10 most popular geotags on Instagram in Russia

The social network Instagram is often used by travelers. According to the collected statistics, today there are hundreds of millions of posts dedicated to tourist trips. Moreover, many users attach geotags to photos – information about geolocation. They are a program code that can decipher a mobile phone or other device to determine the location of a particular object on a map. The error is several meters. The page owner himself does not need to enter the location coordinates – they are calculated automatically thanks to the GPS (satellite positioning) module.

Each visitor to the social network is able to search by geotags. It allows you to view visited places by other users. Based on the information received, the popularity of a particular object can be determined. For example, in Russia, the leader in the number of tags is Moscow City. However, various sights and shopping complexes located on the territory of the Russian Federation remain no less famous.

10 Okhotny Ryad (Moscow) | # 0,190 million

Okhotny Ryad – a large shopping center located in the central district of the capital. The opening of the complex took place in 1997. Located underground, has three levels. Each underground level corresponds to a certain era – the eighteenth century, classicism and modernity. According to the project, the roof of the center is decorated in the style of the nineteenth century. Okhotny Ryad is very popular among Muscovites and guests of the city. Today he has 190 labels on the Instagram network. Potential visitors are attracted by the wide variety of goods sold and the opportunity to take beautiful photos against the backdrop of the unique interior of the premises.

9. Bolshoi Theater (Moscow) | # 0,316 million

The Bolshoi Theatre is a complex of buildings located on the Theater Square. Users of the social network took off more than 316 photos, which depict the interior, the facade of the building and the artists at the performances.

8. Victory Park (St. Petersburg) | # 0,472 million

Victory Park got about 472 geotags on Instagram. It is a favorite vacation spot for citizens and guests of the Northern capital. The park was founded in 1945 on the territory formerly known as the Syzran Field. The main entrance is decorated with propylaea, which has six bas-reliefs made of bronze alloy. Directly next to the gate is a small square with a fountain. Monuments to the Heroes of Socialist Labor were also erected. Here you can see the busts of Alexander Matrosov, Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya, Galina Ulanova.

Victory Park was able to perpetuate the memory of the tragic events that took place in Leningrad. Today it continues to attract Russian and foreign citizens traveling around the country. In summer, various attractions operate here, catamarans and boats are rented. In winter, the skating rink is flooded. Thanks to the beautiful arrangement of the park, its visitors take thousands of photos for publication on social networks.

7. Hermitage (St. Petersburg) | # 0,612 mln.

Hermitage – the pride of the Russian Federation, the largest cultural and historical museum, which owns six historical buildings. The main object of the ensemble is the Winter Palace. Today there are more than three million unique exhibits – sculptures, numismatic collections, archaeological sites, paintings by famous artists. Despite paid photography until 2015, Instagram users managed to take approximately 612 photos with appropriate geotags. Today, you can photograph art objects completely free of charge – the premises where temporary exhibitions are held are considered an exception.

6. Moscow State University (Moscow) | # 0,628 million

Moscow State University (Moscow State University) has long earned a reputation as the most prestigious state educational institution. In addition, the building of the university is an architectural landmark, which all tourists visiting the city strive to admire. The center of the complex is a Stalin skyscraper built in 1953; the university also owns more than 600 different structures erected nearby. Instagram visitors created 628 photos facade of a unique building and interior.

5. Arbat (Moscow) | # 0,804 million

Each city has a central street that attracts tourists. In Moscow, it is called Arbat. Today Arbat – the most important sight of the capital along with Red Square or St. Basil’s Cathedral. There are many shops and cafes here, allowing you to shop or relax. An additional feature is the holding of permanent exhibitions of folk artists and performances by street artists. Of course, many passers-by want to capture such moments in order to share pictures on a social network. That’s why Main Street got 804 geotags.

4. Gorky Park (Moscow) | # 1,217 million

Gorky Park – the most popular park of the capital, which has recently undergone dramatic changes. As part of the urban improvement, various stalls selling sausage products were demolished. Instead, the park administration provided places for noodle and falafel establishments. The ponds were cleaned and reconstructed. Along the banks there are wooden beaches, sunbeds, bars. Free Wi-Fi connection is provided for guests. From entertainment there is a rental of bicycles, scooters, painting and dancing lessons. A visit to the park will allow you to have a wonderful time and enjoy cultural recreation. Thanks to the listed advantages, visitors removed 1 photos with geometry.

3. Red Square (Moscow) | # 1,637 million

Red Square has a reputation as the most famous square of the capital and the entire Russian Federation. Regular demonstrations of workers and parade processions of the Russian Armed Forces are held here. Muscovites themselves go to the square infrequently, but among travelers this place is the main attribute of a tourist visit to Moscow.

Interesting fact – introduction of a ban on photography using professional equipment.

Devices with a body height of 140 mm and a lens diameter of 70 mm or more are banned. Taking photos from phones is not prohibited. Therefore, Instagram users have already created approximately 1 shots, which have the corresponding geotag.

2. GUM (Moscow) | # 2,725 million

GUM – the most famous department store in Russia and the entire post-Soviet space. In addition to the shopping and entertainment purpose, the complex of buildings is a real art object. Thanks to the use of the pseudo-Russian style, the building has become a real symbol of the state, like the Kremlin or St. Basil’s Cathedral. Today, the State Department Store attracts thousands of tourists and citizens. Here are boutiques of world brands, a cinema, an ice rink. The management strives to preserve history and style. For example, Gastronome No. 1 is decorated in the style of the fifties, and in Canteen No. 57 you can order a Soviet dish – sausage with green peas. GUM has 2 geotags on Instagram.

1. Moscow City (Moscow) | # 4,472 million

The undisputed leader of our rating – the most popular geotag in “Insta” in Russia is Moscow City, which scored 4 geotags. The business center is a modern complex of skyscrapers, the height of which varies from 27 to 96 floors. Residents of the capital come here for entertainment and shopping, and guests of the capital pursue visiting exhibitions or excursions. The undoubted advantage of the complex is the presence of observation platforms from which amazing views of the city open. It is these platforms that are especially popular with Instagram users.