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Podium

located in the trendy Kuzneckiy district, is one of Moscow’s most famous concept stores. The boutique carries the beautiful wares of well-known designer brands such as Balenciaga and Nina Ricca, but it also carries the best up-and-coming lines. Here you will find the over the top couture pieces made by socialite-cum-designer UlyanaSergeenko, whose famous patronage of the classical couture houses shines through her own work.

The GUM

pronouncedGoomis Moscow’s most upscale shopping destination, having been transformed from its origin as the city’s State Department Store during the Soviet era. These shops house the most desirable Western luxury brands including Hermes.

ESPA Spa

Located in the Ritz Carlton, the ESPA is easily Moscow’s most luxurious spa. The decor is minimalist but sumptuous, with an ice fountain, one-of-a-kind showers, and a relaxation room that glitters are if you were looking out upon a starry night. Treatments are a combination of the best of Western technolgoy and Eastern philosophy, with an Ayurvedic influence blissfully present in the massages.

O2 Lounge

Located at the top of the Ritz Carlton, a drink at this cocktail lounge has become one of the most coveted tickets in Moscow. With some of the best panoramic views of the city from this glass-domed rooftop bar, you can mingle with the wealthiest and most beautiful while sampling from the 400-strong menu of vodkas.

Café Pushkin

The breathtaking decor at Cafe Pushkin sets the stage for a one-of-a-kind night of luxury and romance. The restaurant’s interior has been redecorated in the style of a Russian aristocrat’s home in the era of the tsars. The service is equally old-world, with waiters serving drinks on antique trolleys. The meat pies and dumplings offer a taste of authentic Russian cuisine. 26 Tverskoybulvar in Moscow. For more information visit http://www.cafe-pushkin.ru or call

Hotel National

Located just across the street from the Kremlin, seat of Russia’s government, the Hotel National is the go-to hotel for Moscow’s power players and elite. Built in 1903, the hotel’s 206 rooms have survived political upheavals and wars with grace. The traditional decor evokes a grand, formal glamour.

Ritz Carlton

The Ritz Carlton is a recent addition to Moscow’s list of hotels, and its owners have spared no expense in making this new contender the city’s most opulent. Though the hotel was only opened in 2007, its decor gives the impression of a return to Russia’s gilded golden age, with silk, marble, semiprecious stones and chandeliers as far as the eye can see. With a luxurious spa and a Michelin-starred chef in residence, this is a true first class experience.

Winzavod Centre for Contemporary Art

Following Manhattan’s trend of opening galleries in old factories, Winzavod is considered to be Moscow’s most modern and unique gallery space. Located on the territory of an old winery and before that a brewery, Winzavod’s industrial setting is perfect for the provocative and extremely popular art exhibits it hosts. With 3 large exhibition halls and 11 galleries – every week one can find an exciting event to attend – be it an art-house film screening, a pop-up designer show, a trendy photo exhibit or an avant-garde art presentation.