Young people from 29 countries visited the capital as part of the Discover Moscow project
In July, bloggers, journalists, representatives of the tourism sector and creative professions from 29 countries visited Moscow. The trip to the capital was organized as part of the Discover Moscow project under the aegis of Rossotrudnichestvo’s New Generation flagship program with the support of the Moscow City Tourism Committee.
Young people from Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Ethiopia, India, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Rwanda, Serbia, Tanzania, Turkey and other countries participated in the events.
The program was designed to showcase Moscow as a city of the future for young people, with a highly developed infrastructure, a vibrant schedule of events, innovations and limitless opportunities for self-realization, including for specialists from all over the world.
Qinqing Yao, a student from China, said she was impressed by how big Moscow is, while still being a really safe city. She says that she felt at ease on the streets of the city even at night.
Traveling around Moscow
The visitors went on a guided tour of the Moscow Metro, saw the city from the observation deck on the Sparrow Hills, visited the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, took photos in the heart of Russia—on Red Square, and also inspected the restored pavilions of VDNKh, including the new version of the Moscow in Miniature model.
“It was my first time in this city. I really liked the program, it was intense, and we had no time to be bored. The excursion to VDNKh was most memorable. There are very beautiful pavilions, interesting exhibitions and really a lot to see. We also visited a lot of parks and went to the VK office. All the young people were very happy with the trip,” shares Oksana Yunan, a participant from Transnistria.
The guests also went on an interactive virtual journey from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok in the Russia national center, and in the Victory Museum visited the exposition The Feat of the People, timed to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The young people visited the Skolkovo Innovation Center and the Moskino film park, including its film sets, which range from a medieval Russian fortress to a modern airport.
“My student years are connected with Moscow: here I studied for my Master’s degree. I would like to thank the organizers for this great opportunity and impressive program, which included visits to historical, cultural and educational sites, as well as medical tourism. We saw Moscow from all sides,” said Symbat Ramazanov, a blogger and representative of Kazakhstan’s tourism industry.
The guests also experienced the Summer in Moscow project: on Bolotnaya Square they walked around the Green Market with Moscow entrepreneurs, listened to a concert, Youth of Moscow and visited the GES-2 House of Culture.
Dancing and cooking master classes were held for specialists from different countries, and the program also included a multimedia theater and circus show called Antigravity. The participants also enjoyed a river trip along the Moscow River and a gastronomic program including a traditional Moscow Tea Party event.
TV and radio presenter from Thailand Nuttapong Namsirikul said that it was his first time in Moscow and in Russia. Ever since he was a kid, he has dreamed about visiting. According to him, the success of the Russian capital today is measured not only by its scale, but also by beauty—both of the city and the people.
In addition, the foreign guests had opportunities for career growth and professional development in the capital as part of the Start in Moscow project, which is implemented by the Moscow City Government and is aimed at attracting talented young professionals from all over the world.
The Moscow City Tourism Committee is developing a sustainable brand for the capital, as an important tourist destination not only within Russia, but also internationally. In terms of the number of foreign tourists visiting Moscow, the leading countries are China, India, the CIS countries and the Middle East countries. To strengthen international ties, the Russian capital organizes business missions, presents its tourism potential at industry exhibitions, and creates projects and events aimed at foreign tourists, such as the Chinese New Year in Moscow festival.
The Summer in Moscow project is the main event of the season. It brings together the capital’s most exciting events. Charity, cultural and sporting events, most of them free of charge, take place every day in all neighborhoods of the city. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and this season will be even more exciting: in addition to the now traditional festivities there will be new fun events.