At the world-renowned Gorky Park in Moscow, you'll find entertainment that includes street performers, vendors, game booths and even an amusement park. One of the most popular attractions here is the Buran space shuttle where you can experience a launch simulation. Admission to the park costs $1.75.

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The first thing you'll see upon arriving at this museum is the massive aluminum sculpture of a soaring rocket. Inside, you'll discover exhibits that include space suits, rocket parts, moon rocks, and much more. Exhibits are in Russian but you can get an English audio guide for a small fee. Museum admission costs around $1.50 for adults and .75 for children.


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This museum features a spectacular collection of French Impressionist pieces as well as sculpture from ancient Greece and Rome. Italian works from masters like Rembrandt and Rubens are featured here as well. You'll even find a small yet growing collection of modern art. Admission costs $11 for adults, $5.25 for students and children over the age of 7.


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This museum and former home of Leo Tolstoy is one of the best of its kind. You'll get to see belongings and artifacts, the garden, stable yard, study, and even some of the children's old toys. This well-kept home and museum is a must visit for any literature buff. Admission to the house and museum is approximately $3.

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This brightly colored, spectacularly domed cathedral was constructed in 1555 and has a rich and interesting history behind it. It is said that Ivan the Terrible had the architect's eyes poked out to prevent him from ever building anything to rival this cathedral. Admission to the cathedral costs around $3.50 for adults and $1.75 for children, while admission to its museum is $8 for adults and $4 for children.


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