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How do I activate my old Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 on my new computer, I need an install file? I have a product key but I cannot get the software installed on my new computer. The software still works with Windows 11 as that is what I had on my old computer.

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Regarding to your information I assume that you want the installer file of Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013 .

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Download Microsoft MapPoint 2013 and Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013 Construction Data Update from Official Microsoft Download Center

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I have a similar issue. I want to transfer Streets & Trips 2013 to another computer. But I don't have my product key anymore either. How can I install or transfer my Streets & Trips 2013?

What program replaces Streets and Trips

I have the DVD/CD for Microsoft streets and trips 2013 but when I try to install it I get an error. I really like this map program and would like to get it installed on my windows 10 computer. How do I install it without the error code

0xC004D301 licensing initialization error

I just got S&T installed and running on a new Win 11 machine. I had to install a 2010 C++ service pack to get past the mcc100.dll missing error.

2 tricks that might help:

1) S&T installer or something during my install process needed to restart the computer. Naturally, the dialog box was put up behind all the other windows. My new Dell decided to do a firmware update during the restart...

2) to get past my licensing initialization error, I had to right-click S&T and run it as administrator.

Now it seems to work fine. Opens old maps, taskbar no longer flickers when it's running.

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The question is simple, The answer is not, they asked about the whole streets and trips activation. Not MapPoint and construction update.

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2013 on Windows 10. I installed it on Windows 11 on my new computer but no longer have the product code. How do I get the product code?

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I am trying to install streets and trips on my new pc. Cant seem to find any place to download. I originally downloaded from microsoft website. I have all of my stores on another computer. Where can i go to download streets and trips?

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Every trip is a good one with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2013! With tools and features to help you create custom routes, set driving preferences, plan breaks, and calculate travel costs, this trip planning software makes travel easier, whether you're going around town or anywhere across the U.S. and Canada. As the #1 best-selling travel and map software, it gets you where you're going quickly, easily, and without all the guesswork.

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jellybeenn reviewed vTrial on Nov 17, 2009

great tool for traveler

TomA102210 reviewed vTrial on Sep 2, 2009

Gosh Dangit said: Reviewing Trial (Aug 31, 2009) I thought this product was discontinued years ago. Why would anyone want this when they could get a Garmin handheld GPS unit or use Google Maps? I give this a 1 because it's not free and it's not made by the best handheld GPS manufacturer of all time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your Garmin handheld GPS unit free? Or does it cost money to purchase it? I'll rate my curent version of MS Streets & Trips a 4 as it still needs some work. Can't get the 2010 version because of a glitch in the web site.

coover reviewed vTrial on Sep 1, 2009

I will agree with tangentlin on all points. As the owner of two Garmin GPS machines, i find them very useful. (I can't let my wife outside the house without one.) But Garmin can't do many of the things Streets and Trips can do, and Google, while a great resource, cannot do many of the things that can be done with Streets and Trips, and those things that Google can do is frequently more difficult. You get what you pay for. Google is free, so if you don't want to pay for S and T, you still can do some of the things that S and T will do. That said, I was unable to download this trial of S and T, which I wanted to compare to my present 2008 version, to see if the maps in my area had been updated. MS requires "registration" and while I am reqistered with MS, the webpage the download link sent me to told me that either my email address or password was wrong. I know, of course, that the information I provided was correct. However, I notice at the bottom of the "registration" page this "We are unable to complete your request. Windows LIve ID is experiencing difficulties. Please try again later." I gave this software a 4 because it is excellent (based on the 2008 version). If it were freeware, I would have given it a 5. Edited Addition 9/3/2009 - The website is now up and I have my copy of the 2010 version. The 2008 version has some minor mapping errors in my area. I checked and they have been fixed in the 2010 version. A missing street in my community is now on the map, as is a recently constructed and opened freeway about 30 miles from my home. My only complaint is the dark toolbar which, I believe, was added for the 2009 version. I haven't checked, but there may be a "skin" to fix that, but it is, after all, only cosmetic, and certainly not a major problem. I do recommend this software. Get it at Costco and save some money.

