It claims to be one of the oldest streets of the Russian capital (15th century). It was home of craftsmen and was an important trade route. It was burnt down by Napoleon but was rebuilt soon after. In the 19th century you could spot Pushkin and Tolstoj walking up and down this busy street.Today you can find here portraitists, painters, musicians, singers and lots of shops selling all sorts of matrioska, chess boards, jewelery and Cold War souvenirs. Being a pedestrain street, no cars are allowed. So you can stroll freely without worrying of being run over by a reckless Russian driver!
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