Bol’sh
a
ya Sadova
y
a
Ulitsa
Novy Arbat
Tverskaya Ulitsa
Bol’shaya Lubyankas
Moxobar ynnya
The Kremlin
Vodootvodny Canal
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Baltic Bread
€15
(
M. Dmitrovka 3/10, bldg. 1
)
Once
you’ve caught sight of the 200 different types of freshly
baked bread, cakes, pies and pasteries, and smelt the pot of
coffee brewing away, it's going to be difficult to leave this
little café-bakery to go back out into the cold.
2
Vatrushka
€30
(
5
Bolshaya Nikitskaya, tel: 495 530
5511
)
Unusual mixes and experiments with Russian cuisine
are offered in this old mansion of Count Orlov, Catherine
the Great's minion. The breakfast menu, served from 8am,
is amazing, with highlights including porridges with berries,
syrniki
(
a dessert made of cottage cheese), toasts with
sausage and various egg dishes.
3
Strana Kotoroy Net
€50
(
2
Okhotny Ryad, tel: 495 737 5401
)
Its name meaning
“
the country that’s no more”, referring to the Soviet
Union, this restaurant offers Russian, Uzbek and Georgian
cuisines. A separate chef is in charge of each, which makes
the menu very authentic.
Pirozhki
(
stuffed fried buns) and
shashlyki
(
skewered meat) are a must.
4
Mercedes Bar
(
Off map
)
(
2/1
Kutuzovsky Prospekt, tel:
Moscow
495 229 8309
)
Located on the 31st floor, this place isn’t
cheap, but the stunning view, classy interior and high-
quality cocktails make it well worth a visit.
5
I Like Bar
(
Off map
) (
21
Shukhova, tel: (495) 741 07 07
)
The interior of this cosy venue features sofas, pillows and
books, while the bar “stools” are actually comfy armchairs.
Music varies from live saxophone with house to disco-funk,
while the food and cocktails are budget-friendly.
6
St Patrick's Day
The annual celebration on 17 March is
one of the most popular holidays in Moscow. Young people
dressed in green and orange gather for a colourful parade
and carnival in the central Arbat Street. Pubs are at their
merriest, while concert halls feature Irish folk bands.
7
The Ritz-Carlton
For a true taste of opulent living
on the edge of the Red Square, treat yourself to a stay at
this five-star wonder. After a day unearthing the area’s
incredible history, head back to the rooftop lounge to enjoy
sizzling steaks and seafood complimented by mesmerising
views of the Kremlin.
ritzcarlton.com
elena kirillova
Moscow's Red Square's
name derives from the word
‘
krasnyl’
-
meaning beautiful
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