tangentlin reviewed vTrial on Sep 1, 2009

MIcrosoft Money was the one discontinued but not Microsoft Streets and Trips. Microsoft Streets and Trips is NOT designed to use for Garmin, and it is pointless to make it work with Garmin as Garmin is already loaded with maps, and basically has a lot of duplicate functionality. GPS that comes with MS can only tell the location, while the software provides advanced mapping, trip planning, and map browsing in a way that Garmin cannot do too well. I use Streets and Trips to help me look at my routes, optimize trips with multiple locations, and find other interesting information such as restaurants and POI. Though my Garmin can do this as well, POIs only work on the spot, and it is slow. Streets and Trips make it easy for me to zoom in and out of the map, pan and search for information in blazing speed. I don't need internet connection to do this, so it works perfectly anywhere with or without wifi connection. Garmin does not come with any road construction update, but Streets and Trips do, so it helps me avoid construction zone. Streets and Trips isn't designed to replace the simplicity of general GPS such as Garmin or TomTom. For navigation, it is still easier to hang a 7" screen on the windshield than mounting a laptop. Streets and Trips rival other mapping software products (note that I am not comparing with online mapping such as Google Maps or MapQuest) with simple interface and convenient navigation. Occasionally I find some maps are out of date in some areas, if not, it would have earned a 5-star!

Gosh Dangit reviewed vTrial on Aug 31, 2009

I thought this product was discontinued years ago. Why would anyone want this when they could get a Garmin handheld GPS unit or use Google Maps? I give this a 1 because it's not free and it's not made by the best handheld GPS manufacturer of all time.

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The 19.0.18.2600 version of Microsoft Streets & Trips is provided as a free download on our website. Microsoft Streets & Trips lies within Home & Hobby Tools, more precisely Travel. The program's installer files are generally known as Microsoft Streets Trips.exe or Streets.exe etc. Some of the software aliases include "Microsoft Streets Trips". This program was originally produced by Microsoft. The following versions: 19.0, 17.0 and 16.0 were the most frequently downloaded ones by the program users.

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Microsoft Streets & Trips is a program that allows you to explore the open road, generate maps and directions and find interesting stops along the way. It enables you to plan the perfect trip, including multiple stops, points of interest (POI) and start and stop times.

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MapPoint Alternatives Using Bing Maps

If you are considering the Bing Maps Platform as an alternative to MapPoint, there are several options that you can explore within our developer platform.

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RouteSavvy is powerful, affordable, cloud-based route optimization software designed for small to mid-sized fleets up to 100 vehicles. Fleet managers & route planners can use RouteSavvy to input addresses for the day’s service calls, pick-ups, or deliveries; generate the most efficient route; and export that information to drivers with turn-by-turn navigation. Route optimization from RouteSavvy results in less miles driven, reduced fuel costs, reduced overtime labor costs, increased productivity, and savings that go straight to the bottom line. RouteSavvy is an ideal MapPoint alternative, with an interface so similar that MapPoint users will be up and running in a day.

Key features include: handles 100s of stops; automatic geo-coding; multiple file import/export options; territory management; turn-by-turn GPS navigation; & more. RouteSavvy costs just $25/month for up to 3 users, with competitive volume pricing, too.

EasyTerritory

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EasyTerritory is the leading map-based solution for territory management and geospatial business intelligence for Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SQL Server. Powered by Bing Maps for Enterprise, EasyTerritory allows users to geographically build and manage territories and get business-intel for leads, opportunities, contacts, accounts or any custom Dynamics 365 entity. EasyTerritory can optionally be deployed without Dynamics 365 using only SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 or SQL Azure.

Features of EasyTerritory include, territory management, geospatial BI, including spatial data visualization, route planning and full legacy GIS integration. Out-of-the-box, this solution includes worldwide political boundary data as well as demographic for the US, Canada and parts of Europe. The EasyTerritory solution is available as an online service or can be deployed on-premises.

