Olga Stepanova

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One of the oldest streets in the heart of the Mother See has always attracted both guests of the city and the townspeople themselves. Its amazing atmosphere and uniqueness, glorified in many songs and films, remains unchanged over the years.

How to get to Old Arbat, what is so memorable about this street, and how can you relax on it?

Sights of Old Arbat - what to see on Old Arbat?

Map of Old Arbat in Moscow

Walking tour along Arbat is a journey into the past and an excursion into the present, from the Arbat Gate to Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square. This is a lot of historical alleys, architectural monuments and the ever-living legendary street.

What to see and where to visit on Old Arbat?

• Arbat Gate Square, which got its name thanks to the Arbat entrance tower White City in the old days. The word "Arbat" is believed to have been brought to the capital Crimean Tatars(translated as suburb).
• Khudozhestvenny Cinema, opened back in 1909, is one of the oldest operating cinemas. And opposite it is a memorial sign in honor of the church of St., demolished in the 30s. Boris and Gleb. The temple itself, recreated according to the drawings, is located on Znamenka in front of the General Staff of the Ministry of Defense.
• Right after monument to Gogol The boulevard of the same name originates, and on the other side - House of Mosselprom.
• Restaurant "Prague", existing since the 19th century, and opened by the merchant Tararykin. It was here, in the exemplary canteen of Mosselprom, that he reveled in famous novel Kisa Vorobyaninov.
• To the right of "Prague" begins New Arbat , sarcastically nicknamed by Muscovites “false jaws.” Not far from the restaurant, on Povarskaya - Church of Simeon the Stylite.
• Right behind the restaurant - house number 4(mansion of the 19th century), which belonged to Natalia Goncharova’s relatives - the Zavazhsky nobles.
• Here - Burenka, advertising symbol of Mu-mu restaurants. It has nothing to do with history, but everyone loves to take pictures with her.
• Georgian restaurant Genatsvale in B. Afanasyevsky Lane - a beautiful facade, sculptures, carved stairs and an entrance resembling a wine barrel.
• House 23 on Arbat is memorial plaques dedicated to the Second World War(To the Arbat soldiers and pilot Zenin) and to the residents of the building, the famous Korin brothers (painter and restorer).
• The 19th century also dates back to house 25 by architect Goedicke, originally belonged to the “society of Russian doctors”, and since the 20th century it has been given over to the classes of painting and sculpture. Kuprin, Mukhina and other artists trained there.
• In Starokonyushenny Lane you can see a monument of wooden architecture (19th century) - one-story log manor, which belonged to the merchant Porokhovshchikov.
• Arbat, 26 is a widely known Vakhtangov Theater, and next to him is Princess Turandot - a sculptural composition. Against - central House Actor, 19th century.
• An element of alternative culture of yesteryear - wall in memory of Viktor Tsoi. And a masterpiece of the Russian avant-garde - Melnikov's house, early 20th century.
• Church of the Transfiguration on Sands. This church (the only one that survived on the Arbat in the 30s) was created in 1711 and rebuilt in the 20th century. Not far from the temple there is a park with a monument to Pushkin.
• Arbat, 43 – the house where Bulat Okudzhava lived, and a sculptural composition in his honor, occupying an impressive part of Plotnikov Lane. And on Arbat, 51 – the house in which the author of “Dirk” and “Children of Arbat” lived, Anatoly Rybakov.
• Arbat, 53 – Museum-apartment of the sun of Russian poetry, Pushkin- a two-story blue mansion to which Alexander Sergeevich brought his wife after the wedding.
• McDonald's, located at the intersection of Novinsky Boulevard and Arbat since 1993, could not have been mentioned on the list memorable places, if it weren't located in a 19th century mansion. And also, if it had not been one of the first establishments of this type in our country, which in the early 90s was considered a real luxury for wealthy people. And not a place for a quick snack for young people.
• Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square. Previously, it was in this place that the border of Zemlyanoy City was located.
• Grocery store on Novinsky Boulevard, in which, based on the novel, Koroviev and Bulgakov’s Behemoth were hooligans.

Old Arbat - metro station; how to get to Old Arbat by public transport?

It is impossible to get to Old Arbat by car without traffic jams. That's why the best option the metro remains:

• To Arbatskaya metro station (Filevskaya line) – to the beginning of the street Old Arbat.
• To Smolenskaya metro station(Filyovskaya line) - to the end of the street.

