ISOM 2016

ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES FOR

THE ASEM INTERMEDIATE SENIOR OFFICIAL MEETING ON EDUCATION

ISOM 2016

Moscow, the Russian Federation, April 13-14, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION 2. MEETING DATES AND VENUE 3. MEETING PROGRAMME 4. ISOM 2016 PLANNING TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION 5. FORMAT OF THE MEETING 5.1. Format of the Meeting 5.2. Participants’ Online Registration 6. BILATERAL MEETING ROOM 7. ACCOMMODATION 8. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES INFORMATION 8.1. Visa 8.2. Baggage and Item Restrictions 8.3. Airports of 9. TRANSPORTATION 9.1. Shuttle services for delegates 9.2. Public Transportation and Taxi 9.3. Individual Transportation 10. GENERAL INFORMATION 10.1. Weather 10.2. Time 10.3. Tipping 10.4. Electricity 10.5. Smoking 10.6. Useful Telephone Numbers 10.7. Mobile Phones Information 10.8. Credit Cards, Currency and ATMs 10.9. Special Needs ANNEX A. DRAFT AGENDA ANNEX B. ACCOMMODATION ANNEX C. VISA REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER RUSSIA FOR PASSPORT HOLDERS FROM ASEM COUNTRIES ANNEX D. ABOUT MOSCOW

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION The Russian Federation warmly welcomes the participants of the ASEM Intermediate Senior Official Meeting on education, April 13-14, 2016. ISOM 2016 Planning Team is committed to providing the meeting programme that will enable delegates to effectively carry out their work while enjoying their visit to Moscow, Russia.

This Administrative Circular provides the meeting information as well as comprehensive details about administrative procedures and meeting logistics. Requests for clarification or other information can be addressed to the ISOM 2016 Planning Team using the email addresses provided in Section 4. Amendments to this Circular (if any) will be issued and sent via email to each ASEM delegation through the ASEM Education Secretariat.

The ISOM 2016 Planning Team wishes all the participants a most productive and memorable visit to the Russian Federation.

2. MEETING DATES AND VENUE The ASEM Intermediate Senior Official Meeting on education will take place on April 13-14, 2016 on the sidelines of the Moscow International Education Fair.

The meeting venue will be:

The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNH) Exhibition pavilion 75 129223, VDNH Edtate 119, Prospect Mira, Moscow, the Russian Federation http://www.vdnh.ru/en

The area of VDHN has been developing rapidly in the last few years and today it is one the most visited places of Moscow. It hosts the most important state projects in the sphere of education and culture, from «Open innovations» forum to «Moscow Biennale» of modern art.

3. MEETING PROGRAMME For detailed Programme please refer to Annex A.

4. ISOM 2016 PLANNING TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION  Inquiries related to registration and accreditation and all other questions may be directed to: [email protected]

 Inquiries related to administration and obtaining visas may be directed to: [email protected]

 Hotline telephone number: +7 (916) 776 79 81

5. FORMAT OF THE MEETING

5.1. Format of the meeting

The format of the Meeting of the ISOM 2016 in Moscow will be 1 + 2 (Head of Delegation and 2 Delegates).

5.2. Participants’ Online Registration

To register at the ISOM 2016 please follow a link: http://2016.mmco-expo.ru/join/asem/?lang=en We kindly ask you to complete the registration before the April 1st, 2016.

6. BILATERAL MEETING ROOM The Bilateral Meeting Room will be available during the ISOM 2016. The room will be equipped with office supplies and drinking water. The room will be available by appointment only.

7. ACCOMMODATION Please refer to Annex B containing the list of recommended hotels.

8. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES INFORMATION

8.1. Visa Visa application fees are covered by participants themselves. Visa requirements to enter Russia can be found in Annex C.

8.2. Baggage and Item Restrictions Airlines operating in the Russian Federation strictly enforce baggage size and weight limitations. The participants are requested to familiarize themselves with their airline weight and carry-on restrictions prior to travelling in order to avoid extra fees or any complications. Inside the check-in area participants can use the baggage packing service.

