Arbat in Moscow: what to see on Old Arbat

Arbat is a pedestrian street connecting the Boulevard and Garden Rings. Arbat in Moscow is a popular Moscow landmark. After Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin, tourists rush to stroll along Arbat to feel the spirit of Moscow.

What is the phenomenon of Arbat, what interesting things can be seen and felt here, read in this article.

Arbat in Moscow

A few facts about Arbat:

Arbat Street in Moscow is the oldest. It has existed for more than 5 centuries.
Arbat is a symbol of old Moscow and the most famous street in the city. They composed songs and poems about him, made films, and wrote books.
The name of Arbat street probably comes from the Arabic word “arbad”, which means suburb, suburb. It was brought to Moscow in the 15th century by Arab merchants or Crimean Tatars.
In the middle of the 17th century they tried to rename Arbat to Smolenskaya Street, but the new name did not take root.
Arbat stretches from Arbat Square to Smolenskaya, a distance of just over a kilometer. The Arbat region - the nearby streets and alleys - is often referred to as Arbat.
Many talented people lived on Arbat - writers, musicians, scientists and philosophers; with the light hand of the poet Andrei Bely, they began to be called Arbatians.
Stalin traveled through Arbat from the Kremlin to his dacha near Moscow; a government highway ran along the street.
Arbat in Moscow is often called Old Arbat, contrasting it with New Arbat, a street created in the 20th century.
Arbat became a pedestrian street in 1986 after large-scale reconstruction. The asphalt was replaced with tiles, retro lanterns, benches and flowerpots were installed.
Due to the popularity of the street among tourists, Arbat has a huge number of souvenir and antique shops, pawn shops and of course cafes, many street artists, second-hand book dealers and merchants. In the evening, the lights come on and street musicians play. Behind the advertising signs of merchants, aimed mainly at foreigners, the main advantage and beauty of the Moscow Arbat is lost - its historical architecture.
The word “Arbat” has long become a household name, the name given to a pedestrian tourist street in any city.

Arbat in Moscow is often scolded and criticized, saying that it is no longer the same. For some, it is not the same, because there are few street vendors and souvenir stalls there, for others, on the contrary, there are too many of them. For some it is too quiet, for others it is too crowded, despite the diversity of opinions, the Arbat remains the most popular attraction in Moscow.

Always free seats

It is also necessary to tell in detail about where in Moscow to go alone if there is no money. Here are some places where you can always go for free:

Park of Arts "Museon". This wonderful place regularly hosts events with free entry, ranging from regular film screenings to large-scale concerts. There is also a free book exchange area. And you can listen to various lectures.
Night club "Propaganda". Entrance is strictly from 18, there is also face control. But entry to this legendary club is free. If you want to have fun in a hospitable atmosphere, you need to go there.
Lenin Mausoleum. Yes, you don't have to pay to visit this world-famous attraction.
Gary Tatintsian Gallery. This place hosts extraordinary, extravagant, extraordinary exhibitions, which the whole capital talks about after they are held.
Gallery "Metro". It is located in the lobby of one of the stations (“Vystavochnaya”). There, interesting exhibitions are offered to residents and guests of the city.
Library named after Rudomino and its cultural centers. Concerts and exhibitions are also regularly held there. And in foreign culture centers they constantly hold interesting lectures and events related to a particular country.
"Winzavod". This is the name of the center for contemporary art. Interestingly, this is the first art territory located in the industrial zone of the capital.
"ZIL". Another cultural center. It simply amazes with the list of educational projects available for free access. Those who like to learn something new will be delighted - there you can learn about modern painting and architecture, study English with a teacher, and even improve your knowledge of geometry and mathematics.
Turgenev Library. Film screenings, concerts, lectures and exhibitions are constantly held on its territory.
Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This is the most famous Orthodox church in all of Russia, so visiting it is recommended. The interior decoration is simply amazing.
GUM. The main store of the country is not only a place where you can go shopping. There is always an atmosphere of celebration and fun there. GUM also regularly organizes interesting events. For example, a festival of Russian folk crafts, an exhibition of Porsche cars, a tasting of astronaut food, etc.
Museum of Radio and Amateur Radio named after. Ernst Krenkel. You don't have to be a person with such a specific hobby to go to this place. The exhibits on display will take anyone's breath away. After all, there is equipment there that is the ancestor of modern devices!
Bulgakov's apartment. Surely everyone remembers apartment No. 50 from the novel “The Master and Margarita,” where Woland lived. So she has a real prototype! This is the writer’s own apartment, located at Bolshaya Sadovaya, no. 10. There is now a museum, a cafe and a theater there.
Water Museum and Environmental Center. It was created by Mosvodokanal. In this place you can learn about the history of the capital’s water supply, study electrical maps and diagrams of purification technology.
Trading. You can go there for both shopping and entertainment. The shopping center regularly hosts entertaining exhibitions.
Museum of Industrial Culture. An ideal place for adults to get nostalgic and for children to discover what their parents' childhood was like. There are even motorcycles and household appliances there. You can even touch the exhibits.

