Moscow greeted us with the Kazansky Railway Station. Those who have been there will understand what I mean. It is a kind of specimen of Russia in the mid-90s of the 20th century. Gypsies, beggars, illegal immigrants, scammers trying to "palm off" a gold chain or a brand-new phone on you, the smell of an Uzbek shashlik stand, etc., etc. For my friends who were in Moscow for the first time, it was a slight shock. But that was just the beginning!
Then we went for a walk through the very center of the capital, framed by the Garden Ring. Expensive hotels, restaurants, cars, stunning parks, ponds, and memorials. Moscow is a very worthy city! A very rich city! Passing by the Kremlin, each of us was overwhelmed with patriotism! We wanted to do something good for our country. We wanted to feel the brotherhood of the entire nation. Perhaps these were just the emotions that provincials experience when they find themselves for the first time in such significant places, which they have only heard about since childhood, seen on TV, and only dreamed of visiting.
We were exhausted and ran all over the narrow streets of the center. We were at Patriarch's and Chistye Prudy, on Arbat, by the White House, Red Square, etc. It was a very entertaining, exciting tour before our flight. One that gave us the opportunity to appreciate the difference in cultures in the near future. I highly recommend that all newcomers and veterans definitely stop and linger at all transit points on your way. After all, you may never find yourself in this place again, be it Moscow or any other city. The issue of obtaining a visa is a trifle compared to what you can see, feel, and experience. After all, you might meet love, or find the job you dreamed of, and who knows what else might happen.
I dispelled the opinion floating in my head that Muscovites are very busy, angry, and boring individuals. On the contrary, they seemed very friendly to me, ready to help and give advice. Many even smiled!
The most difficult thing in Moscow for a Work and Travel participant is perhaps finding temporary housing and transportation to the airport. This issue is especially acute for those who, by their nature, do not orient themselves well in an unfamiliar space. We were in Moscow for only a day and were flying out of Domodedovo the next morning. Therefore, we decided not to stay anywhere and spend the night at the airport terminal. You can get to Domodedovo by commuter train from Paveletsky Station (Paveletskaya metro station) - this is perhaps the most acceptable and simple way. But we chose a cheaper one - a trip by bus. Buses and marshrutkas to Domodedovo depart regularly (even at night) from Domodedovskaya metro station. The road takes somewhere from 40 minutes to + infinity if there are traffic jams in the city. They cost 80-100 rubles. You are unlikely to find anything cheaper.
