July 29th 2018 - Arbat Street
From the opulence of Eliseevsky grocery store, Alla took us to Arbat Street, a pedestrian street in the historic centre of Moscow. The Arbat has existed since the 15th century, making it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. Originally the street formed part of an important trade-route and was home to craftsmen.
In the 18th century, the Russian nobility came to regard the Arbat as the most prestigious living area in Moscow. Almost completely destroyed in the great fire of 1812, the street was rebuilt In the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the Soviet period, it housed many high-ranking government officials.
Now it has been gentrified and is considered a desirable place to live. Because of the many historic buildings, and artists who live and work here, the Arbat has become a trendy part of the city.
We ended our visit at a restaurant where we had a meal of dishes from southern Russia. There was music and entertainment, and the most divine food, sweets and Turkish coffee.
July 29th 2018 - Arbat Street
From the opulence of Eliseevsky grocery store, Alla took us to Arbat Street, a pedestrian street in the historic centre of Moscow. The Arbat has existed since the 15th century, making it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. Originally the street formed part of an important trade-route and was home to craftsmen.
In the 18th century, the Russian nobility came to regard the Arbat as the most prestigious living area in Moscow. Almost completely destroyed in the great fire of 1812, the street was rebuilt In the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the Soviet period, it housed many high-ranking government officials.
Now it has been gentrified and is considered a desirable place to live. Because of the many historic buildings, and artists who live and work here, the Arbat has become a trendy part of the city.
We ended our visit at a restaurant where we had a meal of dishes from southern Russia. There was music and entertainment, and the most divine food, sweets and Turkish coffee.