Katrine

Hi,<BR><BR>I was wondering if anyone can tell me the opening times for Izmailovski Markets - I keep getting conflicting stories.<BR><BR>Also I have been told not to walk along the Arabat by myself and not just at night (I'm a young female) - any comments?<BR><BR>Thanks heaps<BR><BR>

Marc David Miller

I think 10-8 in the summer but you can ask at<BR><BR>www.expat.ru<BR><BR>As for safety both Arbat and Old Arbat are reasonably safe for people if they avoid getting caught up with beggers and the like, at least until midnight.

Andrea

Marc, is that at the weekends only (the opening times for the markets)?

Marc David Miller

As I remember it is weekdays as well.

abc

Izmaylovsky Park<BR> <BR>Moscow Russia <BR><BR><BR>A wondrous outdoor market where vendors hawk everything from czarist memorabilia to homemade chess sets. Deals can be found on blue-and-white dzhel china and Central Asian rugs. Only open on weekends; bring a translator along for the day - the vendors that speak English are also expert at shaking down foreigners. <BR>