Faculty-led travel courses · Europe
Moscow Faculty-Led Travel Course
This program is based in Moscow and tours the Kremlin, walks Red Square and visits St. Basil's Cathedral. Students see the political, religious and cultural heart of Russia.
Good to know
- Language
- Russian
- Currency
- Russian ruble
- Best season
- May–September
- Typical length
- 7–10 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- The KremlinThe fortified complex in central Moscow contains palaces, cathedrals and the seat of the Russian government.
- Red SquareMoscow's main square is bordered by the Kremlin wall, the State Historical Museum and GUM department store.
- St. Basil's CathedralA sixteenth-century church with colorful onion domes on Red Square, among the most recognizable buildings in Russia.
- Tretyakov GalleryA major museum of Russian art, with icons, paintings and works from the eleventh century to the twentieth.
- Moscow MetroThe subway system is known for stations decorated with marble, mosaics and chandeliers.
- Bolshoi TheatreRussia's famous theater for ballet and opera, opened in its present building in 1825.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit Moscow
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
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Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A local university faculty of history or international relations
- A state or private art museum
- A theater or ballet company
- A cultural institute
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Arrival in Moscow
Arrive in Russia's capital and meet your English-speaking guide.
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Welcome dinner
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Day 2
Moscow City Tour
See the main landmarks of the capital on a full-day sightseeing tour.
- Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral (exterior)
- Sparrow Hills viewpoint
- Victory Park
- Triumphal Arch
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Day 3
Free Day in Moscow
Use the day to explore on your own.
- Free day
- Optional: Moscow Metro stations or Arbat Street
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Day 4
The Kremlin
Walk inside the fortress that has been the seat of Russian power for centuries.
- Morning tour of the Kremlin grounds
- Cathedral Square and its cathedrals
- Free time in the afternoon
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Day 5
Free Day in Moscow
Another day to explore at your own pace.
- Free day
- Optional: Tretyakov Gallery or Gorky Park
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 6
Free Day in Moscow
A third open day for independent exploration.
- Free day
- Optional: Novodevichy Convent or VDNKh
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Day 7
Pushkin Museum
Visit Russia's leading museum of European art.
- Morning tour of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
- Free time in the afternoon
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Day 8
Free Day in Moscow
Open day to explore or rest.
- Free day
- Optional: GUM department store or Zaryadye Park
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Day 9
Free Day in Moscow
Last open day in the capital.
- Free day
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
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Day 10
Cosmonautics Museum
Learn about the Soviet and Russian space program.
- Morning tour of the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
- Free time in the afternoon
- Farewell dinner
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Day 11
Departure Home
Final transfer to the airport.
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to the airport for the flight home
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in Moscow
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