Where to go for a walk with a child so that the walk turns out to be fun, informative, and interesting? And not only for children, but also for their parents? Together with a philologist, local historian and teacher, we have collected 5 fascinating routes around Moscow that will turn any walk into an exciting journey through unknown facts about our capital.
Route 1 “Around the Kremlin”
VOSKRESENSKIY GATES - GEORGE THE VICTORIOUS - IVAN THE GREAT BELL TOWER - ARCHANGELSKY CATHEDRAL - ASSUMPTION CATHEDRAL - ANNUATION CATHEDRAL - Tsar Bell - Tsar Cannon - BOROVITSKY SQUARE
To get to Red Square, you need to go through the Resurrection Gate. A small chapel is attached to them. And the gates are named so because from the side of Red Square, the icon "The Resurrection of Christ" is fixed on them.
Try to count with your child how many images of St. George the Victorious are located near the Kremlin. Why are there so many here, you ask? The fact is that George the Victorious is a symbol of Moscow, its coat of arms. It turns out that the name George is an old version of the name Yuri. Namely, Yuri was the name of the prince who built the very first wooden fortress on the banks of the Moscow River. It turns out that Moscow was built by George! And another Georgy - Zhukov - a few centuries later did a lot to save not only Moscow, but the whole country from the Nazis. For this, a monument was erected to him not far from the Resurrection Gate.
There are 34 bells on the top platform of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower. From there, a wonderful view of Moscow opens up.
And here is the Tsar Cannon, the largest in our country. She is almost five hundred years old! They made this bombard specifically to protect the Kremlin: it was supposed to fire at the enemies with huge stone cannonballs. True, in five centuries she fired only one shot ...
Opposite the Borovitskaya Tower, on Starovagankovsky Hill, stands one of the most beautiful Moscow houses. By the name of the first owner, it is called the Pashkov House. Why is he famous? Firstly, it was built on a hill, and the owners could look down on the towers and cathedrals!
Route 2 “Around the Red Square”
BASIL'S CHURCH - MONUMENT TO MININ AND POZHARSKY - TEMPLE OF BARBARA THE GREAT MARTYR - OLD ENGLISH COURT - BASIL'S CHURCH - Znamensky Monastery - ROMANOV'S BOYAR CHAMBER - SYNODAL PRINTING HOUSE - BOLSHIN THEATER
Interesting facts to tell the child on this route.
The temple has two names. Most often it is called St. Basil's Cathedral, because the temple was built over the grave of an unusual person - the holy fool Basil. The second name of the temple is the Cathedral of the Intercession on the Moat, or the Intercession Cathedral. Why "on the Rvo"? Because there used to be a deep ditch near the very walls of the Kremlin. And why "Protection"? Because in 1552, on the day of the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, the troops of Ivan the Terrible took the Tatar city of Kazan.
From the inside, St. Basil's Cathedral resembles a medieval castle with many rooms. The secret is that ten small churches are hidden here. Each of them bears the name of that saint or holiday, on the day of which the most important battles for Kazan took place.
Not far from St. Basil's Cathedral, Varvarka Street begins. And where did the strange name - Varvarka come from? Maybe barbarians lived here? No. Take a closer look with your child at the tablet on the wall of the temple, which stands at the very beginning of the street. This is the temple of Barbara the Great Martyr, which gave the name to the street. Merchants who lived in Kitai-Gorod considered Saint Barbara their patroness.
Route 3 “On the banks of the Moscow River”
STATE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS IM. A. S. PUSHKIN - THE TEMPLE OF CHRIST THE SAVIOR - THE HOUSE-TALE (PROFITABLE HOUSE PEPPER) - THE STATE MUSEUM OF A. S. PUSHKIN - THE MUSEUM OF I. S. TURGENEV - THE CENTRAL HOUSE OF THE ARTIST
Interesting facts to tell the child on this route.
Alexander Pushkin has nothing to do with the Museum of Fine Arts
arts, but this museum is known to Muscovites as the Pushkin Museum. There are such paradoxes! The museum stores paintings, engravings, statues, furniture and household items created outside of our country.
The Cathedral of Christ the Savior is the same famous symbol of Moscow as the Kremlin. The history of the temple is amazing. In the middle of the 19th century, a church stood on this site, on the walls of which thousands of names of officers who died in the war with Napoleon were inscribed. It was a memorial temple, it looked almost the same as the one you see today.
Dom 12 (12/2 Prechistenka Street) is the museum of Alexander Pushkin. Previously, the noble family of the Seleznyovs lived here, as the coat of arms preserved on the facade reminds of. We recommend that you definitely visit the playrooms of "Pushkin's Tales". There is also a real Buyan island, and Tsar Gvidon, and other heroes of fairy tales.
