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My Love for United – United We Stand founder and journalist Andy Mitten

Welcome to the latest feature of  My Love for United . The big names keep on coming! After last week’s entertaining interview with Coronation Street and I’m a Celebrity star Andy Whyment , I am incredibly delighted to be able to hear from not only one of the best journalists in the field, but a huge red to match, Mr Andy Mitten.

Andy has been following United now for over 30-years and it was a huge moment for me to have a brilliant 45 minute conversation with him. His football stories range geographically from miles outside to Old Trafford, to Mexico and even the Faroe Islands, of all places, not to mention his bread and butter, his beloved Manchester United.

So, without further ado, this is Andy Mitten’s love for United, sit back and enjoy…

Tell us a bit about yourself for readers who may not know you.

When I was 15 I started United We Stand, it was a fanzine and I was going to games and felt that football fans were not being treated very well: I remember going to Forest away when I was 14 and it cost twice my weekly wage to stand on a terrace and their facilities and view were crap and I just thought ‘fans are getting a really rough deal here’ and it was at that time that the first wave of football fanzines gave fans a voice because the government looked down on football fans, they felt they were all scum and I thought ‘I’m not scum’ so we started United We Stand. We sold it outside the ground and it all seemed very exciting and we never knew where it was going and it grew and grew and grew.

By the time I was 18, I quite fancied being a football journalist, I did a degree in journalism and two years into that United offered me a job for their official magazine but I didn’t want to stop my studies so I didn’t. It was pretty flattering as it was the editor’s job as a young lad but I always felt I wanted to keep my independence as it adds to your integrity and you can ask difficult questions.

I started freelancing for different people and carried on doing UWS as it was close to my heart and still is. I’ve written 11 books, 8 are about United and what I do now is write full time as a football writer and have done for many years. I have written for FourFourTwo for twenty years and am their editor at large so I can do the journalism I love, not necessarily about United: I have been to Mexico to track down Maradona and went in with Lazio’s Ultras who are a pretty dangerous group of people. Maradona’s club said ‘no, he does no interviews at all and my editor said ‘no, go there anyway’ and I got a great story! Maradona said ‘where are you from’ and when I said ‘Manchester’ you could see it in his face, his eyes lit up, whereas if I’d said I was from Nurnberg I probably wouldn’t have had the same reaction! Once you are in front of people, humans are the same all over the world so if you’re communicative people are going to talk to you.

I went to the Arctic circle to do a derby game, I like seeing the world and my job allows me to do that. I like the travel, South America, I’ve interviewed Messi several times and there are more interesting players than Messi but he is Lionel Messi and you put him on the front cover of a magazine and people are going to be interested in him.

In terms of the ones we’ve had for UWS, Roy Keane was brilliant, absolutely brilliant just really outspoken. I’ve known Keane from when we signed him and twice during the interview, I would ask him a question and he’d just evil me back and say you’re talking s*** but I was laughing at it cause he’s not going to attack you but the material was amazing, probably the best we’ve had on United We Stand. If it came out now, it would probably be ripped off and twisted, which is a shame but even then United got nervous about that interview but the fans loved it and loved him.

When did you start supporting United and what was your first match?

All my life, but my first live game was quite late because I was 10, when you think I lived so close to the ground, ten years is quite a long time especially when my little brother went when he was 1 and my daughter was 1. The reason was, my dad played football every week so I was going to live football every single weekend but my dad didn’t want to take me to Old Trafford, he said he preferred to play football than watch it.

I was taken, not by my own dad, but by the dad of one of my school mates. From the age of 13, I started going by myself to home games and from 16 I was going to away games and haven’t stopped doing that. I started on the Stretford Paddock when I was 13, then went to the Stretford End and when I was 17 I moved to K Stand and I was there for many years. I’ve been lucky enough to see United in about 45 countries now.

The first match was Ipswich Town at home May 7th 1984, we got beat 2-1 so I remember it well, I think Stapleton got our goal… (checks Internet) oh no… it was Hughes… Mark Hughes got our goal. It was a friend’s 10th birthday party so that’s what we went for! I was struck by the greenness of the pitch because it’s in the middle of Trafford Park, where my dad worked, it’s one of the greatest moments of my life seeing that pitch for the first time. You can never beat that first time but I’m just glad that I’ve done it.

Does United run in the family?

