GIBDD - The Moscow Traffic Police

Moscow road police, or GIBDD as it's called now, has been a pain for Moscow drivers for years - and a subject of countless jokes. These guys basically own the roads of our city, and if you've decided to drive a car in Moscow - chances are you'll have to deal with them sooner or ...

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How To Deal With Moscow Police II

Hey there. Remember what I wrote about Moscow police? Well, I gotta add a couple of things to that, unfortunately. You see, these guys have been literally going nuts all across the country, and no matter how much I'd like you to visit - I still have to warn you about Moscow cops. Alright, so ...

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How to survive Moscow traffic jams

Moscow traffic has become a serious problem lately. I didn't want to acknowledge that before, but it seems we're not going to get out of this mess anywhere soon. If we can't get rid of this problem - we can at least understand what's causing it, and more important - how we can minimize its ...

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Donate to Moscow Russia Insider's Guide

Liked my site? Want to support it? You can do this through a little donation! Any amount is great, and thank you just for reading this page! Why? Because if you're here, you've obviously considered to donate. It means you liked my site - and what else could I ask? For me, it's not the ...

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Please feel free to send me your questions

Found a typo? Need directions? Feeling lonely? Drop me a line! I really need your feedback make my site better, so why don't you help me out? If you have anything, just anything worth sharing - don't hesitate to fill out that little form below and push the "Submit" button. Believe me, your vote really ...

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Visa support to Russia

If you're traveling to Moscow, chances are you desperately need visa support to Russia. Our country's legislation is quite confusing when it comes to visas, so most probably you'll need help by someone who's really into things. I've heard loads of stories about trouble my visitors had with getting the Russian visa. Bureaucracy, confusion, language ...

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Victory Day in Russia

Unlike other holidays, The Victory Day in Russia isn't just another day to rest at home. This day unites all Russians with a memory of heroic deed of our grandfathers. Thanks to them, we exist as a nation - and as human beings. Doesn't sound like me, I know. I usually avoid dramatic tone, but ...

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Victory Day in Russia 2009

When you're in Moscow, each Victory Day in Russia is pretty much the same. Parade, shows,speeches, more shows,more speeches, etc,etc,etc... I want to show you something special. Instead of posting a YouTube Moscow parade video, let me show you how Victory Day is celebrated in Moscow region. Today ...

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"VDNH" - the All-Russia Exhibition Centre.

If Moscow seems a bit crowded and you just need to take a break - visit "VDNH"! It used to be the exhibition ground where people could see the outstanding achievements of Soviet economy. These days, it's a public place called "VVC". Once inside, you'll be amazed by the size of this thing. It's at ...

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Uzbek Cuisine Restaurant "Rahat Lukum"

If you're a fan of Uzbek cuisine - "Rahat Lukum" is for you. This cozy restaurant serves everything that is Uzbek. Well, not just Uzbek. Some of the dishes are Caucasian, others are of Mediterranean origin. But all of them have something in common - they are delicious! The appetizers are mouthwatering. Taste some of ...

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