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FCTG has a network that extends throughout Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, India, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, France, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa.The company’s global corporate travel management network extends even further, with FCM Travel Solutions present in more than 90 countries, through strategic licensing agreements with independent local operators.

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FCTG operates all of its core retail, corporate and wholesale brands in Australia. It is also home to the company’s global head office (in Brisbane, Queensland). Core leisure travel brands present in the Australian market include Flight Centre, Travel Associates and Flight Centre Business Travel.  These brands are supported by a global supply network covering independent travel, touring, cruise & package holiday operations. Corporate brands present in Australia include FCM, FCM Meeting & Events, Corporate Traveller and Stage & Screen, catering to all major and niche areas of the corporate travel market. Also present in Australia is our online platform Aunt Betty (flights). Non-travel brands operated by FCTG in the Australian market include Healthwise, Moneywise, 99 Bikes and Advance Traders.

FCTG operates all of its core retail, corporate and wholesale brands in Australia. It is also home to the company’s global head office (in Brisbane, Queensland).

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) launched in Canada in 1995, 13 years after the first Flight Centre Travel Agency opened its doors in Sydney, Australia. Flight Centre Canada is headquartered in Vancouver and Toronto and we are Canada’s largest bricks-and-mortar travel retailer with a presence in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta. Flight Centre Travel Group’s presence in Canada includes Flight Centre, Independent by Flight Centre (IFC), FCM, Corporate Traveller, Les Voyages Laurier du Vallon, and StudentUniverse. Canada is part of “The Americas” region, which is comprised of 10 brands across the retail, wholesale and corporate travel sector throughout Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Retail operations are driven by the Liberty Travel leisure brand in the USA, Flight Centre in Canada, Travel Associates in Mexico, Independent by Flight Centre/Liberty Travel, StudentUniverse, Umapped, and Les Voyages Laurier du Vallon in Quebec. FCM and Corporate Traveler are the Corporate brands across the Canada and USA, and FCM also has a presence in Mexico and 16 countries throughout Latin America

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) launched in Canada in 1995, 13 years after the first Flight Centre Travel Agency opened its doors in Sydney, Australia.

In Denmark, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions. Acquired in December 2016, the Nordics’ business incorporates 4 countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

In Denmark, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions.

In Finland, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions. Acquired in December 2016 the Nordics’ business incorporates four countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

In Finland, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions.

In France, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions. FCTG also operates FCM Travel Solutions Labs across France, Switzerland and Spain and the team is made up of 246 travel professionals. SAM the business travel app was created by the  FCM Labs  and has achieved widespread adoption across the business travel sector.

In France, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions.

After many successful years of operation in Germany with FCM Travel Solutions partner, the decision was made to establish a Flight Centre Travel Group owned equity business. Opening in December 2017 in Berlin, with a staff of 40, FCM not only has successfully migrated many of its clients across to FCTG but has been able to win and secure a great many new corporate customers with triple digital growth and shows positive signs of continuing this success.

After many successful years working in Germany with an FCM Travel Solutions partner the decision was made to establish an Flight Centre Travel Group owned equity business.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s presence in Hong Kong is through its large market corporate brand, FCM. 

FCTG entered the Hong Kong corporate travel market in 2002 through the acquisition of American International Travel Ltd, a leading Hong Kong travel management company which had operated for more than 40 years in the local market. Today, FCM Hong Kong is one of the most established travel management companies in the market.

Hong Kong - China

Flight Centre Travel Group’s presence in Hong Kong is through its large market corporate brand, FCM.

Flight Centre Travel Group entered the Indian market in 2005 and currently has a strong corporate presence with its large market corporate travel brand FCM. Currently, FCM has 17 offices and supports 1000+ employees including a foreign exchange business.

Flight Centre Travel Group entered the Indian market in 2005 and currently has a strong corporate presence with its large market corporate travel brand FCM.

Flight Centre Travel Group has three brands present in Ireland: FCM, Flight Centre Brand and Flight Centre Business Travel.  FCM Ireland was the first European acquisition in April 2014 and Flight Centre in August 2016, amounting to 46 staff across two brands in Ireland. The business has enjoyed positive sales growth and profits since acquisition and currently manages a number of flagship corporate clients. 

Flight Centre Travel Group has three brands present in Ireland; FCM, Flight Centre Brand and Flight Centre Business Travel.