Opposite Gorky Park there is another park - Muzeon. In addition to plants, this park is home to… statues! Once upon a time they decorated the streets of Moscow, and then ended up here. There are monuments to Soviet leaders, unusual street sculptures. Ask the child if he has ever seen a rock turtle? And the bronze hare? In Muzeon you can meet such unusual animals!
Route 4 “Zamoskvorechye. On the right bank of the river
CHURCH OF GREGORY OF NEOCAESARIA - · MUSEUM OF A. N. OSTROVSKY · - WRITER'S HOUSE - FOUNTAIN "INSPIRATION" - ESTATE OF DEMIDOVS -
TRETYAKOV GALLERY - TEMPLE OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST - MONUMENT TO PETER I
Interesting facts to tell the child on this route.
Let the child carefully examine the square tiles that adorn the walls of the church of Gregory of Neocaesarea - they form an ornament resembling a fantastic flower or a peacock feather. Can you count how many tiles decorate the temple? Phew, an impossible task, because there are almost 9 thousand of them!
Malaya Ordynka will lead to the Tretyakovskaya metro station. Walk a little to the left along the Horde dead end - and you will find yourself in a small square, next to which many interesting sights have accumulated. And the first is house 7 in Lavrushinsky Lane. It is called the Writer's House: many famous writers of our country lived here. And next to the house - the fountain "Inspiration". Ask the child what this word means. Look closely at the images on the fountain. Would you like to draw a picture? This is inspiration!
The main treasure of the Demidov estate is one of the most beautiful Moscow fences. It was created three centuries ago at the Ural factories owned by the owners of this house. Who did the masters depict on this fence? Ask the child to look for butterflies on the fence.
Not far from the Tretyakov Gallery, in Second Kadashevsky Lane, stands the Church of the Resurrection of Christ - one of the most beautiful churches in Zamoskvoretsk. And earlier it was even more elegant: not only the cupolas were covered with gold, but all the decorations made of white stone were painted yellow and also looked like gold.
Route 5 “Parks and estates”
KOLOMENSKOE - IZMAILOVO - TSARITSYNO - KUSKOVO - VDNKh - VOROBYOVY GORIES - VICTORY PARK ON POKLONNAYA GORDA AND MUSEUM-PANORAMA "BORODINO BATTLE"
The Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in Arkhangelskoye - this amazing building appeared quite recently, in 2010, on the site of a long-destroyed wooden tower-palace (it stood in Kolomenskoye in the 17th century).
The name of this place - Tsaritsyno - allows you to guess that once it belonged to the kings. Or rather, to Empress Catherine II. The history of Tsaritsyn is incredibly complex and confusing, and it will be easier to understand it if you visit this place.
The royal palace, built by Vasily Bazhenov, did not like Catherine at all. Among the reasons are dissatisfaction with the layout, and the rebellious disposition of the architect ... At the behest of the empress, the palace was dismantled! A few years ago it was rebuilt.
The Kuskovo estate is sometimes called the pearl of Europe. Indeed, the magnificent palace of Count Sheremetev and the garden around it have been preserved almost unchanged here. Everyone who appreciates the beauty of noble estates should definitely visit Kuskovo.
Your child has probably heard that Moscow is called "the city on seven hills." it is read that Sparrow Hills is just one of these hills. Travelers who came to Moscow a hundred, two hundred, three hundred years ago were delighted with the wonderful view of the whole city, which opened from the Sparrow Hills.
What could be more pleasant than getting together with the whole family, young and old, and devoting a day to joint entertainment? If you are planning to spend a weekend with your children in Moscow, then hundreds of opportunities open up before you. Parks and sports areas, attractions and museums, cinemas and quests - everywhere they are ready to accept a family company, ready for exploits, miracles and adventures. First, decide who is counting on what. Adults will certainly not mind eating delicious food, discovering new urban spaces, and communicating with family and friends. And, of course, the greatest joy for them is to see the happy faces of the kids! Representatives of the younger generation crave activity, new knowledge and impressions. That's what weekend entertainment for kids is for!
If you and your household are fond of sports, then spend the weekend with the children under the proven motto "Dad, Mom and I are a sports family!" You will be pleased with the bike paths, rollerdromes and playgrounds for team sports, which can be found in Moscow parks. Football match is the best warm-up! An active lifestyle should be combined with educational excursions. But a weekend with children in Moscow is also an occasion to indulge in carefree hedonism. Forget about worries and problems, because this bright and joyful day will be remembered for a lifetime! A family trip to the cinema, to a cafe or to the zoo will also be appreciated by both old and young. To ensure that the Incredibles have enough entertainment and events for every day and every weekend, feel free to refer to the recommendations of the KudaGo portal.
