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Utah residents charged in federal court for shooting outside Murray EoS Fitness

by Danielle MacKimm, KUTV

MURRAY, Utah (KUTV) — Two Salt Lake County residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple violent crime charges after allegedly shooting a woman during an attempted carjacking, according to court documents.

Lt Col Siamelie Nick Mila, 20, and Maddyn Dean Christiansen are accused of attempting to steal a vehicle in the parking lot of an EoS Fitness facility located at 555 South 900 East in Murray on April 3, 2024. The incident left a woman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

ORIGINAL STORY: Suspect, victim both sustain gunshot wounds in alleged carjacking at Murray gym

Surveillance footage showed the victim walking towards her vehicle when Mila exited a black Audi, driven by Christiansen, and approached her. Minutes later, the victim was seen limping back towards the gym as the Audi fled the scene.

Information gathered through witness statements, interviews, and surveillance video revealed that Mila and the victim exchanged gunfire after Mila allegedly demanded the victim's car keys at gunpoint. The victim, who possessed a concealed carry permit, fired her weapon at Mila, who did not legally possess a firearm.

The victim was transported to a hospital via ambulance. Later that evening, Mila arrived at a local hospital emergency room with a gunshot wound and was arrested following medical treatment.

RELATED: Teen arrested in connection to double-fatal shooting outside Murray apartment complex

Mila and Christiansen face charges of attempted carjacking and using, carrying, brandishing, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a violent crime. Their initial court appearances were held on April 18, 2024, with detention hearings scheduled for April 23 and April 29.

U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins announced that the case is being investigated by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office and the Murray City Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Carlos A. Esqueda prosecuting the case as part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

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Salt Lake County Residents Allegedly Behind the Shooting of a Woman During an Attempted Carjacking Face Federal Charges

Salt Lake City, Utah – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging two Salt Lake County residents with multiple violent crimes after a woman was allegedly shot by one of the defendants during an attempted carjacking. 

According to court documents, on April 3, 2024, Lt Col Siamelie Nick Mila, 20, and Maddyn Dean Christiansen, 21, of Salt Lake County, Utah, attempted to steal a vehicle in the parking lot of a fitness facility in Murray, Utah, that left a woman shot. Surveillance footage from the area showed the victim walking towards her vehicle when Mila exited a black Audi, driven by Christiansen, and approached the victim. A few minutes later, the victim limped back towards the gym while the Audi left the scene. Through witness statements, interviews, and surveillance video, Mila and the victim exchanged gunfire. The victim, who possessed a concealed carry permit, fired her weapon at Mila after he demanded, at gunpoint, that she give him her car keys. Mila did not legally possess a firearm. The victim was taken to the hospital by emergency personnel. At 10:53 p.m. a male, later identified as Mila, arrived at a local hospital emergency room with a gunshot wound. Following medical care, Mila was arrested. 

Mila and Christiansen are charged with attempted carjacking, and using, carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Their initial court appearance on the indictment was April 18, 2024. Mila is scheduled for a detention hearing on April 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. and Christiansen is scheduled for a detention hearing April 29, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.  

U.S. Attorney, Trina A. Higgins, of the District of Utah made the announcement.

The case is being investigated jointly by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office and the Murray City Police Department. 

Assistant United States Attorney Carlos A. Esqueda of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case. 

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 

Felicia Martinez Public Affairs Specialist [email protected] (801) 325-3237 USAO-UT | Facebook | X | YouTube

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What’s Included in Your San Diego Safari Park Admission?

What do San Diego Safari Park tickets include? Here’s a free vs paid tours & attractions chart. Plus the one word you’ll need to instantly know which is which. And that makes decisions so much easier.

San Diego Safari Park admission tickets include  Africa Tram, keeper talks & attractions, entertainment, animal encounters & kids playgrounds . But any activity with “Safari” in its name requires payment in addition to the cost of admission. Parking is not included.   It costs $20 minimum.

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Continue reading if you’re curious about whether you can have a great time with just what’s included with admission. I’ve provided descriptions of all the activities, animal encounters, shows, and Safaris at San Diego Zoo Safari Park for you to help you make up your mind.

What San Diego Safari Park Exhibit Areas  Are Included With Admission

First, parking is not free at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. But most of the rest of the park can be explored freely with your entry fee. When you look at the Safari Park map there are 14 different sections at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. All but two of them are accessible to you with your admission.

The 2 different areas that you are not able to navigate on your own are Africa Plains and Asian Savanna. I marked them with a yellow outline on the map above. You cannot enter these large field exhibits unless you are with Safari Park personnel. You can get inside via paid Safari experiences or via the free Africa Tram. However, many of the animals in both of these areas are visible from other areas in the park.

Highlights of San Diego Safari Park That Are Free With Entry Ticket

The following tours and attractions are some of the highlights at Safari Park. You can ride and experience them as many times as you like. They are:

Africa Tram

Do not miss riding the Africa Tram , it’s included at no extra charge with your admission. It’s also one of the must-see attractions at Safari Park. I’ve been able to ride the Tram hundreds of times (no exaggeration). And every time I notice something new. 

Sometimes its been a new baby giraffe or rhino! At other times it’s two antelope sparring with their horns. Or herds of every type of animal running in the same direction like shoppers at a Black Friday sale. Just because one giraffe became spooked by a blowing leaf.

It’s best to ride Africa Tram either early in the day or late. The animals are most active when it is cool. Ride as many times as you’d like while you’re at San Diego Safari Park.

Hidden Jungle

Hidden Jungle is a tropical rain forest aviary that’s included in your San Diego Safari Park admission ticket . It’s located in the Gorilla Forest area. This climate-controlled environment is populated by colorful birds, delicate plants and towering trees. It can be a bit humid during the summer and early fall. Visit the birds either early or late in the day during those seasons.

This is also where the Butterfly Jungle event takes place every spring . Thousands of colorful butterflies flutter by in search of nectar from the blooming jungle flowers. They often land on you. Which makes the experience special for kids and adults alike. 

At the end of the Butterfly Jungle event, the birds eat any caterpillars that have hatched. This ensures that the colorful non-native butterflies do not invade the fertile farms of the San Pasqual Valley.

The Gorilla Forest is also free with your admission . It’s home to the Safari Park’s troop of Western lowland Gorillas. 

These (relatively) peaceful, family-oriented, plant-eaters are a favorite with kids. Their exhibit includes gorilla hand and footprints (which kids love to measure against their own). There is a life-sized drawing that guests can use to compare their arm lengths to that of an adult male gorilla. And recordings of the noises made by the gorillas when they’re communicating with each other.

Kangaroo Walk

Kangaroo Walk is free with your San Diego Safari Park entry also . Mingle with kangaroos, wallabies, and waterfowl in this Australian savanna grassland environment inside Walkabout Australia. See the ‘roos with their baby joeys go bounding by.

There are a few wallabies that come on the marked paths for some gentle petting and stroking. Because of COVID, this is now discouraged. But sometimes the critters insist. Don’t worry. Wallabies feel like they look, soft and woolly! 

Do you want to know about other animals that you are allowed to touch at either San Diego Zoo or Safari Park? Then check out my article, “ Can You Hold Animals at the San Diego Zoo? “

Nairobi Station

You don’t need to pay extra to walk through Nairobi Station . You can get close-up views of some of San Diego Safari Park’s smaller animals. Depending upon the animal you may even get to touch them. Just make sure to ask their keepers first. 

