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Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Discography includes: Dangerously in Love (2003), B'Day (2006), I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008), 4 (2011), Beyonc� (2013) and Lemonade (2016). Tours include: Dangerously in Love Tour (2003), The Beyonc� Experience (2007), .... Show More I Am... World Tour (2009�2010), The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour (2013�2014) and The Formation World Tour (2016). Show Less

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'Boycott Beyoncé'? The Singer Teases Haters With Anti-Bey Slogan Shirts Formation World Tour

The singer is selling t-shirts and phone cases featuring the slogan on her world tour

The call to #BoycottBeyonce has reemerged. And this time Beyoncé is leading the charge.

Queen Bey’s Formation world tour kicked off Wednesday in Miami, and among merchandise sold at the highly anticipated opening night were t-shirts donning the words “BOYCOTT BEYONCÉ,” according to USA Today .

“Beyoncé selling official #BoycottBeyonce merchandise is the most iconic thing that’s happened this decade,” one Twitter user wrote alongside a photo of a tee and phone case.

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Another Twitter user posted: “Bey has included ‘Boycott Beyonce’ in the Formation Tour’s official merch. I love Pettyoncé just as much as Slayoncé.”

The move appears to be a response to backlash the 34-year-old megastar received earlier this year as some called her “ Formation ” music video and subsequent Super Bowl 50 halftime show performance an attack on police .

RELATED LINK: Beyoncé Thanks ‘My Beautiful Husband’ Jay Z as She Launches Her Formation World Tour in Miami

The “Don’t Hurt Yourself” singer was virtually silent amid the criticism, but she told Entertainment Tonight after her Super Bowl performance that she wanted her single, “Formation,” to make people “feel proud” and “have love for themselves.”

Ever the overcomer, it appears Beyoncé has turned lemons into lemonade, with some social media users hailing Beyoncé’s decision to sell the t-shirts as a strategic marketing tool.

“Beyoncé confirms that she isn’t just a pretty face by making money from the #BoycottBeyonce t-shirts as merchandise,” one user wrote on Twitter.

What do you think of Queen Bey’s Formation tour merch? Let us know!

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You Have to See the 'Boycott Beyoncé' Merch from the Formation Tour

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In February, just after the debut of Beyoncé's "Formation" video, several police unions called for a boycott of her impending world tour. They took issue with a scene in "Formation" where she featured a little black boy dancing in front of a line of officers. Some even went so far as to accuse the superstar of being anti-police.

Beyoncé, of course, remained unbothered through it all. In fact, she's capitalizing on the drama by selling "Boycott Beyoncé" merch at her own concert. A fan account, Bey Legion , shared images of her Formation Tour merchandise on Twitter, including a "Boycott Beyoncé" t-shirt and phone case. It's her way of kindly asking the entire Miami police department to bow down.

Even more embarrassing for the anti-Beyoncé brigade? Despite the onslaught of media headlines, their threatened boycott was wildly unsuccessful. The Miami concert, which kicks off tonight, is fully staffed by security. Beyoncé gets the last laugh once again.

Get your first look at her Formation tour merchandise in the slideshow ahead.

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In a True Boss Move, Beyoncé Is Selling "Boycott Beyoncé" Merch on Her Formation Tour

Updated on 5/1/2016 at 2:00 AM

Beyoncé's Formation World Tour kicks off in Miami on Wednesday night, but before the singer even hit the stage, she was causing a stir on social media. Fan Twitter account Bey Legion shared photos of the merchandise being sold on the tour stops, which included a t-shirt and phone case that reads "Boycott Beyoncé." They also tweeted out a photo of a group of what appears to be Beyoncé crew members in the shirts, along with ones emblazoned with "Beyhive Boys."

Beyoncé is clearly and remarkably poking fun at the actual boycotts that were planned after her statement-making Super Bowl Halftime Show performance of "Formation" back in February; critics organized an "anti-Beyoncé" protest outside the NFL's headquarters in NYC for those who felt the singer pulled a "race-baiting stunt" during the show and that it was "a slap in the face to law enforcement." The turnout, however, was less than impressive , as a total of two protesters showed up.

For what it's worth, Beyoncé spoke out about the backlash in an April interview with Elle , saying, "Anyone who perceives my message as anti-police is completely mistaken," adding, "I have so much admiration and respect for officers and the families of officers who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe. But let's be clear: I am against police brutality and injustice. Those are two separate things." With these new tour items, Beyoncé is not only poking fun at her haters, but proving just how self-aware she is , too.

