London Lite, Celebrity Hotspot - Moscow
2 May 2008
Celebrity hotspot - Moscow
Who Paris Hilton and Benji Madden paid a flying visit to the Russian capital.
Why Go It's the most exciting city in the world right now.
The Vibe Flash, brash and fab
Where To Stay The Golden Apple is bang in the heart of the city. Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral are on your doorstep. A package with concierge service Black Tomato, which ushers you into the hottest nightspots costs from £799 per person, including three nights B&B, return flights and transfers, blacktomato.co.uk.
Where To Eat The old-world Café Pushkin is open 24 hours a day. Down caviar and blinis with vodka before hitting the clubs.
Nightlife Check out the Kalina Bar. It's sleek and laid-back with great views. The Denis Simachev bar is a funky designer hang-out, while the exclusive Soho Rooms has a disco with views over the pool on the terrace.
What To Do Visit the Kremlin, the historic heart of the city. Within its walls are several stunning churches, the famous Fabergé eggs and the Patriarch's Palace.
Something Different Ladies, try Krasnaya Shapochka, a bar featuring over 50 energetic and oiled-up male strippers, satin-lined champagne rooms and a "Crazy Menu" that includes a £100 erotic massage. It's located on Moscow's seedy main street, Tverskaya Ulitsa.
Top Tip Pick up masks, costumes and authentic Russian ballet slippers to take home as souvenirs from the Theater Shop Bolshoi.