Nairobi Station is also the home of the Animal Care Center . Animal babies that need to be hand-raised because their mothers cannot care for them are brought to this nursery. It can get very crowded (with people) here if this facility is hosting young lions or cheetahs. 

While you’re here, take a look at the sandcat. WARNING : If you love felines, their round faces will make your heart melt into a puddle on the floor. Even those who don’t particularly like cats have been known to succumb to their megatonne-weight cuteness.

Petting Kraal

Petting and brushing the goats in the Petting Kraal will not cost you any extra in addition to your admission fee. This is the closest thing to a classic “children’s petting zoo” at either the Safari Park or the San Diego Zoo. The pygmy, Nubian, and Boer goats are just the right size to interact with human kids. 

Be sure to close and secure any purses or backpacks. The goats are intensely curious and will nibble on almost anything. 

Playgrounds

There are 5 play areas for kids. And as far as I’m concerned that deserves its own category.

Camp Play Area

You and your kids are free to enter Camp Play Area with your park admission . It’s located in Tiger Trail (click the link for my full article). This playground is built to resemble a logging camp in the Sumatran rain forest. There are logs to climb, rope ladders and statues of tigers and their cubs to play on. And of course there are real tigers to look at right around the corner.

Jameson Research Island

This seasonal water play area won’t cost you or your kids any extra cash . It’s located on the African Loop trail within the Safari Park’s African Outpost area. It is usually open during the hot days of summer. It provides cooling splashes on the walk between the flamingos and colobus monkeys. 

Samburu Jungle Gym

  You’ll love that your kids can climb and explore here because it comes free with the Safari Park admission . This playground is located in the African Woods area. It’s close to the bird show amphitheatre and the Lemur Walk.

Your little monkeys will enjoy a shaded play area with a jeep, rhino and a lion to ‘ride’ and tree trunks to crawl through. You’ll be happy because you’ll be keeping an eye on them from shaded Samburu Terrace . Sip a cool craft beer or soda while you’re unwinding. 

Savanna Cool Zone

This seasonal water playground is open to everyone with entry to Safari Park . It’s located near Lion Camp and Shiley’s Cheetah Run track. It’s a godsend for parents who are waiting in the hot sun for Cheetah Run to start. Send the kiddos to cool off in the fountains. And if you get soaked trying to retrieve them that’s not so bad.

Village Playground

V illage Playground is also free with admission to San Diego Safari Park.   It’s located in the Nairobi Village area between the Petting Kraal and the Rodrigues fruit bat exhibit. It’s a good place for those kids who get a bit intimidated by the goats next door. 

Entertainment 

The San Diego Safari Park does a good job of disguising conservation education as entertainment. You’ll find that these 4 activities provide a fun way to learn about endangered species and how you can help save them and their habitat.

Training Talk

Entry to this 15-minute bird training session is free with your admission . It’s only 15 minutes long, but it is fascinating to watch the positive reinforcement training process. Makes you think that if the Safari Park can teach their feathered charges to do all sorts of amazing things, that you have a chance with your (sometimes) bird-brained babies. Hope!

Robert the Zebra

If Robert the Zebra was located in Las Vegas you would be paying big bucks to see him. But since he’s at San Diego Safari Park you get to see his snarky shtick free with your entry ticket.

Robert’s an interactive digital puppet that’s visible on a big screen in Nairobi Station. He tells jokes, talks with children and adults about what it’s like to be a zebra, and asks visitors questions about their experiences at Safari Park. Listen carefully, some of the kids’ answers to his queries are priceless!

Tiger Keeper Talk

Tiger Keeper Talks are another experience that is included with admission to San Diego Safari Park . Each morning the keepers interact with one of the tigers. For a bit of meat or a scratch behind an ear, the giant cat cooperates to display some of its amazing adaptations to life in the wild. 

The highlight for me is when the tiger is asked to stretch full-length upright against the protective mesh barrier so that the keeper can inspect the belly. A tiger on its hind legs is HUGE. And a little scary. 

Frequent Flyers

I would pay extra to see this bird show, but I’m glad that Frequent Flyers is free with any Safari Park admission . It’s a free-flying show, which means that any of them are free to fly off into the Escondido sky. But they don’t.

The level of training shown by the birds is impressive. It features vultures, secretary birds, hawks and 3 adorable guinea hens. But the cute star of the show isn’t a bird at all. I’m not going to tell you what it is. Just go see Frequent Flyers and have some fun. 

Cheetah Run

Unfortunately, Cheetah Run was put on hold during the COVID-19 restrictions and has not been brought back yet. But if it is brought back, it is a MUST SEE.

Sun Up Cheetah SAFARI is an early morning paid experience where you get taken in a Safari truck for an exclusive look at the park and see a cheetah run at top speed. Check it out HERE .

Bring your camera because you’ll have the best place to watch the cat run. And your guide and the trainer will arrange for you to be photographed with the cheetah.

Here are some of the best Cheetah Run viewing locations if you aren’t in the paid Safari:  

• On the bridge across from the Savanna Cool Zone. The kids can play in the water while you wait
• Below the Balloon Safari, along the walk to the Africa Tram close to the bridge. The sun will be at your back. And during the summertime that’s a blessing.
• On the other side of Shiley’s Cheetah along the path to Lion Camp. Again, close to the bridge. There are some shady spots here by the trees.

Animal Encounters

Animal ambassador stage.

The Animal Ambassador Stage presentations are free with your admission . They are your chance to view some species that may not be on exhibit. The stage is located in Safari Base Camp close to the park entrance. The Ambassadors come out from the park’s opening to noon. And then again starting at 4:00pm to when the park closes. 

The more spectacular Animal Ambassadors are usually brought out closer to noon. At that time you’re more likely to see their BIG python “Julius Squeezer”, high-jumping servals & caracals , and sometimes even cheetahs. 

Near Benbough Amphitheater (Animal Encounter)

We’ve seen a lot of cheetahs at this free presentation which takes place in Gorilla Forest. It only lasts 15 minutes, but it’s a more informal, intimate setting so you get a more up-close view. If you’re reluctant to ask your questions in large crowds, this may be the perfect place for you to get some answers. 

Lawn at Okavango Outpost (Animal Encounter)

The animal activity on the Lawn at Okavango Outpost is another, more informal free edu-tainment experience. It only lasts 15 minutes, sometimes a bit longer depending upon the animal. But it’s a wonderful photo opportunity. It’s usually uncrowded. Bob has gotten some great photos of leaping caracals here.

8 Types of Safari – Premium Paid Experiences

Here are the eight types of premium “Safari” tours/experiences offered at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Most of them have several different options. That means that there are more than 30 different types of Safaris to try at the Escondido wild animal park. 

It can get confusing.

I’m going to give you just the basic outlines below. If you’re interested in reserving one of the safaris check out my guide to choosing the best San Diego Safari Park tour for you and your family. The summary chart on that page includes prices, age limits, and trip durations which will help make your decision easier.

Balloon Safari

Fly 400 feet above the park and the picturesque San Pasqual Valley. Best to ride this between opening and noon because it can be grounded because of the strong afternoon winds. Check my balloon safari review for prices & more details. 

