Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Explore: Meshchansky & Basmanny
Markedly laidback compared with other central districts, Meshchansky covers a large
swathe of central Moscow dominated by pre-revolutionary residential buildings - many of
them painted in the uniform yellow.
Its busiest artery is ul Maroseyka, which originates in Kitay Gorod and becomes ul Pok-
rovka just before reaching Boulevard Ring. It is absolutely packed with good places to eat
and drink.
Gracious boulevards create a leafy pedestrian belt running all the way down to the Mo-
scow River. With a beautiful pond that becomes a skating rink in winter, Chistoprudny
Boulevard is about the cutest area in Moscow and is great for leisurely walks.