It is best to go crazy, throw out the accumulated energy and work on coordination of movements while jumping on a trampoline. Children from 3 years old can study on their own, kids from 1.5 to 3 years old need to be accompanied by their parents.
The cost of jumps is from 200 rubles per 30 minutes.
The best trampoline clubs and centers in Moscow- in our review.
You can have fun and sports time with the whole family in indoor rope "Panda parks":
in and in . In the latter, by the way, there is a cool attraction Rollglider, which is a simulator of the feeling of free flight.
The cost of visiting is from 550 rubles / per route (for children)
The network of "European gymnastic centers" - in, Kurkino, and on - classes are held in the format of recreational gymnastics. In the classroom, children perform exercises on gymnastic equipment, interesting acrobatic elements, stretching, jumping on a trampoline, overcoming obstacle courses, climbing a rope, playing with balls, hoops, jump ropes and in a foam pit with colored cubes. In addition, gymnastics can be practiced children with special needs.
Cost - from 1,400 rubles / lesson, trial lesson is free, subscriptions are cheaper
You can go in for rock climbing at Moscow climbing walls:, Children's Rock Climbing School "O'SKAL" on,. For example, children can climb the facade of a modern residential building or a medieval castle, or even climb a giraffe's sheer neck.
You can also spend time actively family adventure parks. In 2500 square meters of entertainment: labyrinths, trampolines with a climbing wall, football and basketball courts, tubing, which you can ride in any weather, a jumping cushion and two bungee ropes, a laser labyrinth.
Tickets - from 300 rubles per hour
For those who want to fly, there are attractions in Moscow - wind tunnels, we recommend . Children from 4 years old are taken on the flight.
Cost - from 250 rubles / 1 min, from 1,500 rubles / 2 min.
And at VDNKh, you can spend time in the first Russian project of VR simulators, mixed reality and games in VR glasses. There are many interactive attractions using advanced digital technologies.
Tickets - from 900 rubles.
There are many places in Moscow where you can have fun and educational time with children on weekends or during holidays. We offer an overview of the most interesting museums, theaters and parks where you can go with the whole family.
Interesting museums for children in Moscow
Museum of Russian fairy tales "Once upon a time"
In this museum, children from 3 to 13 years old transform into fairy tale characters and travel through fairy tales together with guides, reincarnated as fairy tale characters.
Address: VDNKh, Pavilion No. 8, VDNKh metro station
Moscow Planetarium
Thisone of the largest planetariums in the world. Here, children can learn about the world of space and constellations, and watch films about space and stars in the Star Hall.
Address:Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya st., 5, building 1, Barrikadnaya metro station
Museum of Entertaining Sciences Experimentanium
Here, each child participate in experiments and experiments in physics and chemistry. In the museum, all the exhibits can be touched. Children under 3 years old - free of charge.
Address: Leningradsky prospekt, 80, building 11, Sokol metro station
Museum of Soviet slot machines
The museum has 40 slot machines on display. The most famous machines: "Sea Battle", "Air Battle", "Sniper", "Football". One game costs 15 kopecks of the USSR.
Address: st. Kuznetsky most, 12, Kuznetsky most metro station
Scientific and entertainment center Eureka park
Here you canfun and educational to spend time with children. Making cartoons, experimenting in the lab and much more for kids to do.
Address: atl. Dmitry Ulyanov, 42, Akademicheskaya metro station
Lego City Megabricks Museum
This is the only Lego museum in Moscow with an area of 300 sq.m. The exposition consists of exhibits presented in showcases and the layout of the "City".
Aaddress:Sharikopodshipnikovskaya st., 13, building 3, shopping center "Electronics Center", metro station "Dubrovka"
Biological Museum. Timiryazev
Museum educators have developed programs and expositions for children's groups and family visitors.Visitdeveloping game "Family maze".
Address: st. M. Gruzinskaya, 15, metro station "Barrikadnaya"
Kidburg
Children's town, replicating the adult world in miniature for learning various professions. Here are located: labor exchange, hospital,
Address: Moscow, Teatralny pr-d, 5, TsDM Na Lubyanka, Lubyanka metro station
Pinocchio Museum
The museum conducts guided tours for children from 5 to 12 years old. Here, children get acquainted with the history of the creation of the book about Pinocchio, try on the costumes of fairy-tale characters.