In addition, for the sake of airline security some articles and substances must not be carried aboard. The amount of liquid in hand luggage may also be restricted.

8.3. Airports of Moscow There are three airports in Moscow. Depending on the flight route, the participants will arrive at either Sheremetyevo Airport, Domodedovo Airport or Vnukovo Airport. The participants are encouraged to clarify information on the terminal of arrival to their airline company.

Call-centre Sheremetyevo Airport: +7 (495) 578 65 65 Domodedovo Airport: +7 (495) 933 66 66 Vnukovo Airport: +7 (495) 937 55 55

Further information can be found on airport website.

Sheremetyevo Airport: http://www.svo.aero/en/ Domodedovo Airport: http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/

Vnukovo Airport: http://vnukovo.ru/eng/index.wbp/

Due to the intense traffic in Moscow Aeroexpress train service might be the most convenient way for the participants to get from Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports to the railway stations, located in Moscow city centre.

 Aeroexpress from the Domodedovo Airport goes to the Paveletskiy Railway Station and backwards (travel time 45-50 min).  Aeroexpress from the Sheremetyevo Airport goes to the Belorusskiy Railway Station and backwards (travel time 35 min).  Aeroexpress from the Vnukovo Airport goes to the Kievskiy Railway Station and backwards (travel time 35 min).

For detailed information about Aeroexpress please visit: http://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/

9. TRANSPORTATION

9.1. Shuttle services for delegates All the participants of the ISOM 2016 are provided with timely shuttle transportation service from the airports to the meeting venue and on the way back the April 12 and 15, 2016. ISOM 2016 personnel will meet delegation members in the common arrival hall with an ASEM branded sign and accompany them to the transfer.

Please be advised that shuttle transportation service between the designated hotels and the meeting venue will not be provided. We kindly advise you to book your accommodation in the meeting venue hotel.

9.2. Public Transportation and Taxi It is recommended to use taxi cabs with special taxi service insignia. Delegates can order a taxi at the airport taxi desk or in advance, using the following telephone numbers:

Taxi: +7 (495) 777 57 77

The fare for the taxi may be calculated by the manager in advance, if required. The fare is to be paid in Russian rubles. Additional information regarding transportation facilities and taxi services will be available from the ISOM 2016 Planning Team staff at the Information desks at the meeting venue and the airports of Moscow.

9.3. Individual Transportation You can always rent a car with a driver. Approximate rental rates for different types of vehicles are highlighted in the table below:

Type of a vehicle Approximate cost Minivan for up to 12 persons from 1380 RUB per hour Executive car (Mercedes, BMW, Audi) from 2800 RUB per hour Business car (VW, Nissan, Toyota) from 1380 RUB per hour Excursion bus (up to 50 passengers) from 2100 RUB per hour

10. GENERAL INFORMATION

10.1. Weather Moscow climate is moderately continental. The average day temperature in April varies from + 8 ºC to + 14 ºC (46, 4 ºF; 57, 2 ºF). The night temperature varies from -2 ºC to +4 ºC (28, 44 ºF; 39, 2 ºF).

Please check the Russian Meteorological Agency website (http://wmc.meteoinfo.ru/) for the latest weather forecast.

10.2. Time Time zone of Moscow is UTC/GMT +3. All Russian cities Times Zones are specified relative to Moscow time.

10.3. Tipping Tips are on average 10% of the total amount but may depend on the quality of the provided service. In restaurants it is common to leave 10% of the total amount. Tips of 50-100 Rubles (1-2 USD) per bag are customarily given to baggage handlers at airports and hotel bellhops who take luggage to a guest room. It is also customary to tip hotel room cleaning stuff 50-100 Rubles per day (1-2 USD).

10.4. Electricity The supply voltage in Russia is 220 volts. On request, most hotels will provide transformers to visitors with appliances of a different voltage, but the number of transformers available may be limited. The power plugs used in Russia are of the two- pin and round-shaped type.

10.5. Smoking In Russia there is total prohibition on smoking in public areas. Please, use the designated areas for smokers.

