Rossiya Airlines Leads You to Moscow – A Tour of the World’s 3rd Most Popular Check-in City

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The Russian poet Fyodor • Tyutchev once said, “Russia cannot be understood with the mind alone, nor measured with a common yardstick.” Because of its boundless history and culture, only by visiting in person can one truly grasp the grandeur of this imperial nation.

Raise a glass of vodka, take a sip of borscht, read the works of the great writer Tolstoy, listen to the compositions of musical master Tchaikovsky... For those who appreciate elegance, there are world-class ballet performances; for those who love liveliness, there are circus shows. All the classics of Russia are woven into daily life, making a trip to Russia a true journey through art.

A Russian poet once said, “Anyone who has been to Moscow has already come to know Russia.” As the nation’s capital, Moscow has witnessed the alternation of three systems: monarchy, Soviet rule, and presidential governance. Through history, its rich architectural heritage preserves both traditional Russian styles and the towering Stalinist towers of the modern era, serving as a meeting point of old and new trends.

Headquartered in Russia, Rossiya Airlines (RL) knows Russia best. Choosing Rossiya Airlines for your air travel lets you fly directly from Taipei to Moscow without an overnight layover, saving time compared to connecting flights and bringing you closer to Russia. You can also smartly plan a route entering via Moscow and exiting via St. Petersburg, visiting both cities without backtracking and maximizing your travel time.

At the end of last year, Instagram released the list of the top 10 most checked-in cities globally in 2016, with Moscow ranking third. And within this historic city, no place is more worthy of a check-in than Red Square, a classic landmark that was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.

Located on the northern bank of the Moskva River, Red Square is home to many famous historical buildings. The word “red” in Russian means “beautiful.” Standing on the square is St. Basil’s Cathedral, a magnificent church built by Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the victory in the Battle of Kazan. Its colorful onion domes have made it an iconic symbol of Russia.

Strolling through Red Square, you’ll find at its center the mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin, the father of the Soviet revolution, and the burial sites of people’s heroes from across the former Soviet Union. This was also the location of military parades during the Soviet era. On the eastern side is GUM Department Store, built in the 19th century in the Neo-Russian architectural style. With its elegant exterior and spacious, brightly lit interior, it offers a wide range of international luxury brands and is one of Moscow’s most upscale department stores.

On the western side of Red Square lies the Kremlin, the administrative headquarters of the Russian Federation government and the official residence of the President of Russia. The Kremlin was first built in the 12th century, initially as a wooden palisade. After 1329, stone churches began to appear. In the 15th century, Ivan III constructed red brick walls atop the old fortress and installed 20 uniquely shaped towers along them, designing the urban architecture in the style of Byzantine palaces. After over 800 years, the present-day Kremlin was finally completed.

When visiting the Kremlin, don’t miss the Cathedral of the Dormition, the Cathedral of the Archangel, the Church of the Annunciation, Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Tsar Bell, and the Tsar Cannon. During the Soviet era, this area was heavily guarded and off-limits, but it is now open to the public, allowing visitors to glimpse its mysterious allure.

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