I’m a lifelong United fan, I grew up in Stretford for the first six years of my life, then Urmston which is next to Stretford so from a part of Manchester which is predominantly United in big, big Manchester City fan clubs, it’s called ‘blues in bandit country’ so a big United area.

A lot of friends there, like Eccles where you’re from, go to United home and away and have done for many, many years. I’m from a big football family, I’m just about the only person in my family who doesn’t receive pay to play football – the most famous player was my Uncle Charlie, who played in Sir Matt Busby’s first great side, he was a winger.

Both Charlie’s sons were professionals footballer, my grandad was a professional footballer, my dad’s one of nine- six were boys and footballers, my cousin Paul was at United, my brother was a really known non-league striker at clubs like Curzon Ashton, Altrincham and Trafford so I played in good teams, one in Stretford, but was never going to be good enough to make it.

From the age of four or five I was going to football every week watching my dad around the non-league grounds of Northern England and I loved it and I still love non-league to this day but my whole family was United. You could hear Old Trafford from where I grew up and when I was delivering my paper on my paper round as a young lad I could hear the roar of Old Trafford it was so loud even though it was two miles away!

What do you enjoy most about being involved with United?

I love writing and I’m passionate about journalism. I like meeting people and hearing what their stories are. I provide for United, for the city, I love the fanzine culture of the lads standing outside the ground – people coming up to them and buying the magazine. The game can be brilliant as well, I like big crowds, stadiums, the excitement of a match, the sport of football, I play football so there’s so many things that draw me in.

I like the fact it’s 75,000 people converging on one place, I like away fans and the atmosphere that they bring. I like statistics and numbers, I know an awful lot of s*** even though I’ve not been able to tell you who scored in my first game! I can tell you how many fans United took to away games in 1991 and my wife has zero interest in football and she thinks it’s bizarre but I can’t help it!

I like interesting people. We’ve got Ole in the next fanzine and I’ve known him since 1996. He trusts me and I’ve asked him all season to do an interview and he has given us one.

Who is your favourite United player of all time?

A few. Roy Keane, I played against Ryan Giggs as a kid, he was Ryan Wilson at that point but I’m the  same age as him, knew him from being 13 and to watch someone the same age as you play 963 times for United blows your mind a bit.

These were normal lads who were brilliant at football.

When I started supporting United, I never thought the team would be first division champions and because of these lads I’ve travelled around the world. I’ve had my life greatly enriched by them and Ferguson, not just winning titles but European cups.

I’d probably say Cristiano Ronaldo is technically the best player I’ve ever seen, Keane, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona. I really like Andy Cole as a person so it probably alters the way you’re thinking. Gary Neville was a brilliant right-back, Scholes was brilliant. Of the current players, probably De Gea up to this season.

What is your favourite United match of all-time?

Juventus 2-3 United and it’s officially the world’s greatest ever game of football, that’s recorded in the Guinness Book of Records and the best game I’ve ever seen. It had everything. If people think the final in ’99 is the greatest, fine… I respect that but at half time in Turin I’ve never felt like watching United in my life. The team, two miles where I’m from, going to the best team in the world and are dominating them and have come back against them… that just felt incredible.

But I have been spoilt for more than a lifetime of great memories and I suppose, as a fan, you have got to suffer these lows to appreciate the highs… and we have suffered!

Who is your most hated rival and opposition player of all time?

I think Liverpool are United’s greatest rivals and I’ve got mates who say ‘no, it’s City’ but I think it’s Liverpool. A huge football club, I hope they lose every game they play but I have a respect for them because of their history, I think you have to respect them.

I grew up at a time when they won everything, despised them and then we started winning everything and now they’re having a little moment in the sun… should they ever win the league and they’ve waited long enough for it!

I remember being at Anfield in ’92 the whole ground singing ‘have you ever seen United win the league?’ and I was thinking ‘you absolute b******s but I like that edge, I want that edge in football, I like that atmosphere you get, not violence, between United and Liverpool.

Player? I would’ve loved Steven Gerrard to play for United because he was a brilliant footballer. Ferguson would’ve signed him but Liverpool never would’ve sold him and he probably would never make the move. Around 2007, Ferguson would have probably put him number one of his targets. Gerrard was in his peak, he was brilliant but his family would’ve gone through hell if he’d joined United.