10.6. Useful Telephone Numbers Moscow area code: 495 or 499 Emergency (for subscribers of mobile networks): 112

Lost and found Sheremetyevo: +7 (495) 578 6565 Domodedovo: +7 (495) 504-02-58 (domestic flights), +7 (495) 504-02-85 (international flights) Vnukovo: + 7 (495) 436-28-38 (domestic flights), +7 (495) 436-77-60 (international flights)

Dialing Russian numbers from outside Russia:

Please dial telephone numbers as indicated: country code (+7), area code (495 or other), telephone number (7 digits)

Dialing international telephone numbers from your mobile phone during your visit to Russia:

Please use international standard procedure: dial “+”, country code, area code, telephone number. When making a phone call from the fixed telephone at your hotel room, please follow instructions or ask concierge service for help.

10.7. Mobile Phones Information Most modern cell phones can work in several settings that can use roaming services in different networks. Most of the GSM-phones in use in Russia, supporting the protocols of GSM-900 and GSM-1800, or in networks GSM-850 and GSM-1900. Almost all of the UMTS-phones can work in networks GSM. For roaming the participants need to contact their mobile network operator.

10.8. Credit Cards, Currency and ATMs The official currency of the Russian Federation is the Russian Ruble. All payments on the territory of the Russian Federation must be done in Russian Rubles.

Major credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, shops, etc. Visa, MasterCard, American Express can be used at establishments, however, some restaurants and small shops accept cash payments only.

Currency exchange points are located at airports, main hotels and banks throughout the city. Major currencies accepted for exchange are Euros and USD, some bank accept GBP. Currency exchange rates vary depending on the policies of a bank. Banks usually take commission for money exchange and participants are advised to take it into consideration. When making a currency exchange, some banks also ask to provide a passport or other identity document.

It is also possible to use the ATMs located in banks, hotels, large shopping centres. Information about the location of ATMs will be available at the ISOM 2016 Information desks.

Exchange rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation as of December 30, 2015: 1 USD = 72.46 RUB 1 EUR = 79.213 RUB

Relevant information about the currency exchange rate can be found at http://www.cbr.ru/eng/

ANNEX A. DRAFT AGENDA Last update: 26.10.2015

GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY FOR ASEM EDUCATION 13-14 April 2016 The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNH) Exhibition pavilion 75 Moscow, the Russian Federation PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME 13 April 2016 (Day 1) 09:00 – 10:00 am Registration

Welcome coffee Opening Ceremonies 10:00– 10:30 Welcome Messages by the deputy prime minister for social affairs of the Russian Federation by the Vice-Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation by the ASEM Education Secretariat

Opening remarks by the Vice-Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

Adoption of the Agenda

10:30 – 11:15 Presentation on The Result and Action Plan of Working Breakfast ASEMME5 by the Director of ASEM Education Secretariat Open Discussion 11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break and Official Group Photo Session 1: Priority 1: Quality Assurance and Recognition Chaired by Host and Co-chaired by Director of ASEM Education Secretariat 11:30 – 13:00 Report on the endorsed and planned activities - Peer Learning Activity on qualifications frameworks for higher education in relation to quality assurance and recognition by Belgium (French and Flemish Community) - A joint ASEM-EHEA conference about the impact of all reforms and challenges higher education has to address, will have on the academic work by Belgium (Flemish and French Community) - Working Group on Mobility of Higher Education and Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education among ASEAN Plus Three Countries by Japan/the Philippines - Working Group Meeting for Implementing the ASEM Recognition Bridging Declaration by China/ - An Expert Group of Interregional Credit Transfer Mechanisms and Learning Outcome System by China (each presentation is estimated for 10-15 minutes) Open Forum