Behind the Scenes Safari

Tour areas that are off-limits to most park guests. Get an insider’s view of the park while exploring the nighttime ‘bedrooms’ of various animals like platypuses, elephants, tigers, rhinos, kangaroos & cheetahs, feed okapis and see the veterinary center. You can find more information including prices in my Behind the Scenes Safari review.

Caravan Safari

Take a shaded truck with a knowledgeable guide into the park’s huge Asian and African field exhibits. See herds of antelope and other animals up close. Taking stunning animal photos is EASY. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to point your camera first. The best part is that you frequently have opportunities to feed giraffes and rhinos. Best. Selfies. Ever. For more info including prices read my Caravan Safari review . 

Cart Safari

View herds of giraffes, rhinos, antelope from the comfort of a 9 passenger cart. Your driver will fill you in on the park history, weird animal facts and answer your questions about animal care and conservation. It’s a more relaxed ride than the Caravan Safari. There are great animal photo opportunities, especially when your driver offers enrichment items or treats to some of the wildlife. Find out more about the two types and prices in my Cart Safari review .

Sun Up Cheetah Safari

Get the best views of a cheetah running. Have a close encounter with another African Animal Ambassador beforehand. Then have a meet & greet with the spotted sprinter after. Take home great photos of you with a cheetah and wonderful memories. Discover more details including price in my Cheetah Safari review .

Flightline Safari

If you or your kids are adrenaline junkies, this is the safari for you! Soar over the park’s open wildlife fields like a condor. It’s an exhilarating ride over beautiful scenery and animals. Training and practice provided. Find out about prices and more in my Flightline Safari review .

Roar & Snore Safari

My personal favorite. Spend the night at Safari Park. You sleep in tents overlooking the Africa Plains exhibit. The location’s sandwiched between Elephant Valley and Lion Camp. You fall asleep to the low muttering (and sometimes trumpeting) of elephants and rise to roaring lions. Good food. Great keeper talks. And s’mores around a campfire. I’ve put more details about prices and what to expect in my Roar & Snore Safari review .

Ultimate Safari

Customize your Safari Park experience. Go behind the scenes. Meet animal ambassadors up close. Do it all with your own personal guide. And yes, they feed you too. Find out all about prices and what you can do in my Ultimate Safari review .

Closing Thoughts

I hope that you now have a better idea of what types of tours, attractions, encounters and entertainment that you get with your entry ticket. You can have a wonderful time and fill a whole day (or more) with just the activities that you get with your San Diego Safari Park admission ticket.

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The Ultimate Guide To Jim Corbett National Park: Zones To Visit, Safari Charges And More

To be able to witness diversified wildlife is always a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And what better way to satisfy that nature lover in you, than a visit to the famous Jim Corbett National Park! A part of the rich flora-fauna of Uttarakhand, the National Park is a perfect biodiversity hotspot, well known for its Bengal tigers. So here we have curated a detailed guide for you to explore the wilderness of the national park. Read on!

About The Jim Corbett National Park

The National Park, known as the Paradise of Tigers in India, is named after the famous tiger hunter Jim Corbett. The first Tiger Conservation Project in India houses more than 580 species of birds, 110 species of trees, 50 species of mammals, and 25 species of reptiles. A total of 73% of the park’s area is trees and only 10% is grassland.

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Best Time To Visit

If you want to explore and indulge in the wilderness of the National Park to the fullest, then plan a trip from November to February. During this period of time, the region sports balanced weather, and all the zones are open to tourists.

How To Reach Jim Corbett?

Travelling to Jim Corbett National Park in itself is a thrilling experience. There are different modes of communication you can choose from as the Park is well connected to all important cities.

The Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Jim Corbett national park. It is at a distance of around 170 km from the park. Once you reach, a 3-4 hour journey by cab or taxi will take you to the beautiful Jim Corbett.

The closest railway station is the Ramnagar railway, which is around 3 km from Jim Corbett National Park. Once you reach, just book a cab from Ramnagar to the national park.

If you love road trips then here’s your chance to enjoy one. The national park can be reached easily by road from most major cities in India. An added bonus is that the roads are well-maintained too!

Safari Tours And Zones

Before going for a safari tour at the National Park, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, it’s better to start by choosing the Safari zone. Then comes the timings based on the seasons and time of your visit. The bookings here are made by the forest officials based on the guidelines of the Indian Forest Department.

There are five Safari zones:

• Bijrani Zone is well known for spotting tigers. So if you are willing to look at one of the Big cats up close, better choose the Bijrani Zone.
• Jhirna Zone is a must-visit for anyone wanting to have a Safari tour to explore the dense wildlife and lush green locations in Jim Corbett.
• Dhela Zone offers visitors some great buffer areas.
• Dhikala Zone is rich in biodiversity.
• Durga Devi Zone is best for bird watching. In this zone of the National park, you can spot varied species of birds.

Safari Prices And Timings

Safari Prices

• INR. 5000 per jeep per safari ( Maximum 6 Adults & 2 Kids Below 12 Years are allowed in one Jeep )
• Price (Foreigner):- INR. 9000 per jeep per safari ( Maximum 6 Adults & 2 Kids Below 12 Years are allowed in one Jeep )
• Morning 06:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Evening 02:30 PM – 06:30 PM

Where To Stay?

You can choose your temporary abode from a variety of comfortable options located near the National Park. One of the most popular resorts beside the National Park is Jim’s Jungle Retreat. The stay is quite comfortable and the cherry on top is its amazing food. There’s also the Aahana Corbett Wilderness if you are looking for something more simple and close to nature. Tourists can also opt for Wood Castle Spa & Resort, Taj Corbett Resort & Spa, Lemon Tree Premier, and the stylish Winsome Resort & Spa.

Also read: 5 Best Jungle Stays In Jim Corbett National Park

Now that you know enough details about this National park, when are you planning a visit? Do let us know in the comments section below!

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Can one carry mobile or cell phones during jeep safari.

Though, one can carry mobile phones during the park excursion, it is advised not to play any music while one is inside the park.

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Tickets cannot be rescheduled online or at the entry gate. Also, amount is not refundable once the ticket gets cancelled.

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Surviving Elephant Charges: An Unforgettable Safari Adventure

A thrilling adventure awaits us in an African safari, promising unforgettable encounters with wildlife. However, not all animal interactions offer us the sense of wonder and excitement we hope for. Sometimes, things take a terrifying turn, especially when you find yourself in the path of a charging elephant.

The Phenomenon of Elephant Charges

A highlight for many who embark on a safari journey is the chance to see the magnificent elephants up close. Amidst this awe-inspiring sight, we should never forget the inherent wild nature of these gigantic animals. Elephant charges, though rare, can turn into a life-threatening situation if not handled correctly.

What Provokes an Elephant Charge?

Commonly, elephant charges are a result of perceived threats. This could be due to a perceived invasion of their territory, a sudden surprise, or a defensive reaction to protect their young.

The Two Types of Elephant Charges

Understanding elephant charges is crucial to reduce the potential danger involved. There are two types of charges: “Mock charges” and “Full charges.”

Mock Charges

A mock charge is the elephant’s way of warning you. These charges often involve a lot of trumpet calls, flapping ears, and kicking up dust. The elephant will run towards you but will usually stop before reaching you.

Full Charges

A full charge is a serious threat. It is usually silent and fast, with the elephant’s ears pinned back to its head. This charge often results in contact and could cause severe harm or even death.