FCTG entered the Japan market through our large market corporate brand FCM in 2021. FCM operates a single office in Tokyo through a joint venture with New Standards for Engagement (NSF-E), a subsidiary of Sony Group & NTT.

FCTG entered the Japan market through our large market corporate brand FCM in 2021

Flight Centre Travel Group entered the Mainland China market in 2004. Today, it operates its corporate brand, FCM, in the market. FCTG entered Mainland China’s corporate travel market through a 50% joint venture with China Comfort Travel, which at the time was one of the top five travel agency groups in the country. Today, FCTG has an ownership stake of 98.4% and has also set up several wholly owned operations in the local market. FCM China is now one of the most established travel management companies in the market. Currently, FCTG operates its corporate travel brand in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Mainland China

Flight Centre Travel Group entered the Mainland China market in 2004. Today, it operates its corporate brand, FCM, in the market.

Flight Centre Travel Group entered Malaysia in 2016 through the acquisition of Worldwide Aviation Sales Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian travel management company which had been operating since 1982.  FCTG also operates the FCM corporate brand in the local market.

Flight Centre Travel Group entered Malaysia in 2016 through the acquisition of Worldwide Aviation Sales Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian travel management company which had been operating since 1982. 

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has operated its corporate brand, FCM, in the Netherlands since March 2016.  Currently, FCM is the only brand in the Netherlands with 39 staff.

Netherlands

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has operated its corporate brand, FCM, in the Netherlands since March 2016.

Flight Centre opened its first store in New Zealand in 1987 and is now, with its network of leisure and corporate businesses, is the largest travel specialist in the country. In New Zealand, our Travel Associates, Travel Managers and Travel Smart brands also serve our customers in the retail segment, with Infinity Holidays wholesaling to the broader NZ travel industry. FCM, Corporate Traveller, Stage and Screen and Executive Travel provide differentiated, specialised offerings to the corporate market across New Zealand. Flight Centre Limited is New Zealand’s only 15-Year League recipient as a finalist in the large workplace employer category of the country’s largest and most prestigious annual workplace survey, the IBM Best Workplaces Awards.

New Zealand

Flight Centre opened its first store in New Zealand in 1987 and is now, with its network of leisure and corporate businesses, is the largest travel specialist in the country.

In Norway, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions. Acquired in December 2016 the Nordics’ business incorporates 4 countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

In Norway, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions.

In Singapore, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM and FCM Meetings and Events. FCTG first entered the Singapore travel market in 2008 with the introduction of FCM. In 2010, it acquired Air Services International, a Singapore travel agency which had been operating in the market since 1973. FCTG’s Singapore operation is one of the fastest growing travel businesses in the market.

In Singapore, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM and FCM Meetings and Events.

Flight Centre Travel Group opened its first Flight Centre store in South Africa in 1995. Today, the Flight Centre brand is present in more than 130 locations across South Africa. Other FCTG brands with a smaller presence in South Africa include Flight Centre Associates, Corporate Traveller and FCM. Today, Corporate Traveller has more than 20 businesses across the country and is currently the second largest brand.

South Africa

Flight Centre Travel Group opened its first Flight Centre store in South Africa in 1995. Today, the Flight Centre brand is present in more than 130 locations across South Africa.

Flight Centre Travel Group operates FCM Travel Solutions Labs across France, Switzerland and Spain and the team is made up of 246 travel professionals . SAM the business travel app was created by the  FCM Labs  and has achieved widespread adoption across the business travel sector.

Flight Centre Travel Group operates FCM Travel Solutions Labs across France, Switzerland and Spain and the team is made up of 246 travel professionals.

In Sweden, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM.  Acquired in December 2016 the Nordics’ business incorporates four countries including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

In Sweden, Flight Centre Travel Group operates its corporate brand, FCM.

In Switzerland, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions. FCTG also operates FCM Travel Solutions Labs across France, Switzerland and Spain and the team is made up of 246 travel professionals. SAM the business travel app was created by the  FCM Labs  and has achieved widespread adoption across the business travel sector.

Switzerland

In Switzerland, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) operates its corporate brand, FCM Travel Solutions.

Flight Centre Travel Group has experienced significant growth since its inception in the UAE in 2007 and Saudi Arabia, operating as FCM Travel Solutions and to fulfil travel demand in corporate and MICE markets. FCM UAE has more than tripled in size while delivering unmatched travel experiences and benchmarking corporate travel management in the region. In 2023 FCTG expanded its corporate presence with the introduction of FCM into Saudi Arabia, which continues to scale and grow today.