BGI Analytics by Fichtner

BGI Analytics by Fichtner is the next generation framework based on the award-winning solution BGI ThematicMapper, which combines business intelligence worldwide with precise location information. With its lean software architecture, BGI creates a quick and contemporary geovisualization of KPIs, regional sales, incidents, customer and sales areas. BGI can work as an integrated solution in your regular system – be it ERP, Business Cockpit, Global Market Portal, CRM, broker system and others.

our data from Dynamics or SharePoint, for example, can be presented easily and in an appealing graphic design. Your key figures relating to geography – your addresses, post codes, Nielsen areas, or international regions can be quickly accessed and visualized for easy interpretation, either as symbols, pie charts or heat maps. Additionally, BGI enables immersive routing and stop optimization services for optimized wayfinding for your fleet, field workers and similar scenarios.

Mapcite’s platform enables users to dynamically visualize, analyze, filter, animate and consume data, combined with advanced functionality to easily create new and unique location specific data, generating new insight and perspectives on your business. The importance of real-time data from mobile and smart devices has increased massively and the Mapcite platform is perfectly placed to enable you to leverage the game changing opportunities this presents.

Mapcite’s geofencing functionality ensures that our platform delivers true ‘Location Intelligence’ at the point of need. Mapcite’s simple to use Location Data Platform, empowers users to bring data to life, making it useful, productionizable and profitable. Mapcite online is free to access and use (for a limited amount of data). As you analyze increasing amounts of data, Mapcite has designed an extremely cost effective pricing model based around your needs.

Maplytics™ by Inogic

Maplytics™ the flagship product of Inogic, a 5 star rated preferred app on Microsoft AppSource is a comprehensive and powerful Geospatial and Analytical Mapping solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM / Dataverse (PowerApps) users. Maplytics is designed with Bing Maps to enable Microsoft Dynamics 365 users to leverage the power of location intelligence to plot, plan, analyze, and take action on their Microsoft Dynamics CRM data across devices. Maplytics enables users to visualize CRM data spatially thereby helping in quick analysis and tapping leads, gaining sales, marketing, customer services, and location-based business insights. Maplytics currently supports German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Hungarian, Dutch, Arabic, Polish, and Russian along with English as the default language.

The noteworthy and popular features of Maplytics within Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM include- Geographical Data Visualization for CRM records, Territory Management for assigning and managing Sales Territories, Radius Search, and Along The Route Search to plot within a predefined range or along the travel route for all standard and custom entities, Automated Appointment Planning, Truck Routing for a well-organized field schedule, Route Optimization to navigate with the shortest routes possible, Real-Time tracking to track field reps, live, POI Locations for relevant lead generation, Building Locational Marketing List for Targeted actions, Heat Map, Census Data & Analytical Dashboards for better visualizations.

Maptitude is the closest desktop replacement for MapPoint, Streets & Trips, and AutoRoute. Maptitude imports the Microsoft map file formats including PTM, EST, and AXE, saving you considerable time when migrating from MapPoint. Maptitude has enhanced versions of all the MapPoint features and gives you the tools, maps, and data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects your organization.

Maptitude supports unlimited routing/directions, territory creation, address and post code matching/geocoding, ring and drive-time analysis, demographic exports, report creation, custom area manipulation, measurements and distances, and more. Maptitude is the easiest-to-use, most capable, and least expensive, full-featured mapping software available. For developers, Maptitude gives you all the programming tools that you need to add GIS functions, mapping, and geographic analysis capabilities to Windows desktop applications written in any .NET language or in Python.

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A complete cloud-based replacement for MapPoint with free seven-day trial, live support from mapping experts, and more.

eSpatial includes all the familiar MapPoint features, including data visualization, labeling, styling, route optimization, heat maps, territory management, radius/drive-time maps, and market analysis. Our mapping specialists provide full training and live in-app support, so it’s easy to hit the ground running. Since eSpatial is hosted in the cloud, you can securely access your maps from your computer, tablet or smartphone. This makes real-time map sharing and collaboration easy. Each account can be used by a single user or shared among hundreds, depending on your business needs. Automatic product, address and background map updates are also provided. In addition to MapPoint features, eSpatial has a comprehensive territory management tool that includes balancing, hierarchies, sharing, collaboration, approval, and rollout across your sales team.