Survival Tips for An Elephant Charge During a Safari

Being in a situation of a possible charge can be quite terrifying. However, there are certain measures you can take to ensure your safety.

Stay Calm and Quiet

Your natural instinct might be to run or make loud noises. However, this will only escalate the situation. Stay quiet, still, and do not make any sudden movements.

Listen to Your Guide

Your safari guide is trained to handle such situations. Follow their instructions closely. They might instruct you to clap, shout or stand your ground.

Observe the Elephant’s Behavior

Understanding the nature of the elephant’s charge can help predict its next steps. If it’s a mock charge, the elephant will likely stop after its warning.

Respect Their Space

Remember, you are a guest in their habitat. Maintain a safe distance, and do not try to feed or touch the elephants.

Educating Yourself is Key

Taking time to understand elephant behavior and charges is not only beneficial for your safety but can also enhance your overall safari experience. Remember that nature is unpredictable, and while these tips can essentially guide you, each situation is unique and can require different responses.

So, gear up for your next safari adventure. The thrill of witnessing these majestic animals up close is an experience second to none. After all, a safari is not merely about watching animals. It is about understanding, respecting, and being one with the wild.

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Corbett Travel Packages offers you visit to some of the most untamed and awe-inspiring parts of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Tucked in the lap of the Himalayas, Jim Corbett National Park is a land of exotic beauty and home to many wild animals that add to the bi-diversity of the region. Corbett National Park safaris are directed every morning and Evening with an expert tourist guide or naturalist to escort you in your jungle trail. Keep your cameras ready and your guts strong to capture the interesting behaviour of the wild animals the wild beauty of nature.

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Welcome to Jeep Safari Booking portal of Jim Corbett National Park. Visitors can book online Jeep Safari or Canter Safari for six different zones of the park namely, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhikala, Dhela, and Durgadevi. All the procedures of Safari Booking at Corbett are managed by the forest officials as per India’s forest department guidelines. Please note that we cannot influence the safari zone, safari driver, and the naturalist guide as it is not in our hands. It is solely decided by the forest officials. Though all the zones have a healthy population of tigers and wildlife sightings are reported more or less the same. These all aspects are supervised by the automated computerized system to ensure the equal distribution of safari vehicles in respective zones.

Advance Booking Procedure : For booking request please provide us the following details

• The full name, age, and sex of each visitor as printed same on the identity cards to be provided along with the confirmatory amount
• Preferred traveling date & Safari timing (Morning/Afternoon)
• Specific ID card number of your (Pan Card, Aadhaar No., Driving license No, etc.)
• Safari Entry fee paid in advance
• Jeep Safari & Canter Safari amounts are non-refundable.
• Please carry the same ID card submitted during the online booking
• Please intimate us 45 days in advance (for Indian nationals)
• Foreign nationals can ask for booking 90 days in advance
• Passport details are mandatory for making reservations for foreign tourists
• Safari permit is issued on a first come first serve basis (subject to availability)
• In case your safari is not booked due to reasons like technical error or non-availability of the seat, we will refund the whole amount in your given bank account. The same would be communicated accordingly.

Jim Corbett Safari Important information

• Visitors are required to obtain entry permits that are being issued online (by producing above mentioned documents)
• It should be noted that the entry permit to the Corbett National Park is provisional and can be changed or cancelled without any prior intimation
• The order of the Corbett Tiger Reserve Director will be final in this regard; we are governed by the rules made under the guidelines
• Entry permit belonging to you is not transferrable
• Only officially registered guides can join your excursions, please do not try to change the guide or naturalist
• Entry to the National Park is strictly prohibited after sunset
• Day visit to Dhikala Tourism Zone is not permitted except for the tourists staying inside the forest lodges
• While doing jeep safari do not get down from the vehicle, it is strictly not allowed
• Avoid carrying pets while you are on a holiday tour as no pets can be taken inside the CTR
• All visitors to the Corbett Tiger Reserve abide by the rules and regulations of the wildlife protection act. So please co-operate

Terms & Conditions for Online Jeep Safari Booking at Corbett National Park

• Jeep and Canter safari at Corbett is conducted only in two shifts – Morning and Evening daily
• Morning safari is conducted from 06:30 AM to 09:30 AM and afternoon safari time is from 02:30 PM to 05:30 PM
• Visitors are required to send their passport-size photograph needed for permit registration
• The number of visitors going on safari vehicles should not exceed the limit as they will be stopped at the entry gate
• The tourists are held responsible for their own luggage during the safari, no safari driver or guide is liable for the same
• Please read all the instructions before you plunge into the enthralling Jeep safari at Corbett National Park

Note : We are merely acting as a travel agent in booking your safari at the national park and will not be responsible for any accident, injury, theft, and death during the safari excursion.

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Planning Jim Corbett Safari Tour- jim corbett national park website giving information on updated expenses details for jim corbett night stay , Jungle Safari in jim corbett national park for 2024 . Jim Corbett is only national park in India that allows night stay inside park boundary. If you are unable to book your night stay in forest rest houses and wondering how to book best jeep safari in Jim Corbett National Park , there are night stay options in Jim corbett national park- Vanya River Resort is located infornt of Jim Corbett boundary with access to river kosi offer all modern amenities with jungle safaris inside park . Jim corbett national park allows only day safaris and night safari inside jim corbett is not allowed . Jim corbett national park entry ticket and other expenses are very moderated for indian national compared to foreign nationals. jim corbett national park best time to visit is between October till June and closing months for few gates are depends on monsoon and road conditions in that zone.

Jeep Safari and Night Stay are two main expenses in jim corbett national park safari package- 2024. Jeep Safari expenses of Jim Corbett Safari Package is further divided into jeep Safari entry ticket fees or Dhikala Canter Safari, Gypsy Cost and Guide fee . The entry fee costs for Jeep Safari is different for Indian and Foreign Nationals. There is some discounts for forigners on entry fee - who are working in India and also for nationals of south east asian countries . Jeep Safari entry fee or JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK TICKET fee is INR 3350.00 each jeep (up to 06 Indian nationals) & INR 6700.00 each jeep ( up to 02 foreigner), e-permit fee is non-refundable once booked and park entry fee needs to be paid in advance. Jim Corbett Museum ticket fee is INR 100 only, don�t forget carry same ID card which you have submitted at the time of getting e-permit. Jim Corbett Safari duration is 3:30-4:00 hours. There is also some discounts for school students on entery ticket fee for jim corbett jeep safari, below age 15 years- appx Rs 100/ but there is NO discounts on Gypsy Charges , details for same can be availed from jim corbett official website. Government also offer some dicounts on ticket jim corbett entry fee to physicaly challenged persons attested certificate required from doctor and also special discounted tariffs for persons serving in Indian Army. Find Tariff, Costs, duration for Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari, Canter Safari, Hotel Resorts and Forest Rest Houses in Corbett National Park-India.

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- 01 night stay in FRH Jim Corbett as permit available in Best Zones -Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Dhikala Zone. - Best Jim Corbett Safari Tariff INCLUDE - Entry ticket fee, Pick-up & Drop, 02 Times Safari INSIDE JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK. - Room Sharing Policy - Double/ Triple Sharing ( Extra Person sharing- 50% of Package Cost) - Kid Policy : Kids below 10 year charged 25% & above 10 Yeards 50% of package cost - Jim Corbett Safari Package NOT INCLUDE -Food, Taxes,Insurance, Transporation other than Safari & Pick/Drop from Ramnagar.