This list contains some very interesting and memorable sights of Moscow. The photo above, for example, shows the notorious Gary Tatintsian gallery. More precisely, one of the pavilions. Surely everyone will be impressed - even those who are not particularly interested in art.

How to get to Arbat

By metro to the Smolenskaya station of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line (blue line), then walk along Smolensky Boulevard, passing under the arch or along Troilinsky Lane. Walking from this station you will see a Stalinist skyscraper - the Foreign Ministry building, located on Smolenskaya-Sennaya Square, its height together with the spire is 172 meters. At the beginning of Arbat, or rather it is already the end of the street (the numbering of houses ends here), there is a McDonald's in a two-story building.

Take the metro to the Arbatskaya station on the Filevskaya line (blue line), then walk past the oldest cinema in Moscow, Khudozhestvenny, and cross the road along the underground pedestrian crossing towards the Prague restaurant. Turn left, walking along the restaurant building and around it, turn onto the street - Arbat begins here.

Alpha Arbat Center

House No. 1. The intersection of Arbat Street and Gogolevsky Boulevard

The eight-story office building of the Alfa Arbat Center is located opposite the legendary Prague restaurant. It was built in 2005 on a vacant lot formed after the fall of an aerial bomb during the Great Patriotic War. At first, the building belonged to and was built to her order. Currently, the owner is the PSN group of Dmitry Ananyev, the former owner of Promsvyazbank.

Many architects noted that the building spoils the historical appearance of Arbat and overwhelms the Prague building with its size. This is such a huge modern high-rise monster that you want to quickly pass by it to the historical part of the street. On the ground floor of the Alfa Arbat Center there are shops, pawn shops, restaurants and cafes.

Story

The history of Arbat is inseparably linked with famous cultural and government figures living on this street.
The first wave of aristocracy came after the fire of 1736. After him, eminent noble families began to populate the street: the Dolgorukys, the Kropotkins, the Rostopchins, the Sheremetevs, the Trubetskoys, the Golitsyns. It burned out again during the Patriotic War of 1812 with Napoleon. In the 30s it was possible to drive cars along Arbat. Joseph Stalin chose her to travel to his residence in Kuntsevo. The tragic story of the students from house number 43 is connected with this. In 1944, they were charged with trying to shoot a party leader from their apartment. The absurdity of the situation was that the windows faced the courtyard of the house.

It took twelve years to turn Arbat into a pedestrian zone. Its roadway moved to the wide New Arbat. In the 80s, intellectuals and families of party officials lived on the street.

About the origin of the street name

How to get to Old Arbat? There are plenty of metro stations here. But first, let's look at the origin of the street name. There are several theories about the origin of this name. According to the main version, it is believed that it came from the Arabic word “robat”, meaning “suburb, suburb”.

In ancient times, carts were made in the vicinity of this area. It is possible that their name was taken from the word “arba”, which was used to describe a Mongolian two-wheeled cart.

The first attempt to rename this street Smolenskaya was made by Tsar A. M. Romanov, but local residents still called it in the old way - Arbat.

Restaurant Prague

House No. 2.

Initially, the building of the late 17th century housed an apartment building. In 1872, the Prague tavern opened here, which was visited mainly by Moscow cab drivers, calling the tavern “Braga”. In 1896, “Prague” was won in billiards by the merchant Semyon Tararykin. With the help of architect Lev Kekushev, he rebuilt the tavern and turned it into a restaurant with stucco moldings and large mirrors. An open terrace and winter garden were built on the roof.

