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Approach to the Hip Region Exam

Hip pain is really common. Sometimes the pain is coming from the hip joint. Other times, pain may be coming from other surrounding causes. Here, we'll review all causes of pain in the hip region and show you the exam to diagnose each one.

Introduction

Pain in the Hip Region

Before we can review the exam of the hip, it's important to know the possible diagnoses. That way you're going through each exam maneuver unique to each specific diagnosis. To aid in the process, it's helpful to organize your diagnoses into three locations: anterior, lateral and posterior.

Differential Diagnoses of Regional Hip Pain

• Osteoarthritis
• Neck Fracture
• Septic Arthritis
• Femoral-Acetabular Syndrome
• Avascular Necrosis
• Meralgia Paresthetica (can be anterior and/or lateral)

Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

External snapping hip.

• Radiculopathy (visit Low Back Exam page)
• Sacroiliitis or Sacraliliac Joint Pain

Piriformis Syndrome

Hip Joint Disease

Anterior Region

• Pain coming from the hip joint usually presents in the anterior region. As noted above, there are a number of problems that could arise in the hip joint (e.g. osteoarthritis, neck fracture, septic arthritis femoral-acetabular syndrome and avascular necrosis). Together with the exam noted below, once you are able to localize the pain to the hip joint, you can use other data (e.g. vitals, labs and imaging) to help with the specific diagnosis. 
• Below are the number of exam manuevers used to localize pain to the hip joint.
• Click this link to jump to the section on anterior hip pain in the video.

Log Rolling Test

The log rolling test can be helpful if you suspect a hip fracture. It is done by simply rolling the leg side-to-side while the patient is supine. 

Compression Test at the Foot

The compression test is done by hitting the balls of the feet to transmit pressure towards the hip while the leg is lifted. Again, this can be very painful in a hip fracture.

Compression Test at the Knee (and Lateral Hip)

The compression test can also be done by tapping at the knee, again transmitting pressure towards the hip. Finally, you can also by tap lateral to the hip ( see video for demonstration ). All compression tests can be positive in hip pain but especially with a fracture. If positive, hip x-rays (and possibly more imaging) should be ordered.

Range of Motion of Hip Joint

Video demonstration to test range of motion. 

Tests for range of motion look for pain in the hip joint as the ball-and-socket joint of the hip is activated. The most common cause of pain with range of motion is osteoarthritis (or degenerative joint disease) of the hip but again any of the problems of the hip listed above will likey cause pain during range of motion and/or limitation in range of movement.

Some of these motions include:

• Flexing both hip and knee at 90 degress, then rotating back-and-forth both interally and externally to approx 45 degrees.
• Flexing the hip and knee beyond 90 degress to the extremes of range of motion and rotating from side-to-side

Range of motion at 90 degrees hip and knee flexion.

Extreme range of motion beyond 90 degrees hip and knee flexion.

Meralgia Paresthetica

Anterior/Lateral Region

If your patient complains of anterior (sometimes anterior and lateral) thigh pain, the diagnoses may be meralgia paresthetica. This diagnosis is usually caused by entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it passes under the inguinal ligament and supplies the sensory distribution of the anterior/lateral thigh. 

The pain is often described as burning. There may be an associated paresthesia (numbness and/or tingling) and sometimes a decrease in sensation. Therefore, a sensory exam should be performed in the region. Meralgia paresthetica is more common in diabetics.

• Click this link to jump to the section in the video.

Lateral Region

Greater trochanteric bursitis consists of pain over the lateral side of the hip. The diagnosis of greater trochanteric bursitis is diagnosed by asking the patient to lay on the side (painful side up) and palpating over the burse of the greater trochanter. Tenderness should be appreciated. Pain is often self-limiting but can also be treated with NSAIDs. 

Greater trochanteric bursitis has more recently been thought to be part of a greater trochanteric pain syndrome that includes the tendons that insert and cross over the greater trochanter such as the iliotibial band which traverses the lateral hip and if inflammed could cause a "snap" during movement as the hip flexes and extends.

To test for an external stapping hip, with the patient on their side (painful side up), you will grab the whole leg then flex and extend the leg while palpating the iliotibal tendon (near the greater trochanter) and feeling for a popping or snapping that may be associated with pain. Link to video demonstrating this. 

Lumber Radiculopathy

Posterior Region

A very common cause of posterior pain near the buttocks is caused by radiculopathy as the nerves exit the lumber spine. That topic is covered in our page on the Approach to Low Back Pain here . 

Sacroiliitis / Sacraliliac Joint Pain

Pain at the sacroiliac joint is often in the posterior or buttocks region. Pain in the sacroiliac joint can be elicited with the FAbER Test. FAbER stands for  F lexion,  Ab duction and  E xternal  R otation. Once the leg is flexed, abducted and externally rotated (as noted in image below), you will apply a downward pressure at the knee. The presence of pain in the posterior (or buttocks) region suggests pain from the sacroiliac joint.

Link to video demonstrating this. 

Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. Tests for piriformis sydrome are attempting to move the leg so that the piriformis muscle pushes against the sciatic nerve leading to pain and thus a positive test. 

In the first manuver, keeping the leg straight, flex the hip up to 90 degrees, looking for pain in the posterior/buttocks region. 

In the second manuver, keeping the hip flexed, flex the knee and adduct the knee accross the body of the patient, again looking for pain in the the posterior/buttocks region.

Consult the Expert on Regional Hip Pain

Baldeep Singh

Dr. Baldeep Singh  is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University and the Vice Chair for Academic Affairs for the Division of Primary Care and Population Health. He is involved in a number of clinical teaching roles at Stanford's School of Medicine and an active member of the Stanford Medicine 25 team with a special expertise in the exam of the lower back and regional hip pain.

Clinical Pearl

As you see from this page, most of what we refer to as "hip pain", doesn't involve the hip joint. Remember, if the pain is lateral or posterior (near buttocks), look for the other causes of pain that don't involve the hip joint.

Key Learning Points

Learn the approach to regional hip pain that includes:

• Knowing the differential diagnoses
• Knowing each unique exam that will confirm or exclude each diagnosis

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Latest News: Abstract Submission Extended to April 30th for ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

ISHA will be holding its 16th Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC from 17th to 19th October 2024. Arthroscopic and open hip surgeons, sports physicians and rehabilitation professionals, trainees, fellows and researchers from around the world are invited to submit abstracts for consideration for inclusion in the programme. Click below to access abstract submission and find out more about what to expect at this year’s ISHA flagship meeting.

Welcome to ISHA

ISHA – The Hip Preservation Society has been the creation of many individuals from across the globe, each united by a common interest in the expanding arena of hip preservation.

As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), ISHA is committed to improving outcomes for patients with hip injury and disease through improved training and education of healthcare professionals, better patient education and early intervention through earlier screening and detection allowing effective hip preservation treatment, which will enable patients to live with “healthy hips” for longer and ensure hip replacement is a requirement only in old age.

ISHA’s vision is to be the premier international society for education and research in hip preservation, and we are always seeking like-minded individuals to join us, subject to our membership criteria.

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ISHA has the long-term aim of being the premier source of patient information in the field of hip preservation. To this end, the Society has a committee dedicated to compiling patient resources that help to explain a range of conditions relating to the hip, for use by patients or by healthcare professionals with their patients. These materials are free of charge to access, and are constantly being developed, expanded and enhanced.

In addition, patients can use the “Find a Surgeon” and “Find a Physiotherapist” functions to find a nearby practitioner specialising in treatment of the hip.

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ISHA welcomes applications from new members, subject to its membership criteria. Membership applications will be reviewed by the Membership Committee, after which approved members will gain access to the member-only areas of this site.

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Hip Anatomy, Function and Common Problems

The hip joint is a ball-and-socket type joint and is formed where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvis. The femur has a ball-shaped head on its end that fits into a socket formed in the pelvis, called the acetabulum.  Large ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the hip joint hold the bones (ball and socket) in place and keep it from dislocating.

Normally, a smooth cushion of shiny white hyaline (or articular) cartilage about 1/4 inch thick covers the femoral head and the acetabulum. The articular cartilage is kept slick by fluid made in the synovial membrane (joint lining). Synovial fluid and articular cartilage are a very slippery combination—3 times more slippery than skating on ice and 4 to 10 times more slippery than a metal on plastic hip replacement. Synovial fluid is what allows us to flex our joints under great pressure without wear. Since the cartilage is smooth and slippery, the bones move against each other easily and without pain.

When the cartilage is damaged, whether secondary to osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear type arthritis) or trauma, joint motion can become painful and limited.

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body and is a major weight-bearing joint. Weight bearing stresses on the hip during walking can be 5 times a person’s body weight. A healthy hip can support your weight and allow you to move without pain. Changes in the hip from disease or injury will significantly affect your gait and place abnormal stress on joints above and below the hip.

It takes great force to seriously damage the hip because of the strong, large muscles of the thighs that support and move the hip.

Anatomical Terms

Anatomical terms allow us to describe the body and body motions more precisely. Instead of your doctor simply saying that “the patient knee hurts”,  he or she can say that “the patient’s knee hurts anterolaterally”.  Identifying specific areas of pain helps to guide the next steps in treatment or work-up. Below are some anatomic terms doctors use to describe location (applied to the hip):

• Anterior — the abdominal side (front) of the hip
• Posterior — the back side of the hip
• Medial — the side of the hip closest to the spine
• Lateral — the side of the hip farthest from the spine
• Abduction — move away from the body (raising the leg away from midline i.e. towards the side)
• Adduction — move toward the body (lowering the leg toward midline i.e. from the side)
• example: the knee is proximal to the ankle
• example: the ankle is distal to the knee
• Inferior — located beneath, under or below; under surface

Anatomy of the Hip

Like the shoulder , the hip is a ball-and-socket joint, but is much more stable. The stability in the hip begins with a deep socket—the acetabulum. Additional stability is provided by the surrounding muscles, hip capsule and associated ligaments.  If you think of the hip joint in layers, the deepest layer is bone, then ligaments of the joint capsule, then muscles are on top. Various nerves and blood vessels supply the muscles and bones of the hip.

Bony Structures of the Hip

The hip is formed where the thigh bone (femur) meets the three bones that make up the pelvis: the ilium, the pubis (pubic bone) and the ischium.  These three bones converge to form the acetabulum, a deep socket on the outer edge of the pelvis. By adulthood, these three bones are completely fused and the pelvis is effectively a single bone.

The femur is the longest bone in the body. The neck of the femur connects the femoral head with the shaft of the femur.  The neck ends at the greater and lesser trochanters, which are bony prominences of the femur that various muscles attach to. The greater trochanter serves as the site of attachment for the abductor and external rotator muscles which are important stabilizers of the hip joint. This is the prominent part of your hip that you can actually feel on the outer aspect of your thigh. The lesser trochanter serves as the attachment site of the iliopsoas tendon, one of the muscles that allows you to bend your hip. 

