In truth, the most attractive thing in height is an opportunity to rise above the everyday routine and interim and to examine the movement of life from above. Therefore, tall structures symbolizing the drive of modern society for progress attract a large number of tourists all over the world. Interest in tower tourism became global after the foundation of the Global Federation of Great Towers, at the baseline of which was Ostankino Tower. Built in 1967 upon the project of Soviet engineer Nikitin, N.V., Ostankino Tower, reaching the height of 540 meters, it became an architectural and engineering milestone of its time. Ostankino Tower, being created for transmission of television and radio signals to new distances, remains of key importance up to present days.
Nowadays, it is a part of the Branch of Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network, the leading Russian telecommunication agency. At the same time, it is literally one of the most noticeable signs of Moscow city and point of attraction for millions of tourists all over the world. To make your visit to the Ostankino TV tower comfortable and interesting, we ask you to observe the following rules: To pass to the Ostankino TV tower it is necessary: - pass inspection (personal and hand Luggage) at checkpoints; - take all prohibited items to the storage room; - present the original identity document (passport of a foreign citizen, identity card, birth certificate (for minors under 14 years old who do not have a passport); - present a printed e-ticket or pass.
Enter is possible not earlier than 1 hour before the start of the session and ends 10 minutes before the start of the session. Exit from the Ostankino TV tower is carried out by e-ticket, so it is necessary to save it until the end of the visit. Visiting the Ostankino TV tower is possible only in the presence of the original ID for each visitor. To visit the Tower are not allowed: - citizens under the age of 7; - persons with obvious signs of alcohol or drug intoxication; - citizens belonging to low-mobility groups. Photo and video shooting at the checkpoints of the TV Tower are prohibited. All personal belongings, with the exception of handbags, briefcases, handbags for documents, shall be deposited in the storage room located in front of the checkpoint located at the entrance to the territory of the Branch adjacent to the Ostankino TV tower.