The place became a favorite among the Moscow intelligentsia. Ilya Repin, Ivan Bunin, Alexander Blok, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Kuprin, Sergei Yesenin and other celebrities have been here.

After the October Revolution, the restaurant was nationalized. In 1924, a Mosselprom canteen opened here. It was closed in the late 30s; the restaurant received new life in 1955, when it opened after a major renovation. The “Prague” cake was invented by the head of the restaurant’s confectionery department, Vladimir Guralnik.

In post-Soviet times, Prague belonged to the AST group of businessman Telman Ismailov, owner of the Cherkizovsky market. In 2015, AST was declared bankrupt and the restaurant was taken over by VTB. Currently, the owner of Prague is businessman Miroslav Melnik.

Entertainment center

House No. 16 . Website: bigcreative.fun Opening hours: from 11.00 to 00.00, seven days a week. Ticket price: 450 rub. for one attraction (there are cheaper and more expensive ones), children under 5 years old - free.

There is an entertainment center on Arbat that is popular with both children and adults. Here you will find: mirror and ribbon labyrinths, a giant's house, a petting zoo, an upside down house, break the dishes and others. Some of the attractions are located in other buildings - on Novy Arbat, Maly Nikolopeskovsky Lane and VDNKh. You can buy a ticket for one attraction or a complex ticket for several at once.

petting zoo

A visit to the zoo will be especially interesting for children. Here you can see a raccoon, a monkey, an owl and many other animals. Animals can be fed; food is sold at the entrance. Of course, photography is allowed. You can take great pictures by entering the animals’ enclosures, petting them or holding them in your arms under the supervision of a zoo employee.

Petting zoo, © Official website of “Big Creative Company”

Vakhtangov Theater

House No. 24, 26. Website: www.vakhtangov.ru Cash desk opening hours: daily from 12.00 to 20.00.

Theater named after Vakhtangov E.B. is located opposite the Central House of Actors. This is a favorite place for street musicians. Initially, the theater was located in the old Berg mansion, built in 1873. During a night air raid on July 24, 1941, the building was destroyed. Several theater employees who were on duty on the roof to extinguish incendiary bombs were killed. A new building was built after the war on the old site according to the design of the architect Pavel Abrosimov.

Fountain "Princess Turandot"

In front of the theater there is a fountain with a bronze figure of Princess Turandot, covered with gilding, seated on a throne. The sculptor of the fountain is Alexander Burganov. It was opened in 1997 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the production of the play “Princess Turandot”. The premiere of the fairy tale by Carlo Gozzi took place on February 28, 1922 - this is the last performance staged by Yevgeny Vakhtangov. On May 29, 1922, the outstanding director died, he was 39 years old, and was buried at the Novodevichy cemetery. The play “Princess Turandot” became a symbol of the Vakhtangov Theater and its calling card; it was performed on the stage of the theater with great success for several decades.

You can learn the history of the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theater on a tour conducted by the theater museum. Here you can see the main stage, backstage, the Stalin box, the memorial office of Ruben Simonov and Mikhail Ulyanov, as well as a historical photo exhibition and an exhibition of costumes. Ticket price is 500 rubles, tickets must be booked in advance.

The historical theater building is located on Arbat in house No. 26; in 2015, a new stage was opened in house No. 24. In 2016, an additional stage area, the Art Cafe, opened in the same building.

Losev's House

House No. 33. Website: www.losev-library.ru

Opposite the Vakhtangov Theater is the Losev House. The building was originally built in 1873 as an apartment building. In 1941-1988, Alexey Fedorovich Losev, a philosopher and philologist, translator of ancient literature, and writer, lived and worked here in apartment No. 20. Nowadays there is a library of the history of Russian philosophy and culture “Losev’s House”. The library hosts lectures, exhibitions, and chamber music concerts.

Central House of Actors

House No. 35

Once upon a time, the tallest gray house with knights on Arbat was one of the most prestigious apartment buildings in Moscow. It was built in 1914 by order of the merchant Yakov Filatov and designed by the architect Valentin Dubovsky. The house was registered in the name of the merchant's wife, Anna Filatova.

The seven-story building towered enormously above the low-rise buildings of Arbat, in the form of a city castle. The interiors, which have not reached us, amazed us with their luxury - marble staircases with oak railings, elevators with designer decoration, spacious rooms with stained glass windows and huge mirrors, rooms for servants. The figures of knights were installed on the fifth floor, thanks to them the house began to be called the house with knights.

