About Arbat Street
On the Arbat, the itinerary gets a simpler measure: a pedestrian street. Look at the facades and shop windows, without treating every souvenir shop as a required stop. The cultural references recall the district's ties to writers and artists.
Use the walk to choose a café and end the day; house museums can wait for another time. Look for the old Arbat on the map, since Novy Arbat is a different road. After Gorky, take transport: walking between them adds a lot to the day.
