told TASS .

“Then, the bangs were getting more and more frequent. Suddenly, there was a scream, and the bangs started to be heard as bursts. Then it became clear that it was shooting,” he said.

ISIS claims responsibility for attack but does not provide proof

The terror group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack in Moscow.

The group, also known as ISIS, did not provide any proof of its claim, which came from ISIS-affiliated news agency Amaq on Telegram.

The group’s members have carried out a number of terror attacks, including the 2015 attacks in Paris that killed 130 people.

Children among the victims, Russia's children commissioner says

Yuliya Talmazan

Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, said children were among the victims of tonight's attack.

"Information about their condition is regularly updated," Lvova-Belova said on Telegram. "Any additional assistance will be provided immediately."

She later told Russia 24 TV channel that at least two children had been injured, including one boy with a gunshot wound.

Earlier, Russian officials released a preliminary casualty toll of at least 40 people dead and more than 100 injured.

France, U.K., Germany condemn attack

Officials from France, the U.K. and Germany were among those who expressed their condolences to the victims of the attack at the Crocus concert hall.

"The images of the terrible attack on innocent people in Crocus City Hall near #Moscow are horrific," Germany's Foreign Office said on X . "The background must be investigated quickly. Our deepest condolences with the families of the victims."

"We condemn the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow," the U.K.'s embassy in Russia said . "This is a terrible tragedy."

Meanwhile, France's foreign ministry called for "full light" to be shed on "these heinous acts."

Public events across Russia called off after attack

Several regional leaders across Russia, including in the annexed Kherson region of Ukraine, have canceled public events this weekend over security considerations after the deadly concert attack in Moscow.

Shortly after the attack, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin canceled all sports, cultural and other public events in Moscow this weekend. State news agency TASS also quoted Russia's cultural ministry as saying that mass and entertainment events in federal cultural institutions have been canceled in the coming days.

Zelenskyy adviser speaks out about attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser denied that Ukraine was involved in the deadly Crocus concert hall attack.

“Ukraine certainly has nothing to do with the shooting/explosions in the Crocus City Hall (Moscow Region, Russia),” Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on X. “It makes no sense whatsoever.”

No evidence has emerged to suggest Ukraine may have been involved, but Ukrainian officials may be trying to pre-empt accusations, as some Kremlin hawks have already started pointing at Kyiv. 

Asked whether the shooting was at all tied to the war in Ukraine, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: “There is no indication at this time that Ukraine, or Ukrainians, were involved in the shooting, but again, this just broke. We’re taking a look at it, but I would disabuse you at this early hour have any connection to Ukraine.”

Videos posted to social media appear to show chaos inside Moscow's Crocus City Hall during and after a terrorist attack.

Some videos include what sound like gunshots and show men with rifles, as concertgoers frantically try to exit the venue.

State Department issues warning to Americans in Moscow

Jason Abbruzzese

The State Department said that the U.S. Embassy in Moscow is aware of the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall and that U.S. citizens should avoid the area and follow the instructions of local authorities.

"The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Russia is severely limited, particularly in areas far from the U.S. embassy in Moscow, due to Russian government limitations on travel for U.S. embassy personnel and staffing, and the ongoing suspension of operations, including consular services, at U.S. consulates in Russia," the State Department said in a message posted to its website .

'What a nightmare in Crocus,' Widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny condolences about concert attack

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who died in prison last month, expressed her condolences about the attack Friday.

"What a nightmare in Crocus," Navalnaya wrote on X. "Condolences to the families of the victims and quick recovery to the injured. Everyone involved in this crime must be found and held accountable."

320 firefighters, 3 helicopters working to put out fire

Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the number of rescue crews responding to the attack is growing and now includes more than 320 firefighters, 130 emergency vehicles and three helicopters dumping water on the burning concert venue.

Moscow regional governor says 40 dead, more than 100 injured

Moscow Regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov said on Telegram that at least 40 people are dead and more than 100 injured in the terrorist attack, confirming figures previously reported by Russian state news.

Putin informed about concert venue attack 'in the first minutes,' Kremlin spokesperson says

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin was informed about the shooting at the Crocus concert hall "in the first minutes" of the attack, Russian state news agency RIA reported.

The president is receiving information about what is happening and the measures being taken through all relevant services and is giving necessary instructions, Peskov said according to RIA.

Russian journalist was inside concert venue when gunmen entered

Russian news agency RIA Novosti said on Telegram that one of its reporters was inside the venue when gunmen entered and began shooting concertgoers.

The journalist said that at least three unmasked gunmen in camouflage entered the hall a few minutes before 8 p.m. Moscow time. They shot people point-blank and threw incendiary bombs, according to the journalist.

Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson calls incident 'bloody terrorist attack'

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, called the Friday night incident at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow a "bloody terrorist attack" as she called for "strong condemnation" from the international community.

