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The Baltic 35 was a fast, handy and comfortable racer-cruiser.

Her design and layout made her easy for a family crew to handle, and she was amazingly roomy and comfortable below decks. The fine waterline guaranteed speed to windward, even in choppy seas. Special care had been taken to design the section and distribution of displacement to optimize performance and handling characteristics.

The Baltic 35 was the first serial production yachts of ours where the Naval Architecture was done by Judel/Vrolijk. The Baltic 35 was developed in 1984 at a time when Judel/Vrolijk had established themselves as successful racing designers. We had previously worked together with Rolf Vrolijk on other projects so to do a project with them was a natural and logical decision at this time.

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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

• L.O.A. 10.64 m
• D.W.L. 8.75 m
• BEAM 3.50 m
• DRAFT 1.85 m
• DISPLACEMENT 4,480 kg
• BALLAST 1,880 kg
• UNITS BUILT 45
• NAVAL ARCHITECT judel/vrolijk & co

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Baltic 35 - a high-performance cruiser-racer

Product Overview

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Finland’s Baltic yard has now moved out of the medium-sized market to concentrate on building superyachts, but in the seventies and eighties it produced several highquality yachts similar in character to the Swan range from that other great Finnish builder, Nautor. The company’s smallest offering was the Judel/Vrolijk-designed Baltic 35 from 1985. A high-performance cruiser-racer, the deck and rig gear were designed mainly with full racing crew in mind but she is small enough to be managed by a light family crew as well. Below decks she is sumptuously fitted for extended passage-making with all the usual cruising comforts. Build quality and finish are excellent, and durable. The standard layout included a double cabin at each end although her fine lines mean these are not as spacious as some. The saloon includes a good galley and chart table and the heads compartment is adequate. The standard engine was a small 18hp diesel.

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Baltic 35 is a 34 ′ 10 ″ / 10.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co. and built by Baltic Yachts between 1984 and 2001.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shallow draft: 5.5’/1.68m. Rig Dims. for tall mast version: I: 41.95’ J: 12.63’ P: 43.5’ E: 15.6’

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BALTIC 35 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of BALTIC 35. Built by Baltic Yachts and designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co., the boat was first built in 1984. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 10.62. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.77. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

BALTIC 35 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about BALTIC 35 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the baltic 35.

BALTIC 35 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk & Co..

Who builds BALTIC 35?

BALTIC 35 is built by Baltic Yachts.

When was BALTIC 35 first built?

BALTIC 35 was first built in 1984.

How long is BALTIC 35?

BALTIC 35 is 8.74 m in length.

What is mast height on BALTIC 35?

BALTIC 35 has a mast height of 12.69 m.

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Illustrious35' Baltic 35 1985

This vessel is no longer on the market.

"The Baltic 35 was a fast, handy and comfortable racer-cruiser.  Her design and layout made her easy for a family crew to handle, and she was amazingly roomy and comfortable below decks. The fine waterline guaranteed speed to windward, even in choppy seas. Special care had been taken to design the section and distribution of displacement to optimize performance and handling characteristics." - Baltic Yachts website

"Illustrious" is one of the cleanest and best maintained yachts I have had the pleasure to represent.  She must be seen to appreciate.  Her owners have meticulously maintained this yacht with an "open checkbook" policy boasting freshly painted topsides, new teak decks, newly refinished teak and holly sole and more.  

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 74,900

Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States

• LOA: 35 ft in
• Display Length: 35 ft
• Beam: 11' 6"
• Water Capacity: 38 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 26 gals
• Engine Details: Yanmar 3YM30
• Engine 1: 2004 450.00 HRS 29.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ Accommodations

The Baltic 35 has a two-cabin, one-head layout.  There is a v-berth forward with the head next aft to port.  The spacious main salon has a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard.  The galley is aft to port with all the amenities of home with the well equipped nav station aft to starboard.  The aft cabin has a double pullman berth and a settee.

