Sheremetyevo -
Triumfal'naya Arka (24 min)
Oldest surviving triumphal arch that was built to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon. Park Pobedy Na Poklonnoy Gore (25 min)
Sprawling war memorial park with fountains & forest, plus a museum & soaring obelisk. Poklonnaya Hill (24 min)
One of Moscow's highest points, home to the Victory Park with World War II displays & a war museum. Battle of Borodino Museum-panorama (32 min)
Large circular museum focusing on the Russian victory over Napoleon at Borodino in 1812. Novodevichy Cemetery (32 min)
Prominent 19th-century burial ground including the graves of Chekhov, Prokofiev & Khrushchev. Victory Museum (26 min)
Set in Victory Park, a huge museum dedicated to Russia's role in WWII, with dioramas & memorabilia. Zhivopisniy Bridge (25 min)
Large S-shaped traffic bridge & pedestrian sidewalk with a striking red arch suspended by cables. Moscow Zoo (34 min)
Conservation & educational institute with 8,000 animals including gorillas, polar bears & elephants. The Moscow Planetarium (40 min)
Planetarium, observatory & astronomy museum, with interactive science exhibits & a 4D cinema. Darwin Museum (42 min)
Animatronic dinosaurs & high-tech displays in natural history/evolution museum dedicated to Darwin. Serebryany Bor (30 min)
Island of pine forests, marshes & lakes, popular for hiking, cycling & swimming, plus skiing. Sparrow Hills (36 min)
Hilltop view point with panoramas of the city skyline, Moskva River & Olympic stadium. Novodevichy Convent (34 min)
Riverside 1520s monastery known for its fresco-lined 5-domed cathedral & ornate soaring bell tower. Большой Московский Цирк (36 min)
Featuring animals, clowns & acrobat performances, this is the largest circus in Europe. Museum-Estate Arkhangelskoye (19 min)
Grand classical manor packed with historic paintings & artworks, with rolling landscaped grounds. | 
