During the tour of Moscow, the capital of Russia, you will see all the major sights including Red Square, Novy Arbat Street, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Poklonnaya Mountain with the extensive Victory Park that was laid down to commemorate WWII victory, Vorobievy Mountains, Bulvarnoye Koltso and other city attractions. Also, you will visit one of the oldest convents in Russia, the Novodevichiy Convent. The Novodevichy Convent is one of the most famous in the country. It was founded in 1524 by Grand Duke Vasily III. For a time the convent functioned as a place of imprisonment for those people who were out of favor. The architectural ensemble of the convent comprises fortifications, the Smolensky Cathedral, a belfry, dwelling houses and church buildings.