10 Night Activities to Get Up to in Russia

Night life in Russia is both thrilling and exhilarating. This can include trips to a theatre, visiting a state or park reserve or being at a nightclub or bar. If you are in Moscow, you will discover, there is an excellent choice of bars, pubs, casinos, dance clubs, opera houses, theatres, and sports bars. You can play pool or billiards at the sports bar. If you like to attend an opera, you will need to book in advance. Many night clubs charge an entrance fee or make the drinks expensive. If you dig culture, you should try visiting the Bolshoi theatre. This theatre is the country’s oldest theatre and hosts delightful performances by actors to make a perfect night out. You can also visit the Theatre of Musical Comedy or the Music Theatre. Ballets are hosted almost every other day. The Chamber Music Theatre is popular among classical music aficionados. If visiting and playing games at casino’s turn you on, the Moskva casino on Kalanchevskaya street offers roulette, black jack, a nightclub and a bar. If dance clubs are your number, The Priori is a dance club with two floors, variety of music and live DJs. Fabrique is rated among the best music clubs in the city. Also, a restaurant is located nearby if you need a quick bite. B-Club is a classic place for R&B dance music. B3 has multiple dance floors, a chill-out room, a pool room, a cinema room, a restaurant and a café. Zona, Garag, Marica, Ballentine’s Bar and Sahar are other clubs. The Hungry Duck plays excellent rock music. Club M is good for billiard players. If the nightlife makes you rock, start today to have a grand time in Moscow. If you are in St.Petersburg, you can make trips to the local pubs and café’s. Bars and clubs in Russia open very late and hence you might have to wait your chance to visit them. The club Cha Cha Coconuts has live music and a Taste of Wine is a great place to drink. There is an Irish pub called Annie Moore, for a great pub time and drinking and fun. If you are looking to network with other people, the Chic-a-Boom room is an excellent place to be and the Extra Inning Ball Park Cafe’ is also favourite among sports fans. The Gasoline Alley Café offers great food and live music. Billiard Café is a great place for playing billiards. The Eldorado Casino will entertain you and the Premiere Casino is one you must try. Stray Dog is an art club with a difference. St.Petersburg has night clubs spread across the city. Many nightclubs have a short life span and may not be around, the next time you visit them. So be sure to keep a check of what is on and what is not, before you visit them again. Hence, make sure you plan your nightlife activities well in advance, while you are in Russia. Also, remember Russian culture might not be what you expected or heard it to be, so being ready for surprises will keep you ahead of the bump in the road.