Part of me likes the fact Liverpool and United don’t sell players to each other, it’s good. I like the fact they just refuse. Gabriel Heinze got slaughtered for it (fraternising with the enemy) and I’m glad he did.

What is your stance on the Glazers?

I don’t think the takeover should ever have been allowed to happen. It was a highly leveraged buyout, I don’t think United need to be owned in the manner they are.

I think it is big enough and strong enough for the fans to own the club. I’d love to see that happen, however it’s really complex.

I used to think Barcelona had the perfect model and we’re not close to it but in many ways it’s actually more unstable than United because you have presidents vying for position every four years and it can have a very destabilising effect on the club. I don’t think a perfect model exists for a football club. I spoke to a director at Schalke 04 and they are genuinely fan owned and he told me all their problems there, basically how they cannot compete because of their principles.

United are one of the three biggest clubs in the world and I like to see them competing. But the Glazers didn’t do anything illegal when they took over the club and they have been pretty smart in some of the ways they have boosted the commercial revenue but the takeover did cause heartache amongst United fans and some of that heartache hasn’t healed.

I’ve never seen the Glazers selling as being realistic, the Saudis in November was all internet hot air and, as a journalist, it didn’t stand up in any way, shape or form. They have a profitable company which they have from taking out a big mortgage and it’s working for them, looking at it coldly and in a calculated manner, it’s making them an awful lot of money so why would they sell? And, even if they did sell, who would buy it? Who is in a position to pay $4,000,000,000 and then are those people any better than the Glazers? There are all these questions that come to the fore.

United have been impressive during this lockdown period and they have to be credited for that, because there are plenty of times where we have asked questions of them and criticise them.

Do you think Ole is at the wheel for the long term?

I would like Ole to succeed and I think that managers deserve time.

Be they Moyes, Van Gaal, Mourinho, they deserve a couple of seasons. But there has got to be minimum requirements as well. There were times in December when United had won only 4 of their first 14 league games and I’m thinking ‘this isn’t good enough’ and Ole knew that as well but he has a good idea, I think he is a decent coach and has proved that by getting some good wins against big teams. He just needs the team to be more consistent now and his record in the transfer market at United is a good one, much better than his predecessors.

I’d love him to be a success. If he is successful, he is far more inclined to stay around and it would be great if he did but United shouldn’t be 5th in the league, we should be fighting for titles and he knows that but he is no fool. He can be tough when he needs to be and that comes across in the UWS interview as well. He is not paying lip service to people, players departed who he wanted out of the club to shape the squad in the manner which he wanted so I think he is absolutely capable of making decisions like that.

New United We Stand is out tomorrow. Big Ole Gunnar Solskjaer interview. Subscription copies and single issue orders all posted. We’ll do another mail out this week if you want to order. Details on my pinned tweet. Will link to stockists too. pic.twitter.com/vbrM2w8JQd — Andy Mitten (@AndyMitten) May 20, 2020

Of course, it helps he is a club legend but if United finish next season and the season after he’s not going to be around but I am seeing signs of improvement and hopefully that will continue. He doesn’t suffer fools, he got rid of players last summer who did not aid United’s dressing room and didn’t waste any time doing that.

A huge thank you, once again, to Andy for this amazing interview. We hope your enjoyed his story. If you liked it, you can check out more of Andy’s work via Twitter , where you can also find details of how to subscribe to United We Stand and purchase the mag with the big Ole interview in it.

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As I grew up, I watched everything in astonishment, often times proud but afraid at the same time. I was raised early in my life by my grandparents, Ma-Ma and Pa-Pa, my dad’s parents and my great grandma, Na-Na, in my first years of life, while my parents worked in Monticello, Georgia as educators. My brother, Tracy was born three years after me. I watched the victories unfold and learned that winning could be obtained with faith and a lot of hard work. I, too, like many others of my own race felt the sting of integration with discrimination always before me. Even though I am living in a much different time of racial unrest, I have witnessed and experienced the separateness and pressures of always having to prove I am human with my race and that of another race of people. I’ve learned, we all need to have a goal or mission to keep us focused and lifted spiritually which will hopefully keep negative issues like hatred from being a part of my inner self. I watched my dad try to maintain inner balance, with his natural self and spiritual self. It is true that obtaining balance is one of the hardest challenges we as humans may ever encounter but don’t ever give up; fight the good fight of faith! Your victory is near with faith in The Almighty. Sometimes we have to push through walls and barriers that are trying to hold us back but never give up on your mission, which I trust will be of good nature. My parents influenced me to teach; how could I choose any other profession, after watching them experience the rewards and fulfillment that come from helping others? I was challenged as a teacher on many levels like my parents. I taught in the Monroe County School system for 30.5 years in Forsyth, Georgia. A good challenge makes a good game and a good life. Without challenges, life would become boring and dull and who needs that?

