A café-lined street right in Moscow’s historical centre, Old Arbat (as it’s commonly known to distinguish it from the sprawling New Arbat Avenue) is synonymous with the pedestrian shopping experience. If Izmailovo Kremlin is one metro stop too far for you, then Old Arbat will provide all the souvenirs you need – albeit less obscure ones – and, just possibly, a chance to get your portrait painted by one of the Russian capital’s best street artists.