"Now, as the Russian authorities have stated, all efforts are being devoted to saving people," Zakharova said. "The entire world community is obliged to condemn this monstrous crime!"

U.S. national security spokesperson says embassy has told Americans to avoid large gatherings in Moscow

Kyla Guilfoil

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby addressed the attack in Moscow at a White House press briefing Friday afternoon, calling it a “terrible, terrible shooting attack.”

“The images are just horrible and just hard to watch and our thoughts obviously are going to be with the the victims,” Kirby said.

Kirby added that the U.S. embassy has notified all Americans in Moscow to avoid large gatherings, concerts, shopping malls, etc., and “stay put where they are” for their safety.

Russian media says 40 dead, more than 100 injured at concert attack

TASS, Russia's state-owned news agency, and RIA Novosti are reporting that Russia's FSB security agency has put the preliminary casualty count at 40 dead and more than 100 injured by a terrorist attack on a Moscow-area concert venue.

NBC News has not confirmed those casualty numbers.

Roof of concert venue at risk of collapse, Russian media says

Russian news agency RIA Novosti said on Telegram that the roof of the building near the concert venue's stage has begun to collapse.

Video posted to Telegram by RIA Novosti showed fire continue to blaze inside the venue.

Moscow area governor says more than 70 ambluances at scene of attack

Andrei Vorobyov, Moscow's regional governor, said on Telegram that more than 70 ambulances have been dispatched to the scene of concert venue attack.

“Everything is being done at the scene to save people," he wrote in the Telegram message. "The Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) has been deployed. There are over 70 ambulance carriages near Crocus, doctors provide the necessary assistance to all victims."

Nigel Chiwaya

Russia’s prosecutor general office says number of victims still being determined

Russia's prosecutor general said on Telegram that officials are working to determine how many people have been killed or hurt in the concert attack.

“On behalf of Igor Krasnov, the prosecutor of the Moscow region has gone to the scene of the incident at Crocus City Hall to coordinate the actions of law enforcement agencies," the prosecutor general's Telegram account posted. "Tonight, before the start of the event in the concert hall in Krasnogorsk, unknown men in camouflage clothes broke into the building and started shooting."

"The number of victims is being determined, a fire started in the entertainment center building, and citizens are being evacuated."

Moscow's mayor cancels weekend events

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that he was canceling all public events in Moscow this weekend.

"I have taken the decision to cancel all sports, cultural and other public events in Moscow this weekend," he said. "I ask of you to treat this measure with understanding."

Popular rock band was to play sold-out venue that can hold 9,500

Tim Stelloh

A popular rock band was scheduled to play what appeared to be a sold-out show at the Moscow concert hall where there were reports of gunmen in combat fatigues opening fire.

Picnic, formed in 1978, was to play at Crocus City Hall, west of central Moscow.

The multilevel facility in Krasnogorsk has a maximum capacity of 9,527 people. Booking sites show the event was sold out.

Russia's aviation agency says additional security added to Moscow airports

The Russian aviation agency Rosaviatsiya said that additional security measures are being introduced in Moscow airports

"Due to increased security measures, we ask passengers to arrive at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports in advance," the agency said on the Telegram messaging app.

Moscow's emergency ministry says it is working to extinguish fire

Moscow’s emegency ministry said it was working to extinguish a fire that began at the music venue.

The ministry said about 100 people were evacuated from the building, and it was working to rescue people from the roof.

Russian media says state security taking action

Russia's news outlet RIA Novosti said that the country's security agency, the FSB, is taking measures to respond to the shooting at a concert hall near Moscow.

Videos posted by Russian media show men with rifles moving through area

Extended rounds of gunfire could be heard on multiple videos posted by Russian media and Telegram channels. One showed two men with rifles moving through a concert hall. Another one showed a man inside the auditorium, saying the assailants set it on fire, with incessant gunshots ringing out in the background.

Andrei Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, said he was heading to the area and set up a task force to deal with the damage. He didn’t immediately offer any further details.

Russian media reports said that riot police units were being sent to the area as people were being evacuated.

Russian news outlets report gunman opened fire at Moscow concert hall

Several gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow on Friday and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, injuring an unspecified number of people, Russian media said.

Russian news reports said that the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow. Video posted on social media showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the building.

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency reported that at least three people in combat fatigues fired weapons. The state Tass news agency also reported the shooting.

U.S. warned of imminent Moscow attack by ‘extremists,’ urges citizens to avoid crowds

Patrick Smith

U.S. citizens in  Moscow  had been warned to avoid large gatherings earlier this month because of heightened fears of a terrorist attack.

The U.S. Embassy in the Russian capital said it was “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours.”

U.S. citizens should avoid crowds, monitor local media for updates and “be aware of your surroundings,” it said in a brief  online update .

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