• Teak and holly sole refinished 2018
• 12-volt Hella fans
• Weems and Plath clock and barometer
• All new head hoses 2017-2018
• Double stainless steel sinks with pressure hot and cold fresh water
• Fresh and sea water manual foot pumps
• Mobilife 3-burner propane stove with oven
• Marinetics LPG solenoid
• 12-volt Thermcool refrigerator under salon settee

+ Hull and deck

• 2017 - Awlgripped topsides - blue
• 2012-2013 - new teak decks including cockpit and combings
• Spade rudder - 2004
• Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass with remote operation at helm
• Recessed anchor locker with salt water washdown
• 30lb Plow stainless steel anchor with 40' x 5/16" chain and 120' x 3/4" rode
• 3 x Lewmar hatches replaced with canvas covers - 2007
• Lifelines replaced 2007
• Cockpit cushions
• Teak folding cockpit table

+ Sails and rigging

• North mainsail - cruising - Nordac - 1997
• North mainsail - racing - Kevlar - 2002
• North #2 genoa - racing - Mylar
• North #3 genoa - racing - Kevlar/Mylar/3DL - 2001
• Ace #3 genoa - cruising - 2001
• North spinnaker - racing - nylon
• Baltic aluminum double spreader rig with jumper struts and running backstays
• Navtec rod rigging
• Navtec hydraulic backstay and boom vang
• Reckmann headsail furler
• Lewmar ST43 primary winches
• Lewmar ST40 secondary winches
• Lewmar ST 30 x 6
• Dodger, bimini, winch covers, binnacle cover

+ Electronics

• Raymarine RL70RC GPS chartplotter and radar at nav station
• Raymarine RL70RC GPS chartplotter and radar at helm
• Raymarine Raydome mounted on transom
• Raymarine ST 60 multi-function displays throughout cockpit and nav station
• Raymarine 6000+ autopilot with repeater at nav station
• Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF with RAM mic in cockpit
• ICOM IC-M710 SSB radio - not hooked up
• AM/FM/CD stereo with main salon and cockpit speakers

+ Mechanical

• 2004 Yanmar 3YM30 29hp inboard diesel - approx 450 hours
• 3-blade Maxprop - 2004
• Espar diesel cabin heater with ducts to all cabins - rebuilt 2010
• Whale Gusher manual bilge pump - rebuilt 2017
• Auto bilge pump with float switch
• Electric shower sump pump
• Raritan head - new pump 2018

+ Electrical

• 3 x 12-volt/120AH batteries - new 2017
• 100-amp alternator
• 110-volt shorepower with 30-amp x 75' shorepower cord
• Prosine battery charger

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Baltic 35 for sale in Jamestown, Rhode Island United States of America

Jamestown, Rhode Island United States of America

Illustrious

Make & Model

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

"The Baltic 35 was a fast, handy and comfortable racer-cruiser.  Her design and layout made her easy for a family crew to handle, and she was amazingly roomy and comfortable below decks. The fine waterline guaranteed speed to windward, even in choppy seas. Special care had been taken to design the section and distribution of displacement to optimize performance and handling characteristics." - Baltic Yachts website

"Illustrious" is one of the cleanest and best maintained yachts I have had the pleasure to represent.  She must be seen to appreciate.  Her owners have meticulously maintained this yacht with an "open checkbook" policy boasting freshly painted topsides, new teak decks, newly refinished teak and holly sole and more.  

The Baltic 35 has a two-cabin, one-head layout.  There is a v-berth forward with the head next aft to port.  The spacious main salon has a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard.  The galley is aft to port with all the amenities of home with the well equipped nav station aft to starboard.  The aft cabin has a double pullman berth and a settee.