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The popular motto “ United we stand, divided we fall, ” often shortened to “ United We Stand ” is commonly used to express unity and collaboration. The phrase is used to encourage and inspire, and sends the message that working together is easier, as there is strength in numbers, whereas doing things alone is harder and invites failure.  Its core concept lies in the collectivist notion that if individual members of a certain group with binding ideals – such as a union, coalition, confederation or alliance – work on their own instead of as a team, they are each destined to fail and will all be defeated.  This phrase has been used time and again throughout history to rally groups together and you will still hear it used today where the message remains the same.

Founding father John Dickinson – The Liberty Song

The first attributed use in modern times is to Founding Father John Dickinson in his pre-Revolutionary War song “The Liberty Song”, first published in the Boston Gazette in July 1768. In the song Dickinson wrote: “Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall!” Kentucky entered the Union on June 1, 1792. A little over six months later, on December 20, 1792, the first Kentucky General Assembly adopted the official seal of the Commonwealth, including the state motto, United We Stand, Divided We Fall.

Since 1942, this phrase has been the official non-Latin state motto of Kentucky. [3]  The U.S. state of Kentucky’s first governor, Isaac Shelby, was particularly fond of the stanza from “The Liberty Song”.

On the Missouri flag, the phrase is also written around the center circle.

Patrick Henry used the phrase in his last public speech, given in March 1799, in which he denounced The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. Clasping his hands and swaying unsteadily, Henry declaimed, “Let us trust God, and our better judgment to set us right hereafter.

United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.” At the end of his oration, Henry fell into the arms of bystanders and was carried, almost lifeless, into a nearby tavern. Two months afterward, he died.

During his unsuccessful campaign (technically speaking) against Stephen Douglas in 1858, Abraham Lincoln gave a speech centered on the House divided analogy to illustrate the need for a universal decision on slavery across all states.

United We Stand’ license plate designed by Troy Wingard for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety in 2002

United We Stand Campaign since the American Revolution

The United We Stand campaign has been in popular use since the time of the American Revolution. It originated in the fourth verse of a 1768 patriotic ballad, The Liberty Song, by John Dickinson.

During the Civil War, the phrase became a rallying cry for the Union cause. By the early 20th century, labor unions had taken up the slogan as a call for solidarity in the struggle for better working conditions.

In World War II, United We Stand invoked not just American patriotism but unity among the Allied nations, as expressed by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in her address to the U.S. Congress on August 5, 1942: “United we stand, and united we will achieve victory.”

Most recently, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the phrase United We Stand reemerged along with the flag as Americans confronted a new national crisis.

United We Stand Flag Cover Publishers Campaign – 1942

DURING JULY 1942, seven months after the United States entered World War II, magazines nationwide featured the American flag on their covers. Adopting the slogan United We Stand, some five hundred publications waved the stars and stripes to promote national unity, rally support for the war, and celebrate Independence Day.

FOR MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS, displaying the flag was a way to prove their loyalty and value to the war effort. For the U.S. government, the campaign was an opportunity to sell bonds and boost morale. The magazines brought home a message of patriotism and ideals worth fighting for.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY presents this exhibition to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the United We Stand campaign. We hope you enjoy touring the virtual exhibit, and we also invite you to visit the Museum, where nearly one hundred original flag covers will be on view from March 22 to October 27, 2002.

After September 11, 2001, the flag and the slogan United We Stand had a renewed meaning for many Americans. As the home of the Star-Spangled Banner, the National Museum of American History is a place to explore the history of our national symbol and the ideals for which it stands.

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The 4 best coach seats in United Airlines’ entire fleet, and how to snag them

Your coach seat just got upgraded — but not to business class or premium economy.

