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Moscow's glorious past is brought alive in these museums dedicated to diverse aspects of the city's (and the country's) history.
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State Historical Museum
This unmistakable Russian Revival building on Red Square is one of Moscow's most prestigious museums, tracing the history of the Russian lands back to the Paleolithic period.
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The Kremlin Armory Museum
A vast collection of Tsarist treasures, including jewelry, costumes, carriages and Faberge eggs, as well as displays of Russian and foreign jewels and weaponry.
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The State Diamond Fund
Holding the Russian State's priceless collection of Imperial jewels, the Diamond Fund is an awe-inspiring display of fantastic wealth and opulence.
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Central Armed Forces Museum
The focus is on Soviet military history - especially the victories - in this impressive display of military hardware, propaganda material, photographs, uniforms, and personal effects.
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Old English Court
The first foreign representation in the city now houses exhibitions examining the relations between Tudor London and Moscow under Ivan the Terrible.
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Palace of the Romanov Boyars
The former home of the future Tsars has been painstakingly restored to give a fascinating glimpse of what everyday life was like for Moscow's medieval aristocracy.
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