It is important to remember that the actual hip joint lies deep in the groin area. This is important, because true hip joint issues are typically associated with groin pain. 

The Hip Joint

The hip joint is a ball and socket type joint.  The femoral head (ball) fits into the acetabulum (socket) of the pelvis. The large round head of the femur rotates and glides within the acetabulum. The depth of the acetabulum is further increased by a fibrocartilagenous labrum that attaches to the outer rim of the acetabulum. It acts to deepen the socket and to add additional stability to the hip joint.  The labrum can become torn and cause symptoms such as pain, weakness, clicking, and instability of the hip. 

There are numerous structures that contribute stability to the hip:

• The ball and socket bony structure
• The capsule and its associated ligaments: e.g. iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral ligament
• The surrounding muscles including the abductors (gluteus medius and minimus) and external rotators (gemelli muscles, piriformis, the obturators).

Hip Ligaments

The stability of the hip is increased by the strong ligaments that encircle the hip (the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments). These ligaments completely encompass the hip joint and form the joint capsule. The iliofemoral ligament is considered by most experts to be the strongest ligament in the body. The ligamentum teres is a small tubular structure that connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum. It contains the  artery of the ligamentum teres. In infants, this serves as a relatively important source of blood supply to the head of the femur.  In adults, the ligamentum teres is thought by most to be more of a vestigial structure that serves little function.

Muscles of the Hip

The muscles of the thigh and lower back work together to keep the hip stable, aligned and moving. It is the muscles of the hip that allow the movements of the hip:

• flexion – bend
• extension – straighten
• abduction – leg move away from midline
• adduction – leg moves back towards midline
• external rotation (allows for the foot to point outwards)
• internal rotation (allows for the foot to point inward)

The hip muscles are divided up into three basic groups based on their location: anterior muscles (front), posterior (back), and medial (inside). The muscles of the anterior thigh consist of the quadriceps (or quads): vastus medialis, intermedius, lateralis and rectus femoris muscles. The quads make up about 70% of the thigh’s muscle mass. The main functions of the quads are flexion (bending) of the hip and extension (straightening) of the knee.

The gluteal and hamstring muscles, as well as the external rotators of the hip are located in the buttocks and posterior thigh. The gluteal muscles consist of the gluteus maximum, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus is the main hip extensor and helps keep up the normal tone of the fascia lata or iliotibial (IT) band, which is the long, sheet-like tendon on the side of your thigh. It helps with motion of the hip, but perhaps more importantly, acts to help stabilize the knee joint.

Gluteus medius and minimus are the main abductors of the hip —that is, they move the leg away from the midline of the body (using the spine as a midline reference point). They also are the main internal rotators of the hip (i.e. turn the foot inwards). The gluteus medius and minimus are also important stabilizers of the hip joint and help to keep the pelvis level as we walk.

The tensor fascia lata (TFL) is another abductor of the hip, which, along with the gluteus maximus, attaches to the IT band.  The IT band is a common cause of lateral (outside) hip, thigh, and knee pain.

The medial muscles of the hip are involved in the adduction of the leg i.e. bringing the leg back towards the midline. These muscles include the adductors (adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, gracilis). Obturator externus also helps to adduct the leg.

The external rotator muscles (piriformis, gemelli, obturator internus) of the hip are located in the buttock area and assist in lateral rotation of the hip (out-toeing). Lateral rotation is needed for crossing the legs.

Blood Vessels and Nerves of the Hip

Nerves carry signals from the brain to the muscles to move the hip and carry signals from the muscles back to the brain about pain, pressure and temperature. The main nerves of the hip that supply the muscles in the hip include the femoral, obturator, and sciatic nerves.

The sciatic nerve is the most commonly recognized nerve in the hip and thigh. The sciatic nerve is large—as big around as your thumb—and travels beneath the gluteus maximus down the back of the thigh where it branches to supply the muscles of the leg and foot. Hip dislocations can cause injury to the sciatic nerve.

The blood supply to the hip is extensive and comes from branches of the internal and external iliac arteries: the femoral, obturator, superior and inferior gluteal arteries. The femoral artery is well-known because of its use in cardiac catheterization. You can feel its pulse in your groin area.  It travels from deep within the hip down the thigh and down to the knee. It is the continuation of the external iliac artery which lies within the pelvis. The main blood supply to the femoral head comes from vessels that branch off of the femoral artery:  the lateral and medial femoral circumflex arteries.  Disruption of these arteries can lead to osteonecrosis (bone death) of the femoral head. These arteries can become disrupted with hip fractures and hip dislocations.

Bursae are fluid filled sacs lined with a synovial membrane which produce synovial fluid. Bursae are often found near joints. Their function is to lessen the friction between tendon and bone, ligament and bone, tendons and ligaments, and between muscles. There are as many as 20 bursae around the hip. Inflammation or infection of the bursa called bursitis.

The trochanteric bursa is located between the greater trochanter (the bony prominence on the femur) and the muscles and tendons that cross over the greater trochanter. This bursa can get irritated if the IT band is too tight. This bursa is a common cause of lateral thigh (hip) pain. Two other bursa that can get inflamed are the iliopsoas bursa, located under the iliopsoas muscle and the bursa located over the ischial tuberosity (the bone you sit on).

Common Problems of the Hip

• Osteoarthritis
• Dislocation (see image above of simple dislocation)
• Femoroacetabular impingement
• Labral tear
• IT band syndrome
• Snapping hip syndrome
• Aseptic or Avascular necrosis
• Congenital Dislocation
• Acetabular dysplasia
• Legg-Perthes disease

Surgery of the Hip

• Hip Replacement 
• Hip arthroscopy
• Hip fracture fixation
• Hip preservation surgery

The hip joint is largely responsible for mobility. So any injury, trauma, or disease that affects its function can significantly reduce a person’s independence.

Lastly, there are many conditions in and around the hip and even conditions of the spine, that can cause pain in the hip area.  Therefore, if you suspect that you might be having a problem with your hip(s), don’t hesitate to visit a trusted doctor for further evaluation.

Note that the information in this article is purely informative and should never be used in place of the advice of professionals.

Dr. Andrew Chung is a Spine Surgeon at Sonoran Spine in Tempe, Arizona. He is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and was formerly Spine Surgeon Clinical Fellow at Cedars-Sinai, Spine Surgery Fellow at Keck Hospital, University of Southern California and Chief Resident and an Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Chung's research .

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What even is a hip.

by David Buck

July 6, 2020

(Understanding HIPs through a Theoretical Model – Part 2)

In my previous post , I started deconstructing the idea of high impact practices (HIPs), with the goal of articulating a definition that would be useful to researchers and teachers. To do this, I drew out a model of what a HIP is that shifted focus away from the list of 11 example HIPS, and toward the actual  characteristics  of educational practice that are believed to make it impactful and the  resultant outcomes  believed to be impacted. In this second post, I want to finish discussing that model, shifting focus to the intended outcomes of HIPS.

I’ll start at the end, because that part of the model seems fairly straightforward. The end goal of a HIP is the acquisition of desired learning outcomes. This is a broad goal, though, so to add some additional clarity, under that heading, I included  the four essential learning outcomes for liberal arts education , as articulated by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. I think this does a nice job of highlighting the diverse ways we might conceptualize learning across a curriculum. However, learning is still an abstract construct. That is, it can’t be measured directly, only by proxy. Another way of thinking about this is that there is no concrete unit of measurement (e.g., inches, grams, watts) that can be used to measure learning. We have to come up with measures that we think satisfactorily tap into that construct. This is where the final elements come in to play. The blue boxes in the model represent those proxy means by which we may try to quantify learning. Academic achievement (e.g., GPA) and attainment of educational objectives (e.g., graduating in four years) aren’t perfect representations of learning in the same way that even the best IQ test is still not completely capturing the construct of intelligence. However, they are measures that we have come to accept as reasonably adequate indicators that learning has occurred.

Learning doesn’t occur by magic, though. Part of a good theoretical model is explaining how you get from the cause to the effect. This is where the yellow boxes in the model come into play. They represent psychological mediators, and of those mediators, engagement is key. I would argue that the complex learning that we hope for students to achieve necessarily requires engagement in order to occur. I mentioned in the previous blog that engagement can be thought of as effortful mental energy directed toward a task. At the most basic level, this involves sustained attention. For example, imagine you are wearing headphones that are playing two different audio tracks of lectures at the same time – one in the right ear, and the other in the left. If you try to attend to the audio in your left ear, it is very unlikely that you will be able to recall much of anything from the lecture that was played for your right ear. Possibly you could remember whether the speaker sounded male or female or the emotional tone of their voice, but the content would likely be lost on you. I think this is part of why engagement is such a popular construct in educational research. The idea that attention or focused mental effort is required for learning is almost intuitive.

Effort, though, is just the tension on a bow string that can propel an arrow forward. HIPs are not effective just because they motivate attention. If that was all it took, then shouting at students would be a HIP. Motivating effort is important, but the arrow also needs to be aimed. Where we aim the arrow depends on the purpose of the educational activity, but some of the features that make HIPs effective, do appear to have targets in mind that are broadly helpful for learning. For example, having students engage in metacognition is a way of trying to direct their attention to their own thought processes. This kind of thinking about thinking is so valuable for learning that there’s even a research journal titled  Metacognition and Learning . In some cases, the characteristics of HIPs could possibly serve both functions, impacting motivation and directing attention. For example, frequent timely feedback can be a source of encouragement that motivates students, and it can direct their attention to areas where they can improve (something we are generally fairly blind to;  see the Dunning Kruger effect ).

Engagement is not the only yellow box that I have listed as a direct outcome of a HIP. Satisfaction and persistence were also part of Kuh et al.’s (2017) definition of student success, and I include those constructs here as well. However, they do not directly lead to learning because I see these two constructs as relating to motivation more broadly. Satisfaction and persistence can be influenced by the features of the educational activity being used, and they can subsequently impact engagement. We might think of satisfaction in this context as being associated with enjoyment or intrinsic motivation. To the extent that students enjoy an educational activity, they are going to be more likely to exert effortful directed attention on the task (i.e. engagement). For example, encouraging real-world application of course content could be enjoyable to students if they are able to relate what they are learning to personal interests, and that enjoyment could lead them to invest more time and mental energy in the activity.