In addition to apartments with 5-6 living rooms for rent, the house housed the Maria Zits women's gymnasium and a prestigious kindergarten. Dancing was taught at the gymnasium and many schoolgirls became ballerinas. In Soviet times, party workers lived in the house with the knights, the house remained prestigious, and Grigory Zinoviev lived here. Some of the apartments were turned into communal apartments, others were left intact. In 1992, the Central House of Actors moved into the building.

Tsoi's Wall

House No. 37

Tsoi's Wall is located on a small extension of the Moscow District Court, it faces Krivoarbatsky Lane. This national landmark arose spontaneously after the death of Viktor Tsoi in 1990. Someone wrote on the wall about his death, someone responded with the most famous phrase associated with Tsoi: “Tsoi is alive!”

Fans of the singer come here to lay flowers, take pictures against the wall, and sing his songs. They wanted to erect a monument to Tsoi here, but the residents of the surrounding houses opposed it.

Let's sum it up

A visit to Arbat will allow you to get acquainted not only with the history of the capital of Russia, but also enjoy visiting entertainment venues. You should not refuse a trip to other places in Moscow. The Russian metropolis is filled with various attractions.

There are also interesting places in the Moscow region that tourists should visit. Not only guests, but also residents of the capital are eager to see them. Many people want to go on weekends from Moscow to take a break from the bustle of the city.

Monument to Bulat Okudzhava

On the corner of Arbat and Plotnikov Lane, next to house No. 43 .

Bulat Shalvovich Okudzhava (May 9, 1924 – June 12, 1997), the famous poet, bard and writer, is one of the most famous Arbat residents. He lived in a communal apartment on Arbat Street, building 43, apartment 12. Okudzhava is the author of 200 songs, the State Literary Prize is named after him, and the winner of the Russian Booker Prize. Okudzhava’s famous words about Arbat: “Ah, Arbat, my Arbat, you are my fatherland, I will never completely pass you” (Song about Arbat, 1959).

The bronze monument to Bulat Okudzhava was unveiled on May 8, 2002 and dedicated to his birthday and Victory Day. The author is People's Artist of Russia, sculptor Georgy Frangulyan, depicted the bard at the age of 40, the height of the figure is 2.5 meters. The structure of the composition, in addition to Okudzhava’s figure, includes his shadow, two arches, two benches and a bronze table. The composition is raised on a low paved pedestal and represents a piece of the Arbat courtyard.

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Hard Rock cafe

House No. 44, building 1

For lovers of rock, burgers and alcohol, there is a Hard Rock cafe on Arbat. Legendary cafes of the same name with American cuisine, music and a shop where you can buy souvenirs can be found in many countries around the world.

On Arbat, the Hard Rock cafe was opened in 2003 in an old mansion. The interior, as in all cafes of this international chain, is decorated with musical instruments, posters, and costumes of famous musicians.

Where to eat

Another vast topic! Old Arbat offers a huge variety of places to suit every taste: from the 19th century Prague restaurant at the beginning of the street to the well-known McDonald's at the end.

But I’ll probably highlight a couple of the most interesting ones in my opinion:

Hard Rock Cafe

An ancient three-story mansion, the interior of which resembles a museum, is located at 44 Arbat Street, near the Smolenskaya metro station on the blue line. By pulling the guitar-shaped door towards you, you will enter the world of rock and roll and will not want to leave! The atmosphere is created not only by excellent music, but also by the interior - all the walls are decorated with memorabilia (for example, Ozzy Osbourne's suit, Jimi Hendrix's coat, a letter from Nancy, and so on). In addition, they have their own store and also host live performances.

The menu focuses on drinks; the food here is mostly fast food and not very cheap, but you don’t have to have a fat wallet to visit this cool establishment! I take French fries and just slowly enjoy them for 210 rubles =) And if you get into happy hour, you will be able to drink two glasses of beer for the price of one (220 rubles) - usually on weekday evenings.

Krusty Krab

Ideal for SpongeBob lovers! This establishment is stylized as a cheerful cartoon, which creates a light, joyful atmosphere. Steering wheels on tables, ship barrels instead of chairs. The menu includes fast food, soups, salads with an average bill of 1,500 rubles.

