Natalia Stepanova

Moscow

Spotter since 2017

My spots (22)

RAoS-Viewpoint
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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...

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Relaxing

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 18, 2024
Bro.We
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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

Oct 18, 2024
Triumph-Gallery
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Triumph Gallery – Hidden art oasis

"Triumph Gallery" is in the very centre of Moscow, and what I like most about it is the contrast between its contemporary art and the splendor around it...

arts&culture
Art & culture

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 15, 2024
Khachapuri
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Khachapuri – Georgian cuisine at its best

"Khachapuri" is my favourite Georgian restaurant in Moscow. Huge portions to be shared, fresh produce and I definitely recommend the adjarian khachapuri...

restaurants
Restaurants

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 9, 2024
Krasnyi-Oktiabr-Red-October
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Krasnyi Oktiabr (Red October) – Artsy island

"Krasnyi Oktiabr (Red October)" is a former Moscow chocolate factory. Now, the iconic red brick building are home to clubs, restaurants, galleries...

arts&culture
Art & culture
bars
Bars

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 9, 2024
LES
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LES – Coffee on the terrace

"LES" in Moscow are serious about coffee. They were one of the first, and are still one of the best. Their terrace might just be one of the cosiest in...

coffee&tea
Coffee & tea

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 9, 2024
Boston-Seafood-Bar
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Boston Seafood & Bar – Shrimpapalooza

"Boston Seafood & Bar" Moscow reminds me of my uncle. This restaurant's specialty is their smoked shrimp, but beware: they'll bring you aprons and...

restaurants
Restaurants

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 9, 2024
Gogol-Center
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Gogol Center – Hip and deep

"Gogol Center" Moscow is in my opinion what a perfect theater should be. They stage both classics and contemporary plays and don't shy away from nudity...

arts&culture
Art & culture
theater
Theaters

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Natalia

Stepanova

Oct 9, 2024

About me

About me
I was born in Siberia (never seen a bear outside a zoo though). Since 2010, I’m a happy Moscow transplant, now working as an editor for an Internet company. I soon learned to take for granted all those fantastic things this city has to offer: great theaters, its growing third wave coffee scene, good food (I keep my personal, regularly updated falafel rating), art spaces.

I like to take long walks around the city – pick a destination, start from the city center and see what Moscow has in store for me (there are usually a few hidden gems to be discovered, or at least some greasy and delicious food to be bought and happily eaten along the way).

Why Moscow
I've witnessed the city become more and more amazing each year. In addition to all that impressive architecture, new awesome places have started popping up: galleries, cafes, music venues.

Somehow this all works together beautifully: skyscrapers next to Soviet heritage next to orthodox churches next to a hip Vietnamese eatery. A bit like hearing “And now for something completely different!” all the time. Also, Moscow is one of the few cities where it’s totally normal for a coffee place to be still open at 22:00 – because people here know that you might need that caffeine fix for enjoying and exploring the city at night.

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