How Much Beyoncé Fans Are Spending Between Renaissance & Cowboy Carter

And they’re *still* ready for another tour.

Beyoncé’s ever-evolving artistry is front and center in her genre-bending musical trilogy , and fans are lucky to witness it in real time. The BeyHive (or anyone who appreciates her once-in-a-generation talent) often goes to great lengths in exchange for the full Beyoncé experience. From in-demand concert tickets and travel costs to album pre-orders, Ivy Park , Cécred , Cé Noir , and other Bey-related merch, many diehards have shelled out thousands to support their fave.

Securing tickets to the Renaissance World Tour and shopping for silver ensembles when Beyoncé requested the futuristic dress code turned into events within themselves. Toward the end of 2023, The New York Times reported that all of the Grammy winner’s performances that year boosted the U.S. economy by a whopping $4.5 billion, which is further proof that Queen Bey truly runs the world.

Fast-forward to 2024, and the superstar’s eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter , has ushered in a new era for the BeyHive and for country music. In addition to picking up limited-edition CDs, vinyls, box sets, and Western-inspired merch like sold-out denim jackets , ashtrays , and playing cards , the Hive predicts a tour announcement could be around the corner, so you can bet they’re planning cowgirlcore outfits faster than you can say “yee-haw!”

With that comes a little financial planning. In these as-told-tos ahead, five BeyHive members proudly share the dollar amount they’ve spent on the Renaissance Tour, music, and merch over the past year so you can get inspired if you’re thinking about doing it up big when Bey hits the road again.

I Saw Renaissance Tour 5 Times… & Ended Up In The Film

I’m a fan of a lot of people, but I go the hardest for Beyoncé. Before the Renaissance World Tour, I told a bunch of my friends, “When Beyoncé goes on tour, we need to go.” I soon realized that I was in three different group chats to see Bey in three different cities: Philly, L.A., and Houston.

For the L.A. show, I spent around $2,000 on tickets, drinks, flights, and hotels. For the Houston show, about $1,200 for the same. Since I live in Philly, I only spent $566 on tickets. Then, of course, there was the money I spent on merch across all three shows, which totaled $365.

After the first show, I knew I needed to experience this concert with my mom. She’s who I saw my first Beyoncé concert with in 2013, so I got us tickets to see the Renaissance Tour in D.C. for just less than $1,200, and we traveled by train for $122. With Kansas City being the final stop, I couldn’t miss it, so I added a *fifth* show to my personal lineup; that trip cost me more than $1,900 since I had to fly out — I didn’t get any merch.

I attended The Mrs. Carter Show, On the Run, and Formation tours, but the Renaissance era was definitely the most expensive. It’s also the first era where I had the funds myself. All this spending got me a lot of American Airlines miles, so at least most of the flights were paid with miles.

If she does announce a tour this year, I’ll make it happen. Wherever she needs to be, I’ll be there.

You spend money on what you want to spend money on. Some people go to sporting events; this is what I pour my money into, and it makes me so happy. I don’t have kids and I’m not married, so I don’t have those responsibilities. I’d like to say it was worth it because I appeared in the Renaissance movie, which I saw multiple times ($119). I spent $200 on concert outfits and an additional $515 on Renaissance movie merch and Amazon merch.

I think it’s going to be a minute before she goes on tour, so I’m definitely taking the time to financially recover. But even if she does announce a tour this year, I’ll make it happen. Wherever she needs to be, I’ll be there. — Aria, 28, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Renaissance Tour: $7,198

Merch: $1,327

Movie: $119

Final Total: $8,644

I Snagged Tickets For Less Than $200 To The Last Tour Stop

I grew up listening to Beyoncé, but I was mostly familiar with her singles. The turning point for me was her surprise self-titled album in 2013. All the conversations surrounding that record made me so in love with her music. I go to a lot of concerts; I’ve been to more than 200 total. The only other times I’d seen Beyoncé was with Jay-Z for the On the Run Tours in 2014 and 2018, and I was in the nosebleeds for those shows.

For Renaissance , I went to Ticketmaster and the cheapest ticket for the Kansas City show was around $60 before fees. I bought it knowing my friend lives there, so I’d have someplace to stay. My close friend’s birthday was around that time, so I paid for his ticket, which bumped up the total to around $157 with fees. I also purchased a $26 silver corset top for the concert.