Behavioral persistence can occur for intrinsic reasons, but for the sake of this model, it might make sense to think of persistence as referring specifically to not quitting when frustrated. This helps distinguish it from satisfaction in that it involves motivation to continue with a task, not because the task itself is enjoyable, but because some end goal is desired. Persistence can be impacted by things like setting developmentally appropriate goals. Asking students in a basic math class to solve calculus problems will likely result in little persistence because the goal will be perceived as unachievable. Similarly, providing students with constructive feedback and opportunities for reflection on their learning may get them to persist in the face of challenges if it leads them to believe that growth (or learning) is possible.

This model is still a simplification of the learning process. It doesn’t include individual differences (e.g., grit or growth mindset) or situational factors (e.g., external constraints on time or other resources) that could be mediating or moderating variables in them model. There is also still a bit of hand-waving around engagement, as I don’t go into detail about the different ways in which the features of HIPs might direct attention. However, it serves as a start to understanding what makes something a HIP, and by combining everything, I think we can construct a definition of high-impact practices that – while not terribly succinct – articulates the different parts of the model:

A HIP is an educationally purposeful activity that uses a combination of evidence-based effective educational practices to engage students – both directly and indirectly via student satisfaction and persistence – and, through that directed engagement, HIPs increase the likelihood of students acquiring desired learning outcomes, which can be assessed through various measures of academic achievement and attainment of educational objectives.

Kuh, George, Ken O’Donnell, and Carol Geary Schneider. 2017. “HIPs at Ten.”  Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning  49(5): 8-16.  https://doi.org/10.1080/00091383.2017.1366805

David Buck, associate professor of psychology, is the 2020-2022 Center for Engaged Learning Scholar. Dr. Buck’s CEL Scholar project focuses on collaborative projects and assignments as a high-impact practice.

How to cite this post:

Buck, David. (2020, July 6). What even is a HIP? [Blog Post]. Retrieved from https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/What-Even-is-a-HIP

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Walking aid

Footwear - shoe raises

- Overall alignment of Lower Limb

- lumbar lordosis

- flexed attitude of hip / knee

- lumbar spine

- buttock wasting

- popliteal creases

- examine ROM

- try to differentiate spine and hip

Functional Leg Length

Attain symmetrical stance

- knees extended

- feet flat on ground

- check levels of ASIS

- comment on

A.  Pelvis is level / not level

B.  Stance is symmetrical

C.  Coronal plane deformity - Knee is flexed, ankle is in equinus 

A.  Pelvis is level with symmetrical stance

B.  Pelvis is not level with symmetrical stance

- uncompensated LLD

C.  Pelvis is level with asymmetrical stance

- compensated LLD

D.  Pelvis is not level with asymmetrical stance

- partially compensated LLD

- contractures

Blocks 

- if pelvis not level

- to assess functional leg length discrepancy

Trendelenberg

- assess if patient's abductors can elevate ASIS on affected side

- without using trunk

- visualise ASIS or PSIS

- stand on good leg

- opposite ASIS should rise

- stand on bad leg

- cannot raise opposite ASIS - either fall or have to lean trunk over

False negative test

- able to maintain abduction with no abductor function

- fixed abduction contracture

- arthrodesed hip in abduction

- poor balance

- generalised weakness

- lack of co-ordination or understanding

- costo-pelvic impingement

- painful disorder of hip

- centre over hip to decrease abductor pull

- decrease joint reaction forces  

- dislocation or subluxation of hip

- shortening of femoral neck 

- abductors cannot work correctly

3. Power 

- weakness of abductors

Short 

- shoulder drops on ipsilateral side

- head up and down

Trendelenburg 

- abductor lurch

Rigid / Stiff

- shortened stance phase

- back knee gait

- foot drop

Supratentorial (CNS)

Supine on Examination Bed

Along line of inguinal ligament from medial to lateral

- masses (dislocated femoral head, hernias, aneurysms, lymph nodes)

- tenderness (LCFN)

Along posterior greater trochanter

- tenderness (trochanteric bursitis)

Exclude FFD of knee

- allows assessment of leg length (correct with pillow)

- allows assessment of FFD of hip (must put knee over bed)

Valgus knee

- difficulty measuring LL

- will be unable to put other leg in same position

- must measure components

- Flexion / extension 140 o

- adduction / abduction 40 0

Thomas' Test

Angle through which thigh is raised from couch is angle of fixed flexion

Fixed flexion deformity of knee

- place patient at edge of couch

- when assessing FFD, move heel over edge of couch

- lower heel below level of couch

- to eliminate effect of knee FFD

- passively flex both knees to 45 o

- place hand behind back and

- ask patient to clutch unaffected knee to chest

- ensure lumbar lordosis eliminated

- this fixes pelvis

- gently extend affected hip passively

- lift heel off bed

- stop when painful

- fixed flexion deformity of (x) o

- ask patient to actively flex affected hip

- gently passively maximise flexion

- flexes to (y) o

- flexion arc of (x) o FFD to (y) o

Abduction / Adduction in Extension

- hip and knee extended

- fix pelvis by abducting unaffected hip so that leg dangles over edge of couch

- palpate ipsilateral ASIS

- abduction / adduction both sides

- know at extremes of limit when ASIS / Pelvis begins to move

Internal and External Rotation in Flexion

- hip flexed to 90 o

- hold leg with one hand

- hand in popliteal fossa

- leg resting on forearm

- assess pelvis movement with other hand

- palpate contralateral ASIS

- internal rotation, turn foot out

- external rotation, turn foot in

- examine contralateral side 

Make pelvis square with bed

- attempt to make legs square with pelvis and straight

- ensure buttocks not in dip in bed

- ensure normal heel height

- ensure no asymmetrical buttock wasting

Apparent LL 

- leg length measured without correcting for sagittal or coronal plane deformity

- from umbilicus to medial malleolus

- tape measure

True LL 

- leg length measured once coronal & sagittal plane deformity corrected for 

- sum of intercalated segments

- ASIS to medial malleolus

Correct for 

1.  Abduction contracture

- comment on contracture

- unable to place legs perpendicular to pelvis because of abduction contracture

- must place other leg in same position

- abduct unaffected hip same degree

- measure leg length

2.  Adduction contracture

- unable to place legs perpendicular to pelvis because of adduction contracture

- measure leg lengths sequentially

- cross one leg and measure

- cross other leg and measure

3.  FFD Hip or Knee

- correct with pillows

4.  Equinus foot

- look below medial malleolus

- difference in effective heel height because of equinus contracture

5. Coronal plane deformity knees

- cannot correct for 

- must measure intercalated segments

Galeazzi's sign

Identify level of leg length discrepancy

Flex knees to 90 o with hips and ankles at 45 o

- put malleoli at same level

- any hindfoot asymmetry makes test inaccurate

Femurs parallel

- tibias same height

- discrepancy above knee

Tibias parallel

- femurs same length

- discrepancy in tibia

- knees at different levels

LLD above GT

1.  Bryant's triangle

- identify ASIS with thumb & tip of greater trochanter with forefinger

- drop imaginary lines down to floor

- distance between the lines

- difference in distance between ASIS and GT suggests discrepancy proximal to GT

- assess perpendicular distance between points with fingers of other hand

- perpendicular distance between points is different by (x) fingerwidths

2.  Schoemaker's line 

- line from greater trochanter thru ASIS

- projection from each side should cross proximal to umbilicus

- if shortening above gr trochanter then the lines will cross below the umbilicus

3.  Nelaton's line 

- ischial tuberosity to ASIS

- with patient lying on the side

- the greater trochanter should lie on the line

• examination

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• Alabama Tourist Department
• Museum of Natural History
• Southern Museum of Flight
• Birmingham Civil Rights Museum
• Tannehill Ironworks Historical Park
• Botanical Gardens
• McWane Science Center
• Birmingham Zoo
• Sports Hall of Fame
• Alabama Adventure
• Alabama Theatre
• Alabama Wildlife Center
• Aldridge Gardens
• American Village
• Museum of Art
• Moss Rock Preserve
• Oak Mountain State Park
• Peanut Depot
• Railroad Park
• Southern Environmental Center
• National Wildlife Refuge
• Centerpoint
• Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
• Pope’s Tavern & Museum
• W.C. Handy Birthplace, Museum & Library
• Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rosenbaum House
• Mary G Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
• Gulf Shores
• Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo
• U.S. Space & Rocket Center
• NASA Marshall Education
• Early Works Museums
• Sci-Quest Hands-On Science Center
• Lee County Historical Society
• Battleship USS Alabama
• Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
• Museum of Mobile
• Spanish Fort
• 5 Rivers Delta Safaris
• Rickwood Caverns
• Travel Alaska
• Alaska Kayak Academy
• Museum of History
• Imaginary Discovery Museum
• Challenger Learning Center of Alaska
• Arizona Guide
• Agua Linda Farm
• Lowell Observatory
• Litchfield Park
• Wildlife Zoo and Aquarium
• Arizona Museum for Youth
• Superstition Farm
• Arizona Science Center
• Phoenix Zoo
• Festival of the West
• Heritage Museum
• National Optical Astronomy Observatory
• Flandrau Science Museum
• Reid Park Zoo
• Arkansas Tourism
• State Parks
• Little Rock
• Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theater
• Arkansas Repertory Theater
• Arkansas Museum of Science and History
• Mountain View Ozarks Folk Center State Park
• Northern California Museums
• Chula Vista
• Nature Center
• Oma’s Pumpkin Patch (Seasonal)
• Aquarium of the Pacific
• Los Angeles
• Olvera-Street
• Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles
• Museum of Tolerance
• Travel Town Museum
• Environmental Science Museum & Exotic Wildlife Rescue Facility
• LaBrea Tar Pits
• California Science Center
• IMAX at the California Science Center (Educational Only movies)
• Natural History Museum
• Peterson Automotive Museum
• The Getty Center (LA) / The Getty Villa (Mailibu)
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Chabot Space and Science Center
• Mission San Antonio De Padua
• Midland Railroad
• Railroad Museum
• Balboa Park
• San Diego Zoo
• Safari Park
• New Children’s Museum
• Birch Aquarium
• Mission Trails Regional Park
• Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
• San Francisco
• California Academy of Sciences
• Egyptian Museum
• Discovery Science Center
• Crow Canyon
• The Argo Goldmine and Mill