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- Jeep safari once- INSIDE JIM CORBETT PARK as permit available- Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Durgadevi Zone. - Jim Corbett Safari PACKAGE INCLUDE - Entry fee, Pick-up & Drop from Ramnagar, Gypsy Tariffs. - Each Jeep allowed to seat up to 06 Passenger during Jeep Safari. - Jim Corbett Safari Timing- 6:00AM & 1:30NOON; Duration of safari- 3:00 hours.(Different for Summer & Winter) - Package NOT INCLUDE - Food, Taxes, Insurance, Guide, Transporation other than Pick/Drop from Ramnagar.

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- Jim Corbett Elephant Safari and Camel safari are operated- OUTSIDE JIM CORBETT PARK . - Elephant Safari and Camel safari PACKAGE INCLUDE - Just Rides Only on Elephant & Camel back. - Elephant Safari duration of Jim Corbett Elephant Safari is 2:00 Hours max & seat up to 04 Passenger max. - Camel Safari duration of Jim Corbett Camel Safari is 00:15 Minute & seat up to 02 Passenger max. - Jim Corbett Elephant Safari & Camel safari Timing are normaly 6:00AM & 1:30NOON( may Differ- please check). - Elephant & Camel safari PACKAGE don't INCLUDE - Food, Taxes, Guide, Transporation, Insurance, Pick/Drop.

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We also arrange Best Angling Safari Tours & Best Tiger Safari Tour Packages in Jim Corbett National Park for wildlife enthusiasts Birding & Photographic Tours for those who wishes to experience best Jungle Stay -during photography workshops one can also learn lessons with them. Yoga & Meditation Camps in Corbett for Adults & Kids , which are conducted by Yogic Teachers. Do write to us on  [email protected]  or Call on  9719251997 for Programs & Costs. The lodge also organise Programs on Detox & Stress Management for Corporate . Vanya River Resort is Ideal venue in Jim Corbett of Corporate Training in Team Building , Leadership & Communication . There is enough indoor & outdoor spaces to conduct Seminar , Conference , Meetings, Weddings & events in Jim Corbett National Park.

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2 men face federal charges in attempted carjacking, shooting at Murray gym

By pat reavy, ksl.com | posted - april 19, 2024 at 11:16 a.m., a carjacking attempt that turned into a shootout in a murray gym parking lot earlier this month has resulted in federal charges filed against two utah men. (scott g winterton, deseret news).

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MURRAY— Two men are facing federal charges accusing them of trying to carjack a woman in a Murray fitness center parking lot and ending up involved in a shootout.

Federal indictments were unsealed Thursday against Lt Col Siamelie Nick Mila, 20, and Maddyn Dean Christiansen, both of Salt Lake County. Both are charged in U.S. District Court with attempted carjacking and using a gun in the commission of a violent crime. Investigators say Lt Col is part of Mila's given name and not a military title.

Mila and Christiansen apparently picked their victim at random based on the car she was driving, according to the federal indictment.

A woman in her 20s was shot in the abdomen about 10:40 a.m. on April 3 in the parking lot of EOS Fitness, 5550 S. 900 East, during what police described as an attempted carjacking and she was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.

A man in his 20s was also shot. He got into another car before police arrived and was later "dropped off at a local hospital with a critical but stable gunshot wound to the chest," police said. Mila was arrested after being treated at a hospital.

According to the indictment, investigators reviewed surveillance video and saw that as the victim got into her BMW, "the suspect can be seen wearing a blonde wig, exiting the passenger door of a black Audi that was parked a few stalls down from the BMW.

"Investigators then observed smoke from a weapon being discharged and the suspect running away from the scene. Then a few moments later, the victim is seen limping back toward the gym and the suspects' Audi leaving the area of the shooting," the indictment states.

Prosecutors say Mila had a gun in his hand and demanded the woman's keys. The woman, however, has a concealed carry permit and she drew her gun and fired.

2 shot during attempted carjacking in Murray gym parking lot

Police later found the Audi that drove off with Mila. Christiansen was the driver, according to the indictment.

"In the front passenger seat of the Audi, a handgun was discovered. Bullet holes were also discovered on the exterior of the Audi. In the front passenger seat of the Audi, blood was discovered and processed," the indictment says.

When questioned by detectives, Mila "stated that he needed to steal a BMW for some other people that were going to pay him for it" and "that after stealing the BMW he was to drop it off at an undisclosed location in Salt Lake near the Capitol," according to the indictment.

Court documents indicate that Mila "admitted that he and his co-defendant had spent the day looking for a BMW and that they agreed to look at the gym parking lot."

When Mila and Christiansen spotted the woman's BMW in the EOS parking lot, Mila decided that "he was going to wait for the owner to come back and that he was going to try and scare them in some way to get the keys," the indictment states.

But when he approached the woman, Mila said the reason he "got shot was obviously because I had a weapon in my hand, and she was defending herself," according to the charges. "Nick further stated that by the time she pulled out her gun, it was too late, and he didn't register what was happening. He thought he got shot in the face and he shot back. Nick said they were close, approximately 10-11 feet apart."

Investigators say "Mila and the victim engaged in continuing gunfire."

The woman's updated condition was not immediately available Friday.

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Price :- ₹ 3,500 / Elephant Max People:- 4 / Elephant Time:- Morning & Evening ( 2 hours ) Departure:- Ramnagar Zone:- Sitabani (Corbett Landscape

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Price :- ₹ 4,750 / Person Destination :- Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela Inclusion :- Permit Charges, Jeep Charges, Driver Charges, House Keeping, All Taxes Note*:- Guide fee to be paid by the guest on the spot on his own

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Dhikala is one of the most popular sought after tourist accommodation in Corbett Tiger Reserve. Herd of elephants and spotted Deer pack the vast expanse of famous Dhikala Chaur. New Forest House - 4 rooms Annexe - 7 rooms Hutment - 6 rooms Cabin - 3 rooms

Bijrani Forest Lodge

Bijrani Forest Zone is also a part of the spectacular Jim Corbett National Park. It is also at par with the famous Bijrani Forest Zone. Bijrani Forest Zone is blessed with all the flora and fauna found in Corbett. Rooms - Single bed, Double bed Electricity - limited hours Facility - Solar inverters in evening Accommodation - Standard

Jhirna Forest Lodge

Jhirna is located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. The animal population also comprises sloth bear and wild elephants which provide great sights for the wild life enthusiasts. Rooms - Single bed, Double bed Entry Gate - Khara, Kalagarh Safari - Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari Accommodation - Standard

Corbett Gairal Lodge

Gairal Forest Rest House is reached by a short detour off the Dhangarhi-Dhikala Lodge’s main forest road. Gairal Forest Lodge lies on the banks of the Ramganga River.. New Forest Rest House - 4 rooms Old Forest Rest House - 2 rooms Dormitory - 8 Bed Safari - Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari

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Khinnanauli is arranged amidst Khinnanauli chaur, this woodland hotel is an amazing tiger domain. It is one of most as of late fabricated gaining strength homes Corbett. I Forest Rest House - 3 Rooms Entry Gate - Dhikala Safari - Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari Accommodation - Standard

Sarapduli Forest Lodge

The southernmost ridge of Sarapduli Forest Lodge houses the Bijrani and Malani forest rest houses. As the tourists move on the northern side of the northern ridge. Forest Rest House - 3 Double Rooms Entry Gate - Dhikala Safari - Jeep Safari, Elephant Safari Accommodation - Standard

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA —  Encore Fitness, a new chain of health clubs in Russia, is opening a flagship fitness centre in Moscow.