FCM has injected an unprecedented level of expertise to the travel agency model in the region, delivering amazing travel experiences to its customers through a unique mix of unparalleled product and expert customer service. FCM is also the headquarters for the Middle East and Africa region which has a network of 30 countries through strategic licensing agreements with independent local operators.

Flight Centre Travel Group has experienced significant growth since its inception in the UAE in 2007, operating both FCM and Flight Centre brands to fulfil travel demand in both the leisure and corporate markets.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) retail presence in the USA is primarily based around the Liberty Travel leisure brand – one of the United States’ largest and most recognised travel agencies. This is supported by wholesale brand GOGO Vacations, and Independent by Liberty Travel (ILT).

USA is part of “The Americas” region, which is comprised of 10 brands across the retail, wholesale and corporate travel sector throughout Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Retail operations are driven by the Liberty Travel leisure brand in the USA, Flight Centre in Canada, Travel Associates in Mexico, Independent by Flight Centre/Liberty Travel, StudentUniverse, Umapped, and Les Voyages Laurier du Vallon in Quebec. Other FCTG brands present in the USA include FCM, Corporate Traveler, StudentUniverse, WhereTo, Discova and Shep.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s UK operations consist of six corporate and leisure brands across 100 UK high street locations and corporate offices. In the UK, core FCTG brands include FCM Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre, Flight Centre Business Travel, StudentUniverse and BYOJet.com. The first Flight Centre store in the UK opened in Putney, London in 1995. Today, Flight Centre is one of the fastest-growing travel companies in the UK. 

United Kingdom

Flight Centre Travel Group’s UK operations consist of six corporate and leisure brands across 100 UK high street locations and corporate offices.

FCM Travel in USA

FCM USA was formed in 2007 to focus on the large-market sector through ventures with two long established US TMCs, with over 65 years of experience in the US travel market between them. Today we have offices coast-to-coast to provide end-to-end travel management and expense services to a wide range of local and multinational clients. 

FCM teams do not operate through call centres, even during high call volumes. Whether clients require complex international travel, high volume point-to-point domestic travel, or anything in between, our local teams of travel consultants will deliver the high-quality service essential for a successful travel programme. 

Our expertise 

• Award winners: North America's Leading Travel Management Company 10 years running from the World Travel Awards.
• FCM USA is active members of the GBTA and groups such as Travel and Meeting Society. 
• FCM USA services both key national and multinational clients including Terumo BCT, AECOM and Toyota. 

Local services

FCM USA offers many corporate travel and expense management services including: 

• 24/7 emergency assistance 
• Best in market technology 
• Corporate travel policy advice 
• Global travel buying power 
• Group bookings, and charter services 
• Local and multinational support 
• Meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) 
• Payment solutions
• Traveller safety and security services 
• VIP executive service 
• Visa, passport and travel insurance assistance 

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DMC Moscow was set up by professionals. Our main aim in founding our company was to bring together experience, knowledge, creative ideas, and creative management in the MICE industry so as to be able to offer you high-quality service which is focused entirely on the client. Organizing unique business events requires profound and comprehensive knowledge of the region, advanced technologies, a team of experienced professionals, and, of course, responsible suppliers of services. We are proud to be able to call upon reliable and professional partners who provide excellent quality of service at competitive prices. Our extensive network of contacts throughout the region gives you access to experienced and well-qualified specialists.

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Incentive programmes and teambuilding events in Moscow: Realization of original ideas and incentive programmes – fulfilment of your every desire in order to ensure that you experience nothing but positive emotions and the best of moods. Incentive programmes are devised for specific groups and are tailored to the particular client’s objectives, desires, and budget. We can organize and conduct a broad range of teambuilding events – something which is of fundamental importance in improving team spirit and fostering understanding, trust, and mutual help.

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Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia’s symbolic center. It’s home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum’s comprehensive collection, and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes.

Once Moscow started to revive its legend and cultural gem, the number of visitors to VDNKh has been rapidly increasing to reach around 25 million people annually. In 2018, it saw the record-breaking 30 million guests! During its 80-year history, the exhibition was called in different ways: VSKhV, VDNKh, and VVTs. Its original purpose was to demonstrate the achievements of the national economy to Muscovites and numerous Moscow guests. However, today it has become a Grand Centre of leisure, education, and culture.