CONNECTICUT

• Yale University Peabody Museum of Natural History
• The Children’s Museum
• Fort Delaware
• Delaware Historical Society
• Wilmington and Western Railroad
• FloridaFieldTrips.com
• Kennedy Space Center
• Nature Centers
• Brevard Zoo
• Central Fla Zoo
• Florida Power and Light Energy Encounter
• Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
• Orlando Science Center
• Reptile World Serpentarium
• Fort Matanzas National Monument
• Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
• Challenger Learning Center
• Big Cat Rescue
• Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
• Fort Christmas Historical Park
• Norton Museum of Art
• Georgia Aquarium
• Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• Atlanta Zoo
• Center For Puppetry Arts
• World of Coca Cola
• Georgia State Capitol Museum
• Stone Mountain Park
• High Museum of Art
• Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy/Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
• Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
• Washington Farms
• Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center
• Polynesian Cultural Center
• Craters of the Moon
• Capitol Building
• Idaho Museum Mining and Geology
• Discovery Center of Idaho
• Eco Adventure
• Eagle Rock Art Museum
• Museum of Idaho
• Sunnyside Fishing Pond
• Tauphaus Park Zoo
• Yellowstone Bear World
• Fossil Beds
• Brookfield Zoo
• Adler’s Planetarium
• Art Institute
• Chicago Botanic Gardens
• Chicago Children’s Museum
• Chicago Field Museum
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Shedd Aquarium
• The Morton Arboretum
• Legoland Discovery Center
• State Capitol
• Blackberry Farm
• Sci-Tech Museum
• Tippecanoe Battlefield
• Historic Prophetstown State Park
• Exploration Station
• Rotary Jail Museum
• Indiana State Museum
• Columbian Park and Zoo
• Imagination Station
• Linden Depot Museum
• Big Run Wolf Ranch
• Naper Settlement
• Children’s Museum
• Honey Hill Orchards
• Williamsport
• Indiana’s highest free falling waterfall
• Amana Colonies
• Science Center of Iowa
• Blank Park Zoo
• State Historical Society of Iowa
• Terrace Hill
• Salisbury House
• The Jordan House
• Historical Attractions
• Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
• Living History Farms
• Grout Museum
• Sternberg Museum of Natural History
• Kansas Historical Society
• Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
• Newport Aquarium
• Creation Museum
• Magnolia Mound Plantation
• Conrad Rice Mill
• Maine Maritime Museum
• Children’s Museum and Theater
• Hammond Harwood House
• Maryland Science Center

MASSACHUSETTS

• Historic Walking Tours of Boston
• Plimouth Plantation
• Butterfly Conservatory and Gardens
• Hands-On Museum
• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
• Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
• Ford Rouge Museum
• Detroit Zoo
• Detroit Science Center
• Puppet Theater
• Flint Alfred P. Sloan Museum
• Public Museum
• Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
• MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center Arabian Breeding Program
• Midland Center for the Arts
• Dakota City Heritage
• Bell Museum of Natural History
• Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
• Science Museum
• MN Children’s museum

MISSISSIPPI

• BEAUVOIR – The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library
• Petrified Forest
• Take a look at the Laurel Main Street website to see what’s going on at different times of the year.
• Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
• Laurel Mercantile Co.  (The store owned by Ben and Erin Napier of the show Home Town on HGTV .)
• Day in the Park (held each year in May)
• Pearl’s Diner
• Sweet Somethings Bakery 
• Lee’s Coffee & Tea
• Landrum’s Homestead and Village
• Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
• Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
• Stennis Space Center
• Russell C. Davis Planetarium
• Museum of Natural Science
• Winston Churchill Memorial
• Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
• Museum of the Rockies
• White Water With Kids
• Lux Center For the Arts
• Mueller Planetarium
• Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
• Gatekeepers Museum

NEW HAMPSHIRE

• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
• America’s Stonehenge
• Bergen County Zoo
• New Jersey Aquarium
• Ellis Island
• Liberty Science Center
• Forrestfields Living Historical Farm
• Jersey Historical Society
• Newark Museum
• Newark Public Library
• The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History
• Museum and Science

NORTH CAROLINA

• Malcolm Blue Farm
• North Carolina Zoo
• The Biltmore Estate
• Discovery Place/Charlotte Nature Museum
• Lake Rim Park
• Carolina Raptor Center
• Tryon Palace
• Old Salem Museum and Garden

NORTH DAKOTA

• Dakota Dinosaur Museum
• Dakota Science Center
• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
• Sun Watch Indian Villiage / Archeological Park
• Chisolm Trail Heritage Center
• Oklahoma Heritage Association
• Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• Garibaldi Museum

PENNSYLVANIA

• Carnegie Museums
• Zoo and PPG Aquarium

RHODE ISLAND

• Audobon Society of Rhode Island
• Coggeshall Farm Museum
• Frosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory
• Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex
• The New England Wireless and Steam Museum
• Hearthside Hannaway Blacksmith Shop
• Norman Bird Sanctuary
• South County Museum
• Newport Mansions
• National Museum of American Illustration
• Biomes Marine Biology Center
• Smith’s Castle
• Slater Mill Museum
• Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
• Roger Williams Park Zoo
• State House
• The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
• Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
• Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum
• The Museum of Work and Culture

SOUTH CAROLINA

• South Carolina State Museum
• Coastal Discovery Museum
• Wonder Works
• Ripley Aquarium of Myrtle Beach

SOUTH DAKOTA

• Crazy Horse Memorial
• Cosmos Mystery Area
• Custer State Park
• Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo
• Children’s Museum of South Dakota
• Ingalls Homestead
• Corn Palace
• Prehistoric Indian Village
• Mount Rushmore
• Siouxland Heritage Museum/Old Courthouse
• Kirby Science Center
• Washington Pavilion Arts and Sciences
• Sertoma Butterfly House
• Great Plains Zoo
• The Outdoor Campus
• Museum Of Visual Materials
• Pettigrew Home and Museum
• National Music Museum
• Travellers Rest Plantation & Museum
• Tennessee Aquarium
• Holiday Acres Farm
• Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
• Brooks Museum
• Memphis Zoo
• Mud Island and Mississippi River Museum
• Civil Rights Museum
• Pink Palace Family of Museums
• The Hermitage:  Home of President Andrew Jackson
• First Center for the Visual Arts
• Frontier Texas
• Don Harrington Discovery Center
• Amarillo Zoo
• Galleries at Sunset
• Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
• Fort Worth Zoo
• Log Cabin Village
• Museum of Science and History
• Amon Carter Museum of Art
• Sid Richardson Museum
• National Cowgirl Museum
• Casa Manana Children’s Theatre
• Forest Park Miniature Train 
• 150 of Fort Worth History Museum (Downtown FW )
• Fossil Rim (drive through animal park)
• Creation Evidence Museum
• Dinosaur Valley State Park
• Dinosaur World
• The Health Museum
• Lubbock Science Spectrum
• Stokes Nature Center
• Clark Planetarium
• Rock of Ages
• Bennington Museum
• Ethan Allen Homestead
• Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
• ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center
• Vermont Corn Maze
• Bread and Butter Theater
• St. Anne’s Shrine
• Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
• Camp Meade Victory Museum
• Vermont History Museum
• North Branch Nature Center
• Museum of Science
• Shelburne Museum
• Shelburne Farms
• Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium
• St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
• Cold Hollow Cider Mill
• Billings Farm and Museum
• VINS Nature Center and Store  
• Woodlawn Plantation
• Mount Vernon
• Curiosity Zone
• The Natural Bridge
• Virginia Safari Park
• Monticello (Thomas Jefferson)
• Michie Tavern  (17th Centery Tavern near Monticell)
• Ash-Lawn Highland (James Monroe)
• James Madison’s Montpelier
• Luray Caverns
• Gunston Hall
• Historic Jamestowne
• National Battlefield Park
• Skyline Drive
• Frontier Culture Museum
• P. Buckley Moss Museum
• Colonial Williamsburg
• Busch Gardens
• Jamestown/Yorktown Settlement
• Water Country
• Historic Yorktown
• Columbia River Exhibit
• Job Carr Cabin Museum

WASHINGTON DC

• International Spy Museum
• Madame Tussauds

WEST VIRGINIA

• Exhibition Coal Mine
• Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
• Culture Center
• Those Who Served War Museum
• Jackson Mill
• Logic Puzzle Museum
• Milwaukee City Zoo
• Buffalo Bill Historical Center
• Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum
• Wyoming Dinosaur Center and Dig Sites

For More Information About a Particular State

If you’re studying a particular state (or the entire United States of America) and would like more information, this link will be helpful to you. At this link , you can type in the name of the state you need, and then you’ll see options for the following kinds of information:

• Name of that state’s governor
• Official contact information for that state
• Website and/or contact information for state agencies including the Travel & Tourism Agency

Wendy is one of the owners of Hip Homeschool Moms, Only Passionate Curiosity, Homeschool Road Trips, Love These Recipes, and Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers. She married her high school sweetheart, Scott, 30 years ago, and they live in the South. Hannah, age 26, has autism and was the first homeschool graduate in the family. Noah, age 24, was the second homeschool graduate and the first to leave the nest. Mary Grace, age 18, is the most recent homeschool graduate. Wendy loves working out and teaching Training for Warriors classes at her local gym. She also enjoys learning along with her family, educational travel, reading, and writing, and she attempts to grow an herb garden every summer with limited success.

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Denver Health is helping the next generation connect with career opportunities through the Healthcare Interest Program (HIP). HIP is a Denver Health pathway program designed to increase the success of underrepresented and non-traditional undergraduate students interested in the healthcare field. HIP supports the academic and professional development needs of its students through a combined approach including professional mentorship, lectures, and workshops. The program, which offers two credit hours across two semesters, bridges basic science coursework with real world application while advancing students’ awareness of the regional healthcare needs addressed by the Denver Health system.

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Prior to HIP and my shadowing experiences, I had serious career doubts and was unsure of what I wanted to do. I've learned from my experiences shadowing that I need to have confidence in myself and not be afraid to aim high. I had been debating going to medical school, but my interactions with my mentor have really inspired me. I can't wait to enter medical school and become a doctor.

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• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate, degree-seeking student at a partner university
• Have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at their university
• Meet a minimum GPA of 2.75
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• Be in good academic standing for the entire 2023-2024 academic year
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• Have availability in their schedules to attend HIP seminars, which are held on select Friday afternoons from 12:00pm-4:30pm
• Agree to additional internship requirements requested by their university 

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Bakari Kitwana

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Bakari Kitwana, a distinguished visiting scholar in the Department of Africana and American Studies, is an internationally known cultural critic, journalist and activist in hip-hop and Black youth political engagement.

Kitwana has been involved countless projects that document the intersection of hip-hop and electoral politics. That includes debating Bill O'Reilly on Fox News and Tavis Smiley on PBS, and leading town hall discussions around the country with Van Jones, Eddie Glaude, Cornel West, Adam Mansbach, Chance the Rapper, Talib Kweli, Latosha Brown, Bun B, Chuck D, Michael Eric Dyson, Common, Rapsody, MC Lyte and many others.

He was previously editor-in-chief of The Source magazine and the editorial director of Third World Press. His essays and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, Newsday and more. For the last decade, he has lectured and given keynote talks at numerous universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Dartmouth and Columbia.