• Teak and holly sole refinished 2018
• 12-volt Hella fans
• Weems and Plath clock and barometer
• All new head hoses
• Double stainless steel sinks with pressure hot and cold fresh water
• Fresh and sea water manual foot pumps
• Mobilife 3-burner propane stove with oven
• Marinetics LPG solenoid
• 12-volt Thermcool refrigerator under salon settee
• 2017 - Awlgripped topsides - blue
• new teak decks including cockpit and combings
• Spade rudder - 2004
• Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass with remote operation at helm
• Recessed anchor locker with salt water washdown
• 30lb Plow stainless steel anchor with 40' x 5/16" chain and 120' x 3/4" rode
• 3 x Lewmar hatches replaced with canvas covers - 2007
• Lifelines replaced 2007
• Cockpit cushions
• Teak folding cockpit table
• North mainsail - cruising - Nordac - 1997
• North mainsail - racing - Kevlar - 2002
• North #2 genoa - racing - Mylar
• North #3 genoa - racing - Kevlar/Mylar/3DL - 2001
• Ace #3 genoa - cruising - 2001
• North spinnaker - racing - nylon
• Baltic aluminum double spreader rig with jumper struts and running backstays
• Navtec rod rigging
• Navtec hydraulic backstay and boom vang
• Reckmann headsail furler
• Lewmar ST43 primary winches
• Lewmar ST40 secondary winches
• Lewmar ST 30 x 6
• Dodger, bimini, winch covers, binnacle cover
• Raymarine RL70RC GPS chartplotter and radar at nav station
• Raymarine RL70RC GPS chartplotter and radar at helm
• Raymarine Raydome mounted on transom
• Raymarine ST 60 multi-function displays throughout cockpit and nav station
• Raymarine 6000+ autopilot with repeater at nav station
• Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF with RAM mic in cockpit
• ICOM IC-M710 SSB radio - not hooked up
• AM/FM/CD stereo with main salon and cockpit speakers
• 2004 Yanmar 3YM30 29hp inboard diesel - approx 450 hours
• 3-blade Maxprop - 2004
• Espar diesel cabin heater with ducts to all cabins - rebuilt 2010
• Whale Gusher manual bilge pump - rebuilt 2017
• Auto bilge pump with float switch
• Electric shower sump pump
• Raritan head - new pump 2018
• 3 x 12-volt/120AH batteries - new 2017
• 100-amp alternator
• 110-volt shorepower with 30-amp x 75' shorepower cord
• Prosine battery charger

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Engine Count

Engine Horse Power

Engine Hours

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hull Material

Double Berths

Single Berths

Country Built

United States

Engine Year

Engine Type

Fuel Capacity Gal

No of Heads

Holding Tank Gal

Water Capacity Gal

ABOUT BALTIC 35

The Baltic 35 is 35 feet long that boasts a 12 feet beam and can hold up to 26 gallons of fuel and 38 gallons of water. This 1985 diesel Baltic 35 powered by Yanmar 3YM30 with 29.00 horsepower. The Baltic 35 is made of fiberglass.

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"Baltic SOLD"

35' baltic 1985.

"The Baltic 35 was a fast, handy and comfortable racer-cruiser.  Her design and layout made her easy for a family crew to handle, and she was amazingly roomy and comfortable below decks. The fine waterline guaranteed speed to windward, even in choppy seas. Special care had been taken to design the section and distribution of displacement to optimize performance and handling characteristics." - Baltic Yachts website

"Illustrious" is one of the cleanest and best maintained yachts I have had the pleasure to represent.  She must be seen to appreciate.  Her owners have meticulously maintained this yacht with an "open checkbook" policy boasting freshly painted topsides, new teak decks, newly refinished teak and holly sole and more.  

If you are looking at yachts for sale , thinking about selling your yacht or need service for your yacht , it is always wise to have an experienced broker from Atlantic Yacht and Ship to represent your interests.

Full Details

The Baltic 35 has a two-cabin, one-head layout.  There is a v-berth forward with the head next aft to port.  The spacious main salon has a U-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard.  The galley is aft to port with all the amenities of home with the well equipped nav station aft to starboard.  The aft cabin has a double pullman berth and a settee.

• Teak and holly sole refinished 2018
• 12-volt Hella fans
• Weems and Plath clock and barometer
• All new head hoses 2017-2018
• Double stainless steel sinks with pressure hot and cold fresh water
• Fresh and sea water manual foot pumps
• Mobilife 3-burner propane stove with oven
• Marinetics LPG solenoid
• 12-volt Thermcool refrigerator under salon settee

Hull and deck

• 2017 - Awlgripped topsides - blue
• 2012-2013 - new teak decks including cockpit and combings
• Spade rudder - 2004
• Simpson Lawrence anchor windlass with remote operation at helm
• Recessed anchor locker with salt water washdown
• 30lb Plow stainless steel anchor with 40' x 5/16" chain and 120' x 3/4" rode
• 3 x Lewmar hatches replaced with canvas covers - 2007
• Lifelines replaced 2007
• Cockpit cushions
• Teak folding cockpit table

Sails and rigging

• North mainsail - cruising - Nordac - 1997
• North mainsail - racing - Kevlar - 2002
• North #2 genoa - racing - Mylar
• North #3 genoa - racing - Kevlar/Mylar/3DL - 2001
• Ace #3 genoa - cruising - 2001
• North spinnaker - racing - nylon
• Baltic aluminum double spreader rig with jumper struts and running backstays
• Navtec rod rigging
• Navtec hydraulic backstay and boom vang
• Reckmann headsail furler
• Lewmar ST43 primary winches
• Lewmar ST40 secondary winches
• Lewmar ST 30 x 6
• Dodger, bimini, winch covers, binnacle cover

Districts [ edit ]

Central Moscow districts [ edit ]

Outlying districts [ edit ], understand [ edit ].

