Posts by Maria Sapozhnikova

Roman Abramovich’s Daughter Gets Engaged to Russian Solicitor

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s daughter Anna is engaged, revealed British Newspaper Daily Mail today.

Shave and Haircut: The Top 5 Barbershops in Moscow

Barber shops are a little heaven for men. They specialize in basic hair cutting services and grooming services such as facial hair trimming and shaving. Just what men really need to look good in a big city. There are not that many barbers’ shops in Russia; beauty treatments remain the prerogatives of women. So the following addresses for high-end male grooming in Moscow are worth framing.

Flavio Briatore’s Billionaire Store Opens in Moscow

The Billionaire fashion store that is owned by Renault Formula One team Principal Flavio Briatore opened in Moscow. The Italian tycoon’s menswear label, Billionaire Couture, was launched in prestigious and one of the most expensive shopping areas in the world at Tretiakovsky proezd, home of Bvlgari, Ralph Lauren, Chopard, Armani, Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Baccarat boutiques. It’s a debut Billionaire store in Russia, though two corners in TSUM department store and Barvikha Luxury Village opened already in 2008 and draw a huge interest to the label.

Happy B-day, Mr. Prime Minister! Russian Journalism Students Posed for Racy Calendar for Mr. Putin.

Russia’s influential Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who was named the person of the year in 2007 by The New York Times Magazine, has received a provocative present today on his 58th birthday: students of the Moscow’s most renowned university posed for a racy calendar especially for Putin.

Dasha Zhukova Opens Vinyl Exhibition in Garage

Society girl Dasha Zhukova is best known as Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s girlfriend. But she is far more smarter than just a trophy fiancée. Not only is Zhukova a fashion designer and Pop Magazine editor, but also she is busy fostering interest in contemporary art in Russia. In 2008, Zhukova founded The Garage Center for Contemporary Culture in Moscow, a space that hosts important contemporary art exhibits by artists like Cindy Sherman, Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami.

With a Twist: The Top 5 Martini Menus in Moscow

Vodka-martini mix became popular in the mid- to late-20th century. Ian Fleming, author of the series of books about James Bond, mentioned this drink in his first novel about famous agent. Up until now vodka-martini remains one of the most popular cocktails. While finding high-quality vodka in Russia never was a problem, Haute Living shows you the top places in Moscow with the best martini lists.

Russia to Build the First Space Hotel

Space could soon turn into the trendiest tourist destination with views that are out of this world as a Russian firm announced plans to fill the vacuum in the space tourism market by stationing an orbiting hotel in the cosmos.

Watch out: Diego Maradona and John Travolta Launching Swiss Watches in Moscow

Two world’s famous celebrities Diego Maradona and John Travolta have arrived to Russian capital at the same time to promote luxury brand watches.

Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona came to Russia to fulfil a sponsorship contract with Hublot brand. Maradona presented limited edition Hublot Maradona watches. He also took part in the fundraiser organised by famous Swiss watch-makers and raised $ 500,000 in a charity shoot-out on the roof of Moscow’s biggest department stores TSUM.

Neat or on the Rocks: The Top 5 Scotch Bars in Moscow

The new elite in Russia is demanding the world’s very best products, Scotch whisky among them. Whisky bars are popping up all over Moscow with many stores and restaurants stocking a varied selection of some of the finest single malt available. A Scottish friend of mine, living in Moscow, admits that Russians love whisky, although are not very good at mixing it, but getting much better. So to give you some ideas where to reach perfection in the art of drinking scotch, here are the top 5 Scotch whiskey bars in the Russian capital.

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