Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 495-232 0400; www.meloman.ru ; Triumfalnaya pl 4/31; tickets
R300-3000; closed Jul-Aug; Mayakovskaya)
Home to the famous Moscow State Philharmonic (Moskovskaya Filharmonia), the capital's
oldest symphony orchestra, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall was established in 1921. It's a huge
auditorium, with seating for 1600 people. This is where you can expect to hear the Russian
classics such as Stravinsky, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich, as well as other European fa-
vourites. Look out for special children's concerts.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
MOSCOW TCHAIKOVSKY CONSERVATORY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
box office 495-629 9401; www.mosconsv.ru ; Bolshaya Nikitskaya ul 13;
Okhotny Ryad)
The country's largest music school, named for Tchaikovsky of course, has two venues, both
of which host concerts, recitals and competitions. It's best known for the prestigious Interna-
tional Tchaikovsky Competition ( www.tchaikovsky-competition.net ), which takes place
every four years, awarding titles of top pianist, singer, cellist and violinist.
SPORTS
SPARTAK STADIUM
( 495-411 5200; www.otkritiearena.ru ; Volokolamskoe shosse 67; Tushinskaya)
Home to FC Spartak, this bizarre-looking arena was new in 2014, built for the upcoming
World Cup (and expected to host the opening game). In addition to the 42,000-capacity sta-
dium, the complex includes an indoor arena and extensive other sports facilities.
Shopping
GIFTS
PROSTO TAK
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.buro-nahodok.ru ; Maly Gnezdnikovsky per 12/27;
11am-9pm;
Pushkinskaya)
For quirky, clever souvenirs, stop by this network of artists' cooperatives. Each outlet has a
different name, but the goods are more or less the same: uniquely Russian gifts such as
artist-designed tapki (slippers) and hand-woven linens. Most intriguingly, artist Yury
Movchan has invented a line of funky, functional fixtures (lights, clocks etc) made from old
appliances and other industrial discards.
GALLERY
BOLSHE
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