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Cross-Curricular School Trip To Moscow

Witness the enthralling pace of change in Moscow and view the majestic buildings that reveal its fascinating history.

A truly unique trip experience for students of all subjects.

MoscowRussiaSchool TripsCross-curricular
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Highlights

01

The colourful domes of St Basil’s Cathedral

02

The ornate palaces of the Kremlin

03

Leisure time in Gorky Park

04

The Moscow State Circus Show

Price Typically £733 Price per student Based on a 5 day, 4 night tour for 30 students, travelling Jan 2019
Schools - Moscow, Russia

Our top excursions on this trip were to the Kremlin, Lenin’s Tomb, Novodevichy Cemetery and Hermitage. The students found the historical sights, art and décor inspiring.

Alleyn's School

Suggested itinerary

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Flight to Moscow – about 3.5 hours Coach transfer to accommodation Evening meal
Breakfast Panoramic city tour of Moscow landmarks, plus Red Square and the grounds of the Kremlin Evening meal
Breakfast Special tour of the Moscow metro system, then visit Arbat Street for street performers and shopping Church of Saint Saviour Evening meal
Breakfast Free time for you own sightseeing Evening meal
Breakfast Time at leisure for you own sightseeing, dependent on flight time Coach transfer to airport Return flight Moscow to UK

What's included*

Return flights UK to Moscow
Half board accommodation
Travel insurance
Return overseas transfers
1 teacher place for every 10 students
Coach, entrance and guides for excursions
24/7 support on tour
Entrance fees for excursions in itinerary

*Visa not included in this price – please contact us to learn more.

Recommended excursions

01 Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum, St Basil’s Cathedral
02 The Kremlin
03 The Moscow Metro
04 Cathedral of Christ our Saviour
05 Gorky Park
06 Moscow State Circus show
07 Novodevichy Convent
08 Gosudarstvenny Universalny Magazin (GUM)
09 Arbat Street
01 Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum, St Basil’s Cathedral

Scene of grand military parades during the Soviet era, Red Square is Moscow’s bustling centre. Visitors here can admire Lenin’s tomb where he has lain in state in a colourful mausoleum since his death in 1924. Red Square is also home to the whimsical, onion-domed St Basil’s Cathedral -an amazing feat of religious architecture commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 and now housing a museum.

2 hours See on map
02 The Kremlin

Home of Tsars and Commissars alike and the official residence of Russia’s President, the Kremlin has been at the centre of Russian history since the 15th century. This ornate fortified complex includes five palaces, four cathedrals and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. Students can see where figures such as Lenin lived and appreciate the importance of decisions taken here for world history.

2 hours See on map
03 The Moscow Metro

Take a guided tour of Moscow’s sprawling Metro system, an attraction in its own right. Each station was conceived by a different designer, using bronze, crystal and mosaic. The Metro is a state-owned enterprise. Its total length is 312.9km and consists of 12 lines, which are coded by colour, and 188 stations. The average daily passenger traffic is 7m people.

2 hours See on map
04 Cathedral of Christ our Saviour

This flamboyant neoclassical cathedral was built between 1839 and 1883 as a memorial to the Russian troops who fell fighting Napoleon’s forces. It is the tallest Orthodox Church in the world, with architecture full of symbolism. It was blown up in 1931 under Stalin, and the then resurrected in 1997 from the ruins at a cost of more than $150m USD.

2 hours See on map
05 Gorky Park

Gorky Park was opened in 1928 and is set in Krymsky Val by the Moskva River. In the post-Soviet era it hosted an amusement park, which over the years fell into disrepair. In 2011 the amusement rides were pulled down and the park redeveloped. It is now a vibrant, eco-friendly recreational zone for sport, with public art projects and an open–air cinema.

2 hours See on map
06 Moscow State Circus show

Enjoy the spectacle of this great Moscow institution. Students can marvel at Russian circus traditions from clowning to juggling, acrobatics, contortion, and animal acts – especially those involving bears. The acts are notably different in style from Western circuses, being more dance-oriented, holding more narrative and focused on Eastern European culture.

2 - 3 hours See on map
07 Novodevichy Convent

The Novodevichy Convent was founded in 1524 to celebrate the taking of Smolensk from Lithuania. Noblewomen would retire here to take the veil. Peter the Great had his half-sister and first wife confined in the convent, and they’re still here – entombed. Students can admire 16th century frescoes in Smolensk Cathedral, and visit Chekov’s grave in the cemetery.

2 hours See on map
08 Gosudarstvenny Universalny Magazin (GUM)

This enormous shopping emporium was built in 1889-93. Pronounced ‘goom’, the initials are short for Gosudarstvenny Universalny Magazin, or State Department Store. The mall is a maze of passages, bridges and balconies and houses a mix of Russian and Western shops, including big name brands.

2 hours See on map
9 Arbat Street

This historic Moscow street has existed since at least the 15th century. Originally part of an important trade route, it was home to a large number of craftsmen. In the 19th and early 20th centuries it was a prestigious address where petty nobility, artists, and academics lived. In the Soviet period, it was the home of many high-ranking government officials.

1 hour See on map

Typical accommodation

Image displaying the Izmailovo Gamma, Moscow ★★★
Izmailovo Gamma, Moscow ★★★ See on map

What groups like:

Located near Moscow Izmailovsky Park and a short walk from Partizanskaya Metro station
Excellent hotel facilities that cater for all your groups needs

Facilities:

Indoor swimming pool all year
Free Wi-Fi access
Luggage storage
Image displaying the Kosmos, Moscow ★★★
Kosmos, Moscow ★★★ See on map

What groups like:

Close to Ostankino Telecom Tower, Count Sheremetyev’s Palace and the Olimpijsky Sports Complex
Located next to the All-Russia Exhibition Centre with the nearest Metro station 400m away

Facilities:

Indoor swimming pool all year
Free Wi-Fi access
Private bathrooms

Learning outcomes

Subject focus

Students can:

  • Experience learning outside the classroom in another country – the language, culture, history, politics, geography and art
  • Broaden the mind through the study of another culture
  • Gain a deeper understanding of Russian history and politics
  • Develop an understanding of Russia’s economic and political role in the modern world
  • Build confidence and learn to value the skills and techniques needed for personal and team success
  • Discover, explore and have fun with fellow students and teachers

Student outcomes

Students will have had an opportunity to:

  • Visit a foreign country and experienced another language and culture
  • Consider a range of issues around citizenship and history
  • Gain a better understanding of Russia’s role in the modern world
  • Understand more about history, politics, art and architecture
  • Gain independence and self-confidence
  • Strengthen existing friendships and make new friends

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