Examples of Smart City Development in Moscow:

• Implementation of a unified Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) that integrates various modes of transportation, including public transport, private vehicles, and bicycles, to provide a seamless and efficient travel experience for citizens.
• Deployment of a network of smart sensors and devices that collect and analyze data on traffic flow, air quality, noise pollution, and other environmental factors to help city officials make informed decisions and improve the quality of life for residents.
• Creation of digital platforms and services, such as e-government portals, online payment systems, and mobile apps, that enable citizens to access information and services quickly and easily, anytime and anywhere.

Companies and their Results Moscow smart city strategy:

• Yandex, the leading Russian search engine and technology company, has developed a number of smart transportation solutions in Moscow, including a ride-sharing service called Yandex.Taxi, a car-sharing service called Yandex.Drive, and a public transport planning tool called Yandex.Transport.
• Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, has partnered with Moscow authorities to deploy 5G networks and other advanced technologies to support the city’s smart city initiatives. The company has also established a research and development center in Moscow to focus on AI and other emerging technologies.

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• According to the Moscow Department of Information Technology, the city has installed more than 200,000 smart devices and sensors to monitor traffic, air quality, and other environmental factors.
• The Moscow Metro, which carries more than 7 million passengers per day, has implemented a smart ticketing system that allows commuters to pay for rides with their smartphones.
• Moscow’s e-government portal, which provides access to more than 500 online services, has registered more than 18 million users since its launch in 2011.

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• Moscow was ranked as the 9th smartest city in the world in 2020, according to the IESE Cities in Motion Index.
• The city has launched a number of smart city pilot projects, including a program to use blockchain technology to store and share data on real estate transactions and a project to deploy autonomous vehicles in certain parts of the city.
• Moscow authorities have set a goal of reducing the city’s carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 through a range of initiatives, including the promotion of electric vehicles and the implementation of energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure.

Plans for Moscow smart city 2030 strategy roadmap:

• The Moscow smart city strategy Roadmap, which was adopted in 2016, outlines a number of key priorities and initiatives for the city’s smart city development through 2030. These include:
• Expanding the use of digital technologies and services to improve the quality of life for residents, such as smart healthcare and education.
• Enhancing the city’s transportation infrastructure and mobility services to reduce congestion and improve accessibility.
• Promoting sustainable development and energy efficiency through the use of renewable energy sources and green building practices.
• Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through the development of a strong ecosystem of startups, research institutions, and venture capital firms.

The Moscow Smart City strategy represents a comprehensive and ambitious plan to transform the city into a more livable, sustainable, and innovative urban environment. Through the use of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions, the strategy seeks to improve the quality of life for citizens and create a more prosperous and resilient city for future generations.

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Muscovites use the advantages of a smart city every day: they connect to the internet on a train or in the streets, arrange doctor’s visits via the Unified Medical Information Analysis System (UMIAS), pay utility bills online, and attend an online school. Mos.ru presents this article on how Moscow has managed to become one of the world’s smartest cities.

A Smart City is a system of city service resources that are used as efficiently as possible to provide maximum convenience for its residents. It requires a close connection between smart city projects (street CCTV cameras, public services, smart transport systems, and others) in a megalopolis.

City Wi-Fi and mobile internet

There are many points with free Wi-Fi access in Moscow streets, parks, and pedestrian areas, including over 2,000 located inside the Garden Ring and in Moscow parks.

The Internet can also be accessed from public transport. The network covers the metro, the MCC, the Aeroexpress trains to the airports as well as buses, trams, and trolleys. This means there is no need to authorize again after changing from one form of transport to another.

Mobile internet still costs Muscovites eight times less than in New York. Moscow is second in fixed telephone accessibility.

Smart transport

Moscow’s intelligent traffic control system is an important element in a Smart City. In Moscow, this system includes more than 2,000 traffic lights, 3,500 traffic detectors, and 2,000 CCTV cameras. Data from these devices are transferred to the Traffic Management Center’s situation room, where they are analyzed online, which helps control traffic. In the future, this information will make it possible for the Traffic Management Center to forecast traffic patterns due to street closures, the introduction of one-way traffic, or a newly designated bus lane.

Moscow was the first Russian region to launch a website where the public can pay various fees, and attain city services, and that moved permits and documents to the cloud allowing users to receive several services in one package.

Muscovites can check on and pay traffic tickets and utility bills, arrange a doctor’s visit, top-up a Troika card, sign up children for a club or do many other things in only minutes. There are 222 services in total on mos.ru now.