Moscow is the financial and political centre of Russia and the countries formerly comprising the Soviet Union. It has a population of around 13 million and an area of 2,511 square kilometres (970 sq mi) after an expansion in 2012. One-tenth of all Russian citizens live in the Moscow metropolitan area. Moscow is the second most populous city in Europe, after Istanbul , and has the most populous metropolitan area in Europe, with some 21 million residents. Moscow is in the UTC+3 time zone; there is no daylight saving time.

Many years since the break up of the Soviet Union, the economy has improved, and the modern era has brought upon a wide variety of construction projects, modern architecture and newer transport systems replacing the derelict ones during Soviet times.

Geography [ edit ]

Moscow is a large metropolis on the Moskva River, which bends its way through the city. The historical center is on the northern bank of the river. The other major waterway is the Yauza River, which flows into the Moskva east of the Kremlin.

Much of Moscow's geography is defined by the 3 'Ring Roads' that circle the city at various distances from the centre, roughly following the outline of the walls that used to surround Moscow. With Red Square and the Kremlin forming the very centre, the innermost ring road is the Boulevard Ring ( Bulvarnoye Koltso ), built in the 1820s where the 16th century walls used to be. It runs from the Christ the Savior Cathedral in south-west central Moscow, to the mouth of the Yauza in south-east central Moscow.

The next ring road, the Garden Ring ( Sadovoe Koltso ), derives its name from the fact that landowners near the road in Tsarist times were obligated to maintain gardens to make the road attractive. In Soviet times, the road was widened, and there are now no gardens there.

The Third Ring Road, completed in 2004, is not much use for tourists but is a heavily used motorway which absorbs a bit of Moscow's traffic. It roughly follows the outline of Kamer-Kollezhsky val , the customs boundary of Moscow in the 18th – early 20th century. The outer edge of Moscow is largely defined by the Moscow Ring Road (widely known by its abbreviation: MKAD-Moskovskaya kolcevaya avto doroga), a motorway which is 108 km (67 mi) long and encircles the entire city (similar to London's M25 and Paris' Périphérique ).

Climate [ edit ]

The climate of Moscow features warm summers and long, cold winters.

Get in [ edit ]

See Russia#Get in for visa requirements to Russia.

By train [ edit ]

Moscow is a railway hub, with connections to all parts of Russia and far into Europe and Asia. Due to its hub status, Moscow's train stations are often crowded; trains are the usual form of intercity transport for most Russians. The stations have a reputation for being unsafe but paradoxically the threat of terrorism has improved things: security gates, policing and surveillance deter the casual thugs and villains. Guard your valuables and yourself as you would in any big city.

All long-distance trains are operated by Russian Railways and its subsidiaries, except for a few international trains with other operators. Tickets can be bought at stations or online . For domestic trains, you can show the ticket officer your online boarding pass; however, international trains require a printed ticket. There are usually ticket counters with English-speaking personnel - they may be marked as such, or the clerk may direct you to another counter if they can't cope with your English. See Russia#By train 2 for more details on travelling in Russia by train.

From Europe [ edit ]

All trains from Europe halted since 2020

Train stations in Moscow [ edit ]

Moscow has 10 train stations, 9 of which are near metro stations close to the center of Moscow. Be sure to note the station from which your train is departing, which will be indicated on the ticket, or online . Three stations ( Leningradsky , Yaroslavsky , and Kazansky ) are on one huge square, informally known as the "Three Stations' Square". A running joke among Moscow taxi drivers since the Soviet times is to be able to pick up a fare from one of them to the other, taking the unwary tourist on an elaborate ride in circles. Be prepared for enormous queues trying to enter or exit the Metro at peak times, as people are getting off or on the commuter trains.

By car [ edit ]

Many entry points to Moscow over the Ring Road and into the city feature rotating roadblocks, where teams of traffic police may stop a vehicle, especially if it is not featuring Moscow plates. You may be stopped and questioned but you'll be allowed to proceed if you have all the proper documents.