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While some jets feature crew bunks above or below the passenger compartments , United's 767s — both the -300 and -400 variants — are outfitted with four extra-reclining coach seats for flight attendants. There's a thick curtain that can be closed to cordon off the seats from the rest of the cabin when the crew rest is in use.

While flight attendants use these seats during downtime on long-haul flights, domestic hops and shorter international jaunts don't include breaks for the crew.

That's when they're available to passengers — and they're a major upgrade compared to a typical coach-class seat.

The four seats are located in the last two rows of the cabin on the port side of the jet. They feature a leg rest, footrest, a ton of extra legroom and generous recline.

They also sport an oversized tray table that pops out from the fixed armrest, making it easier to work during the flight.

You'll find the standard coach amenities, like personal TVs and power outlets, at these seats as well.

Of course, some flyers might prefer to be closer to the front of the plane, far away from the galley, but I'd personally sacrifice seat location in exchange for added space and comfort.

United generally blocks these seats in the weeks and months leading up to a flight, as you'll see in the ExpertFlyer screenshot below with the blue boxes and white X's in Row 43 and Row 44, Seats A and B.

Then, within a day or two or departure, they're released for assignment. United labels them as extra-legroom Economy Plus seats, so they come at an upcharge for regular flyers. Premier elites can choose these seats for free depending on their status tier.

For an upcoming flight between New York-JFK and Los Angeles, United was charging $72 to upgrade. That's the exact same cost as the other standard extra-legroom seats, except those don't feature a leg rest, footrest or nearly as much additional space.

Premier Platinum and 1K members can choose extra-legroom seats — including the crew-rest versions —for free for themselves and up to eight companions any time after booking, subject to availability. Mid-tier Gold flyers can bring one companion for free and can reserve them any time after booking as well. Silver members also get one free companion, but they can only snag the extra-legroom seats beginning at the 24-hour check-in window.

If you'd like to experience sitting in the crew rest, you'll find United's Boeing 767s consistently flying domestically between New York-JFK and both Los Angeles and San Francisco . The 767s are also deployed on a variety of other continental U.S. routes, including the following for June 2021, per Cirium timetables.

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Moscow Travel Guide: Best Things to Do + More [2023]

· everything to know about visiting moscow, including the best things to do and how to get around. ·.

Moscow is Russia’s vibrant capital city, and it also happens to be the largest city in all of Europe. The city’s long and infamous history makes it one of the most unique places we have ever visited.

The architecture ranges from centuries-old palaces to uniform, gray concrete buildings. The people range from cold and private to warm and welcoming. Moscow is a city is strong juxtapositions, and we learned a lot during our time there.

This post will break down all you need to know about visiting Moscow, including the best things to do, how to get there, how to get around, and more.

The Best Things to Do in Moscow

1. explore the red square.

The Red Square is the heart of Moscow. Most of the city’s top attractions can be found here, including just about everything on this list. The Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and Lenin’s Mausoleum are all located here, and the State Historical Museum and GUM are not far from here, either.

The Red Square is a common home for parades, protests, and seasonal celebrations. There are massive Christmas celebrations here, with food vendors and carnival rides set up in numbers.

2. Check Out the Ziferblat

The Ziferblat is a café in Moscow that is unlike any café we have ever been to. While most cafes charge you for your drinks and food, the Ziferblat charges you for your time.

Upon arrival, you are given a clock. When you leave, the barista calculates how much time you spent in the café and charges you accordingly. This concept was created to help visitors to be more intentional with their time, and the cafe itself is incredibly charming.

For a detailed look at everything you need to know before you visit, make sure you read my post about visiting the Ziferblat Cafe in Moscow .

3. Marvel at St. Basil’s Cathedral

St. Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most iconic churches in the world, and it was the single thing we were most excited to see while in Moscow. Built almost 500 years ago, St. Basil’s Cathedral is recognized by its colorful domes and whimsical style. The church is of the Russian Orthodox faith, and the inside is just as wondrous as the outside.

St. Basil’s Cathedral is located on the edge of the Red Square, making it incredibly convenient to visit. Entrance for non-worshippers costs 800 rubles, and tickets can be bought at the church

4. Explore the Kremlin

The Kremlin is the largest active fortress in Europe, and it is the site of most of Russia’s government affairs. In addition to government buildings, the Kremlin Complex is filled with courtyards, towers, and museums that are open to the public. If you have the time, you could spend a couple of days fully exploring all that there is to see in the Kremlin.

