Moscow uniquely combines tradition with modernity: the brave new world of glamour enjoyed by rich Russians is as present and exhibited as is the pride in the centuries-old monasteries and rulers’ houses. Countless opportunities to experience cultural highlights, to rub shoulders with the Russian spirit, and to taste the pulsating nightlife of Europe’s largest metropolis await the visitor all year round.

 

Concerts

1 March - Rammstein

Rammstein are playing a date at the Belgrade Arena as part of their second European tour. Any self respecting Rammstein fan has to see the band live at least once – no one who has seen the German hard rockers live is likely to forget their show any time soon.



Olimpiisky Palace

Olimpiisky Prospekt 16

10 March -Tokio Hotel

Tokio Hotel is Germany’s biggest export hit after Rammstein. With female fans from France, Italy, Spain, Russia and the USA at their feet, the boys from Magdeburg have just released their first English-language album.



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Olimpiisky Palace

Olimpiisky Prospekt 16

5 April -50 Cent

Dr. Dre and Eminem protégé’s debut album sold 11 million copies. 50 Cent also has an autobiographical film Get Rich Or Die Tryin – and his own fashion label G-Unit – under his belt.



Olimpiisky Palace

Olimpiisky Prospekt 16

 

 

Translated, “vodka” means something like “little water”: don’t be surprised that it is drunk like water in many bars! As the name suggests, one such bar is the “Vodka Bar” (Uliza Lwa Tolstowo 18b), not far from the Park kultury underground station. The interior is a mix of modern lounge and kitschy Soviet-style café. The bar is a favourite meeting place for young Muscovites getting ready to party at the end of a hard week’s work.

If you feel at home on the dance floor, then the “Propaganda” (Bolshoy Zlatourstinkskiy pereulok 7) is the place to be, any night of the week. Well-known DJs set the mood here ‘til the early morning.

The “Fabrique” club (Sadovnicheskaya Uliza 33) is amongst the locations rarely visited by a “normal” Muscovite. It is mainly members of the rich classes who congregate here to dance, party and flaunt themselves. The opening hours are also unconventional: it opens at 11 p.m. and closes at 7 a.m.

 

 

When it comes to culinary delights, Moscow is up there amongst the cities with the most on offer. There is an enormous choice of places to eat, whatever your budget – a romantic dinner or a quick snack, it is all there! One thing is for sure: there is no upper price limit to be had!

Asian cuisine and, in particular, Japanese cuisine, is very popular at the moment. “Seiji” (Komsomolsky Prospekt 5/2) is a high-class restaurant which pampers to this taste – at accordingly high prices!

“Café Pushkin” (Tverskoy Bulvar 26) offers perfect, traditional Russian cuisine. Don’t be taken in by the word “Café”: be prepared to be served borsch, pelmenis and – so they say – the best beef stroganoff in the city at the Pushkin.

 

 

The undisputed no. 1 amongst the exclusive shopping precincts in Moscow is the Tverskaya Uliza. Top-class hotels are adjacent to designer shops and exclusive restaurants. Whether you are just window-shopping or going on a serious spending spree, a walk along the impressive main street will remain in your memory for quite some time.

In Moscow, renowned designers with an international reputation are as frequent as pebbles on the beach. One of these designers – Denis Simachev – is an admired regular at catwalks all over Europe with his creations. His combination of shop, bar and restaurant (Stoleshnikov Pereulok 12/2) is hard to beat for its colourfulness, and invites you to stop by to admire it – and spend money.

Izmailovo Park is located somewhat away from the glittery world of the rich and beautiful: come here to spend some time at one of the most popular markets in Moscow. Classic souvenirs, jewellery and all sorts of gems are sold on hundreds of market stalls. You are bound to get lucky here if you are looking for a present for yourself or your loved ones at home.