Visit a doctor online

The Unified Medical Information Analysis System (UMIAS) was launched in Moscow in 2011. It can be used to find the closest medical center, arrange a doctor’s visit, or get sick leave papers. UMIAS has reduced lines in clinics 2.5 times since it was launched.

UMIAS works at 678 medical centers, unites 21,500 doctors, and 9.5 million patients as well as 359 million arrangements, and provides for over 500,000 transactions every day. About 700,000 people use UMIAS to arrange to see a doctor every week.

City and Active Citizen

Muscovites can directly interact with the Moscow government and influence the city’s life. Our City is a feedback channel where residents can comment on officials and utility services issues.

Muscovites can report on the lack of a rubbish basket in a park, a broken staircase or pavement tile as well as rubbish on the street, poor landscaping care, or a pothole. Over a million users are registered on the website. Almost 1.8 million problems have been resolved with this website so far.

The Active Citizen online referendum system allows citizens to give an opinion on various issues, starting from additional bus routes and lawn mowing to the name of the new metro ring. “Active Citizens” save up bonus points to get brand souvenirs or tickets to theatres or museums. Today over 1.9 million participants are registered in the system, with 2,600 voting sessions held and over 81 million opinions taken into account.

Electronic school

The Moscow Electronic School project started in September 2016. The main elements include digital school records and online registering as well as an electronic library with textbooks and lesson scenarios. The scenarios have replaced lesson plans and look more like a presentation with materials and tasks. Teachers all around the city can find the necessary scenario at the library, add something new to the existing one, or create a new one and share it with others.

This system allows teachers to exchange opinions and creates healthy competition between teachers because scenarios can be rated and the number of downloads is recorded. As of today, teachers have created almost 50,000 lesson electronic scenarios. Interactive blackboards – 84-inch touch screens – can be used to make lessons more interesting. School students can draw on it, move elements from one place to another, paint various areas, and so on with a stylus or their fingers. Today’s children are used to electronic devices, so they like working that way. For example, in history lessons, students use the blackboard to enjoy drawing trade routes or circle areas where certain tribes lived. Some subjects, such as geometry, actually look better with 3D images. Thanks to internet access, teachers can quickly pull up information such as laws, articles, videos, and many other things on the interactive blackboard.

Moscow schools also use online school performance and attendance records as well as the “Attendance and Food” system, in which parents can see children’s marks and their education in general: what topics were covered and what homework is due. The system allows parents to monitor their child’s arrival and departure from school and what they had for lunch.

Video analytics

Moscow is one of the world’s top ten cities in the number of CCTV cameras. There are over 146,000 cameras installed in entrance halls, courtyards, public places, and educational institutions. Recordings are used to solve 70 percent of violations and crimes. The cameras also help monitor utility services.

Recordings are kept at the united data storage and process center. In case of an emergency, it is possible to book the archived information from the necessary camera for 30 days by calling 8 (495) 587-0002. The application number received from the operator must be given to law enforcement or legal counsel. If not booked, the archived information is kept for five days.

World recognition

It is fair to call Moscow a smart city, and this title is recognized by the global community. Last July, PricewaterhouseCoopers included Moscow in the top five megalopolises that are ready for innovation. Last June, the Russian capital won the WeGO award. Moscow received special mention in the category of e-government services, and last February, Intelligent Community Forum ranked Moscow among the top seven finalists in the most intelligent city contest.

Industrial design

A special style has been developed for the design of structures used in the new signage system. Materials were selected to minimize vandalism and that do not require painting to maintain their appearance. The exterior design was inspired by Moscow architecture.

How was the Moscow smart city strategy development?

The development of a single transport navigation signage system began in 2013 and was ready within a year. The pilot project was launched in the metro: information signs with pedestrian maps and exit numbers appeared at five stations. At the same time, maps for system accessibility appeared at the bike-share stations.

The first bus stop with the new signage was completed in Moscow in 2015. Signage with city maps for pedestrians also began appearing at that time.

The new navigation system began to be used on a wide scale in 2016. Information for the passengers is placed in the metro and at the stops as well as on pedestrian streets.

