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11am-9pm Mon-Fri,
noon-9pm Sat & Sun; Mayakovskaya)
This outlet of the clever artists' cooperative that has shops scattered around Moscow, fea-
tures handmade, original and totally impractical stuff - great gifts or fun souvenirs.
ART, SOUVENIRS
MOSTOK
10am-7pm Mon-Fri, noon-7pm
Sat; Mayakovskaya)
Shelves are stacked with trade books and counters are piled high with postcards. The walls
are crammed with posters, prints and original artwork, some portraying unusual panoramas
and historic Moscow scenes. Part frame store, part graphic-design service, part print shop -
you never know what treasures you might find.
FOOD & DRINK
CHOCOLATE SALON
This bustling store is the factory outlet for several local candy makers, including the most
famous, Krasny Oktyabr (Red October). The display case is filled with tempting filled can-
dies and chocolate sculptures in all forms. We can't resist the old-fashioned Alyonka candy-
bar.
Sports & Activities
BATHHOUSE
KRASNOPRESNKIYE BANY
www.baninapresne.ru
;
Stolyarny per 7; general admission R1200-1700;
8am-11pm;
Ulitsa 1905
Goda)
Lacking an old-fashioned, decadent atmosphere, this modern, clean, efficient place nonethe-
less provides a first-rate
banya
(hot-bath) experience. The facility has Russian steam room,
Finnish sauna, plunge pool and massage services.