Session 2: Priority 2: Engaging Business and Industry in Education Chaired by Host and Co-chaired by Director of ASEM Education Secretariat 13:00 – 14:30 Report on the endorsed and planned activities - The 5th ASEM University Business Forum by Viet Nam - Peer Learning Activity on Employability and on the contribution of higher education to innovation by Belgium (French and Flemish Community) - 5th ASEM Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum (ARC5) by ASEF - ASEM Work Placement 3-years pilot programme by Belgium (French and Flemish Community) - Project “Students’ teambuilding as an instrument of engaging business in education” by the Russian Federation (each presentation is estimated for 10-15 minutes) Open Forum 14:30 – 15:30 Lunch Session 3: Priority 3: Balanced Mobility Chaired by Host and Co-chaired by Director of ASEM Education Secretariat 15:30 –17:00 Report on the endorsed and planned activities - Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)-ASEM Summer Camps (AEI-ASC) pilot project by Malaysia - ASEM Studies’ Curriculum Module by Germany - ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme - ASEM Research Collaboration Scheme by Indonesia (each presentation is estimated for 10-15 minutes) Open Forum 17:00 – Onwards Formal Reception by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation

14 April 2016 (Day 2) 08.30 – 09:00 am Morning Coffee Session 4: Priority 4: Lifelong Learning including Technical and Vocational Education and Training Chaired by Host and Co-chaired by Director of ASEM Education Secretariat 09:00 – 10:00 Report on the endorsed and planned activities - Latvia’s initiative to promote a dialogue on sharing best practices and future perspectives in TVET by Latvia - Producing the first two ASEM Reviews of National Policies for Lifelong Learning by ASEM LLL Hub - Working Group on Innovative Competences and Entrepreneurship education by the Republic of Korea (each presentation is estimated for 10-15 minutes) Open Forum 10:00 – 11:00 Report from Stakeholders 11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 – 11:45 Presentation on Preparation of ASEMME6 by Republic of Korea 11:45 – 12:15 Adoption of the Records of the meeting and Closing Statement by the Host 12:15 – 13:45 Lunch 13:45 – 14:15 MMSO visiting 14:15 – 17:15 Bilateral meetings and ASEM education working group meetings/networking opportunities (optional and by appointment only)

ANNEX B.

ACCOMMODATION

Aerostar 4* Single - 6730 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 7340 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Cosmos 4* Single - 3450 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 3510 ub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Renaisance Monarkh 5* Single - 6110 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 7130 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Marriott Tverskaya 4* Single - 9500 р. rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 10590 р. rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Katerina City 4* Single - 5330 р. rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Best Western Vega 4* Standart - 1840 rub. per night per room including VAT (breakfast plus 500 rub. per person) Hilton 5* Single - 9500 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 10860 rub. per night per room including breakfast and VAT Holliday Inn Lesnaya 4* Single - 8150/ 3400 rub. weekday/ weekend per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 9100/ 3400 rub. weekday/ weekend per room including breakfast and VAT Holliday Inn Sachevsky 4* Single - 7470/ 3130 rub. weekday/ weekend per room including breakfast and VAT Twin - 8420/ rub. weekday/ weekend per room including breakfast and VAT

Please note that hotel prices may change subject to economic situation.

ANNEX C.

VISA REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER RUSSIA FOR PASSPORT HOLDERS FROM ASEM COUNTRIES

Ordinary Country Diplomatic passport Official passport passport Australia Required Required Required Not required Austria (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Bangladesh Required Required Not Required Not required Belgium (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Brunei Required (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay Darussalam more than 14) of more than 14) Not required Not required Bulgaria (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90 more than 90) Cambodia Not Required Not Required Required Not required Not required China (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 30 days) more than 30 days) Not required Not required Croatia (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required Not required (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required the Czech (unless for a stay of Required Required Republic more than 90) Not required Denmark (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Estonia (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90)

Not required France (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Germany (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Hungary (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required Not required India (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90 days) more than 90 days) Not required Not required Not required Indonesia (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay more than 30) more than 30) of more than 30) Not required Ireland (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Italy (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90)

Japan Required Required Required

Not required Kazakhstan Not Required Not Required (unless for a stay of more than 90) Not required the Lao PDR Not Required Not Required (unless for a stay of more than 15) Not required Latvia (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Lithuania (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Luxembourg (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90)