On Monday, April 22, the HULU documentary, “Hip-Hop and the White House,” premieres with Kitwana as an expert. It examines the relationship between what Kitwana says is the most powerful American cultural movement of the past 50 years and the most powerful position on the planet – the president of the United States.

Kitwana came to UB as part of the Distinguished Visiting Scholars program in the College of Arts and Sciences. Each year, the program brings a cohort of highly accomplished scholars and artists whose work elucidates social inequality and advances social justice to the university and Buffalo community.

Below, Kitwana answered some questions about his involvement in and the importance of the new documentary. 

Why is it important for the people to understand the historical relationship between the cultural force that is hip-hop and the president of the United States?

There is a long history of hip-hop artists interfacing with the White House that goes back to President George Bush, Sr. and continues pretty much during every presidential administration since. It's important for folks to understand because of the contemporary economic and sonic impact of hip-hop in American and global culture, and because it partly tells the story of the post-civil rights generation's political journey as well as the major political and policy issues that matter to the generations that came of age after the civil rights movement, including the current millennial generation.

Do you see hip-hop playing a role in the 2024 Presidential election? If so, how?

Hip-hop will absolutely play a role in 2024, as its presence and impact has continued to play a role from George H.W. Bush to President Biden. Increasingly candidates on the left and right have continued to reach out to the hip-hop audience, whether it's Biden in conversation with Cardi B (via Elle magazine) and the Breakfast Club in 2020, or Kanye West and Waka Flaka in conversation with President Trump in recent years, or the recent dust-up between Eminem and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy. As candidates try to connect with young voters, hip-hop is a natural fit. Hip-Hop is centered in youth culture and cuts across several post Baby Boom generations. These younger generations, especially millennials can’t boast much about political victories via electoral politics, so they have become increasing critical and outspoken of presidential politics as we see when it comes to police brutality, inflation, war, student loan debt, foreign policy, and more.

Why is it important to have discussions centered around hip-hop’s role in politics?

As a scholar and hip-hop expert, I do this work because it's important to provide clarity to where and how hip-hop enters these crucial discussions. There is a long history of hip-hop being misinterpreted and distorted as the problem and as a vehicle for demonizing young people. The impact that hip-hop as a cultural force plays in the lives of young people and within the American electorate should not be minimized. But it's a long history that continues to evolve and requires someone familiar with that history and its nuances to ensure that what is at stake is carefully articulated.

Hip-hop just celebrated its 50 th anniversary. Is this music genre having its moment?

Hip-hop has been enjoying its moment for decades as the dominant selling music in the U.S. But even beyond sales, the music also has influenced the format of other musical genres. Hip-hop has been around for 50 years now. Which means there are hip-hop artists well into their 50s and 60s. The hip-hop audience is also now an audience that reaches across six decades. It's arguable one of the most influential cultural phenomena in our lifetime. One of the great things about the 50 th  anniversary was that it showcased the pioneering artists to an emerging hip-hop audience. In doing so, it demonstrated hip-hop's staying power and allowed a collective looking back at hip-hop's many accomplishments. But mostly the celebration was about artists. Hip-hop journalism and hip-hop electoral politics engagement are two significant areas that have too long remained underdiscussed. This very comprehensive documentary pushes the nation to look more deeply at what hip-hop has meant in the political arena.

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17 Exciting Things to do in Moscow

Written By: Linda Voltaire

Updated On: December 21, 2022

Visiting Russia? These are the top 17 things to do in Moscow to help you plan your trip.

If the western world has New York City , the first great metropolis on the eastern side of our planet is Moscow. A huge city with a complicated and impressive history, Moscow gets a bad rep over Russian politics – but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. Capital to the largest country in the world, Moscow takes the grandeur of its standing very seriously.

This is a place where luxury is king and where opulence takes a front seat in every aspect of life. The buildings are grand and imposing, the parks are luscious and enormous, and even the subway stations look different in Moscow than anywhere else in the world.

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Best Things to do in Moscow, Russia

Walking around Moscow is also going through the tumultuous history of the 20th century, which had Russia as one of its main protagonists. There are fascinating remains of these times everywhere in the former Soviet capital, from the gorgeous Seven Sisters skyscrapers to the Orthodox cathedrals that were closed for the better part of a century.  Still, Moscow is also a completely modern city, with a vibrant social and party scene, incredible restaurants, and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

After living in Russia’s capital as an ex-pat for four years, I got the privilege to experience not only the main attractions in Moscow but also the everyday life in this huge city and quickly found my sweat spots off the beaten tracks! So here is my list of my top 17 things to do in this exciting metropolis!

Attractions in Moscow

When visiting a famous city like this one, it’s a must to go through the most iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin & Surrounding Area

No place tells the story of Moscow’s power in the past century the way the Red Square does. This is where the biggest political meetings in the USSR occurred for many decades, and you can feel the power on each step.

Here, you’ll also find the historic museum at the entrance, showcasing the decades of history behind this iconic landmark. The Lenin Mausoleum, perhaps the most famous resting place in the world and home to the remains of the former communist leader, is also here.

On one side of the Red Square you’ll find the Kremlin, the fortified complex that now hosts the presidential residence. This is also home to the most iconic of all Moscovite landmarks: St. Basil’s Cathedral, a 16th-century marvel of colors. This is the best spot to take a selfie and show the world you’ve reached the Russian capital!

• Get your Kremlin Skip the Line Tickets and Kremlin tour here.
• Free cancellation up to 24-hours in advance of the tour.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

You can easily spend a couple of days just exploring the Moscovite city centre, and the Bolshoi Theatre should be your second stop. Walk past the Red Square and then head to the nearby Bolshoi Theatre, one of the oldest and most renowned houses of opera and ballet on Earth.

Visit for the impressive early 19th-century architecture, but if you’re seeing a ballet performance, make sure you book between 3 and 6 months in advance! I can strongly recommend this as it is a truly unique experience!

• Book a private 2-hour tour of the legendary Bolshoi Theatre.
• See the presidential box reserved for tzars, watch a rehearsal and skip the lines through a separate entrance.
• Free Cancellation up to 24-hours in advance.

3. Luxury Shopping at GUM and TSUM

While many might think of Moscow as the sad place with the long bread queues from the USSR days, it’s been quite the capitalist haven for a while.

If you’re up for some shopping, you’ll find one of the biggest luxury malls in town, TSUM, right behind the Bolshoi and GUM, at the red square. GUM is the most famous department store in town, where you’ll find luxury everywhere and all high-end brand. 

All in an imposing late 19th-century building with lots of history, worth a visit just for the design, its bridges and the glass roof even though you are not up for shopping!

4. Christ the Savior Cathedral

A newer addition to the gorgeous Moscovite cathedrals and my grandeur neighbor during my years in the city Don’t let the young age of this building fool you. After the perestroika in the early 90s, the newly revived Russian Orthodox Church received permission to build a cathedral on this site. They did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church.

The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes as tall as the skies in bright gold and gorgeous paintings and decor! Bring a shawl to cover your hair to adjust to the local tradition.

Head to the back of the cathedral and you will find one of the most photographed bridges in Moscow, the Patriarshiy Most. This is the perfect spot to get a good view and photo of the cathedral but also to see the Kreml and Gorky Park from a distance. Or why not just enjoy a moment watching the river and its boats!  

• Get around Moscow with ease using the Hop On Hop Off boat and Bus ticket. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets available.

5. Gorky Park

Cross the river and head to Gorky Park along the Moscow river. The most famous green area in town, similar to New York ’s Central Park and the weekend hangout for locals. There are many beautiful parks in the city, but if you’re only visiting for a few days, this is the unmissable one! 

With fair attractions to entertain children, beautiful artificial lakes and gardens, and lots of outdoor activities, it’s a lovely place to relax. A place of rest in the middle of the metropolis. The area in front of the New Tretyakov Gallery & the Muzeon Park of Arts is actually one of my favorite oasis as a bit more quiet and peaceful than Gorky itself.

Why not spend some time in the museum to get a great tour of Russia’s history through art or just enjoy the art exhibition outside where local artists spend their weekends. 

6. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow is from the Moscow River. There are many stops for the boats and one is just next to Gorky Park. See the city from another perspective – and turn the ride into a romantic one by taking the evening cruise. Moscow is magic during the night.

If you’re looking for a truly luxurious experience, take the Radisson Blu cruise – or the Erwin for a delicious seafood dinner. Both stop at Gorky or at the luxury Radisson Royal Hotel, set in one of the Seven Sister’s skyscrapers.

• We use Get Your Guide when booking city tours and they offer a River Sightseeing Cruise seeing all the main tourist attractions in Moscow

7. Metro Hopping

First inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow subway system is one of the oldest in the world, and certainly the most beautiful. Started under Stalinist times, each metro station is dedicated to grandeur and oozing personality.

Visiting the subway stops is an attraction in and of itself, and Komsomolskaya, Mayakovskaya, Kropotkinskaya are my favorites. Those surrounding the Red Square are also mesmerizing – in general, these are kind of like underground palaces.

Most of the signs at the Moscow Metro now have Latin letters, so it’s very easy to get around!Unfortunately, the trains are not as beautiful and pleasant as the stations but still, this is a true Moscow experience.  Take a guided tour of the 9 most beautiful Metro Stations including the award-winning art deco station. See more details here.

8. Arbatskaya & Artsy Moscow

Novy Arbat Street is one of the most touristy areas in the city, with lots of shops and cafés directed at visitors. When you walk a little beyond, you’ll find a different part of town, where the hip scene thrives because so many artists live in the area. Just follow the small streets with fewer tourists!

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings hosts the main building of the Moscow State University, one of the most prestigious colleges in Russia – and the one with the best view.

Although this is a little outside the city centre, the sight from above is more than worth it, with the nearby fountains and park and then the whole of the city behind them.

10. Russian Market

If you love to visit markets wherever you go, Moscow has one of the most impressive ones in the world – the Izmailovsky. You can easily take the metro here and feel like you’ve been transported to another time.

This place was first built in the 16th century and retains the look of an old fairytale, with a lineup of colorful old castle. A lovely local experience beyond the confines of the bustling metropolis, where you can also try some delicious Russian barbecue.

Here, you’ll find beautiful souvenirs at great prices.

Off The Beaten Track Moscow

Once you’ve covered the most touristic spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer – and the places below will also be full of locals! Moscow is a city for hipsters, full of trendy and arty spots where you can literally feel the creativity oozing! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend my sweat spots below!