It is possible on ground transport– on trolleybus B get there get to Smolenskaya Square, from where it’s already a stone’s throw to Arbat.

Shops, restaurants, cafes, theater on Old Arbat - what to visit on Old Arbat?

Most good timing For hiking along the most famous street of the capital are considered weekends and Friday evenings . It is on these days that life on Arbat is as full as possible with meetings with artists and musicians, live music, clowns and artists, etc. You won’t be bored! Do you want to buy souvenirs? Please. Do you want to get a tattoo? No problem! Arbat is a historical mood street.

Where can you go on Old Arbat?

Cafes and restaurants:

• The original bard cafe "Blue Trolleybus". Arbat, 14.
• Restaurant "Prague".
• The cuisine at the Prague restaurant is famous throughout the capital.
• McDonald's.
• Navruz (Uzbek cuisine).
• Mom's pasta (Italian cuisine).
• Peking duck.
• Varenichnaya "Victory". Cafe Ukrainian network– Soviet interior, reasonable prices, waiters in school uniform and 80s hits from the speakers.

Cultural recreation:

• Museums of Pushkin, Tsvetaeva, Lermontov.
• Theater named after Vakhtangov.
• Theater "Old Arbat".

Shops on Old Arbat:

• Hair store. Wide range of textures, colors, etc.
• Adidas with constant discounts and special offers (Arbat, 29).
• Gems are “jewelry greetings from the Soviet past” (Arbat, 35).
• DD Shop – shopping mall with a shop for girls with impressive “busts” (Arbat, 10).
• Nike is a sportswear store with traditional promotions (Arbat, 19).
• Russian watches. The assortment includes all Russian watch brands that survived after perestroika to the present day (Arbat, 11).
• Lots of antique shops, souvenir and jewelry shops.

We reinvented the wheel and found out what interesting things there are on Arbat - and how to discern the history of the street behind the noise of street musicians and the ripples of signs.

Where to go on Arbat: museums and theaters

Museum-apartment of A. S. Pushkin (No. 53, p. 1)

This is one of the oldest Arbat buildings. Marina Tsvetaeva lived here for a short time, but the house went down in history because of another poet. Pushkin brought his young wife, Natalya Goncharova, here on February 18, 1831, immediately after the wedding. They lived here for only a few months, and the poet wrote to Pletnev: “I’m married and happy. My only wish is that nothing in my life changes - I can’t wait for anything better.” In 1986, a Pushkin Memorial Apartment was organized in the house, and in 2000 a monument to the poet and his young wife was erected nearby.

Museum-apartment of Andrei Bely (No. 55/32)

Andrei Bely lived in the “professor’s house” (as Muscovites called it) - and now the world’s only museum of the poet is located here. In 1903–1907, meetings of the symbolist circle “Argonauts” were held in his apartment: Blok, Voloshin, Bryusov, Gippius and Merezhkovsky, Ivanov and Florensky - they all attended these meetings. And in the apartment below lived the family of Mikhail Solovyov, brother famous philosopher- it was there that Boris Bugaev came up with the pseudonym “Andrey Bely”.

Museum of History corporal punishment

⚙️⚔️Museum of the history of corporal punishment, one of the most extraordinary and interesting museums. We listened to an almost 2-hour lecture and didn’t get bored even for a moment, but perhaps this was because of the amazing guide with whom we were incredibly lucky ⚔️⛓🔪#moscow #moscowmuseum #museum #мозка #мumeймеізірінінінінінінінінінініСіСѓС…

Posted by Anna Krasovskaya (@viva.la.anna) Feb 26, 2017 at 12:28 PST

It would seem that foreigners should rush to the Tretyakov Gallery - but they crowd around the small museum of corporal punishment. Here they talk about legal - once legal - methods physical impact per person. A collection of torture instruments, reconstruction of torture machines, engravings on the topic of corporal punishment - for 300 (for women) or 400 (for men) rubles you can learn a lot about the historical boundaries of legality.

Theater named after Evgeny Vakhtangov

Posted by Anna Grishina (@anyagrishina) Jun 15, 2017 at 2:07 PDT

When Moscow students decided to create a Student Drama Studio in 1913 to play according to Stanislavsky’s system, they could not find a director for a long time - professionals did not agree to work with amateurs. Finally, Evgeny Vakhtangov succumbed to their persuasion - and he managed to create an incredibly strong team, imbued with the studio spirit. As a result, a group of amateur actors grew into one of the most famous theaters in Moscow. Business card theater is considered “Princess Turandot” - the last performance staged by Vakhtangov himself. Now this performance is not in the repertoire, but there are many others.