The drive from Austin, Texas, to Kansas City is around 10 hours, so we did a road trip and paid $150 for gas. We blasted a Beyoncé playlist the entire time. Traffic was backed up once we got into Kansas City. We thought we were going to miss the show, but we got there just before she took the stage, so we had zero time for food and drinks.

I’m not a big merch girl, but I’m a big vinyl girl, so I bought a Renaissance vinyl last year for $43, and I’m waiting for Beyoncé to release the full version of Cowboy Carter on vinyl.

Renaissance was a cultural reset; every time somebody says “There’s no way she tops this,” she tops it somehow. It’s always something new and fresh. The fact that I was able to get two tickets for less than $200 to see one of the most popular performers ever is amazing when you think about how expensive concerts are these days. No regrets about the money spent. — Sierra, 28, Austin, Texas

Renaissance Tour: $333

Merch & Music: $43

Final Total: $376

I Started Saving Money When The Renaissance Album Came Out

I was in middle school when her self-titled album dropped, and I was instantly mesmerized. Before that, I listened to a lot of hyperpop music, so that album marked a monumental switch for me. I went to the Formation Tour, but I didn’t start making my own money until the Renaissance era. I started saving the second the album came out; I also signed up for some focus groups to make extra money.

I didn’t realize how much I was spending on the tour and merch, which ended up being nearly $4,000, but I don’t regret any of it. I will probably spend the same amount on the next tour. For Cowboy Carter , I’ve purchased three vinyls ($145, including shipping) and the Act II Patches ($25) so far.

I went to three shows, two in L.A. and one in D.C., for roughly $1,400. Flights added up to $900. I actually share a birthday with Beyoncé, so because she was performing on her birthday, I had to go to that show as well. My outfits were around $150.

It was seriously the best experience ever, and I think her shows justify the prices. I will be taking those memories to the grave with me and talking about it until the day I die. I’ve seen plenty of artists I love in concert, but the Renaissance Tour was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When she put that in theaters, I had to go as many times as possible. I saw it three times, so I spent an extra $78, plus $50 on merch. Between all the shows and movie screenings, I probably spent $300 on food and drinks.

When you have something you love to do, you spend the money.

I also picked up multiple T-shirts and sweatshirts, sweatpants, a hat, and the tour book for $805. If I were to do it differently, I would buy less merch and go to more shows.

When you have something you love to do, you spend the money. For me, it’s about experiences, and the Renaissance Tour was an experience I had to have multiple times. It’s the same way people watch their favorite movie a thousand times throughout their life. If I could go back to see the show again, I would do it daily. — AJ, 22, Denver, Colorado

Renaissance Tour: $2,629

Merch & Music: $1,025

Movie: $228

Final Total: $3,882

I Tailgated With My Mom & Got Free Merch From Bey’s Team

I’m in the military, so I wasn’t able to see some of Beyoncé’s really good tours like On the Run or Formation. Now that I’m a full-fledged adult and can afford to drop a bag on this lady, I’m giving myself the full experience. It cost me nearly $7,900.

My mom and I went to the D.C. Night 2 show ($2,918) and Houston Night 1 show ($2,227) for the Renaissance Tour. I picked up $775 worth of merch for me and my mom. Since we live in D.C., we didn’t have to pay for flights or a hotel, but the Houston flight was $679 and we stayed in a hotel for $563; the rental car was $250. I absolutely put money aside for all this; I would’ve been OK with not buying outfits ($160) for the concert in order to get the best possible experience.

Being in the military is stressful, and it’s a lot of time spent away from home, so anytime I get the opportunity to do something with my family, I absolutely do it. I have four brothers, and I’m the only girl, so the Renaissance Tour was extra special because it was something I could do with just my mom.

Before the D.C. show, my mom and I tailgated outside the stadium. We set up a tent, decorated it, and brought food for other BeyHive members. We brought our own cups, plates, and chairs, but Chick-fil-A catering and a couple bottles of Casamigos Reposado cost $241.

Beyoncé’s team gave us free merch and a sample of her fragrance before it dropped. I stepped away to get my VIP bracelet, but when I came back, they took pictures of our setup. My mom and the people we were next to were featured on Beyoncé’s website .

I equate it to the Super Bowl: If you could afford to go and see your favorite team playing in the best seats, would you?

After the shows, my mom and I had to relive the Renaissance Tour once more, so we saw the movie when it came out. I paid $60 for two tickets, but we didn’t purchase food.