5. Walk Through Lenin’s Mausoleum

Vladimir Lenin is one of the most important figures in Russian history, and his body is located perfectly embalmed in a mausoleum in the Red Square. The Mausoleum is open to the public to visit, and as long as you are willing to go through a few security checks, it is easily one of the best things to do in Moscow. Its convenient location in the Red Square makes it a can’t miss attraction.

There is absolutely no photography allowed inside the Mausoleum. Do not test this rule.

6. Wander Along Arbat Street

The Arbat is a very popular street in Moscow that is lined with stores, cafes, and other touristy attractions. It is one of the oldest streets in the city, dating back to the 1400s. This street is both quaint and trendy, and there are many walking tours that introduce tourists to the neighborhood’s wonders and highlights.

7. Catch a Show at the Bolshoi Theatre

As a lover of the arts, it is hard to think of Moscow and not think of ballet. Russia has always been a top dog in the world of fine arts, and Bolshoi Theater is one of the best places to catch a performance. We were lucky enough to attend an Opera here, and it is a venue that you don’t want to miss out on if you enjoy opera, ballet, or orchestral performances.

8. Visit the State Historical Museum

The State Historical Museum is one of the most respected museums in Moscow. Despite its name, it is not really focused on the history of Russia as a nation. Rather, it contains a collection of artifacts from all throughout Russia’s history.

The museum’s collection is very broad in nature. It houses some items from indigenous tribes that used to occupy the region, pieces collected by the Romanov family, and more.

9. Wander Around GUM

GUM is an absolutely massive mall within walking distance of the Red Square. It isn’t just the size that draws visitors here; it’s the sense of luxury. The mall is so beautiful inside, much like the metro stations.

While visiting a mall might not sound like it belongs on a bucket list, this mall does. You will not want to miss out on visiting GUM while in Moscow.

10. Admire the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

While St. Basil’s Cathedral is the most iconic church in Moscow, it isn’t the only one. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is absolutely stunning, with massive golden domes. It is the tallest Orthodox church in the world, and it is the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow.

It is located just about a mile from the Red Square, just south of the Kremlin Complex. You can walk to it from the Red Square in about 20 minutes.

How to Get to Moscow

Flying to moscow.

Moscow has three major international airports: Sheremetyevo (SVO) , Domodedovo (DMO) , and Vnukovo (VKO) . All three of them are directly connected to downtown Moscow by the Aeroexpress trains, which leave every 30 minutes throughout the day. By Aeroexpress train, you can expect to get to the city center in 25-45 minutes depending on the airport that you fly into.

Sheremetyevo is the biggest and busiest of the three airports, and it is the one you are most likely to fly into – especially if you are coming from outside of Europe or the Caucus region. We flew into Sheremetyevo on a direct flight from New York City.

I usually provide backup airport options, because flying right into the city isn’t always the cheapest way to get where you’re going. Unfortunately, when it comes to Moscow, don’t really have a choice other than to fly right into Moscow. It is a very remote city, and it is usually the cheapest place to fly into in Russia as a whole.

Since Sheremetyevo is so busy, you will probably find a great flight option anyway. I wrote in  my post about finding cheap flights  that using hub airports will lead to more affordable airfare, and the same logic applies here. Even though Russia’s national airline, Aeroflot, is no longer a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Moscow is still a major hub connecting passengers from all over the world.

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Train or Bus to Moscow

Trains and buses are one of the most popular ways to get around Europe. However, they’re of very little use when you’re trying to get to Moscow.

Moscow is hundreds of miles from the nearest major cities. The only major European city that can even be reached within 8 hours on the ground is St. Petersburg, and even the Baltic capitals of Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn are over 12 hours away.

If you want to get to Moscow, the best option is almost always to fly. While the train routes to Moscow are scenic, they simply take forever.

How to Get Around Moscow

METRO | TROLLEYS | TRAMS | BUSES

Moscow has one of the most memorable metro systems in the world. Its metro lines are very deep underground, and the stations are absolutely stunning. Each station has its own unique style, but all of them contain escalators that seem to go on forever.

The system was built in an effort to showcase the power of the Soviet Union and its bright future. The plans were a form of propaganda, but they resulted in what is still one of the most visually appealing subway systems on earth.