Foreign cars, especially expensive cars, might attract unwelcome attention, and there is cumbersome paperwork involved to enter Russia by car.

By boat [ edit ]

There is no scheduled passenger service to Moscow by boat; however, cruise ships do provide service to the Northern River Terminal, on the Moscow Canal near the Khimki Reservoir. The pier is not convenient to the city and it can take over 2 hours to reach the city centre by car.

A system of navigable channels and locks connects the Moskva River with the Volga River, which is further connected to the Baltic Sea , White Sea, the Azov, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea. In the Soviet times this allowed the official propaganda to refer to Moscow as "a port on the five seas".

By bicycle [ edit ]

Moscow is the easternmost destination of the EuroVelo cycling routes . Eurovelo Route 2 , the Capitals Route, is a 5,500 km (3,400 mi) route starting in Galway , Ireland , passing through Dublin , London , Berlin , Warsaw and Minsk before terminating in Moscow.

By metro [ edit ]

The Metro is open from 05:30-01:00. Station entrances are closed at 01:00, and at this time the last trains depart from all of the termini stations. After 01:00, many locals will enter the train station using the exits, which are still open. Service on the ring line runs until 01:30, although entrances are closed at 01:00. The down escalators are also shut off at 01:00.

There is signage in the Metro stations in English and the Latin alphabet, but these signs are not everywhere. Each train carriage has a map in Latin script and there is one near the entrance to each station. Note the direction of the train before you alight. It is worth printing a map of the metro system in both Cyrillic and Latin letters to take with you.

All trains in the system have free WiFi onboard, but you will need to have a Russian phone number to get the authorization code to access the WiFi. Some of the older train cars are not climate controlled.

2 or 3 stations may be connected as transfer points but will each have a different name. There are 2 stations called Smolenskaya and 2 stations called Arbatskaya , but the station pairs are not connected to each other despite having the same name. Some of the stations are very deep underground, and transfer times between certain metro lines can take a lot of time. In the city centre, it can save time to go directly to the above-ground entrance of the line you want to take rather than to enter at a connecting station and transfer underground. On the escalators, stand on the right and walk on the left except for peak hours, when standing on the left side is also allowed.

Some of the train stations include beautiful architecture and it is worth taking a guided tour of the metro system. The most interesting stations in terms of decor are Komsomolskaya (ring line), Novoslobodskaya (ring line), Kievskaya (ring line), Kropotkinskaya (Line #1 - red), Kievskaya (Line #3 - dark blue), Arbatskaya (Line #3 - dark blue), Ploschad' Revolyutsii (Line #3 - dark blue), Mayakovskaya (Line #2 - dark green). Also look at the architecture of the ground entrance building of Arbatskaya (Line #4 - light blue) and Krasnye Vorota (Line #1 - red). History buffs may appreciate that Metro Line #1 (red) has the oldest stations, opened in 1935.

The Vorobyovy Gory Metro Station on Line #1 (red) is unique in that it is on a bridge crossing the Moscow River. This bridge also carries auto traffic road on another level. There is a beautiful view through the transparent sides of the station. A great observing point around Moscow is located nearby on Vorobyovy hills, next to the main building of Lomonosov Moscow State University.

There are a couple of unique trains operating through the system and you will be lucky if you get to ride them. Aquarelle (Watercolor) is a train that includes an art gallery. The train operates daily on Line #3 (dark blue). The Sokolniki Retro Train is a train modeled after the original 1930s trains and it occasionally is placed into service, usually around a major anniversary of the metro system.

The metro is relatively safe, although pickpockets are a problem, as they are in any environment where a lot of people are pressed together. Opportunistic petty crime, such as snatching someone's mobile phone and jumping out just as the doors are closing, is also commonplace. Take the usual precautions at night when gangs of inebriated teenagers may look for an excuse to beat someone up. There is no train guard or conductor, so the first car near the driver may be the safest. Every car is equipped with an intercom to the driver's cabin; they are beige boxes with a grill and a black button near doors, and mostly work, unless visibly vandalized.

By tram [ edit ]

There are several tram routes, although trams are not common in the city centre.

By monorail [ edit ]

Moscow Monorail is a 4.7 km (2.9 mi) monorail line with 6 stations. It is slower, less frequent, and has shorter operating hours when compared with the metro (every 30 min, 08:00-20:00). However, the view is picturesque. It is useful to get to the Ostankino Tower, or to get to the VDNKh exhibition centre from Metro Line #9 (silver). Interchanges between Moscow Metro and Monorail is free, no additional fee will be charged.