11. Patriarshiye Prudy

This is my favorite area in the entire city! While Moscow is generally a very noisy metropolis, Patriarch Ponds is far quieter, yet such a vibrant place. This is a very hip and trendy area making you think you are rather in Paris than in Moscow. Here the streets are narrow and full of chic eateries and clubs to see the local crowd.

A little bohemian and with an air of peace you won’t find anywhere in the city this is a great spot to spend an afternoon with your thoughts.

12. ArtPlay

Barely 15 minutes away from the city center you’ll find the artsiest Moscow district: ArtPlay. For decades, this block was a factory, but it was renovated to become a hub for the arts not too long ago.

Now, you’ll find it’s full of exhibitions, showrooms and art schools – and some of the most creative people in town. Writers, painters, and young hip people use ArtPlay as a rendezvous, and you can feel the creative energy here. The industrial design with modern interior decoration is also a feast for the eyes!

13. Shopping Local Designs

If you’re into design, both international and local, you’ll find lots of cute things at Patriarshiye Prudy. Department store Podium Market is also a great spot for shopping, as a department store everywhere in town, with lots of local and international brands. There’s one in the Four Seasons Hotel next to Red Square. My favorite Moscow mall is Tsvetnoy Central Market, a cool spot with great brands, lots of inspo, and even a cute café!

14. Moscow City

Like many other great capitals of the world, for the past few decades, Moscow has hosted a super modern area full of modern skyscrapers – Moscow City. With a completely different vibe than the rest of town, it’s like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressively tall glass buildings. Here, you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, such as Ruski and Sixty they are perfect spots for dining or enjoying a glass of wine with a view. There are also a relatively new shopping mall with lots of international brands called Affimall!

Wine, Dine, and Party in Moscow

Gone are the gloomy Moscow days – cold as it might be in the winter, Russia’s capital is a place for the senses. Great food and drinks abound – and the clubs are hot, too!

15. Where to Eat in Moscow

Moscow is a great metropolis where people love to dine out, and there are endless options for delicious food. The flavors are as diverse as you’d expect from a big city, with options of fine dining and little hipster eateries. 

• For traditional Russian flavors, I can’t recommend Café Pushkin, Dr. Zhivago, and Turnadot enough.
• When looking for international cuisines, Italian is always the way to go, and my local favorite is Probka.
• Fine dining is best done among the clouds at White Rabbit, with European flavors.
• As for the hip spots, you can spend a full day just eating around trendy places, from burgers to Asian fusion.

More Dining Options

• Patriarshiye Prudy offers a lot of small and classy spots with cool concepts, like breakfast restaurants I Love Cake and Fresh.
• For dinner, I love the NYC experience of Saxon & Parole, and the wonderful trendy Pins, with its delicious food and drinks.
• For delicious Asian food head to CutFish. 
• Lastly, there’s a recent revival of food markets in Moscow, offering lots of great choices of international flavors at affordable places.
• Don’t miss out the Vietnamese food stand at the Danilovsky market, and everything at Usachevsky!

16. Rooftopping

Big cities deserve to be seen from above, having a cocktail among the clouds. These are my recommendations for rooftop bars in Moscow.

• As I mentioned in the Moscow City section, Sixty & Ruski are two of my favorites, overlooking the newest part of town. 
• White Rabbit and its fine dining is also a lovely place for a fun dinner looking down on Moscow.
• O2, in the city center, has an advantage above all others: amazing views of the Red Square.
• Buono, above the Radisson Royal Hotel, might be the most romantic rooftop hotel in town, with its candlelit setting.
• Also on the Radisson stands the Mercedes. It’s a luxurious and posh experience with delicious cocktails.
• The Sky Lounge offers a peculiar experience, mixing an old Soviet building with futuristic additions.

17. Moscow by Night

Party the night away! The city is full of bars everywhere, but there are some areas where you’ll find more than others.

• Patriarshiye Prudy has lots of hip and small clubs and great bars, including the super fun private club Clava, which has a great vibe and people from all walks of life.
• For more hipster style bars, Red October is the place to go.
• Streak is a summer favorite, with a lovely terrace to catch a beautiful sunset – plus, their mozzarella bar is delicious.
• At night, Red October lights up with clubs everywhere, including the cool rooftop one Gipsy.
• Jagger is also a great spot during summer with a more relaxed vibe in garden setting. 
• For the traditional Russian luxury experience, go to SohoRooms, a whole other world including all-night go-go dancers.

There are so many things to do in Moscow at night and during the day, you definitely need several days to explore this exciting destination.

Moscow is a must-see city, a city like no other ! I hope you will enjoy this Russian metropolis as much as I did!

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10 thoughts on “17 Exciting Things to do in Moscow”

These places look so awesome! Moscow is truly a beautiful city

Very good article, you have explained so nicely. Russia has always been a part of history and its good to know about much more about architecture and other things, wish i could see the inside of façade

Thanks for sharing such a nice article.You have very beautifully explained everything that one need for a trip to Moscow.

Nice article. Love the hidden gems and graffiti art, would love to visit Artplay. Thanks for a comprehensive guide to Moscow!

Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here we can find everything from medieval fortresses and Soviet monoliths to glass skyscrapers and innovation centers.

Your article is good and meaningful .

Thanks for sharing about ArtPlay district, we didn’t know about it and it looks amazing 🙂 Hopefully there’ll be a second time in Moscow, we visited last May and really liked the city!

Wonderful stuff! I’ve been to Moscow, but not properly – it’s a long story lol!

Anyhoo, my next thing is to fly from Berlin to Moscow and then travel from there to Beijing via the Trans-Mongolian / Trans-Siberian train. Now, if only I could just find the time …!

I hear Moscow is very beautiful at night. I hope to get out there one day. A friend of mine went to St. Petersburg and had a great experience. Despite all the tension we see on the news with Russia and other Countries like the U.S. I wonder what the sentiment is with Russians and foreigners visiting their country for tourism. Especially Americans.

that looks like quite a beautiful place. 🙂

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19 Unique And Fabulous Experiences In Moscow

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Thinking of visiting Russia? When visiting such a famous city, one must, of course, visit the iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists. Once you’ve seen the sights that are on most travelers’ lists, it’s time to branch out and visit some of the lesser-known sites, and there are some fascinating places to see and things to do.

I know this list is long, but I just couldn’t help myself. You probably won’t have the time to see them all. But that’s okay. Just scroll through the list and choose what sounds the most interesting to you. Where possible, make sure to book in advance, as things can get crowded, especially during high season.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin, And Surroundings

Red Square (Krasnya Ploshad) is the heart and soul of Russia, and where much of the country’s history has unfolded. This is the most famous landmark in Moscow and indeed the whole country, it’s an absolute must-do! The square is always full of people and has a rather festive atmosphere!

Saint Basil’s Cathedral

This is the famous church with the rainbow-colored, onion-domed roof. The cathedral was commissioned in the 1500s by Ivan the Terrible and according to legend, the Tsar thought it was so beautiful, that he ordered that the architect’s eyes be cut out afterward, so he could never build anything more beautiful! He wasn’t called Ivan the Terrible for no reason!

Lenin’s Mausoleum

The “love-it-or-hate-it” of tourist attractions in Russia. A glass sarcophagus containing the embalmed body of Russian revolutionary, Vladimir Lenin. It may seem a bit bizarre to display the mummy of a person, but it has been there for almost half a century and the 2.5 million visitors who come each year, clearly feel the queuing and thorough body search are worth it, to be in Lenin’s presence.

Pro Tip: no photos and no loud talking are allowed inside the Mausoleum.

Eternal Flame

There is an Eternal Flame in honor of an unknown soldier on the left side of Red Square. The hourly changing of the guards is worth seeing.

The Kremlin is the official residence of the Russian president. You can see it from the outside, or you can take an excursion to one of the museums located inside. This is the biggest active fortress in Europe, and holds a week’s worth of attractions! Once behind the 7,332-feet of walls, there are five squares, four cathedrals, 20 towers, various museums, and the world’s largest bell and cannon to see. Worth a special mention is the Armory Chamber that houses a collection of the famous Faberge Eggs.

Pro Tip: You can only go inside the Kremlin if you are part of a tourist group.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

Bolshoi Theatre translates to “The Big Theatre” in Russian, and the building is home to both the Bolshoi Ballet and Bolshoi Opera — among the oldest and most famous ballet and opera companies in the world.

Pro Tip: It’s hard to get an inexpensive ticket, so if you’re reading well in advance of going to Moscow then try buying tickets on the official website . Last-minute tickets cost around $250 per person. If this is out of your budget, about an hour before a performance, you can try buying a ticket at the entrance from a reseller. Most can speak enough English to negotiate the price.

Tour the Bolshoi Theatre: You can take a group guided tour of the Bolshoi Theatre which focuses on the history and architecture of the theatre and behind the scenes. There’s an English language tour that lasts 2 hours and costs around $300 for a group of up to six.

3. Luxury Shopping At GUM And TSUM

Russia’s main department store, GUM, has a stunning interior that is home to over 100 high-end boutiques, selling a variety of brands: from luxurious Dior to the more affordable Zara. Even if shopping is not on your Moscow to-do list GUM is still worth a visit; the glass-roofed arcade faces Red Square and offers a variety of classy eateries. TSUM, one of the biggest luxury malls in town, is right behind the Bolshoi and GUM. It’s an imposing building with lots of history, and worth a visit just for its design and its glass roof.

4. Christ The Savior Cathedral

This is one of Russia’s most visited cathedrals and is a newer addition to the gorgeous array of Muscovite cathedrals, but don’t let its young age fool you. After perestroika, in the early 90s, the revived Russian Orthodox Church was given permission to build a cathedral on this site. It did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church. The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes, gold, gorgeous paintings, and decor!

The cathedral is located just a few hundred feet away from the Kremlin and was the site of the infamous Pussy Riot protest against Putin back in 2012.

Pro Tip: Bring a shawl to cover your hair as is the local custom.

5. Gorky Park

Moscow’s premier green space, Gorky Park (Park Gor’kogo) is the city’s biggest and most famous park. There is entertainment on offer here for every taste, from outdoor dancing sessions to yoga classes, volleyball, ping-pong, rollerblading, and bike and boat rental in summer. In winter, half the park turns into a huge ice skating rink. Gorky Park is also home to an open-air movie theater and the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. There is also Muzeon Art Park, a dynamic contemporary space with a unique collection of 700 sculptures. It is located right in front of Gorky Park.

6. Sparrow Hills Park

If you take a walk from Gorky Park, along the Moscow River embankment, you’ll end up in the city’s other legendary park, Sparrow Hills. Although the park doesn’t offer as many activities as its hip neighbor, it has a great panoramic view of the city

Pro Tip: You can take a free walking tour to all of the above attractions with an English-speaking guide.

7. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow, and see all the famous landmarks, but from a different angle, is from the Moscow River. Take a river cruise. Avoid the tourist crowds. There are little nameless old boats that do the cruise, but if you are looking for a more luxurious experience take the Radisson Blu cruise and enjoy the sights with some good food and a glass of wine.

8. Metro Hopping

Inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow Metro system is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world. Started in Stalinist times, each station is a work of art in its own right. I’d recommend touring the stations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. This way, you’ll be able to properly see it without the crowds. Ideally, I’d recommend taking a tour with a knowledgeable guide with GuruWalk, who will tell you stories of forgotten stations and how the history of the country is interconnected with the metro development. If going by yourself, then I definitely recommend checking out: Mayakovskaya, Ploschad Revolutsii, Kievskaya, Kropotkinskaya, Kurskaya, and Novoslobodskaya stations.

Visit the free Moscow Metro Museum: For real train enthusiasts, located in the southern vestibule of Sportivnaya station is a small free museum. Here you can take a peek into the driver’s cabin, see a collection of metro tokens from different cities, and see different models of a turnstile, traffic lights, escalator, and more.

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings and the one with the best view is the main building of the Moscow State University. Although this is a little outside the city center, the view is more than worth it.

10. Izmailovsky Market

Mostly known for the city’s largest flea market, the district of Izmaylovo is home to a maze of shops where you can get just about anything, from artisan crafts to traditional fur hats, handcrafted jewelry, fascinating Soviet memorabilia, and antiquities. It’s also one of Moscow’s largest green spaces. There are often no price tags, so be prepared to haggle a bit. Head to one of the market cafes for a warming mulled wine before continuing your shopping spree.

The History of Vodka Museum is found here, and the museum’s restaurant is the perfect place to sample various brands of the national drink.

Once you’ve covered the more touristy spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer, and the places below will also be full of locals! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend the spots below!

11. Moscow City

With a completely different vibe, Moscow City (also referred to as Moscow International Business Center) is like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressive tall glass buildings. Here is where you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, like Ruski Restaurant, the highest restaurant both in Moscow City and in Europe. Moscow City is great for crowd-free shopping and the best panoramic views of the city.

12. Tretyakov Gallery

Tretyakov Gallery started as the private collection of the Tretyakov brothers, who were 19th-century philanthropists. They gave their private collection to the government after their deaths. If there is just one museum you visit in Moscow, I recommend this one!

13. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve

Tsaritsyno was a residence of Catherine the Great more than two centuries ago. It became derelict during the Soviet era but has now been fully renovated. With its opulently decorated buildings, gardens, meadows, and forests, Tsaritsyno Park is the perfect place for a green respite in Moscow.

14. Kolomenskoye

A 10-minute metro ride from the city center is Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve, where you can get an idea of what Russia looked like 200 years ago. You’ll find ancient churches (one dating back to the 16th century), the oldest garden in Moscow, and the wonderful fairytale wooden palace of Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, father of Peter the Great.

15. Ostankino TV Tower

Built in 1967, Ostankino TV Tower was the tallest free-standing construction in the world at the time, it’s still the 8th tallest building in the world and the highest in Europe. It’s also the best observation deck, with a glass floor and 360-degree views. The speedy elevators take you 1,105 feet in next to no time.

Pro Tip: You need to book in advance; entrance is based on specific ticket times and the capacity is limited and only a certain number of tourists are allowed per day. Don’t forget your passport, you’ll need it to get through security.

16. Zaryadye Park

Zaryadye is a newly opened, landscaped urban park so new you won’t find it in a lot of tour guides. The park is near Red Square and is divided into four climatic zones: forest, steppe, tundra, and floodplains, depicting the variety of climatic zones in Russia.

These last three suggestions are a little quirky, but all are really worth checking out.

17. Museum Of Soviet Arcade Games

Release your inner child playing on 66 arcade machines from the Soviet era! What a great way to spend a couple of hours when tired of visiting museums and palaces. The staff speaks excellent English and are happy to explain how the games work.

18. Moscow Rooftop Tour

Take a 1-hour private Moscow rooftop tour with an experienced roofer. I can just about guarantee none of your friends will be able to say they’ve done it! For your comfort, I recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Take your camera, there are some amazing photo opportunities out there!

19. Sanduny Banya

This classical Russian bathhouse opened its doors in 1808 and is famous for combining traditional Russian banya services with luxurious interiors and service. If you enjoy spas and saunas, then you should experience a Russian bathhouse at least once in your life! Go with an open mind and hire a specialist to steam you as it’s meant to be done — by being beaten repeatedly with a besom (a leafy branch)! This is said to improve circulation, but is best done by a professional!

So there you have my list of things to do in Moscow. I could have gone on and on and on, but I didn’t want to try your patience! There are so many things to do in this vibrant city that you’ll definitely need to allocate several days for exploring.

Here are some other reasons to visit Moscow and Russia:

• 7 Reasons To Put Moscow On Your Travel Bucket List
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5 AMAZING Neighborhoods and Areas in Moscow (2024)

Russia’s capital Moscow is known for a number of things; history, culture, nightlife, and crazy architecture.

But with over 100 distinct neighborhoods spread amongst 12 main districts, figuring out where to stay in Moscow can be a bit tricky. While Moscow does have an extensive public transport system, it’s best to stay in an area of Moscow that suits your interests.

This guide will break down the five best neighbourhoods to stay in Moscow, as well as the top things to do in each. That way, you’ll be able to find somewhere that suits your travel style and budget.

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Loft 3 Vokzala | Best Airbnb in Moscow

This stunning Airbnb in Moscow is ideal for groups or families. The apartment has been recently renovated and is bright contemporary. Guests can enjoy a full kitchen and internet access, and free parking and a gym are available on-site. The bedroom is a bit cosy, but you’ll have everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Loft Hotel H11 | Best Hotel in Moscow

Loft Hotel H11 is the coolest hotel in Moscow. Conveniently located on the borders of Basmanny and Kitay-Gorod, this hotel is a short walk Moscow’s major attractions as well as several metro stations.

Godzillas Hostel | Best Hostel in Moscow

Godzillas is Moscow’s largest and most famous hostel. In the heart of Tverskoy, this three-story hostel is a short walk from the city’s major sights and attractions. With comfortable beds and modern amenities, you won’t find a better hostel in the city.

Godzillas Hostel is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

Kitay-Gorod

Kitay-Gorod is the neighbourhood at the heart of Moscow. Home to the city’s most famous attractions, Kitay-Gorod is the place to stay on your first visit to Moscow.

Travelling on a budget is difficult, but not impossible in Moscow. The best place to stay to get the most value for your money in the Presnensky neighbourhood.

North of Kitay-Gorod is the hip, trendy and lively neighbourhood of Trverskoy. This centrally located neighbourhood is not only home to a number of amazing attractions, but it is within walking distance to the city’s main landmarks.

Arbat/Khamovniki

The neighbouring districts of Arbat and Khamovniki are one of the best places to stay in Moscow for trendiness. Home to luxury shops, unique boutiques, and outstanding museums, Arbat/Khamovniki are where bohemian flare and modern creativity meet.

If you’re travelling with children, Basmanny is the best place to stay in Moscow. A calm oasis in the heart of the city, Basmanny is a neighbourhood known for its relaxed atmosphere, clean streets, and lush surrounding scenery.

Moscow is an impressive city, to say the least. Covering more than 2,500 square kilometres, Moscow is the home to nearly 12 million people.

Thanks to its rich and complex history, thousands of travellers flock to Moscow each year. From iconic sights and unique Russian fare to its vivid nightlife or cultural attractions, there’s so much to see and do in Russia’s capital.

The oldest section outside of the Kremlin, Kitay-Gorod is located at the heart of the city. Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral are located within walking distance of this neighborhood. It’s one of the best places to stay for getting to know the area, making it our top pick for first-time visitors.

If you’re traveling on a budget , Presnensky is an affordable and convenient location to stay in. Close to Moscow Zoo and within walking distance to other attractions, accommodation here is generally cheaper than other areas.

Tverskoy is home to Moscow’s best nightlife scene. It’s a luxurious and trendy neighborhood, home to clubs, bars, and world-class restaurants.

Arbat is a very hip district, and one of the coolest places to stay in Moscow. The area attracts many young professionals, and is full of trendy cafes and rustic restaurants.

Basmanny sits in the east of the city. With its laidback atmosphere, Basmanny is a great place to experience the slower side of Moscow life. It’s our top pick for families visiting Moscow, as it’s a peaceful base from which to explore the city.

Still not sure where to stay in Moscow? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Read on for a more detailed breakdown of each area.

Each of Moscow’s neighborhoods offers something special to visitors. Whether you’re looking for an all-night party or to immerse yourself in the city’s dynamic history, there’s a neighborhood that will cater to you.

1. Kitay-Gorod – Where to Stay in Moscow for your First Time

Kitay-Gorod lies at the heart of Moscow. Home to the city’s most famous attractions, staying here is the best way to discover the city. It’s walking distance from many major attractions, including Red Square, the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Church.

The area is also home to impressive architectural masterpieces, an exotic restaurant scene, and fascinating museums. Whether you’re interested in the arts, architecture, or seeing the sights, there’s something for everyone in Kitay-Gorod.

Entire Flat in Kitay-Gorod | Best Airbnb in Kitay-Gorod

This modern flat in a central location is ideal for couples visiting Moscow for the first time. Guests can enjoy the full kitchen, laundry facilities and free Wifi. The location is ideal, as the Airbnb is within walking distance of shops, cafes, and cultural attractions.

Kremlin Lights | Best Hostel in Kitay-Gorod

Despite sitting in the heart of Moscow, dorm rooms in this hostel are pretty affordable. The hostel comes with a fully equipped kitchen, and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The location is also hard to beat, as the Kremlin is less than 200 metres away.

Hotel Maroseyka 2/15 | Best Hotel in Kitay-Gorod

This three-star hotel is one of the best places to stay in Moscow for the first time, thanks to its central location and affordable rates. While it’s not as cheap as a hostel, the hotel offers an airport shuttle, laundry facilities, Wifi, ensuite bathrooms and a TV. The Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral are within walking distance, and shops and restaurants are right next door.

Top Things to do in Kitay-Gorod:

• Walk through the iconic, impressive and imposing Red Square.
• Explore Moscow’s Kremlin, the epicentre of Russia’s political power and fortified complex in the centre of the city.
• Marvel at a myriad of Russian treasures, imperial arms, jewellery and more at the Armoury.
• See the iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral, with its colourful spires and patterned façade.
• Line up at the western corner of Red Square to enter Lenin’s Mausoleum, where you can see the embalmed body of Soviet Russia’s infamous leader.
• Visit Grand Kremlin Palace, the official residence of the Russian president.
• Climb 137-steps to the top of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, and take in one of a kind views of Moscow.
• Visit the Moscow GUM Department Store, a lively shopping mall with hundreds of shops and restaurants.