Over the past 7 years, the number of tourists has increased by 65 percent, from 12.8 million to 21 million people. City revenues from tourism, festivals, and cultural events have soared by 70 percent. A new navigation system has been introduced for the convenience of city residents and tourists: signs and markers are currently available in eight administrative areas as well as at every bus stop

Social care and assistance

Social-sector funding has almost doubled in 2011. In 2018, 430 billion roubles were allocated for social care and assistance projects. Apart from cash payments, the city implements other projects that make life easier. For example, 85 percent of buses, trolleybuses, and trams are adapted for people with disabilities, and to add to this the Exciting Activities for Senior Citizens project has been launched.

Since 2013, the city has planted over 90,000 trees and 1.9 million shrubs under the One Million Trees project. The air is becoming cleaner: Nitrogen oxide and carbon oxide emissions are down 20 and 30 percent, respectively, and those of tiny particles have decreased by an average of ten percent. And tap water no longer reeks of chlorine.

Parks and green zones

550 parks, since 2011, the city has improved 550 parks and green territories, including the creation of 259 new parks. In 2017, 113 green zones were improved. There are plans to still improve 84 parks before the year is out. Trees and shrubs cover 49 percent of the city’s area.

Construction

The city no longer implements high-density (infill) construction projects, and the construction of properties with an area of 21.2 million square meters has been canceled. New hospitals, schools and kindergartens, transport interchanges, and metro stations appear each year.

Science and innovations. Moscow smart city strategy

The city has established 33 technology parks accommodating thousands of small and medium-sized innovative companies. 39 industrial complexes prioritizing innovation development have been registered. 12 technology parks for children are being developed at local universities, offering classes for school children.

The number of weekend markets has increased ten-fold. Since early 2018, there are 102 marketplaces. Over 4,000 illegal trading facilities have been dismantled during the past five years, a standard system for siting kiosks has been drafted, and a 96.6-percent outlet-accessibility coefficient is now posted.

Since 2011, the city has improved 550 parks and green territories, including the creation of 259 new parks. In 2017, 113 green zones were improved. There are plans to still improve 84 parks before the year is out. Trees and shrubs cover 49 percent of the city’s area.

Since 2011, the city has opened over 90 new sports facilities, and the number of city residents preferring a healthy lifestyle has doubled. During the summer of 2018, Moscow hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Luzhniki Stadium was renovated in the run-up to the event, and home stadiums for Spartak and CSKA were also built.

In the past few years, Moscow built 42 new cultural facilities and restored over 1,000 architectural landmarks, including the Arch of Triumph on Kutuzovsky Prospekt, the Pashkov House, the Gnessin School of Music, the Izvestia building, Helikon Opera, and many others as well.

Moscow city governed Moscow city is governed by a system of local government that consists of a Mayor, a City Duma (legislative body), and various executive bodies. The current Mayor of Moscow is Sergey Sobyanin, who has been in office since 2010. The City Duma is made up of 45 deputies who are elected for a term of five years. The executive bodies of Moscow city government are responsible for implementing policies and programs as directed by the Mayor and the City Duma. These bodies include the Moscow City Government, which is headed by the Mayor, and various departments responsible for areas such as transportation, education, and healthcare.

Building and courtyard Moscow smart city strategy

By 2015, the city renovated 105,900 residential building entrances and sections and replaced 29,500 lifts in apartment houses. In all, 21,875 courtyards were improved in 2011-2016. Parking space volumes tripled, and 17,353 new playgrounds and 4,487 sports facilities were installed

City projects

Moscow pioneered the development of key city-life aspects . Other Russian cities utilize the capital’s experience in implementing city-level projects to create a people-friendly urban environment, to modernize the transport sector, and implement IT projects at local schools

Route connectivity

The system is intended for the metro, surface transport, pedestrian spaces, the city’s bike-share network, and transit hubs, and it facilitates orientation along the way on the ground and underground. Each component is designed for a specific place, where it helps plan a route.

City maps for pedestrians have appeared in Moscow for the first time. All of them are designed with due account of the person’s location. It is marked “You are here.” The maps are oriented so that everything on the right is also to the right of the person looking at the map. Those accustomed to cardinal directions for orientation will see an arrow pointing to the north. The maps have circles indicating a five-minute walk from their location.

Metro Exits

Metro exits are now numbered clockwise. This helps people find the right direction. Major interchange hubs comprising several stations (Okhotny Ryad — Teatralnaya — Ploshchad Revolyutsii) have consecutive numbering. In addition, exits adapted for passengers with impaired mobility are marked with ramp and lift icons.

City landmarks that help orient visitors are marked with images and icons. This helps people identify them quicker and find the desired direction. Landmarks are indicated in the navigation system and serve as additional reference points.

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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