This year, I’ve spent $56 on the Cowboy Carter box set. I equate it to the Super Bowl: If you could afford to go and see your favorite team playing in the best seats, would you? Usually the answer is yes, so once I break it down like that, people understand it more. My alternative answer is I had the money to spend, so I do what I can afford. — Gabrielle, 27, Prince George’s County, Maryland

Renaissance Tour: $6,978

Merch & Music: $831

Final Total: $7,869

I Created A Savings Account Specifically For Beyoncé Money

I’ve been a dedicated BeyHive member since Beychella. I spent around $782 during the Renaissance era last year. So far, in 2024, I’ve spent roughly $100 on Western gear and digital purchases of Cowboy Carter , plus the “Texas Hold ’Em” and “16 Carriages” singles when they dropped on Super Bowl day. I haven’t had the chance to buy the vinyls or CDs, but I hope to soon.

I don’t typically go for the merch; I’m more interested in buying the music and attending the tours. I had anxiety leading up to buying tickets for the Renaissance Tour, especially after the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster situation , but it went smoother than I thought. My ticket was $300, transit was $10, and I purchased drinks, popcorn, and ice cream at the show for $50.

It was the best concert of my life. I became friends with the people in front of me and in back of me, and everyone was so much fun. During “Cuff It,” we were all doing the dance. It was like going to a party or club versus other concerts where it feels like you came only with who you came with.

The total amount I spent was actually lower than expected. I wanted to go to Beyoncé’s last two tours, but it didn’t work out, so this time, I made a savings account and automatically deposited money into it every month. I can’t justify spending that amount for any artist except Beyoncé or other legends like Janet Jackson or Madonna.

I wish I would have spent less money on the outfit ($306); I went the DIY route, so it consisted of a black shirt and pants with metallic glue and foil wrap, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat with disco tiles. My best friend and I saw the movie ($30), snacked on candy and popcorn ($50), and bought limited-edition cups ($18). I also got People ’s special edition Renaissance Tour magazine for $18.

I can’t wait to say one day that I went to the Renaissance concert and be able to tell someone what it was like. If she tours for Act II, my strategy will probably be to sit further back because it’s a good view no matter where you sit since it’s Beyoncé. I want to build up funds so that for the Act III tour, I can hopefully sit up front. I want to experience a front row Beyoncé concert at least once in my life. — Dante, 22, Toronto, Canada

Renaissance Tour: $648

Merch & Music: $136

Final Total: $882

These as-told-tos have been edited and condensed for clarity.

Kuznetski Most area in Moscow

Kuznetski Most is a small area between Tverskaya street, Kremlin, and Kitai Gorod (Lubyanka) and it's a downtown of Moscow. First of all, 'Kuznya' is a great place to walk: it is a real Moscow area, not a postcard at all, hectic busy streets neighbour tranquil lanes and courtyards with traditional architecture. There are also many very nice cafes, restaurants, clubs, and shops. If you want a cool place to meet people, go for a walk and to get the real feeling of the city, check out this area.

Long time ago there were only half-broken low wooden houses in Kuznetski Most area, and it was the place where poor blacksmithes lived. Blacksmith is 'Kuznets' in Russia, hence the name. In the beginning of the street (on top) there was a bridge over a small river, later this river was put underground, so there's no bridge anymore. About 200 years ago there was a rich Moscovitan noble buying this area. He immediately put away all the blacksmiths' houses and started to build a fancy new district. Just in few years he built up beautiful houses, with impressive ornaments, rich decoration, pools in the courtyards. Also, he opened some French boutiques in the area. That's when Kuznetski Most started to become fashionable. In a short time all the elite moved to this  area, and those who wasn't so fast were coming here to make some shopping and to sit in many of the restaurants and cafes around.  In the 20th century, when the communist times arrived, most of the buildings were given to government offices, some were given to soviet shops. The area became boring, the architecture was slowly deteriorating , but nobody seemed to care. In the beginning of the 90s  the area was revived again: the buildings were  restored , there was many new cafes being opened, boutiques, and shops. One important landmark of Kuznetsky Most is that it's home to FSB (Federal Security Bureau - former KGB) offices, and if you walk along Kuznetsky Most street you can get to the FSB reception, which is open 24 hours (in case you have something to report).  

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Highlights:.

• Explore a massive Soviet Park VDNKh (or VVC);
• Experience this special feeling of the good old Soviet times & dark and gloomy Cold War era;
• Get to the highest spot in Moscow city and one of the deepest metro in the world;
• Find out the rough truth about the insane 900-day siege of Leningrad (present St Petersburg);
• Take in the Triumphal Arch;
• Capture an extraordinary sculpture-memorial to the Holocaust;
• Join a guided Bunker-42, Cold War Museum tour (optional, not included in the price).
• See a harmony trio: an orthodox church, a synagogue and a mosque all in one park.

