MOSCOW ATTRACTION

Mosfilm Studios

District: RamenkiMetro: Kievskaya · Park Pobedy · Universitet

MuseumsWith children

Russia’s best-known film studio is a large working complex associated with decades of Soviet and Russian cinema. Guided programmes can introduce visitors to sets, costumes, equipment and the mechanics of film production, making it especially attractive to film lovers and repeat visitors to Moscow.

Official website

Check current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.

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Why visit

Access depends on current tour schedules, so plan ahead rather than arriving spontaneously. Afterwards you can continue towards Sparrow Hills, Moscow State University or the Mosfilmovskaya district.

How to get there

Kievskaya · Park Pobedy · Universitet

Located on Mosfilmovskaya Street; common approaches are from Kievskaya, Park Pobedy or Universitet metro stations with surface transport.

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