Malaysia Required Required Required

Not required Malta (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Not required Mongolia (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay more than 90) more than 90) of more than 30) Not required Not required Myanmar (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required the (unless for a stay of Required Required Netherlands more than 90) New Required Required Required Zealand Not required Norway (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90)

Pakistan Not Required Not Required Required

Not required the Required Required (unless for a stay Philippines of more than 30) Not required Poland (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Romania (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required Not required Singapore (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 30) more than 30) Not required Not required Slovakia (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of Required more than 90) more than 90) Not required Slovenia (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Not required Korea (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay more than 90) more than 60) of more than 60)

Not required Spain (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Sweden (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Switzerland (unless for a stay of Required Required more than 90) Not required Not required Not required Thailand (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay more than 90) more than 90) of more than 30) the United Required Required Required Kingdom Not required Not required Not required Vietnam (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay of (unless for a stay more than 15) more than 90) of more than 90)

ANNEX D.

ABOUT MOSCOW

Country: Russian Federation

Time zone: GMT +4

Area: 1091 sq km

Population: 11,552 million (2011)

Founded in: 1147

Climate: moderately continental

Average temperature: -3°C to -12°C in winter, +15°C to +28°C in summer

Area code: +7 (495), (499)

Airports: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo

Train stations: Belorussky, Kazansky, Kievsky, Kurskysky, Leningradsky, Paveletsky, Rizhsky, Savyolovsky, Yaroslavsky

Ports: Severny, Yuzhny

Bus stations: Tsentralny

Subway: 12 lines; 196 stations

Religious buildings: Orthodox: Christ the Saviour , Annunciation Cathedral, Assumption Cathedral, Ivan the Great Bell Tower, Kazan Cathedral, Epiphany Cathedral in Elokhovo, Ascennsion in Kolomenskoe, Resurrection of Christ Church in Kadashy, Resurrection of Christ Church in Sokolniki, All Saints Chirch in Kulishky, St. Clement the Pope Church, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church in Zvonari, , Donskoy , , Sts.Martha and Mary Convent, Krutitsky Metochion; Catholic: St.Louis of France Church, Immaculate Conception of the Most Holy Virgin Mary Church; Lutheran: Holy trinity Church, St.Peter and Paul Cathedral; Muslim: Cathedral Mosque, Memorial Mosque at Poklonnaya Hil; Moscow Choral Synagogue, Memorial Synagogue at Poklonnaya Hill

Architectural landmarks: the Kremlin, , , , , Voskresenskie Gates, St.Basil Cathedral, Place of Skulls, Pashkov House, Old Gostiny Dvor, House of Unions, Manege, Emperor's Foster House, Hospitage, Petrovsky Road , Shukhovskaya Tower, Ostankino Tower

Statues and memorials: Minin and Pozharsky, A.Pushkin, V. Mayakovsky, Peter the Great, Y.Gagarin, Y.Dolgoruky, G. Zhukov, M.Kutuzov, Heroes of Plevna, Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, Triumphal Gate, Unkown Soldier Tomb, Victory Park

Museums: State History and Culture Museum-Reserve, , Armoury, State History Museum, Modern History of Russia, Lenin Mausoleum and Kremlin Wall Necropolis, Pushkin State Fine Arts Museum, Private Collection Museum, State Tretyakov Gallery, Pushkin's State Museum, Modern Art Museum, Garage Modern Culture Centre, Vinzavod Modern Art Centre, State Oriental Art Museum, Rublev Central Museum of Old and Art, Polytechnic Museum, Central Great Patriotic war Museum, Central Military Museum, State Darwin Museum, Orlov Paleonthology Musem, Timiryazev State biology Museim, Vernadsky State Geology Museum, Schusev State Architecture Museum, Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Borodino Battle Panorama-Museum, Cosmonautics Memorial Museum, Moscow House of Photography, Central Artist House, Roerich's International Centre, Planetarium, Tsaritsyno State History, Achitecture, Art and Landscape Museum- Reserve, State Art, History, Architecture, Nature nad Landscape Museum-Reserve, Kuskovo Estate-Museum, Ostankino Estate-Museum, Kuzminki- Lyublino Nature and History Park

