Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORT
LUZHNIKI STADIUM
This giant stadium (home to FC Torpedo) is the capital's largest, seating nearly 80,000
people. It was the chief venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics, and more recently has been
selected to host the final game of the 2018 World Cup.
WORTH A DETOUR
YUDASHKIN
The best-known Russian fashion designer is Valentin Yudashkin, whose classy clothes
are on display at the Louvre and the Met, as well as the State History Museum in Mo-
scow (look but don't touch!). If you wish to try something on, head to this swanky
Kievskaya)
, which seems like
a museum but has many things that you can, in fact, buy.
SHOPPING
SOUVENIRS
ASSOCIATION OF ARTISTS OF THE DECORATIVE ARTS (AHDI)
Look for the ceramic plaque and the small sign indicating the entrance to this 'exposition
hall', which is actually a cluster of small shops, each one showcasing arts and crafts by local
artists. In addition to paintings and pottery, the most intriguing items are the gorgeous knit
sweaters, woolly coats and embroidered dresses - all handmade and unique.
SOUVENIRS
RUSSIAN EMBROIDERY & LACE
11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun;
Smolenskaya)
Considering the lack of flashy signs and kitsch, it would be easy to miss this plain storefront
on the Arbat. But inside there are treasures galore, from elegant tablecloths and napkins to
delicate handmade sweaters and embroidered shirts.
ART GALLERY
BURO NAHODOK
10am-9pm Mon-Fri, 11am-8pm
Sat & Sun;
Park Kultury)
