Lifestyle and Shopping in Moscow

Moscow offers a wonderful lifestyle for expats to enjoy, with a number of shopping, restaurant and nightlife options. There are also some fantastic annual events to attend in Moscow.
 
There are various malls and boutiques in the city centre; the GUM building in Red Square is a favourite, as are the many options on nearby Tverskaya Ulitsa Street. Okhotny Ryad, at Manezhnaya Square, has high-street fashions, and electronic goods, software and DVDs can be found in many suburban warehouses. Local markets include the Izmailovsky Park market (Russian arts and crafts) and the Cheremushinsky Rynok market (fresh produce). The exclusive Eliseev Gastronome supermarket sells the best caviar and vodka.
 
The nightlife in Moscow is extraordinary, featuring everything from bars and clubs to bowling alleys, billiards rooms and casinos. The trendiest nightlife areas are in and around Arbat, Kitai Gorod and the Garden Ring. Some favourite venues include the Piramida bar, Le Club and Fabrique. B2 and the Chinese Pilot host live music, Bi Ba Bo is a popular bowling alley, and the cCasino Desperado is good for gamblers, while ice-skating and opera can be enjoyed at Hermitage Garden.