Where to eat on Arbat

Posted by yanilitta (@yanilitta) Apr 23, 2017 at 6:40 am PDT

Arbat has relied on its historical heritage - but, unfortunately, cannot boast the same concentration of interesting gastronomic concepts. You can have a snack with trdelnik, run to Sixties Diner, Moo-moo or McDonald's, order a basket of baked goods and get two Americanos as a gift at Daily Bread, have a glass at the Hard Rock Café and Dooling House, or get a milk drink cocktails at the Beverly Hills Diner.

But it’s better to look at the neighboring New Arbat - there are more interesting establishments there.

What to see on Arbat: houses with history

If all the information about Arbat could be summarized in a couple of laconic lines, so many books and guidebooks would not be dedicated to it. Below we have collected all the most interesting things - and details can be found on excursions and.

Alpha Arbat Center (No. 1)

In 2010, this business center (in the photo it is in the center) took second place in the list of the ugliest modern buildings in the capital - a survey conducted by Forbes. But once upon a time - before several waves of demolition - there was the Moscow Printing House in its place. There in theater studio"Mastfor", began his creative path Eisenstein, and Yesenin read Pugachev to the public for the first time.

Restaurant "Prague" (No. 2/1)

The Prague tavern opened in 1872 - and seventeen years later it changed its owner and concept. As a result of the rebranding, a first-class restaurant was created, where Chekhov celebrated the premiere of “The Seagull,” Repin celebrated the restoration of the painting “Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan,” and Leo Tolstoy publicly read “Resurrection.” True, even a business lunch there - in today's money - cost about three thousand rubles.
IN Soviet era the restaurant was replaced by an exemplary dining room (remember where Kisa Vorobyaninov from “The Twelve Chairs” took Lisa for lunch?). This is where they came up with Soviet version"Zakhera" is a "Prague" cake, and it was named after the restaurant. And although the Internet is full of comments that the “Prague” cake is no longer the same in local cuisine, on holidays you will still have to stand in an hour-long line for it.

The main house of the city estate of Count V. A. Bobrinsky (No. 37)

Considering the mass of reconstructions that Arbat went through, the house was preserved surprisingly well. Since 1834, not only the appearance of the facades has remained untouched, but even some of the interior decoration elements.
Once lived here cousin Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas I - Vasily Bobrinsky; in the 1840s, the house was given to the Military Department, and under Soviet rule - to the Military Court. In the 80s they wanted to establish a Museum of the Decembrists here, and after perestroika - a Literary Museum.
However, now the house is famous not for its high-ranking residents, its “military” past or appearance: one of its walls is the “Tsoi wall”.

Residential building (No. 43)

“They race forever in InaArbate:
The fleet of black transience,
Worker, high school student, cadet... .
They pass, their clothes blown by the wind,
Fools, scientists, ignoramuses,
The quiet light will turn pink
Green sign "Hope"
Over the distance of days and the distance of years..."

Andrey Bely dedicated these lines residential building No. 43 on Arbat - but will replace this house because of another poet. Here, in a communal apartment on the fourth floor, one of the main singers of Arbat, Bulat Okudzhava, spent his childhood. Now there is a monument to him not far from the house. Cast in bronze, Okudzhava emerges from the alley towards the dawn (the bronze shadow speaks about this), and the two arches forming the gateway are covered with his poems.

Apartment house of V. P. Panyushev (No. 51)

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The building in the rational modernist style is famous not only because Blok stayed within its walls. “Three eight-story buildings stand closely one behind the other, the façade of the first is lined with white glazed tiles... Low arched passages, lined with sheet iron at the corners, connect two deep, dark courtyards,” this is how another famous resident, Anatoly Rybakov, described this house. The author of "Dirk", "Shot" and "Children of Arbat" dedicated no less lines to his native street than Okudzhava - but prosaic lines.

What is Old Arbat famous for? What to see?

