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This is an outdoor bazaar located in Izmailovsky Park. Vendors speak English and goods can be bargained for. The merchandise that these shopkeepers have to offer are diverse and range from wooden toys, to quilts, jewelry and dolls. It is worth stopping by here.
This is an outdoor bazaar located in Izmailovsky Park. Vendors speak English and goods can be bargained for. The merchandise that these shopkeepers have to offer are diverse and range from wooden toys, to quilts, jewelry and dolls. It is worth stopping by here.
Address: Izmailovsky Park
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moscowThis shopping centre is located in the vicinity of the Red Square. It is the most famous of Moscow's shopping centers. There are several clothes and shoe shops and many designer labels such as Christian Dior and Max Mara are housed under this roof.
moscowThis is another of Moscow's famous shopping malls. It is located right outside the Kremlin and a range of international brands have set up shop here.
moscowWhile much of what is sold here is over priced and readily available in other shopping areas, a few of the Arts and Crafts shops are worth the visit. Traditional Russian goods such as embroidered sheets/ linen and carved wooden boxes are available here. These are the shops worth stopping at in Arbat:
moscowThis is a food emporium where expensive chocolates, vodkas, cookies and salted herring are available
moscowArtists have put up their creations for sale on the ground floor of the museum.
moscowThis area is unique and quite eclectic since it is consists of a number of small shops and galleries where independent small artists sell their paintings, sculptures and work. Traditional Russian crafts are also available. In addition to these are shops where vintage clothes are on display for sale. The Mekha is a well known shop located here selling a variety of Russian fur coats and hats.
moscowLeading fashion and jewelry designers have set up shops here to cater to the elite of Moscow. These include:
moscowCeramics, dolls and wind chimes are just a few of the specialties available here.
moscowThis is a great place to buy souvenirs from. There is a wide selection from which to choose. Both simple and ornate knick knacks are available. The porcelain tea sets are gorgeous as well.
moscowThis shop specialises in hand embroidered linens, hand painted plates and boxes.
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moscowThese gardens are lovely to take a stroll through. At the entrance of the garden, a marble monument has been erected to honor soldiers killed during WW II. Known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it was built to commemorate especially those Russian cities that suffered atrocities under Nazi rule.
moscowThis massive fortress was built in the 12 th century to protect against invasion. It is a remarkable structure comprising of a citadel enclosed by brick walls and gates. It owes its magnificence to the history that it embodies. The fortress was ransacked by the Mongol invaders in the 14th century but was later restored to become the seat of power of the Czars and the Communist rulers.
moscowRed Square is one of the most important sites in Moscow and swarming with tourists every holiday season. Communist parades were held here and parades continue to pass through this square. This structure is not to be missed especially since Lenin's Mausoleum is located right here.
moscowThis was built in the 1500s to commemorate Russia's victory over the Mongol Tartars in 1555. Popular belief holds that Ivan the Terrible had the architect's eyes plucked out to prevent him from making anything grander than this.
moscowNamed after the famous Russian writer Pushkin, this museum unlike Tretiakov Gallery is home to Russian art in addition to paintings and pieces from around the world. Its internationality means that every visitor will find something worthwhile here. Italian, Greek, French and Egyptian art pieces have been exhibited here. The art of Da Vinci, Remembrandt, Ruben, Van Gogh, Daumier and Renoir in particular are on display.
moscowThis was built in the 1800s to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon Bonaparte. Records of Russian military victories are engraved in the marble panels leading to the main hall.
moscowThis museum was built in the 19th Century. This is the most famous of the museums in Moscow and home to Russian art solely. It houses the paintings and masterpieces of incredible Russian artists from different time periods. These include: Vrubel, Kadinsky, Malevich, Kuindzhi and Repin. The collection is fabulous and one should spare an entire morning or afternoon to do justice to it.
moscowThis convent was built in 1524. It comprises of a number of Churches including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk and the Gate Church of the Intercession. Tourists are treated to diverse architectural styles such as the white, golden and green walls and domes of the former and the red walls and domes of the latter. The convent was initially to be used for the purpose of imprisoning wives/ sisters/ daughters and other women who had fallen out of favor with the Russian rulers or their own families. Be sure to pay a visit to the cemetery where famous Russian writers, artists and leaders are buried. Writers Chekhov, Gogol, and Bulgakov are buried there along with Khrushchev and Yelstin
moscowBolshoi means'grand' and this theatre is so because of its brilliant ballet and opera performances. It was built in 1825 to replace the Petrovka theatre which had been destroyed in a fire. Later on it had to be re-built following another fire in 1853. The theatre was intended to cater to the whims of the royal family and other nobles and was a status symbol. Performances include Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Spartacus etc. The architecture of this theatre is magnificent; even if tourists are not interested in the ballet and opera performances they must stop over if only to absorb the splendor of this structure.
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moscowThis restaurant is located in the centre of Moscow and customers get a breathtaking view of Moscow from it. Tourists get a taste of traditional Russian food of excellent quality.
moscowLocated in an 18th century mansion; this French restaurant is accompanied by a café which is reasonably priced compared with the former. Seafood is the specialty, but meat dishes are delicious as well.
moscowThis restaurant is named after a Russian film and the ambience is very much in keeping with this theme. Customers are given a taste of the cuisine of lands such as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, once under Soviet rule. Lamb dishes here are a specialty although there is a wide range of other dishes to choose from.
moscowThis restaurant provides outstanding service and offers a vast array of dishes to choose from. In addition to delicious appetizers and main courses the restaurant also offers delectable desserts. Customers are bound to enjoy the food as well as the atmosphere here.
moscowThis restaurant takes its name from one of the main characters in a Gogol novel. The restaurant is fashioned like a Ukrainian house. Customers will be treated to melodic Ukrainian music which plays in the back ground but more importantly will be treated to delicious food. Many of the dishes are meat and vegetable based.
moscowThis restaurant offers quality food at affordable prices. Appetizing pastas, meat dishes, salads and desserts are listed on the menu.
moscow'Down to earth' best describes the atmosphere inside this restaurant. Unpretentious delicious food coupled with reasonable prices makes this a stop worth making. Meat lovers and vegetarians will both be satisfied by the dishes listed on this menu.
moscowThis restaurant is run by a New York chef and is ideal for those who have been unable to adapt themselves to the flavors of Russian cuisine. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from at affordable prices.
moscowEasy going best describes the atmosphere of this restaurant. Open twenty four hours a day it offers a fusion of Russian and French cuisine as the name of the restaurant suggests. With two of the best cuisines in the world under one roof customers are bound to be satisfied.
moscowThis restaurant is especially interesting because of what its location has to offer- it is a boat restaurant looking out onto the Moscow River. Even more attractive than the location are the inexpensive prices at which delicious dishes are offered. The lamb dishes are definitely the specialty.