The 3,900 sq ft venue, set to become the largest fitness club in Moscow City, will feature eight fitness zones based around the latest global trends and innovations.

A cardio theatre, functional training zone, Pilates studio, group fitness area, balance studio and a martial arts zone with a professional boxing ring will occupy the ground floor, with the second floor housing a spacious 25m pool with relaxation and hydro-massage areas.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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This hotel is really close to a subway station, which makes travel within Moscow very easy....

This hotel is really close to a subway station, which makes travel within Moscow very easy. Unfortunately the weather did not allow to take a walk. Within walking distance there is a Belorussky railway station, where you can pick the express to Sheremetyevo. The staff in the hotel is friendly and helpful. Pets are allowed, which in our case, was great benefit. Room is quite comfortable and big. I would like to take a chance and to mention that Agoda indeed gives very good rates. I couldn't find such rates even within Russian sites. even more, as I need to extend check out time till 6 p.m. I have paid almost same amount as I paid to agoda for the full day. Overall, I do recommend the Holiday Inn Lesnaya to travelers in Moscow. Value for Money - it's nearly best, but assuming you got the right rates in internet.

Will place 2nd book for my next trip to Moscow.

We nearly had a complete bad time in Moscow during a 1-day visit to the city due to a robbe...

We nearly had a complete bad time in Moscow during a 1-day visit to the city due to a robbery event near the Kremlin, but the hotel staff team had helped us deal with the process of police report with great speed and attention. They coordinated with the police and called for them to come to the hotel at 3 a.m. in the morning, acted as our translator, helped us through 1 hour of document filling which had to be done in Russian language, and made us feel comfortable. In the next morning when we asked for a copy of the report, they efficiently coordinated with the police and when we had to leave the country they sent us the requested copy via email within the same day. We were so impressed by the professionalism and kindness of the hotel staff to the extent that our faith in Moscow had been restored. We will never forget your help.

Staff doesn't speak English and not helpful. Very far and not well connected to the city c...

Staff doesn't speak English and not helpful. Very far and not well connected to the city center

The room was very nice with Russian style. The bathroom was very clean and the water pressu...

The room was very nice with Russian style. The bathroom was very clean and the water pressure was good. Though - the walls were very thin, you could here coughing loud and clear, also the phone call our neighbour called was easily heard. The breakfast included and was adequate though it wasn't anything special. The Sukharevsky metro station was nearby, so it was easy to get around.

The place is fantastic! The views from your room are exceptional. Staff is very accomod...

The place is fantastic! The views from your room are exceptional. Staff is very accomodating but NOT for kids. No cribs. If your traveling with kids don’t recommend but couples you will be totally loving it.

we stayed for 3 nights and was surprised at the level of quality the hotel offered for the ...

we stayed for 3 nights and was surprised at the level of quality the hotel offered for the price very reasonable in any city but great for moscow. hotel is easy to find and a short walk from novokuznetckaya metro station. also 1 station from the main station where airport trains arrive.you could walk to red square if you wanted to approx 2 klm 15 minute walk. atm available in lobby. great place to stay will stay there again.

Good hotel i stay here everytime when i visit moscow.

It is nice to stay in this hotel with family

We stayed 3 nights in the hotel . The location was perfect : walking distance from all the ...

We stayed 3 nights in the hotel . The location was perfect : walking distance from all the most famous places to visit( Kremlin , GUM, Bolchoi...)Staff were very efficient and nice and spoke very good english which was something amazing in Moscow:) Very clean ,spacious and comfortable room. Will definitely recommend this hotel as a 5 stars!

The Hotel Gallery (remember to learn how is written in Cyrillic alphabet, since I had some ...

The Hotel Gallery (remember to learn how is written in Cyrillic alphabet, since I had some problem to find it out when I got outside the tube station...) is located just above the orange metro station, so you can reach the city centre very easily. I had some problem during the chekc-in, because they told me they changed (arising) the tarifs the week before, but I didn't get any email of these changes neither from them or Agoda. Breakfast is good, the hotel is clean, interiors maybe a little bit "fanè, wilted", but I think for this price is pretty good for Moscow.

DTH is great place to stay! some distance from Vodniy and Voykovskaya metro stations, but t...

DTH is great place to stay! some distance from Vodniy and Voykovskaya metro stations, but the package you get is worth 10 min walk. Breakfast is amazing, various dishes on all tastes. Great place for business travelers as hotel provides big number of meeting rooms of all sizes. Rooms themselves are very comfortable. In some of the you can find both shower and a tab. Hotel has amazing SPA-center with a free gym with trainer, pool,hamam and sauna. You can also rent a bike on reception. I stay here all the time and highly recommend it.

It’s a wonderful hotel with facilities which you need, at which you could find nice foods, ...

It’s a wonderful hotel with facilities which you need, at which you could find nice foods, restaurants as well as convenient stores and nice coffees. And it’s just next to the metro station. For another thing, the people in the hotel are very friendly, nice and helpful. I did a very early check in to enjoy more in this hotel. I would highly recommend it to my friends. And I would absolutely stay here again next time I am in Moscow. Btw, Baumanskaya is a lovely district, too.

Pros: Great price. Very clean! Large room, Large bathroom, Beautiful grounds, Helpful sta...

Pros: Great price. Very clean! Large room, Large bathroom, Beautiful grounds, Helpful staff Cons: WIFI was awful! No fitted sheets, no phone in room. No microwave. No Iron, Hotel is in the middle of nowhere . Hotek charges a fee to drive

Good price, good location, convenient to reach Moscow center as well as the SVO hotel.

Our visit to Moscow was enhanced by the stay at the Borodino. It was close to Metro station...

Our visit to Moscow was enhanced by the stay at the Borodino. It was close to Metro stations and Railway stations. So it was easy to access the city and its attractions. We have already recommended to our friends via social media and e mail. But have also recommended to Real Russia, who organised our rail tickets etc to get here. We would definitely stay again

Luxury hotels in Moscow

Just 150m. from Tverskaya Metro Station (2 stations from downtown AeroExpress) or less than...

Just 150m. from Tverskaya Metro Station (2 stations from downtown AeroExpress) or less than 3 mins walk. So many cafes, restaurants, KFC, McDonald, Starbuck, pubs, .......... around there. We took 15 mins to walk to red square whick pass H&M and so many shopping shops. The room’s very good and comfortable. We stay on 6 floor street side with the view of Seven Sister Stalin Building! There’s standard amenity with daily inroom instant tea and coffee, and also there’s bathtab seperate from shower room. Guests can use gym room and relaxing area for SPA on -1 floor, sauna, Turgish stream room, very nice color light shower room, and seperate locker rooms. The staffs were so kind and very helpful, they speak very well English. For us this hotel is one of the best choice! in Moscow with very reasonable price!

The hotel is very easy to find and is located in a very nice location, except being a littl...