This is one of the old Moscow streets. Old Arbat, the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral - all these places have long been perceived as symbols of the metropolis. It is located in the center of Moscow and literally attracts residents and visitors with its uniqueness and stunning atmosphere, reflected in films and songs. Absolutely special place, where modern buildings coexist with ancient buildings, creating an unforgettable ensemble.

Presumably the name of the street came from Arabic from the word “rabad”, which means “suburb”. During the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, they wanted to give it a new name - Smolenskaya - but the residents never got used to it, and the name remained the same.

Why is Old Arbat so famous? At first, artisans and merchants lived there, but in the second half of the eighteenth century, nobles increasingly began to settle on this street. Over time, the prestige of this place increased. Writers, musicians and other representatives of creative professions began to buy houses on Arbat.

Nowadays, this street is also predominantly inhabited by creative people, tourists come there from all over the world. Various entertainment events are constantly taking place there. There you can listen to the music of street musicians, watch artists perform, or order your portrait from one of the artists who work right on the street. You can walk along it for hours, immersing yourself in its amazing atmosphere. People who come to the metropolis for the first time want to see this particular place, walk through the nooks and crannies imbued with the spirit of antiquity, and get acquainted with the exhibits of local museums.

Notable places

The best place to start a tour of this centuries-old street is from the Arbat Gate square, so named because of the entrance tower of the White City. The Khudozhestvenny cinema is located there, one of the first to appear in Moscow. It opened in 1909 and is still in operation today. Opposite it there is a memorial sign that reminds of the Church of Saints Boris and Gleb, destroyed during the years of Soviet power. Thanks to the surviving sketches, the church itself was rebuilt, but in a different place - on Znamenka.

At the beginning Gogolevsky Boulevard there is a monument to the Russian writer.

On Arbat there is a restaurant “Prague”, which was opened by the merchant Tararykin in the nineteenth century. The establishment became the setting for the famous novel “The Twelve Chairs”. Here was an exemplary dining room, where the father of Russian democracy invited the lady he liked.

By right side from the restaurant New is coming Arbat, which among city residents received the disparaging name “false jaws,” hinting at its foreignness. Further behind Prague, on Povarskaya, stands the Temple of Simeon the Stylite. Directly behind Prague stands house No. 4, built in the nineteenth century. It once housed the noble Zavazhsky family, which was related to Natalya Goncharova. There is also a “burenka” - a brand of the Mu-mu restaurant chain. She, of course, cannot be classified as historical monuments, but many people like to take photos with it.

Attached to house No.23 memorial plaques, in honor of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War pilot Zenin and Arbat Warriors, as well as the Korin brothers - masters of restoration work and artist.

The mansion, created in the nineteenth century by the architect Gedicke, became famous for the fact that famous painters, for example, Kuprin and Mukhin, studied there. At first it was owned by the “society of Russian doctors”, but in the twentieth century it was used for art.

Porokhovshchikov's house is a unique testament to architectural mastery, built of wood. It was created in the style of a Russian hut; at the World Exhibition in France it was recognized as a unique embodiment of folk style and received an award.

In the house at number 33/12 there is the “House of A.F. Losev". There is a library there, dedicated to history national culture and philosophy. The house is named after the famous philosopher and philologist A.F. Losev, who wrote a lot of scientific works.

Building No. 26 houses the famous Vakhtangov Theater, founded more than a hundred years ago. Not far away you can see the sculpture “Princess Turandot”, and opposite is the central House of Actors.

Among the modern attractions, the wall in memory of Viktor Tsoi should also be noted. It is dedicated to the famous rock musician who died in an accident and is painted with drawings by his fans.

During a tour of Arbat, it is also worth taking a look at the Melnikov House - a recognized work of Russian avant-garde art of the early twentieth century.

The Church of the Transfiguration on Sands is the only one that remained on this street after the period when Soviet power destroyed churches. It was built in the first half of the seventeenth century and reconstructed in the twentieth century. Not far from it there is a park where there is a monument to Pushkin.

Once upon a time, house number 43 was the residence of Bulat Okudzhava. To perpetuate the memory of the composer, a sculptural composition was installed on Plotnikov Lane.

The chambers in Khitrovo have a colossal historical significance, there is a memorial apartment for A.S. Pushkin. Where the most famous Russian poet lived with his family. The chambers were created in the eighteenth century and were rebuilt many times.

There is a grocery store nearby on Novinsky Boulevard, where, according to famous work Bulgakov was disgraced by Volonda's retinue.