Address: st. Parkovaya 2nd, 18, Izmailovskaya metro station
Masterslavl
This is a large interactive educational project for children from 5 to 15 years old in Moscow. A mini-model of a Russian city with its own infrastructure has been created here.
Address: Presnenskaya emb., 4, building 1, Vystavochnaya metro station
Space Museum
The museum was opened on April 10, 1981 to mark the 20th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. The museum houses a miniature Mission Control Center.
Address: Moscow, prosp. Mira, 111, VDNKh metro station
Moskvarium
Moskvarium includes 80 aquariums, 7000 different marine animals from all over the world. Many people are interestedSwimming center with
Address: Moscow, Prospekt Mira, 119, building 23, VDNKh metro station
Paleontological Museum. Yu.A. Orlova
This is one of the largest natural history museums in the world. INThe museum exhibits collections of remains of extinct organisms, dinosaur skeletons.
Address: Moscow, st. Profsoyuznaya, 123, Konkovo metro station
The museum conducts interesting excursions that will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. The interior of the house has been preserved
Address: Moscow, pos. Vnukovskoye, pos. DSK "Michurinets", st. Serafimovicha, 3
Circuses and theaters for children in Moscow
Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
Funny clowns, tightrope walkers, acrobats, trapeze artists, jugglers, animal trainers perform in the famous Yuri Nikulin Circus
Address:Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 13,metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar" and "Trubnaya"
Theater of cats Kuklachev
The main actors of this theater are animals. 200 furry artists of 38 breeds work here.At the theaterthe "School of Kindness" was opened, created by Yuri Kuklachev.
Address: Kutuzovsky prospect, 25, Studencheskaya metro station
Theatrical company "Ivanhoe"
The theater opened with the premiere of the musical Treasure Island in 2012. Now in the repertoire "The Ballad of a Little Heart" and "The Circus of Miracles". The hall is designed for 591 spectators.
Address: st. Ivana Franko, 14, metro station "Kuntsevskaya"
Moscow Children's Fairytale Theater
The theater is located in the Children's Park. Pryamikova. The repertoire of the puppet theater is for children of preschool and primary school age.
Address: Taganskaya st., 15A, metro station "Marksistskaya"
Great Moscow Circus
Accommodate 3310 spectators. Clowns, magicians, gymnasts, acrobats, athletes, equilibrists, trainers participate in circus numbers
Address: Vernadsky Avenue, 7, metro station "Universitet"
Children's Musical Theater of the Young Actor
Young theater actors from 9 to 16 years old. Popular performances: "Pippi Longstocking", "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", "The Adventures of Oliver Twist".
Address: st. Malaya Dmitrovka, 8, building 4, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya metro stations
Moscow Children's Puppet Theater
The repertoire of the family puppet theater is addressed to children from the age of two. Popular performances: "Hedgehog, Bunny and Toptyshka", "Gosling", "Miracle Doctor".
Address: st. Abelmanovskaya, 17A, Proletarskaya metro station
Circus of dancing fountains
All performances with numbers of circus art are accompanied by a show of illuminated fountains.Here you can see
Address: st. Melnikova, d. 7, building 1, Proletarskaya metro station
Moscow parks and zoos
Moscow Zoo
This is the first zoo in Russia, opened in 1864. The zoo offers interesting tours and lectures. The zoo has a children's "Pony Club".
1. Experimentanium. Museum of entertaining sciences, where it will be interesting for both kids and adults. You can safely go there with children from 2 years old.
http://www.experimentanium.ru Sokol metro station, Leningradsky prospekt, 80, room 11
2. State Darwin Museum. http://www.darwinmuseum.ru Even the smallest will find it interesting there. Vavilov St., 57
15. City of masters "Masterslavl" http://www.masterslavl.ru Here a child can try himself in different professions. Age 5+ Presnenskaya emb., 4, building 1.
16. Bird Park. http://www.birdspark.ru Also not in Moscow, but interesting. Kaluga region, Zhukovsky district, Sovkhoz village "Victory".
17. Vasnetsov's house-museum http://www.tretyakovgallery.ru/ru/museum/branch/dmvasnecov Vasnetsov lane, 13
18. Manor of Father Frost. http://www.dedmorozmos.ru Better, of course, before the New Year, but at other times you can. Volgogradsky prospect, property 168D
19. Theater "Grandfather Durov's Corner" http://www.ugolokdurova.ru Tickets should be bought very early. They are usually gone within 2-3 months.
20. Museum of fairy tales in Domodedovo. http://prolove.pro/muzej-skazok Moscow region, Domodedovo city, Kashirskogo highway, 44th km