The hotel is very easy to find and is located in a very nice location, except being a little far away from the nearest metro station. The staffs were all very friendly and most of them speak good English. The room was cozy and nice! I would recommend this to my friends if they are going to visit Moscow!

I liked the hotel. The only complain was about the charges that i had to pay for the taxi t...

I liked the hotel. The only complain was about the charges that i had to pay for the taxi to the airport. It was four times higher than it should have been. The hotel strangely didn't have a shuttle to the airport.

This hotel is very far from everything so if you decide to go with them than be prepared to...

This hotel is very far from everything so if you decide to go with them than be prepared to spend money on taxis. if you do need a taxi do not get one directly from the hotel. they left me 30 min before reaching my destination because the driver did not know where he was going and his phone had died. However George the manager was extremely helpful and he did his best to help me with my luggage that went missing at the airport and even gave me toiletries to take with me. and One more thing request a room away from all the construction because it starts at 9 am and theres no way to step through it.

If you have to stay 1 night or long time wait in Moscow it is the best hotel you can find. ...

If you have to stay 1 night or long time wait in Moscow it is the best hotel you can find. Direct access from the airport

We had a lovely stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The conscierge was more than h...

We had a lovely stay. The staff were friendly and helpful. The conscierge was more than helpful. She went out of her way to organise things for us and gave us directions to places. The hotel is old and this can be seen in it's decor, which is very charming. This helped give an expectation of old world service. We will stay in this hotel again when we return to Moscow.

Visited Moscow with wife on Vacation, had a splendid time. The hotel was exceptional with v...

Visited Moscow with wife on Vacation, had a splendid time. The hotel was exceptional with very active and friendly staff. Had inadvertently left my phone in a Taxi, the staff was clever to retrieve the phone within the hour. Definitely shall recommend the hotel. Will becoming back.

This was my first time staying at the Savoy and I would highly recommend this hotel for any...

This was my first time staying at the Savoy and I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone. I have stayed at other hotels in Moscow and will always return for future stays at the Savoy. The hotel is located a few minutes from the Bolshoi Theater, Red Square, restaurants and shopping. The Savoy's breakfast buffet is the best I had and have traveled throughout Russia. The hotel staff were very friendly, speak English and always ready to accommodate. The hotel built in 1913 is beautiful and has many amenities. The rooms are nice and the bathroom is lush. My only regret is that I didn't have more time to stay and relax more!

I have to say that i'm extremely satisfied about the service we received during our stay at...

I have to say that i'm extremely satisfied about the service we received during our stay at Mamaison. Not only all the staff is amazing but the hotel itself is well designed and ultra-clean. with our 2.5 years daughter it was a very good choice of location and hotel setup itself. the restaurant is great and the spa and pool are good to relax ! we will definitly come back to Mamaison next time we are in Moscow.

I got to your facility without my luggage key. Your people in housekeeping were wonderful ...

I got to your facility without my luggage key. Your people in housekeeping were wonderful and helped to open my bag without calling me a follis have Americian. Thanks to them for a great experience in Moscow.

Do not stay anywhere else in Moscow. Awesome palace/ hotel . Five minutes walk to the metro...

Do not stay anywhere else in Moscow. Awesome palace/ hotel . Five minutes walk to the metro and just four stops from the red square. Huge rooms and the most friendly staff especially Vlad the conceage. Sitting in the palace outside courtyard drinking tea is the best experience ever. No need to even go outside to enjoy the lovely place. Don't think twise and book now.

Comfortable bed, clean shower room, convenient facilities, delicious breakfast. Regina, Rat...

Comfortable bed, clean shower room, convenient facilities, delicious breakfast. Regina, Rateb! Thank you.

Quality at every turn, from the food, decor, furnishings, bedding... They don't do many thi...

Quality at every turn, from the food, decor, furnishings, bedding... They don't do many things but everything they do is executed with perfection. The polar exact opposite of chain hotels and a lesson to fussy and badly executed "boutique" hotels.

Nice living choice for business purpose, the hotel has the business lounge that can be used...

Nice living choice for business purpose, the hotel has the business lounge that can be used as free facility for thr swiss business executive room guest. However it is also good option to stay for sightseeing and shoping purpose. Between your busy business time you can enjoy the hotel as one of Moscow landmark as it has city sky lounge to see Moscow city light. Besides it is only 2 metro station to Moscow Red Square or Arbat street wellknown as Moscow souvenir shoping centre. It is also quite easy to reach Moscow Domodedovo airport by catching the train from the station close to the hotel.

The hotel is not like a Marriott, just like a 3-star one with old and dilapidated interior,...

The hotel is not like a Marriott, just like a 3-star one with old and dilapidated interior, not much choice of breakfast. Really disappointed.

I was in Moscow for 6 nights. Kremlin is 12 minutes walk from the hotel. Really good night ...

I was in Moscow for 6 nights. Kremlin is 12 minutes walk from the hotel. Really good night life around the area. The surrounding is very beautiful. Recommend for 1st timers to Moscow to stay at a good location like this to enjoy Moscow.

Love the location of Kempinski Moscow. We booked 3 night there. We got a wonderful view to ...

Love the location of Kempinski Moscow. We booked 3 night there. We got a wonderful view to kremlin red square. Our breakfast view to Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Best location ever. Thank you Kempinski for upgrade our room to have the Moscow iconic view:

4th time to Moscow. Will return to Lotte Hotel,

Luxury hotel at a prime location! Very near to all of the attractions and train stations, t...

Luxury hotel at a prime location! Very near to all of the attractions and train stations, there are many cafes and restaurants around the hotel area as well. Excellent butler service, all of the staff are polite and accommodating, and it made my stay in St Regis Moscow an unforgettable one... in a good way! My husband and I were very happy with room; gorgeous bathroom and super comfortable bed. Highly recommend this hotel for a fantastic stay in Moscow!

This is the 2nd time we stayed at the hotel, after our trip to Saint Petersburg and we got ...

This is the 2nd time we stayed at the hotel, after our trip to Saint Petersburg and we got upgraded to a huge suite with 3 separate large rooms, very large guest room with sofas and TV, dining rooms enough for 6 people, comfortable sleeping room. And the view from the windows are spectacular, Redsquare, Kremlin and also from afar the Church Of Christ the Saviour can be seen. Really the VERY BEST Hotel at the VERY BEST LOCATION in Moscow, right at the Red Square and just steps away from the Kremlin and GUM. Bolshoi and most 1st class restaurants are in walking distance. Basically near all main attractions and sights in Moscow. Staffs and services all very good. Should be 1st choice to stay in Moscow. Cannot be more than perfect.

This is one of the best hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. It was a total value for money. Th...

This is one of the best hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. It was a total value for money. The location is not that great, since it's around 7-8 mins walking from the closest metro station, but the facilities and room make up for the location.

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Great architecture. although super cold and snow = its still amazing to walk there and see exactly that.

Great food at good price... lots to see and a mix of old and new... a vibrant and interesting city.

There are 96 parks and 18 gardens in Moscow, including 4 botanical gardens. There are also 450 square kilometres (170 sq mi) of green zones besides 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi) of forests.

