Since 1986, the Arbat has been dotted with distinctive street lanterns.
It has several notable statues, including one to Princess Turandot in front of the Vakhtangov Theatre, and another to Soviet-era folk singer, bard and poet Bulat Okudzhava, who wrote several poignant songs about the Arbat.
Arbat is home to the headquarters of oil company TNK-BP - a modern building at the beginning of the street.
It also contains numerous restaurants, including The Hard Rock Cafe.
Most of these restaurants are geared towards visitors to Moscow and are considered by many residents to be over-priced and of low quality compared to those in other parts of the city.
There are also a few restaurants and cafés that cater to the working population and middle class; these include Praim, and Mu-Mu's.
Since 1986, the Arbat has been dotted with distinctive street lanterns. It has several notable statues, including one to Princess Turandot in front of the Vakhtangov Theatre, and another to Soviet-era folk singer, bard and poet Bulat Okudzhava, who wrote several poignant songs about the Arbat. Arbat is home to the headquarters of oil company TNK-BP - a modern building at the beginning of the street. It also contains numerous restaurants, including The Hard Rock Cafe. Most of these restaurants are geared towards visitors to Moscow and are considered by many residents to be over-priced and of low quality compared to those in other parts of the city. There are also a few restaurants and cafés that cater to the working population and middle class; these include Praim, and Mu-Mu's.
Arbat Street