For a visitor, taking photos in Moscow is easy and, in most places, completely fine. Personal, amateur photography is allowed almost everywhere tourists go — the streets, parks, most metro stations, Red Square and the exteriors of churches and landmarks. The restrictions that matter are specific and predictable: no photography inside Lenin's Mausoleum and some Kremlin buildings, no flash or tripods in the metro and many museums, and nothing at all around military, security or certain government sites . Drones are banned in the city — and, as of 2026, photographing drones or the aftermath of drone strikes is itself a criminal offence. This guide covers exactly where the lines are so you don't get an unwelcome word from a guard, or worse.
Quick reference: where can you take photos?
| Personal photos? | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Streets, squares, parks | Yes | Free to shoot; be considerate of people |
| Moscow Metro stations | Yes | Handheld personal photos are allowed; flash and tripods are prohibited ; professional/stationary equipment needs written permission from metro management |
| Red Square (open square) | Yes | Great for architecture; the square itself is open to photos |
| Lenin's Mausoleum | No | Cameras and phones must be checked at the entrance; no photos inside |
| Kremlin cathedrals & grounds | Partly | Grounds/exteriors generally fine; the Armoury Chamber, the Diamond Fund and many cathedral interiors prohibit photography |
| Museums & galleries | Usually | Often allowed without flash or tripod; check signs — some halls and special exhibits ban photos |
| Military, security & some government sites | No | Illegal; can carry criminal liability |
| Drones (anywhere in Moscow) | No | Civilian drone flights are banned — reinforced from 20 June 2026, until further notice |
| 无人机及无人机袭击后果 | No | 新规：拍摄或分享无人机或无人机袭击后果的图像属于违法行为——可能面临罚款或监禁 |
| 专业/商业拍摄 | Permit | 三脚架、灯光设备和工作人员需要获得许可/认证 |
公共场所：自由拍摄
无需许可即可在公共场所进行个人摄影。莫斯科的街道、堤岸和公园对摄影师开放，这座城市的地标——从红场到莫斯科国际商业中心的摩天大楼——是欧洲最具摄影魅力的景点之一。要寻找最佳拍摄角度，请参考我们的莫斯科经典摄影地点和莫斯科9大最佳摄影地指南。
莫斯科地铁
地铁的"地下宫殿"——科姆索莫尔斯卡亚、马雅可夫斯基站、诺沃斯洛博茨卡亚站等——是摄影师的梦想，且允许手持个人摄影。动作要快且不打扰他人：根据地铁的乘客规则，禁止使用闪光灯和三脚架（包括单脚架），任何专业或固定设备需获得地铁管理部门的书面许可。切勿阻挡乘客或站台。
克里姆林宫、红场和陵墓
红场的开阔空间可以自由拍摄，它是城市最佳的外景之一——查看我们的红场完整指南。在克里姆林宫内，各建筑的规定不同：场地和教堂外部通常可以拍摄，但武器库和钻石基金内禁止拍照，许多大教堂广场内部则限制或禁止拍照。在列宁陵墓，进入前需交出相机和手机，内部禁止拍照。
博物馆和画廊
莫斯科的大多数博物馆允许使用无闪光灯和三脚架的个人摄影，但入口处的标志或工作人员可能会有不同规定，尤其是个别展厅、临时展览和借展藏品通常禁止拍照。在允许拍照的地方，请关闭闪光灯，以保护艺术品和其他参观者的体验。
