I lived in the city for a summer and this convent was my favorite part of Moscow, if not all of Russia. If you have time it should not be missed. I went back twice in one weekend. If you like a break from big city madness you can't get anything close to this peaceful in most parts of the city.

Just as a tip for women, you should remember that you cannot (or simply should not) enter some of the areas used for services without a scarf or shawl to cover your head. Follow the lead of the women around you. Most Russian women wore their scarves around their necks until it was time to enter the buildings.

Also the lake is worth walking around on nice days and, if I remember correctly, there is a playground on the other side if you have children.

One last tip is that you do need to pay to take pictures of the buildings. Using your cameras inside is not allowed, but you may be able to take a few shots in areas that are exhibits and not used for religious purposes.