Moscow is a very green city. Moscow is also the heart of the Russian performing arts, including ballet and film. There are 93 theaters, 132 cinemas and 24 concert halls in Moscow. Among Moscow’s many theaters and ballet studios is the Bolshoi Theatre and the Malyi Theatre as well as Vakhtangov Theatre and Moscow Art Theatre.

I visited mid October just as the weather started turning, and it is recommended to bring appropriate warm clothing as it can be extremely cold.

The metro has many stops to get you around the city, but it might take a moment to understand how it all works. There are plenty of sights to see both inside and on the outskirts of the city. Lots of shopping available, and many cafes to enjoy food and drink. I didn't find it very busy, but then it is much more spacious than most cities. Very friendly people.

Moscow was one of the best city i have ever visited and people were freindly , the only thing i faced was the language since they do not talk English , but overall was just perfect .

Moscow is a vibrant City with plenty of restuarants and plenty of architectural buildings to see, like The Kremlin, and St.

Basils Cathredral There is a lot of walking involved when in Moscow as it is a large city.

It's better to use a service from hotel for taxi. If you call taxi by your own, you would be over charged from Moscow taxi.

They didn't use a meter.

it's a more or less a cold city, in that i mean the person is not very welcoming and not with warmth!! generally cold and without smile!!

it's very difficult to communicate in Moscow, they don't speak English, and no English sign board, I have to take metro to go everywhere at the same time read through the map, otherwise I make sure i got lost!

Nice city with many cultural sites and historical memories. My short visit was impressive (after 25 years).

People were more friendly than 25 years ago and more relaxing from my very short observation and interaction at public transport and restaurant. Nice city and will come back for cultural and historical visits.

People are calm and cool. They don't smile and with no facial expression. No one talks inside the subway.

Staff everywhere are not helpful at all. Be positive and don't get upset nor mad when ignored by the staff in tix office/conceirge. The funny thing is even though they aware that you don't speak Russian, they will still continuesly speak Russian to you blablablablabla.... Architecture are amazing and subway station is unique!

Moscow is a wonderful place to visit, there are lots go interesting place to see. Transport around the city is well,organised and on time.

By a good book and a map, where good shoes because it's huge. There are lots of reasonable places to eat and drink. Of course it's a wonderful cultural place.

Moscow is a great city. Plenty to see and do. Cheap at the moment with the Ruble to GBP rate! Excellent shopping.

Metro very easy to use.

Among the world's great cities. Very much recommended. Leave the stereotypes at home and embrace the city and the inhabitants and you will love the experience.

People in Moscow seem not to be friendly but they are actually helpful and kind. We were reluctant at the train station to buy a ticket for the metro and there was a guy gave us a hand, took us to the right ticket booth and explain us everything.

He is really kind. There are a lot of impression about people in Moscow and if we have a chance, we will definitely go back there.

Wonderful city for history and culture. The Metro stations, Alexander Garden, the Kremlin, St Basil Cathedral, Bolshoi Theatre and the architecture are all awesome.

The local people were friendly and helpful even though they didn't speak English. I had a brilliant time as a solo traveler.

- Big and cold city. - All Hotels are very expensive. - Aint good and cheap food. + Awesome underground stations.

+ A lot of pretty girls).

Moscow is a nice city, its just too expensive. The traffic take the most of your time. The best way to get to your hotel is to take an express tram from the airport to the city and then continue in a taxi.

People are very rude, they are up themselves and they expect you to speak their language.

Sales in shops, even hotel staffs and people in the city hate travelers. They willfully let you now it.

People generally do not speak one single word in English. I rent a car and drive. A police car stop me. Tell me I run a red light. As me put USD300 in his police car before let me go. Otherwise, they said that they will detain me and take away my drives license.

I like the city centre and the architecture in Moscow., but outside it is a bit messy. You can really experience the extreme of rich and poor in this city.

This is quite interesting, but besides, a bit scary for a girl who travel alone, as people looks a bit defensive.

Red square area is the only area we think we are happy for.. Apart from that, it's nothing and overestimated from advertisement.

People are mostly not friendly, they never smile, thanks or say sorry before you say.. They response to your question with an annoy feeling with the annoy face. However, we try to understand it is thier nature. Anyway, some are better, they try to help with no smile and feeling of annoy.

I loved Moscow despite everything I had heard. Red Square and the Kremlin were interesting, the National Museum was very well presented and the shops in the area (including the famous GUM) provided a delightful shopping experience if you like that type of thing.

I was lucky enough to have friends who were able to drive myself and my Mum around to show us a lot more than we could have seen otherwise (as my mother is elderly). The main drawback is the public transport is only in Cyrillic so be prepared with a translated map to figure it out if you don't speak Russian. Russians were very friendly, with several offering assistance with Mum's bags and a couple of elderly folks striking up conversation with us, despite the language barrier. Visa requirements are difficult for most travellers to Russia but well worth the effort. We did not feel unsafe, but have travelled a lot in a lot of different countries, also we were travelling in the very low season so there were not crowds to deal with. The train from St Petersburg to Moscow was very modern, comfortable and clean. If you are thinking about it - GO you will love it too.

Moscow is biggest city. For sure You should know what are U looking for and find the right places.. Amazing city.

It is a very beautiful(probably the most beautiful) city in view of the very impressive classical building styles, etc.

Citizens are very law-abiding. Weather must be one of the reasons to create a people that are quite resilient in facing life. (Russian people don't complain at all!)

It is nothing to add if everybody have a travel book. History of Moscow is very long and interesting, especially when you want to see how looks the capital of collapsed Soviet Union, how people lived in so called "building communism society".

Russian people in Moscow and St.Petersburg are very much difference but People in Moscow is worse who usually have attitude, fierce and not helpful and friendly.

You can't be relax there as there is no English sign at anything and people don't speak or try to speak in English. If you speak English with them even at the airport, they will stare at you badly. There is no tax refund like most of the country in the World. All brand name stuff is even more expensive than Hong Kong. The only attractive is Red Wall...that's it.

MOSCOW IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY. THE ONLY THING THAT I CAN COMPLAIN IS THAT THE INHABITANTS ARE NOT FRIENDLY ANDIF YOU ARE TRAVELLING WITH ENGLISH AS YOUR LANGUAGE, IT IS GOING TO BE HARD TO YOU .

ALL THE METRO STATIONS ARE IN THE CIRRILIC ALPHABET AND THEY HAVE NO INDICATIONS IN ENGLISH OR ANYOTHER LANGUAGE .

Moscow appeared to be trying to overcome 70 years of austerity, despite the obvious attraction of most visitors to this period of its history.

Moskwa is good city with old fashion nice metro stations. It's reflect from the buildings and cultures.

From the airport we took airport taxi to avoid 'black taxi' to the hotel. We had to prepare city map and metro map to travel in group by our selves. Some peoples couldn't speak English. Nice place to see are : Kremlin, Red Square, Kievkaya mall, river cruise tours. There were a free city tour in the city to travel around. Nice to visit Moskwa.

great City to visit, Kremlin Museums incl. Diamond Fund, Red Square and St. Basils are mandatory, Art Museums are great, walled monasteries good, Army Museum good.

Metro is best and fastest way to get around City.

i was worried about visiting Moscow alone without knowing Russian language but most people were super nice.

if you practice some basic Russian and have the map of the metro in your language, itll be fine! ;)

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nice hotel clean every thing is prefect

Great hotel

Excellent and very comfortable hotel, beautiful location.

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