By hop-on-hop-off bus [ edit ]

The hop-on-hop-off bus is a convenient way for tourists to see the major sights quickly and efficiently. The buses feature English-speaking guides to answer any questions. A 1 day pass costs $24 for adults and $15 for children.

See [ edit ]

Do [ edit ].

Moscow has many attractions, but many of them are not friendly to a non-Russian-speaker. English-language newspapers like The Moscow Times , Element [dead link] , Moscow News and others can help to navigate towards English-language friendly attractions and services.

Circuses [ edit ]

Theatres [ edit ].

• Bolshoi Theatre , one of the oldest and best known ballet and opera companies in the world.

Learn [ edit ]

Moscow remains the educational center of Russia and the former USSR. There are 222 institutes of higher education, including 60 state universities & 90 colleges. Some of these offer a wide-spectrum of programs, but most are centered around a specific field. This is a hold-over from the days of the USSR, when Sovietwide there were only a handful of wide-spectrum "universities" and a large number of narrow-specialization "institutes" (mostly in Moscow & St.Petersburg). Moscow offers some of the best business/management, science, & arts schools in the world. Moscow is also a popular destination for foreign students to learn Russian.

Work [ edit ]

You will need a work visa which is not an easy process. The visa needs to be arranged well in advance of traveling. It is possible to work in Moscow, you just need to find a good company to support you. The main obstacle for many foreigners will be a mandatory Russian language exam required to obtain a work permit.

Shopping malls [ edit ]

Large shopping malls are common near metro stations.

Tipping [ edit ]

For information on tipping in restaurants, see Russia#Eat .

Ethnic food [ edit ]

Authentic ethnic food from countries of the nearby Caucasus ( Azerbaijan , Georgia , Armenia ) is common in Moscow. Japanese food, including sushi, rolls, tempura, and steakhouses are very popular in Moscow. Other Asian cuisines including Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese are becoming increasingly more common.

Budget [ edit ]

Street food [ edit ].

Free-standing kiosks serving sausages, meat pies, or kebobs are plentiful, although the origins of the meat served is questionable and the food has been known to occasionally make people sick.

Muscovites are also fond of their ice cream, consumed in any weather, even in the dead of winter, cheap and usually of superior quality; kiosks can be found all over the center and near all Metro stations.

Foodcourts 2.0 [ edit ]

This term is used in articles by local food critics: since 2016, several special food courts were opened with independent and small food chains, for those people who get bored of McDonald's-like food. They offer a wider choice of cuisines.

Clubs [ edit ]

Nightlife in Moscow is bustling, intense and exciting. It starts quite late; it's common for the headliners to start at 02:00-02:00. Most noticeable are areas near Solyanka street and Krasniy Oktyabr' place. At summer time a lot of clubs opening open-air terraces called "verandas". Most of clubs in Moscow are very picky of who they let in, so make sure you have a positive attitude and dress up if you are going to a fancy club.

Gazgolder [dead link] (not far from Kremlin) is among the best.

Cafes [ edit ]

Moscow has several café chains with great coffee including Coffeemania and Coffee Bean [dead link] . Moscow also has a good selection of tea saloons. High-quality infusion teas such as Newby, are widely available in cafes, both in packets and loose.

Asking to add boiling water to the tea you ordered earlier is a practice that some cafes don't welcome, but normally it's acceptable.

Sleep [ edit ]

Stay safe [ edit ].

Moscow enjoys a relatively low crime rate.

Drunk people are the most likely sources of problems. In the past years, lots of policemen were corrupt, and it was best to avoid them. Nowadays Moscow has a Tourist Police force, whose officers are able to speak foreign languages and help tourists. Police officers are equipped with body-cameras.

It is preferable to avoid some parts of the outer districts of Moscow, especially in the south. Some of those areas are notorious for gopniks (drunkards notorious for muggings and starting fights with strangers, and will do so seemingly unprovoked), who normally hang out in sparse residential areas and in industrial zones. The same problems can be witnessed in the surrounding regions and in other Russian cities as well.