Moscow’s metro system isn’t just pretty. It is also very useful and accessible. The system has 17 lines that connect the city and its surrounding area.

But wait; there’s more!

The Moscow metro system is also incredibly affordable, with each ride costing less than a dollar. The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow, as it is almost impossible to beat the connection times and the low cost to ride.

Tickets can be bought at electronic, English-speaking kiosks in stations, or directly from ticket counters at certain larger stations. There are also day passes available, which are a very solid option if you plan on riding the metro several times per day.

The metro is by far the best way to get around Moscow.

In addition to the metro system, Moscow also has a network of buses, trams, and trolleys. This system is nowhere near as convenient or well-connected as the metro, though, and is likely of little use to you during your trip. There is no Uber in Moscow, but a similar app named Yandex is available if you need a ride in a pinch.

How Many Days Do You Need in Moscow?

Moscow is the biggest city in all of Europe, and it is absolutely loaded with things to do. You could spend weeks in Moscow and still find new things to do. Of course, most travelers don’t have that kind of time to spend in one place!

I recommend spending no less than three full days in Moscow, and ideally closer to five or seven.

Moscow is very spread out, and it can take some time to get from one major point to another. There are also so many places that are nice to just sit back and relax, which is hard to do when you’re in a hurry trying to cram activities into just a few days.

If you only have a week to visit Russia, I’d advise spending all of the time in one city. If you decide to split your time between Moscow and St. Petersburg, I recommend not trying to squeeze in any day trips beyond those two cities.

When Is the Best Time of the Year to Visit Moscow?

There are two different ways to approach this question. Personally, I think the best time to visit Moscow is around Christmas and New Year’s Day. While the weather will be absolutely freezing, Moscow is a surreal winter wonderland in December and January.

We were in Moscow right before Christmas. While it was very cold, you can always bundle up. Exploring the Christmas markets and pop-up ice skating rinks throughout Moscow is one of my favorite memories from anywhere I’ve traveled, and I dream of going back to do it again.

If you aren’t fond of the cold, Moscow is beautiful in the summer. It tends to get pretty cold in the shoulder seasons, so if you want warm weather, you should plan to visit in the summer. Moscow actually gets pretty warm in July and August, and there are a bunch of fantastic places to soak up the sun within the city.

The best time to visit Moscow is either around Christmas or from late May to August.

Is Moscow Safe to Visit?

While Moscow is a truly wonderful city, there’s no denying that visiting Russia comes with risks. As the country is run by an infamous communist dictator, concerns about visiting are valid. While we didn’t experience any sort of threat or negative treatment during our time in Moscow, we visited in a peaceful time.

In our experience, Russia doesn’t seem to detain normal Americans or Westerners to use as pawns. As a regular person, as long as you don’t commit any crimes, there is a slim chance you will run into any issues. However, Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

Russia will not hesitate to enforce its laws against foreigners, and illegal behaviors will likely land you in a very compromising position.

To make matters worse, Russia has a bad reputation for gang violence. While the Russian mafia has very little interest in normal Western tourists, they won’t hesitate to pick a fight with anyone who ventures into their sphere of influence. If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

If you seek out illegal substances or activities, you could be a target of the mafia.

Finally, since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, things are all very different. Russia is currently at war, and there are battles raging within 8 hours of Moscow. While it is still relatively safe to visit, that could change at any time as the war with Ukraine continues.

Is Moscow Worth Visiting?

Without a doubt, Moscow is worth visiting. It is one of the most unique major cities we have ever visited, and we hope to make it back one day. The Russian Orthodox churches are stunning, the city’s history is unlike any other, and the food is to die for.

While many visitors prefer St. Petersburg to Moscow, I think Moscow deserves a lot of hype of its own. Moscow is the beating heart of Russian culture and history, and it’s a place I highly recommend checking out if you have the chance.

That’s all we have for you about Moscow! I hope this post was helpful as you plan your trip to Russia’s capital.

Have you been to Moscow? Or is this your first time visiting? Comment below if you have anything to add to our travel guide!

Hi, I'm Greg. I'm an avid traveler who has traveled to over 50 countries all around the world with my wife and kids. I've lived in Italy, Mexico, China, and the United States, and I dream of moving abroad again in the future. With this blog, I provide my audience with detailed destination guides to my favorite places and pro-tips to make travel as stress-free as possible.

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