Discover local hidden gems in Moscow

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mariaselezneva

Pita&Souvlaki – Greek tavern

I'm obsessed with Greek food, and after looking far and wide in Moscow, "Pita&Suvlaki" has become my favorite... I really like their chicken souvlaki!

restaurants
Restaurants
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Snacks

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Maria

Selezneva

mariaselezneva

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!

arts&culture
Art & culture
relaxing
Relaxing

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Maria

Selezneva

andreyberezkin

Friend Function – Cozy store with design stuff

"Friend Function" in Moscow is an urban shop that mixes up local brands with international ones, drawing inspiration from the city's iconic history...

shopping
Shopping

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Andrey

Berezkin

nataliastepanova

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...

restaurants
Restaurants

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Natalia

Stepanova

nataliastepanova

Bro.We – Come for a coffee, stay for a movie club

"Bro.We" is a small cafe in Moscow with excellent coffee and the people who work there are amazing. I started going there even if it's out of my way...

coffee&tea
Coffee & tea

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Natalia

Stepanova

nataliastepanova

RAoS Viewpoint – Get close to the golden brains

"RAoS Viewpoint" isn't the highest or most spectacular in Moscow, but the views you get here are definitely the most Instagram-worthy...

relaxing
Relaxing

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Natalia

Stepanova

ilyasokolov

Baravi-T – A taste of France

"Baravi-T" in Moscow is a 'French bakery' but which has specialties not restricted to France. This place can magically make people calm!

coffee&tea
Coffee & tea

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Ilya

Sokolov

ilyasokolov

Central Childrens Store – For kids and parents

"Central Childrens Store" in Moscow has always been considered a paradise for kids. I have to admit that this renovated building exceeds my expectations...

shopping
Shopping

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Ilya

Sokolov

ilyasokolov

Lokomotiv Stadium – Welcome to depot

"Lokomotiv Stadium" in Moscow is the only stadium in the city which has all the necessary infrastructure for really hosting games. Let's see how they do...

relaxing
Relaxing

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Ilya

Sokolov

antonalexandrov

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!

bars
Bars
restaurants
Restaurants

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Anton

Alexandrov

ilyasokolov

Troparevsky park – Hulk among the parks

"Troparevsky park" is one of my favorite parks in Moscow. It's really huge - you can be walking there for hours

relaxing
Relaxing

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Ilya

Sokolov

irinarakhmanova

Ekologiya Garden – A sculpture square

"Ekologiya Garden" in Moscow is a sculpture park right next to busy Arbat Street dedicated to ecology. It's a real open-air museum!

arts&culture
Art & culture

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Irina

Rakhmanova

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