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2. Presnensky – Where to Stay in Moscow on a Budget

Budget travel can be difficult, but definitely isn’t impossible in Moscow. Located on the north side of Boulevard Ring, Presnensky (or Presnya) is home to numerous attractions, restaurants and top literary sites.

With affordable hotels, hip nightlife and impressive architecture, Presnensky has a lot to do for even the tightest of budgets.

Bright and Cosy Studio | Best Airbnb in Presnensky

This modern studio sleeps two guests, and is perfect for couples or solo travelers visiting Moscow on a budget. You’ll have all the comforts of home including a full kitchen and Wifi. The studio is steps away from the famous 1905 Street, and there are numerous bars and restaurants in the area. If you want to travel further afield, the metro is within easy walking distance.

Boutique Hotel on Mukomolniy | Best Hotel in Presnensky

Rooms in this boutique hotel can sleep up to three guests and come with free Wifi. The hotel also provides a very affordable breakfast each morning, so you can eat well without breaking the budget. Public transport is a short-walk away, so you can make the most of the city at a fraction of the price of other hotels.

High Level Moscow | Best Hostel in Presnensky

High Level is the first hostel in Moscow to be set in a skyscraper! Sitting 171m above ground level, you’ll be sure to get incredible views of the city from every window. The building is set in the commercial district, so you’ll have plenty of shops nearby. It’s also close to public transport, so the best things in Moscow are within easy reach.

High Level Moscow is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

Top Things to do in Presnensky:

• Enjoy a traditional Russian meal of blinchiki, caviar, and vodka at the iconic Café Pushkin.
• Spend an afternoon learning about space, the stars and beyond at the Moscow Planetarium, one of the city’s most popular museums.
• Sit back and relax in Patriarch’s Pond, a favourite haunt of Moscovites of all-ages.
• See the stunning works of Russia’s impressionist artists at the city’s newest museum, the Museum of Russian impressionism, located in a former Bolshevik chocolate factory sugar silo.
• Explore the remarkable Gorky’s House (Ryabushinsky Mansion, the art nouveau mansion of famed writer Maxim Gorky.
• Marvel at the immense Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic Church in Russia.

3. Tverskoy – Where to Stay in Moscow for Nightlife

North of Kitay-Gorod is the hip, trendy and lively neighborhood of Trverskoy. This centrally located neighborhood is not only home to a number of amazing attractions, but it is also within walking distance to the city’s main landmarks.

Home to luxury boutique and upscale restaurants, Tverskoy is a neighborhood where history and elegance mesh seamlessly with modern amenities and opulence. If hitting the town is a key aspect of your Moscow itinerary, then Tverskoy is the place to be.

Studio Apartment Mayakovskaya | Best Airbnb in Tverskoy

This apartment can accommodate up to four guests, and sits close to shops and restaurants. The Airbnb comes with a full kitchen and all the comforts of home including Wifi, a TV, and laundry facilities. It’s right by the metro, so all of Moscow’s best bars and nightlife are within easy reach.

ARIUM Hotel | Best Hotel in Tverskoy

ARIUM Hotel is a great choice for travellers interested in culture and fun. The hotel is central to Moscow’s nightlife scene, located just minutes away from all of the city’s hottest clubs.

Godzillas Hostel | Best Hostel in Tverskoy

Godzillas is the largest and best hostel in Moscow , and for good reason. Situated in the heart of Tverskoy, this three-story hostel is a short walk from the city’s major sights and attractions. With comfortable beds and modern amenities, you’ll have everything you need for an awesome stay.

Top Things to do Tverskoy:

• Enjoy cheap beer, table games, and Russian techno tunes at Gogol, one of Moscow’s oldest and most popular clubs.
• Night Flight is a world renowned venue. It’s expensive af, however if you can afford to head on over then it’s absolutely worth it.
• Spend an evening enjoying the ballet or an opera at the Bolshoi Theatre : the heart and soul of Moscow’s arts and culture scene.
• Enjoy art, festivals, food and fun at Hermitage Park, a charming garden and one of the most popular and trendiest places in the city.
• Visit VDNKh, a Stalinesque theme park featuring gilded statues, grandiose pavilions, and thrilling rides.
• See an impressive collection of 20th-century paintings, sculptures and other works of art by famous Russian and foreign artists at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art.
• Enjoy luxury boutiques and upscale restaurants as you walk along the lively and grand Tverskaya Street.

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4. Arbat- The Coolest Place to Stay in Moscow

Home to luxury shops, unique boutiques, and outstanding museums, Arbat is where bohemian flare and modern creativity meet.

Moscow’s former warehouse and factory district, Arbat now attracts numerous Moscow elites. From advertising to tech execs, young professionals flock to Arbat to enjoy its world-class restaurants, stylish bars and irresistible cafes.

Perfect City View Apartment | Best Airbnb in Arbat

Stylish, spacious, modern and conveniently located, there’s no better Airbnb in Arbat. Close to a myriad of restaurants and the Moscow metro, you’ll feel at home in this apartment in the heart of Arbat.

Hotel Grafskiy | Best Hotel in Arbat/Khamovniki

Modern amenities and an unbeatable location make Hotel Grafskiy the best hotel in Arbat. A 10-minute walk to the city centre, Hotel Grafskiy is close to restaurants, bars and attractions. You’re guaranteed a comfortable and relaxing stay at Hotel Grafskiy.

Jedi Hostel | Best Hostel in Arbat/Khamovniki

With incredible views and an amazing location, Jedi Hostel is the best place to stay in Arbat. Enjoy comfortable and private capsule-like rooms at this clean and safe hostel. The hotel is less than 20-minutes away from the city centre, and is close to metro stations and grocery stores.

Jedi Hostel is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

Top Things to do in Arbat:

• See priceless works of art at the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow’s premier foreign-art museum.
• Enjoy some of the best seafood in the city at Rico one of Arbat’s best-kept secrets.
• Be amazed by the magnitude and magnificence of the historic and ostentatious Cathedral of Christ the Saviour .
• Immerse yourself in history at Park Pobedy, a green space filled with fountains, monuments and statues commemorating the sacrifices and triumphs of war.
• Sample retro Russian fare at Varenichnaya No 1, an old-school style restaurant with delicious food and amazing prices.
• Climb to the top of the Sparrow Hills lookout and enjoy amazing views of the surrounding city and scenery.
• Take a stroll down Arbat Street, a 1-kilometre long pedestrian boulevard and enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells of this lively neighborhood.

5. Basmanny – Where to Stay in Moscow for Families

If you’re travelling with children, Basmanny is the best place to stay in Moscow. A calm oasis in the heart of the city, Basmanny is known for its relaxed atmosphere, clean streets, and lush surrounding scenery.

Well situated to the east of the city-centre, Basmanny is a short walk or subway ride to Moscow’s main attractions. Within this charming neighborhood, there’s plenty of activities for travelers of any age.

Loft Hotel H11 | Best Hotel in Basmanny

Conveniently located just over a mile from the city center, this hotel is a short walk Moscow’s major attractions and several metro stations. Enjoy a continental breakfast each morning, before heading out to enjoy all awesome things that Moscow has to offer.

Good News Hostel | Best Hostel in Basmanny

Comfortable beds, free wifi and a decent location, this hostel has it all! Good News Hostel is close to a myriad of cafes, bars, and noteworthy attractions. It even offers bike hire if you’d prefer to skip the metro and explore the city on two wheels.

Good News Hostel is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

Top Things to do in Basmanny:

• Rent paddleboats in the summer or ice skates in the winter and enjoy Chistye Prudy, a clean, quiet and quaint pond in that runs along the Boulevard Ring.
• Step back in time and see Lubyanka, headquarters of the infamous Russian KGB.
• Hop on a bike and enjoy the crisscrossing paths through Sokolniki park, home to a manicured rose garden, cool places to eat, and an open-air swimming pool.
• Enjoy Russia’s biggest toy store, Central Children’s Store, located just west of the Basmanny neighborhood.
• Head 60m underground and explore Bunker-42 Cold War Museum, a 700 square meter museum housed in a defunct Cold War communications centre.
• Slow down and smell the roses and ornamental flowers at Aptekarsky Ogorod, Moscow’s pleasant and pretty botanical garden.

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Here’s what people usually ask us about the areas of Moscow and where to stay.

What is the best neighborhood to stay in Moscow?

Kitay-Gorod is our pick for the best neighborhood in Moscow – especially if it is your first time here. It is centrally located and full of quirky hostels like Kremlin Lights .

Which places to stay in Moscow are good for families?

Basmanny is known as an oasis within the bustling Moscow city. This makes it great for families! There are family-friendly hotels too like, Loft Hotel H11 .

Where should I stay in Moscow for nightlife?

Tverskoy is where you want to be to party! It’s full of lively bars and clubs, as well as cool hostels full of other adventurers to meet.

What are some good airbnbs in Moscow?

There are lots of cool airbnbs to stay in Moscow, but two of our favourites are this modern loft and this cosy apartment .

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Moscow is full to the brim with awesome neighborhoods and places to visit. It’s simple to travel across the city, but staying in a neighborhood that suits your travel style is the best way to make the most out of your trip.

If you’re still undecided, we recommend Godzillas Hostel for their top location and modern amenities. If you’re after a private room, check out  Loft Hotel H11 . Located centrally, you’re sure to have a comfortable stay.

• Figured out where you wanna stay? Now it’s time to pick the perfect hostel in Moscow .
• Planning out an itinerary for Moscow is a great way to maximise your time.
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Is the recommended hotel Loft Hotel H11 close enough to the center?

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NFL Draft Prospect Cooper DeJean Shows Off Impressive Hops in High School Basketball Highlights

The former Iowa cornerback is an excellent athlete, as evidenced by his ability to dunk over anybody.

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Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Cooper DeJean is projected to be a first round pick during Thursday's NFL draft , and for good reason. He was tremendous as a senior last fall, recording 41 tackles and five passes defended to go along with two interceptions. In a draft class overflowing with offensive talent DeJean is seen as one of the few defenders worthy of a selection in the first round.

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Not every professional football player played basketball in high school. But the ones that did, like former No. 1 pick Myles Garrett, always have a highlight reel exhibiting just how far out of everyone else's league they are in terms of sheer athleticism. It's a good sign for DeJean that his mixtape looks like that because, to play in the NFL, absolutely elite athleticism is a prerequisite.

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