Compare all the features and capabilities of these MapPoint alternatives and choose the best solution for your needs.

Custom app development

We partner with a number of application developers who can create a mapping solution tailored to your needs. The Bing Maps partners below all have expertise in the geospatial space and can provide custom app development. To see more Bing Maps partners, visit the Microsoft Pinpoint website.

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When contacting a partner, please provide a summary of the MapPoint features that you use and number of MapPoint users to help them scope your project.

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OnTerra Systems is a USA-based software company offering a variety of web mapping services and products based on the Bing Maps platform. OnTerra Systems offers:

• RouteSavvy.com – route optimization for small to mid-sized fleets.
• RouteSavvy API – the RouteSavvy route optimization engine made available to software developers who want to quickly and easily incorporate route optimization into software solutions they are developing.
• Bing Maps Licensing – affordable access to Bing Maps licensing with a low starting price of just $500 per year. Visit OnTerraSystems.com for more information.

EasyTerritory provides organizations with software and consulting services to help streamline territory management and route planning business processes. Our software is a turnkey product for customers needing territory management, route planning, mobile mapping, and geospatial business intelligence capabilities within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SQL Server. EasyTerritory also provides utilities for easily converting your old MapPoint files.

SpatialPoint

SpatialPoint focuses on extending the capabilities of Microsoft Bing Enterprise Maps, MapPoint 201x and SQL 201x technology platforms to help you solve problems where location is critical. For migrating MapPoint to other technologies, SpatialPoint brings capabilities that span years and many disciplines. For example, we have capabilities in simple mapping, site selection, demographic analysis, business intelligence, customer service, GPS, routing, logistics, spatial analysis, etc. We work with and develop desktop and web-based applications.

Fichtner IT Consulting AG (FIT) is the competence center for IT expertise within the Fichtner Group. We design and implement information logistics for technical networks, assets and infrastructure. We combine industry-specific knowledge with process know-how and state-of-the-art technological expertise to deliver innovative and economic solutions for your success. We extract, structure, link, process and present your (geo-referenced) data to provide efficient and effective solutions.

Inogic , a Microsoft Gold ISV Partner with specialization in Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM holds Maplytics™ as its flagship product, a 5 star rated preferred app on Microsoft AppSource. With Maplytics, Inogic aims at creating a leading solution for the Dynamics CRM market that provides a seamless add-on for geo-mapping, geo-analytics, and geo-data visualization on the integrated map. Inogic aims to meet the needs of small to large deployments with features that meet needs across user roles of Sales, Marketing, Field and Service Reps. Inogic has an experience of more than a decade in the geospatial and locational intelligence space. It has worked with data overlays on maps for better analytics and entertains customizations as an extension to the features supported by Maplytics to meet the exclusive needs of individual clients.

Caliper Corporation : In addition to our commercial products such as Maptitude, Caliper can help you create custom mapping applications to meet your specific needs. Caliper provides comprehensive application development and GIS consulting services. We specialize in designing, implementing, and integrating mapping and geographic information system (GIS) applications and geospatial web services in areas including: territory management and site location modeling, fleet and vehicle routing logistics and optimization, demographics, and geocoding.

MapPoint FAQs

Have more questions about MapPoint? Check out our FAQ below.

MapPoint was first released in 1999. The product grew out of a 1988 blockbuster designed by four UK developers who bootstrapped it with other jobs. They  released the beta  to a few journalists in 1988 and it spread like wildfire. The consumer products were a hit for many years both in Europe and the U.S. and was discontinued December 31, 2014.  Click here to read the full backstory .

MapPoint was discontinued December 31, 2014 and is no longer supported.

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Power Map for Excel 2013 and 3D Maps for Excel 2016 allow you to quickly transform public or corporate data into dynamic and breathtaking 3D map visualizations and then easily share as cinematic tours that tell captivating narratives of your data. And you can do all of this within the familiar environment of Excel.

Microsoft 3D Maps

Microsoft 3D Maps for Excel is a three-dimensional (3D) data visualization tool that lets you look at information in new ways. 3D Maps lets you discover insights you might not see in traditional two-dimensional (2D) tables and charts.

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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