While traveling in Moscow, as in the rest of Russia, you should always have your passport with you. If you look non-white, your papers may get checked more often than otherwise. The police may demand to see your papers to check if you have been registered within 7 business days of your arrival into Moscow. Always remember that if you stay in a hotel then you are automatically registered and will be handed a confirmation paper at a time of check-in, so don't worry in this case. The police are usually looking for migrants from Central Asia and unless you fit this profile, you are unlikely to be questioned.

Women should take caution walking alone late at night since they may receive unwanted attention from drunk men. Women should also stay clear of large companies of men in front of bars, restaurants, etc. It is best to walk with a friend if possible.

Streets can become very slippery in winter. Wear shoes or, even better, boots with decent grip to prevent twisted ankles. Ice patches can be hard to spot. A waterproof raincoat is also sensible.

Traffic is poorly handled, and vehicle accident rates are very high. Stay safe.

If you need help with translation, ask students or pupils: younger people are more likely to be able to help you than the older generations.

Connect [ edit ]

For information on using telephones and buying SIM cards in Russia, see Russia#Connect .

Mobile Internet is quite affordable in Russia, but you have to buy Russian SIM-card first.

Wireless Internet [ edit ]

Moscow Metro has Wi-Fi in all trains. It is ad-supported.

Mosgortrans has Wi-Fi spots on every bus, trolleybus and tram. Also sometimes you can find Wi-Fi spot on a public transport stop.

Beeline Wi-Fi [dead link] operates the largest network of both paid and free Wi-Fi access points. If there is a charge, you can pay online via credit card.

There is a large network of free Wi-Fi hotspots in the city centre; check your device in the middle of a busy area and you may find one.

Many cafes and restaurants offer Wi-Fi - ask for password. Most bookstores offer free Wi-Fi, including "Dom Knigi" on New Arbat Street or "Respublika" bookstore on Tverskaya near Mayakovskaya Metro Station.

Some establishments that offer free Wi-Fi may require you to verify an authorization code sent to a Russian phone number before gaining access, but for the most part, foreign numbers also work as of 2016.

Cope [ edit ]

Embassies [ edit ].

Moscow is one of the global diplomatic capitals, competing with Berlin , Brussels , Beijing , Paris , London , Tokyo and Washington D.C. . Most of the world's countries have their embassies in the city.

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Highlights:.

• Experience medieval Kitay Gorod (China town).
• Wander picturesque Red Square and Alexander Garden.
• Explore grand Christ the Savior Cathedral on our Red Square tour.
• Breathtaking panoramic views from Patriarch bridge.
• Enjoy a hearty lunch on the large open verandah and marvel at the stunning views of the Kremlin.
• Learn about Russian culture from the local through relaxed cultural discussions.

Tour Itinerary:

Red square:.

Russia and Moscow are synonymous with Red Square and the Kremlin and that's hardly surprising as you'll find these places absolutely stunning!

• - Walk-through the Resurrection Gate and don’t forget to flip a coin so you’ll be sure to come back one day!
• - Visit the world's famous Kazan Cathedral .
• - See the State Department Store (GUM), once the Upper Trading Stalls, which were built over a century ago and still operating!
• - Admire the lovely St. Basil's Cathedral! The French diplomat Marquis de Custine commented that it combined "the scales of a golden fish, the enamelled skin of a serpent, the changeful hues of the lizard, the glossy rose and azure of the pigeon's neck" and wondered at "the men who go to worship God in this box of confectionery work".
• - Walk by Lobnoye Mesto (literally meaning "Execution Place", or "Place of Skulls"), once Ivan the Terrible's stage for religious ceremonies, speeches, and important events.
• - Entering the Alexander Garden , you’ll take in spectacular views of Russian architecture from ancient to Soviet times, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with an eternal flame. Watch Changing of the Guard Ceremony every hour in summer and every half an hour in winter.

Kitai-gorod:

Stroll along medieval Kitai-gorod with its strong ancient Russia feel, known for its bohemian lifestyle, markets and arts.

• - Nikolskaya Street. Here you will find the Russia's first publishing house, the second oldest monastery, and Ferryn Pharmacy, known as the number one pharmacy back in Soviet times and famous for its Empire-style architecture.
• - Ilinka Street. The financial street of the Kitaigorod (China Town) district, where you’ll find the Gostiny Dvor (Merchant’s Yard), which is now a showroom for Ferraris and Maseratis. The street was designed in the 1790s by Catherine the Great.
• - Varvarka street. The oldest street in Moscow, which dates back to the 14th century, and still has remnants of early Muscovite architecture, such as the Old English Court and the Palace of the Romanov’s.
• - Kamergersky Lane. Only a small road of about 250 meters, it is home to some of the oldest artifacts of the city, as each building holds a fascinating story. Some of Russia's most famous writers, poets, and composers from as far back as the Golden Age of Russian culture, have lived or worked on this lane.