Old Arbat is one of best places to get to know Moscow, it is essentially a small separate world where everything breathes history. Take your time and explore this wonderful old street.

The Russian Renaissance company will make your walk along Arbat rich, easy and exciting.

Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow. A legendary place that no tourist deprives of its attention. One of the oldest streets in the capital, where despite numerous changes you can feel the spirit of history. Arbat still lives a vibrant life today, offering its guests exciting and modern entertainment. About what to see on Arbat, in our selection.

Cinema "Khudozhestvenny": Arbatskaya sq., 14

Cinema "Khudozhestvenny" - iconic place in history national cinema. Premieres of legendary films took place here Soviet films: paintings “Battleship Potemkin”, the first sound film “Start in Life”, the first color film “Grunya Kornakova”. In 1955 " Art"became the first wide-screen cinema, while still for many years remaining the center of domestic film premieres. Having crossed the hundred-year mark, the Moscow cinema has become famous as one of the oldest operating cinemas in the world.

Museum of Illusions: Maly Nikolopeskovsky Lane, 4

Exhibition space of about a thousand square meters houses more than a hundred paintings and installations that come to life with the arrival of guests. The perception of unusual artistic objects depends on the imagination of observers. Amazing effect optical illusions is most clearly revealed in photographs, where the main actor becomes the visitor himself. The range of images of the works presented is quite wide, which makes a stay in the museum equally interesting for both children and adults.

Theater named after E. Vakhtangov: Arbat, 26

Main cultural center Arbat is a State Academic Theater named after E. Vakhtangova. The monumental building with columns, located in the middle of the historical street, was erected in the middle of the 20th century. His productions - bright in form and deep in content - are always relevant. The current repertoire includes both works of world classics and plays by contemporary domestic and foreign playwrights. Worth watching: “Eugene Onegin”, “Pier”, “Thunderstorm”.

Wall of Viktor Tsoi: Old Arbat, 37/2, 6

The wall of house number 37, facing Krivoarbatsky Lane. The architectural element of the ancient city estate received its modern creative appearance more than a quarter of a century ago, shortly after the death of Viktor Tsoi. Since then, the wall has been filled with images of the legendary rock musician, quotes from his songs, and declarations of love for his work. At the same time, " Tsoi's Wall"became not just a frozen monument to the leader of the Kino group, but also place of worship for millions of fans of Viktor Tsoi. People gather here different ages, play the guitar, sing rock hits of yesteryear.

Monument to Bulat Okudzhava

Arbat is one of the most “literary” streets in Moscow. Many outstanding masters of Russian literature lived and worked here, among them the writer, poet and popularly beloved bard Bulat Okudzhava. His first place of residence in Moscow was one of the communal apartments at No. 43 on Arbat. Okudzhava carried his love for the legendary Moscow street through all his work. Everyone is familiar with the lines of his heartfelt song:

“Ah, Arbat, my Arbat, you are my calling...”

In 2002, at the intersection of Arbat and Plotnikov Lane, near house number 43, a sculptural composition appeared. The authors of the work were sculptor G. Frangulyan, architects I. Popov and V. Proshlyakov. According to their plan, two bronze arches were placed on the cobblestone platform, forming a gateway, and benches and a table were installed. The arches are “covered” with quotes from the poet’s works. Okudzhava himself emerges from the “Arbat courtyard” - a bronze figure about 2.5 meters high.

Hard Rock Cafe: Arbat, 44/1

Moskovskoe Hard Rock Cafe- an unusually atmospheric place: rock and roll flavor is present in every detail of the establishment - from the musical content to the interior elements. The restaurant specializes in American cuisine. The menu includes wide choice snacks, burgers and sandwiches.

The pride of the establishment is the collection of memorabilia - things that belonged to famous musicians. Among the exhibits of this unique museum are stage costumes, musical instruments, diary and epistolary fragments of rock stars.

Museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin: Arbat, 53

One of oldest buildings Arbat is house number 53. Until the 70s of the 19th century it was city ​​estate, which belonged to representatives of the ancient noble family Khitrovo. In the winter of 1831, part of the mansion was rented by Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. As you know, it was here, on the eve of the wedding of the poet and Natalya Goncharova, that a noisy “bachelor party” took place, here, immediately after the wedding, a wedding dinner took place in the Church of the Great Ascension, and the first three months passed here family life Pushkin. The memory of the happy “Moscow page” in the biography of the great poet is preserved memorial museum, located in a former ancient estate on Arbat.

