Ignore the vendors trying to sell you matrioshka dolls and fur hats, and focus on the entrance to Red Square. Admire the State Historical Museum (the large red building at the front of the square), and then continue through either the Resurrection Gate on the left, or the open space to the right - I prefer the right. As you... more

Given it's rich background history, it's definitely a worthwhile visit. Contrary to an earlier review, we were busted for having a camera lens of more than 70mm diameter. It's the diameter of the lens in question, not the zoom level. Don't ask why, just believe and follow. I was photographing the St.Basil's when I got busted. The plain-clothes agent was... more

If you are visiting Moscow then Red Square is just one of those places that you have to see. Just the name makes you think back to endless queues waiting to enter the Lenin Mausoleum, aging Soviet party leaders waving to the crowd on May Day, the many impressive military parades, and of course Mathias Rust landing there after his... more

I enjoyed my walk around Red Square. It is of course beautiful with St. Basil's Catherdral and the Kremlin walls and gates. While we were visiting, there was a Communist protest going on outside of the Mausoleum - but that consisted of a few elderly people waving flags. I felt completely safe and thought the atmosphere was good. Moscow is... more

I am Russian and visit relatives every 5 years or so. The last time visted Moscow (May 2008) and found it changing to the better. Cleaner, less poverty, drinking at public places stopped (NOT SMOKING THOUGH). While on the Red Square I was taking pictures, not that I do not have plenty of those, but every time it is a... more

I highly recommend seeing this famous location. I was a bit disapointed to see so many high end stores surrounding the location.. but I understand it. The cathedral was amazing. Of course, as with all places, do not stray off the beaten path; and, do not put yourself in a situation where ne'er-do-wells can get you alone.. I stand by... more

テレビでよく見るモスクワのシンボル的な場所です。ものすごく広く、広赤の広場の両側にはロシアでもっともきれいだと言われる教... more