Historic City Center

Walk the historical old center of Moscow with its cool local vibe, including the main Tverskaya street , and indulge in desserts in the first grocery “Eliseev's store” , housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, famous for its baroque interior and decoration.

From our tour. Impressions of our American tourist:

At 3:30, as energy flagged, lunch was on the agenda at a Ukrainian restaurant.  Just in time!  We asked our guide to order for us.  We all had the same thing....borscht (the Ukrainian version has beans and more tomatoes than the Russian version, which has more beets and includes beef). 

The special high bread served is called galushki.  Our main course was golubtsy...a dish of minced meat rolled in braised cabbage leaves.  Both dishes called for optional sour cream as a topping....of course, yes, please....I recommend it. 

Full, satisfied, and completely refreshed, it was off to Red Square and St. Basil's and GUM department store.  Red Square is not so named because of the color of the brick walls of the Kremlin.  Rather the word for 'red' and the word for 'beautiful' are similar in pronunciation....and, there you have it. 

As we made the turn by the National Museum in front of which is the mounted sculpture of the "Marshall of Victory," Giorgy Zhukov from WWII and caught our first view of St. Basil's, my friend and I simultaneously emitted "Oooohhhhh!"  There it was....the iconic onion domes of St. Basil's!  Hooray....it was open until 7....we had about 30 minutes and were allowed in, AND we could take photos with no flash. 

Now, I can give you a taste of what we saw in the other cathedrals in Cathedral Square.  What we learned is that St. Vasily and St. Basil are one in the same....Russian/English.  He was a common man who wandered Moscow unclothed and barefoot.  But, all, even Ivan the Terrible, heeded his opinions derived from his visions.  Ivan had this cathedral built over his tomb. 

As we exited and took photos up close of the onion domes, Inna presented us with chocolate (how did she know we were ready for another energy boost, and we each got a big piece of chocolate.  The baby's name pictured on the wrapper of this famous Russian chocolate is Alyonka....the Russian Gerber baby, don't you think? 

One could wear out the credit card in GUM's (capitalized because it is actually a government abbreviation), but the 'kitty' and my credit card stayed in my pocket as we strolled through the glass-topped arcade. 

We then strolled through some of Moscow's lovely pedestrian streets; paused to listen as a wonderful quartet performed Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in an underground passage to cross the busy street (hooray!....we DID have our 'classical concert' experience after all; a request Alina tried in vain to fill because none was scheduled those days), saw the Bolshoi, which means 'big' (my friend has yet to recover that their performance schedule did not coincide with our cruise), saw the Central Telegraph Building, dating from the 1930's, and made our way to the Ritz-Carlton to see the night view of Moscow from the rooftop bar, called O2. 

There were fleece blankets to wrap yourself in....yes, it got that cold when the sun set.  We each ordered something hot to drink...the ginger, mint, lemon tea served to me in a parfait glass (for 600 rubles...about $9....you pay for the view here!) was delightful and hit the spot perfectly.  It was time to call it a night....

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting city tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time.

*This Moscow city tour can be modified to meet your requirements.

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Moscow, city, Russia

• Introduction

Moscow mŏsˈkou, –kō , Rus. Moskva, city (1991 est. pop. 8,802,000), capital of Russia and of Moscow region and the administrative center of the Central federal district, W central European Russia, on the Moskva River near its junction with the Moscow Canal. Moscow is Russia's largest city and a leading economic and cultural center. Moscow is governed by a city council and a mayor and is divided into boroughs. The five major sections of Moscow form concentric circles, of which the innermost is the Kremlin (see under kremlin ), a walled city in itself. Its walls represent the city limits as of the late 15th cent. The hub of the Russian railroad network, Moscow is also an inland port and has several civilian and military airports. Moscow's major industries include machine building, metalworking, oil refining, publishing, brewing, filmmaking, and the manufacture of machine tools, precision instruments, building materials, automobiles, trucks, aircraft, chemicals, wood and paper products, textiles, clothing, footwear, and soft drinks.

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