House-Museums of: V.Mayakovsky, A.Pushkin, M.Bulgakov, A.Gertsen, A.Skryabin, L.Tolstoy, M.Tsvetayeva, A.Chekhov, K.Stanislavsky, F.Shalyapin, S.Korolyov, V.Vasnetsov, V.Bryusov

Theatres: State Academic of Russia, State Academic , Vakhtangov State Academic Theatre, Mossovet State Academic Theatre, Lenkom State Academic Theatre, Pushkin Drama Theatre, Stanislavsky Drama Theatre, Gorky Academic Art Theatre, Chekhov Art Theatre, Ermolova Drama Theatre, Mayakovsky Academic Theatre, Malaya Bronnaya Drama Theatre, Estrada State Theatre, Raykin Satirikon State Theatre, Bolshaya Srpukhovskaya Maly Drama Theatre, Satire Academic Theatre, Central Academic Russian Army Theatre, Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Academic Music Theatre, Moskovskaya Operetta State Academic Theatre, Pokrovsky State Academic Chamber Music Theatre, Romen Music and Drama Gypsy Theatre, Novaya Opera Theatre, Sovremennik Theatre, State Theatre of Nations, Oleg Tabakov’s Studio Theatre, Kalyagin's Et Cetera Theatre, Fomenko’s Workshop Theatre, Taganka Theatre, Roman Viktyuk’s Theatre, Rozovsky’s U Nikitskikh Vorot Theatre, Community of Taganka Actors, Film Actor State Theatre, Kremlin Ballet Theatre, School of Modern Play Theatre, Kazantsev and Roschin’s Dramaturgy and Direction Centre, Zhenovach’s Theatrical Art Studio, Young Spectator's

Theatre, Russian Academic Young Theatre, Nayalya Sats State Academic Children's Musical Theatre, Obraztsov Central State Academic Puppet Theatre

Natural sites and parks: Aleksandrovky Garden, Neskuchny Garden, Gorky Culture and Leisure Park, Patriarshiye Prudy Park, Chistiye Prudy Park, Hermitage Garden, Losiny Ostrov Park, Izmailovo Park, Sokolniki Park, Vorontsovo Park, Vorobyovo Hills, Botanical Garden, Tsitsin RAN Main Botanical Garden

Expo centres: All-Russia Exhibition Centre (former VDNKh), Crocus-Expo, Expo- Centre, Manege, Sokolniki

Sports venues and clubs: Lokomotiv Stadium (FC Lokomotiv), Luzhniki Stadium (FC Spartak, FC CSKA), Luzhniki Minor Arena (HC Dynamo), Sokolniki Sports Palace (HC Spartak, JHC Spartak), CSKA Ice Sports Complex (HC CSKA, JHC Krasnaya Armiya), Dynamo Sports Palace in Krylatskoye (BC Dynamo, WBC Dynamo, MFC Dynamo), Dynamo Sports Palace (VC Dynamo), Megasport Sports Palace, Druzhba Universal Sports Hall (WVP Dynamo), Universal Sports Complex CSKA (BC CSKA, MFC CSKA), Streltsov Sports Complex (FC Torpedo), Yarygin Wrestling Palace, Olympiysky Sports Complex, Krylatskoye Sports Complex, Krylatsloye Ice Sports Palace, Krylatskoye Cycle Race Track, Krylatskoye Rowing Venue, Bitsa Equestrian Sports Complex

Performance sites: , International House of Music, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, Crocus City Hall, Pillar Hall of the House of Unions, Youth Palace, Barvikha Luxury Village, Gorbunov Palace of Culture, Arena Moscow

Entertainment sites: Grand State Circus, Nikulin Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Zoo, Kva-Kva-Park Water Park, Fantasy Water Park, Snezh.com Mountain Skiing Complex

Restaurants of national cuisine: Russian: Pushkin Staraya Bashnya, Oblomov, Oprichnik, Khlebosol, Ilya Muromets, Denis Davyar, Yar, Godunov, Sudar

MAP OF MOSCOW METRO