Dobryj dyen'from Moscow
Glasgow`s Famous Gallon Club has just arrived back from the Russian capital of Moscow
Although the phrase was not well received at the time, as the Cold War strengthened it gained popularity as a short-hand reference to the division of Europe. The Iron Curtain served to keep people in and information out, and the metaphor eventually was widely accepted throughout the West.
As a kid I always wanted to know what it would be like to grow up Russia or the USSR as it was known then .
Now the Cold war is over and all travel barriers are now
removed we have the chance to head East to finally
meet the people of the new modern Russia .
I was was joined by comrades Bryden and Murdoch on the Trip .
Below is the first Travellog from Red Square Moscow
Domodedovo Airport
It is the best airport in Moscow, most comfortable and newly renovated a few years ago. .
Transport to / from Domodedovo airport:
Domodedovo airport is located about 15 km south of Moscow, and is connected to the city with a highway and a rail link.
Domodedovo - Moscow by Train. The fastest and the best way to get to and from the city is to take "Aeroexpress” – the fast train service to the center of MoscowIt departs Paveletsky railway station (metro Paveletskaya, circle line) every hour on the hour starting from 7.00 until 22.00 (every half hour from 9:00-12:00 and 18:00-21:00). The train departs Domodedovo airport for Moscow center starting from 8.00 until 23.00 every hour on the hour (every half hour from 8:00-11:00 and 19:00-21:00). The one-way trip costs 120R ($4) and takes about 40 minutes.
There’s a café and check-in counters for some airlines at Paveletsky railway station.
Domodedovo - Moscow by Taxi. A taxi from Domodedovo airport to Moscow center normally costs about $40-$50 (slightly more expensive than Shemetyevo) and takes approximately 1 hour – 1.5 hours if there’s no traffic. It's possible to order a taxi to / from Domodedovo airport online through this website: Moscow Airport Transfers
Moscow Metro.
There are no signs in English.
There is a ring-line (brown) which has crossings with all other radial lines. Metro entrances are marked with a large red letter "M".
The open hours are from 5.20 a.m. to 1.00 a.m. Usually the last train starts its way at 00.50 from the last station at any line; the passes between stations are closed at 1.00 am. When there're rush hours (8.00-9.00, 17.00-19.00) the metro is overcrowded, so it's better to avoid it.
Tickets & Prices. The metro has no special zones - all the metro is one zone, and there's no time limit for using your ticket. SS you can buy a ticket for 15R ($0.60) for one trip and spend as much time inside as you like. You can also save money and buy tickets for 5 trips - 70 R ($2.80) (cheaper), a ticket for 10 trips - 125 R , or a ticket for 20 trips – 230R .soIf you don't pay, then iou'll have to pay around $20 fine.