Red square in Moscow. Photo / Getty Images
See the sights of the Russian capital without breaking the budget.
Beat the crowds with a morning visit to Red Square. Entry to the Kremlin and Cathedral Square costs 500 rubles ($11), as does entry to St Basil's Cathedral— they're all must-sees. $22.
Once you're hungry, head to the beautiful
GUM department store in Red Square. Formerly the state department store, it dates back to the Soviet era and is Russia's most famous shopping mall. The shops can be quite pricey, but, you can enjoy a cheap lunch at the canteen inside.
Stolovaya No 57 describes itself as a "gastronomic journey to the Soviet Union". Enjoy an authentic Russian meal here for no more than 500 rubles. $11.
After lunch, take a 15-minute walk to the Museum of Soviet Arcade Games for a quirky look at video game machines produced in Russia from the mid-70s—and many are playable. Entry is 450 rubles. $10.