The establishment is located at 4 Arbat Street. Open from 11:00 to 23:00.

I can’t pick a favorite among the cafes, since I don’t have any myself, but there really is a lot of choice! On a budget you can have a snack in the Mu-Mu canteen, enjoy Cinnabon cinnamon rolls in the cafe, eat pizza with friends at the Italian restaurant Rucolla, drink coffee at Starbucks, and also find many more establishments with European, Asian, Oriental, traditional Russian cuisine and so on. .

Grocery stores

Several small shops line the street with a bright "Grocery" sign. The prices are affordable, but I’m not very sure about the quality of the product. So it’s better to go to the trusted “Sedmoy Continent” at the end of the street (opposite the tall Stalinist building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in building 54/2с1. The store is open 24 hours a day and has an abundance of gastronomy. There is also a dried fruit stall inside at the entrance that sells incredibly delicious dates and delicious dried braided melon!

Pavel Slobodkin Concert Center

House No. 48

Pavel Yakovlevich Slobodkin - People's Artist of the Russian Federation, composer and producer, founder and director of the ensemble "Veselye Rebyaty". In 2002, he opened a concert center on Arbat with a chamber hall with 600 seats. Concerts, festivals, theater performances, musical evenings and international competitions take place here.

Museum-apartment of A.S. Pushkin

House No. 53. Website: www.pushkinmuseum.ru Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00 (ticket office until 17.30), on Thursdays - from 13.00 to 21.00 (ticket office until 20.30), days off - Monday, the last Friday of the month. Cost: 250 rubles, pensioners, students, children from 7 to 18 years old - 100 rubles, under 7 years old - free.

In this ancient house, built in the mid-18th century, Pushkin rented an apartment in January 1831. His bachelor party took place here before the wedding, here after the wedding with Natalya Goncharova, the newlyweds lived for three months, and then moved to St. Petersburg. Now the house houses the Memorial Apartment of A.S. Pushkin. on Arbat.

The house is famous not only for Pushkin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky stayed here with his brother and Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninov visited.

Unusual excursions, walks along Old Arbat: route, prices

Old Arbat, a walk through the sights of which is rich and exciting, is useful to explore with creative excursions.

For example:

“Children's quest” along the lanes of Arbat” is designed for a group of up to 10 people, children aged from 8 to 12 years old, always accompanied by adults. The duration of the quest is 2 hours. The interactive game will help children learn and remember many interesting historical facts about Old Arbat. The cost of the excursion is 6,000 rubles, regardless of the number of participants.
“Arbat Love Triangles” - a tour along the streets of Spiridonovka, Malaya Nikitskaya and alleys adjacent to the Arbat, which together with the Garden Ring make up a triangle. Participants will learn stories of love and intrigue of famous historical figures, fatal passions, noisy scandals and tragedies. Cost 3000 rub. for a group of up to 4 people, for each additional participant 700 rubles, but no more than 10 people.
“Facades and faces of Moscow Art Nouveau” is a tour for architecture lovers through the labyrinth of alleys between Old Arbat and Prechistenka. Participants will get acquainted with Art Nouveau buildings, learn to recognize the symbols hidden by architects in the facades, and learn about the historical events that these houses witnessed. The cost of the excursion is 3500 rubles. for a group of up to 10 people.

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Memorial apartment of Andrei Bely

House No. 55 Website: www.pushkinmuseum.ru Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, Thursday: from 13.00 to 21.00. Weekends: Monday, Tuesday, last Friday of the month. Cost: 250 rubles, pensioners, students, children from 7 to 18 years old - 100 rubles, under 7 years old - free.

The Andrei Bely Museum-Apartment is located in the house where the Symbolist poet, writer and philosopher Boris Nikolaevich Bugaev (1880-1934), better known under the pseudonym Andrei Bely, was born and lived for 26 years. In the museum you can see his personal belongings, family photographs, and manuscripts.

Andrei Bely’s father, mathematics professor Nikolai Bugaev, rented an apartment in an apartment building on Arbat with five living rooms. During the Soviet years, the building housed communal apartments. In 1987, the Bugaevs’ apartment was transferred to the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin. In 2002, the Andrei Bely Memorial Apartment was opened here.