Discover local hidden gems in Moscow

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Fermskie-Ponds
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Fermskie Ponds – To relax and reflect

The "Fermskie Ponds" in Moscow are some of the city's best ponds to relax and reflect. They were planned back in the 17th century...

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 21, 2024
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Multimedia Art Museum – Arts meets technology

The "Multimedia Art Museum" in Moscow is dedicated to modern art infused with digital technologies, but which is also historical in some ways.,,

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Art & culture

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 21, 2024
Roaster-Coffee
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Roaster Coffee – Best raf here!

"Roaster Coffee" in Moscow has amazing atmosphere - it looks hipsterish but isn't tasteless, as happens sometimes. I love their raspberry raf coffee...

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 21, 2024
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Molon Lave – Come and take it!

"Molon Lave" is a fine Greek restaurant in Moscow! I find it a perfect place for celebrating special occasions, as I just love Greek food!

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 21, 2024
Dubininskaya-Street
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Dubininskaya Street – Industrial charm

"Dubininskaya Street" in Moscow comprises old industrial buildings that are now hosting many small cafes and food points. My favorite is number 41, bldg 1...

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 20, 2024
Myasnitskaya-Street
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Myasnitskaya Street – Reminiscent of St. Petersburg

"Myasnitskaya Street" in Moscow reminds me of Saint Petersburg. It has exemplary architecture - my favorite one is the 'House with a Lion'...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 20, 2024
Central-Market
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Central Market – Fuel for walking

"Central Market" or Tsentralny in Moscow was closed for more than 20 years - now it has been revived! So much food from all over the world here...

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Snacks

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 20, 2024
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Burger & Fries – Basic food

"Burger & Fries" in Moscow is a very respectable choice for a good burger after a busy day. I like the spot on Serpukhovsky Val. I recommend the 'Rodeo'...

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Snacks

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 20, 2024
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M. Gorky Apartment Museum – Glimpse of modernism

The "M. Gorky Apartment Museum" in Moscow has massive stairs, wide windows, a beautiful iris mosaic... no wonder Maxim Gorky lived here for 5 years!

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Art & culture

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 20, 2024
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I Like Wine – Friendly wine bar

"I Like Wine" in Moscow is a bar-restaurant where you can try the wine before ordering. I always find the perfect wine, and I'm a very frequent client!

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Anton

Alexandrov

Nov 17, 2024
Eggsellent
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Eggsellent – For breakfast, brunch and brinner

"Eggsellent" in Moscow is one of the best place to have your breakfast (or brunch, or brinner!) The menu is deliciously egg-centric...

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Natalia

Stepanova

Nov 14, 2024
Krasnostudenchesky-Proezd
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Krasnostudenchesky Proezd – Tram stop time machine

Tram stop "Krasnostudenchesky Proezd" in Moscow is an option for you if you want to travel back in time. It looks really stylish, too!

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Maria

Selezneva

Nov 7, 2024

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