Tour Itinerary

With the 1000-year history, Russia has had a rich portfolio of conflicts, battles, wars. On this Soviet tour, we'll talk about various wars that happened in Russia, focusing on WWII.

Mother Russia has undergone a lot in its long life. Since ancient times, Russian rulers have taken nearly all political power into their own hands. By the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian oppositional movement was deadly set for the total destruction of the ever-lasting tsarist regime. All of Russia got involved in the bloody revolution of 1917 in an effort to abolish the current state of the government and gain freedom for the ordinary people.

You will learn about the every-day life of the Soviet people during the bloody Second World War with the Nazis, including the legendary Battle for Moscow, the 900-day siege of Leningrad, the hardships that local citizens went through, the consequences of the war and the scars it left on the Soviet people, as well as why the Cold War happened and what was the fundamental reason.

Our mission on the Soviet Russia tour is to find out

• - How much this 1917 revolution cost the people;
• - Whether they actually got the freedom they wanted and was it worth it;
• - What happened over the next 74 years;
• - Who were the main political communist leaders of the Soviet Union;
• - Were Russians happy and satisfied with the Soviet Union?

Our tour itinerary will lie in most Soviet areas of Moscow, which are quite spread throughout the city, as very few of them are left. You can choose how much you are ready to live this Soviet life on a 5, 7 or 10-hour tour. Depending on the duration of the tour, you will see part or all of the places below:

If you want to extend the tour, you are welcome to do so by paying $20/extra hour in cash on the tour.

Time stands still in Red Square. The Red Square is the heart of Moscow (and whole Russia). Saint Basil's Cathedral will make your mouth drop. If it is from May-October, have a cocktail on the outside terrace and simply people watch! The massive square offers so much to enjoy.

Lenin's Mausoleum

The burial place of one of the most influential communist leaders in the world.

Revolution Square Metro Station

Rub the Soviet dog's nose for good luck and admire the 76 bronze sculptures, devoted to the passionate, strong-willed and patriotic Soviet people.

Poklonnaya Hill

The highest point in Moscow, where Napoleon waited for keys of the city.

All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVC)

With its giant arch, amazing fountain, and huge pavilions of different Soviet Republics.

Victory Park Metro Station

The deepest undeground station in Moscow and one of the deepest in the world.

Victory Park

For an open-air museum as big as 135 ha (1 350 000 square meters), Victory park sure doens't lack diversity. The park is dedicated to the Russian victory in WWII, and was laid out in 1995 in commemoration of 50-year anniversary of victory.

Stalin had planned for its construction already in 1941, being sure of victory from the very start of the war.

Greeting Hill

The highest points in Moscow (172 meters), where Napoleon waited for keys of Moscow in vain.

Triumphal Arch

Stunning monument consisting of 12 cast-iron columns, each 12 meters high, and weighing 16 tons. Built to mark Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1812.

Museum of the Great Patriotic War

In the city that is as much about wars as it is about victories, there is one essential stopover - the Museum of the Great Patriotic War (that's what WWII is called in Russia). Must-do for those wishing to understand Russia's past and look at the whole war from the different perspective - Russian.

The museum is not for the faint-hearted. Here you can see films about the partisan experience, the scenes that will haunt you forever (no subtitles, but they are not necessary).

Museum of Contemporary History (from outside only)

We'll have a glance at Russian life of the XX century in the  Museum of Contemporary History , which houses bits of everything from Russian history of XXth century: from English club to a storage of Stalin's presents.

Memorial to the Holocaust,

devastating and breath-taking!

Unleash your inner spy. Highly recommended  Bunker-42 ,  Cold War Museum , explore the place where Khrushchev lived during the Cuban Crisis. Go down 18 floors to a gigantic bunker under Moscow that was designed to withstand a nuclear attack. Watch a short film about the severity of the Cold War. If you lived through the Cold War, you will hardly believe it is possible that you are in Bunker 42!

Wander through  Sparrow Hills  and climb up to the highest observation deck of Moscow with stunning views of all seven Stalin’s skyscrapers, including  Moscow State University . After that, experience the excitement of taking a  river cruise  on the Moscow river and catch the views of the Kremlin and Soviet times.​

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

*This WW2 and Cold War tour can be modified to meet your preferences.

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Apr 24 2017

City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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