Arbat street is one of the most famous streets in Moscow. We started with the Old Arbat area, which is lined with antique shops, boutiques, souvenir stores and restaurants. In the 19th century, Old Arbat was the place for artists, musicians, and writers, etc.
Old Arbat even has a MacDonald's. Spelled in Russian letters, of course.
New Arbat is a street heavily lined with apartment complexes as well as many shopping malls.
This is an interesting building near the metro exit.
Lenin Library.
Statue of Dostoevsky, in front of the library.
Interesting fact: In order to use a public bathroom, you must pay a person who has set up an "office" in one of the restroom stalls. These are all over Russia. 20 rubles to do your business.
Thank goodness. There is a Starbucks. Even in Russia.
I am satisfied.
4 comments:
geez! i can't believe the restroom situation. that can't be legal.
i like the chargeable porta-pottys! I'm sure if we did that here they would be a lot cleaner.
TP is NOT included, sorry to say. I just have to tell everyone that I have gotten used to carrying a roll of TP in my purse because that is how it is in Russia!
i can't get over the
lack of TP.
.....it's just too funny.
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