Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
8-964-571 6370;
www.ginza.ru/msk
;
nab Ovchinnikovskaya 20/1;
noon-
midnight Sun-Thu, to 3am Fri & Sat; Novokuznetskaya)
It's posh (though not at all tasteless) and it boasts a spectacular view of Moscow from its
rooftop position, which is the main reason to throw a few thousand rubles on wine and cock-
tails, or even super-expensive food, here. Rest assured that quality will match the price. The
bar is located inside a business centre.
Just say you are going to Karlson at the entrance.
ENTERTAINMENT
ART CENTRE
STRELKA INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURE, MEDIA & DESIGN
This institute is the focal point of the development at the Red October chocolate factory.
Aside from the course offerings and the popular bar, Strelka brings a healthy dose of con-
temporary culture to Moscow, hosting lectures, workshops, film screenings and concerts.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
MOSCOW INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF MUSIC
R200-2000; Paveletskaya)
This graceful, modern, glass building has three halls, including Svetlanov Hall, which holds
the largest organ in Russia. Needless to say, organ concerts held here are impressive. This is
the usual venue for performances by the
National Philharmonic of Russia
( 495-730 3778;
www.nfor.ru
)
, a privately financed, highly lauded, classical-music organisation. Founded in
1991, the symphony is directed and conducted by the esteemed Vladimir Spivakov.
SHOPPING
ART, SOUVENIRS
CENTRAL HOUSE OF ARTISTS (TSDKH)
Sometimes called by its initials (), this huge building attached to the New Tretyakov con-
tains studios and galleries, as well as exhibition space for rotating collections. This is a great
place to browse if you're in the market to acquire a painting or print from Moscow's red-hot
contemporary art scene.
CHOCOLATE
ROTFRONT
