Arbat is more than just a street; it's the living history of the capital, captured in stone, art, and legend. Every meter of it preserves the memory of great people and momentous events.
History of the Street
The centuries-old history of Arbat encompasses the destinies of different eras:
The Streletsky era—the street's first inhabitants
The noble era—luxurious estates and mansions
The merchant period—thriving apartment buildings
The creative intelligentsia—poets, artists, composers