The apartment museum occupies the entire two-story mansion. On the ground floor there is an exhibition dedicated to the “Moscow” theme in the life and work of A.S. Pushkin. Of particular value are authentic items from the 19th century, which allow you to get closer to Pushkin era. Memorial rooms are located on the second floor of the building. These are spacious state rooms - witnesses to the pre-wedding celebration and the first family ball of the Pushkins, as well as small living rooms where the everyday life of the young couple took place. Today, in these “family” rooms, visitors can see memorial items of the descendants of A.S. Pushkin.

As you can see, a walk along the famous capital street will not be boring, and everyone will find something interesting for themselves, what to see on Arbat. We are sure that you will get a lot of impressions when visiting Arbat. The attractions of this place can be listed for a very long time, but it will be better to see them with your own eyes.

I think I won’t be mistaken if I say that Arbat is oldest street Moscow. And if I make a mistake, it won’t be much. Arbat is the same symbol of the capital as, or. The name of the street comes from the Arabic word “arbad” (“rabad”), which translates as “suburb, suburb”. Under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich in the 17th century. They tried to rename this street Smolenskaya, but the name never took root.

Arbat before

Why did Arbat become so famous? Previously, artisans and merchants settled on this street, but by the end of the 18th century they were forced out by the nobles. Gradually living here is becoming fashionable and prestigious. Representatives of the Moscow intelligentsia purchased apartments here and built small mansions. Many families known to us, such as Pushkin, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Gogol, Tolstoy, Saltykov-Shchedrin, Chekhov, Blok, lived here at one time.

By the end of the 19th century. Multi-storey buildings began to be built on Arbat, and there were more shops here. Arbat began to look more and more like what we see now. After the revolution, the Bolsheviks, with their characteristic indifference to historical heritage Russia built a New Arbat next to the Old Arbat, destroying many architectural monuments. In the 70-80s. 20th century they are creating on Arbat pedestrian zone. Many shops and cafes appear here. Sing songs street musicians, artists offer their canvases, and merchants sell souvenirs to foreign tourists. Arbat is becoming very popular among tourists. But Muscovites did not like this innovation. Even Bulat Okudzhava, seeing the street hung with clusters of lanterns, said: “Arbat, you’re stupefied.”

Arbat now

We have been to Arbat twice. The first time we just wanted to see what this famous street was like. The second time was when we were looking for where to buy a silver bracelet - there are a lot of jewelry stores on Arbat. To be honest, Arbat did not particularly impress either me or my girlfriend. I don’t understand why it attracts foreign tourists. I don’t really know what I expected to see here. In my opinion, this is an ordinary central street of the city, along which cars just do not drive. Because of this, street musicians and artists can easily perform on Arbat. We also saw breakers. Apparently, this place has also been developed for them a long time ago.

There are a lot of shops and cafes here. Contrary to expectations, their prices are not very different from their competitors on other Moscow streets. I remember the cafe on the bus. I wonder whose original idea it was to make a cafe in the back of a bus, decorate it and welcome visitors? The cafe is sure to be popular. I don't remember anything special anymore. Yes, there are antique shops here. How are they different from? At Vernissage the scope is much greater. Yes, here artists offer to draw my portrait or caricature. But do I need it for that kind of money? Yes, here you can listen to live music and songs. And what? Let's remember the subway, there are these singers in every passage. Although... On Arbat you really listen to them, but in the metro you just hear them. Well, okay, fine. But drive across town to listen live music- this, excuse me, is some kind of perversion.

There are also museums on Arbat: , M. Tsvetaeva, M.Yu. Lermontov. For those who read their poems and are fans of their work, it would be a shame not to come here. There is also a theater named after. Vakhtangov and the Prague Hotel, which has existed since 1872. In winter, Santa Claus was placed next to him, with whom I did not fail to take a photo :-).

In general, let them throw slippers at me, but on Arbat I don’t see anything so extraordinary that doesn’t exist in other districts and streets of Moscow. And although this story is included in the “Main Attractions of Moscow” section, it is more a tribute to the Arbat’s past than its present. And it is Arbat’s past that attracts tourists here, and not jewelry stores and cafes. Foreigners come here for history, and Arbat can give it to them.

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