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Moscow In Your Pocket
I have lived in Russia for ten years now and of course I’ve seen my fair share of Moscow’s glorious summer weather, but 2009 will be the first year that I will actually spend the whole summer in the capital. Living full-time in the city that never sleeps is always exciting - every season has a million and one things to offer, but when the sun is out there’s no other place I’d rather be. When I asked my friends recently what they would like to see as a feature in our next issue, the unanimous response was that we had to delve deeper into Moscow’s park life – Muscovites love to wind down and enjoy the simpler things in life. Here’s the recipe we came up with for a relaxed afternoon; prepare a huge picnic, get some beers (and don’t forget to keep an eye out for the cops if you are drinking your own shop-bought booze), gather your friends together and head down to one of the many parks mentioned in our feature. Step two, find a nice place on the grass in the sun and get your chops round a good piece of Russian shashlik (shish kebab). Then, step three switch off your work brain and take it easy.
OUR Moscow HIGHLIGHTS
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Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
This is what a new Russian orthodox church ought to look like. It is so immense you’ll be wondering how many blocks of dynamite the Soviet’s needed to get rid of the thing the first time
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Godzillas
Not only is it large and lively, but Godzillas also offers a host of bonus features: original parquet floors, three kitchens, satellite tv in the common room and a washing machine. Dorm be
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Hot Dog's Bar 'n Grill
With a bar area wrapped in flat screens, live broadcasts on two giant screens, poker tables, great daily drink specials and happy hours, you can be sure that Hot Dogs takes good care of its spo
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Tibet Himalaya
This brightly decorated Tibetan restaurant is worth a visit, whether or not you happen to be in the Sheremetevo shopping center where it's located. The menu features a large selection of meat, se
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Kolomenskoye Museum Estate
Sprawling and green Kolomenskoye is a favourite with kids, mums and dads, old grandmothers and young hipsters alike. The gentle sloping hills covered with cherry trees, the abundance of seating and &
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Novotel Moscow Centre
The friendly and professional Novotel, decked out in trademark blue and orange, is committed to accommodating both business clientele and vacationers. They have eight conference rooms including
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