If unique watches are your thing, you’re not going to want to miss new exposition in upscale art café Galereya. From now until 8 February 2011, Russia’s oldest watch manufacturer, Raketa is running an exhibition of its historic timepieces to mark the lunch of anticipated new Raketa collection.

Raketa chronographs have a long and fascinating history, which makes it rival to luxury watches descending from Switzerland.

You never need to go far, to the East, for sesame chicken, spring rolls and dim sums. Chinese restaurants cover the world around, and Moscow is no exception. There is a good number of restaurants serving quality Chinese food in Russian capital. Haute Living selects the best of them.

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani’s luxury hotel brand is planning to open a hotel in Russia’s Caucasus region.

Armani Hotels and Resorts, which opened its first development in Dubai last year, will launch another one in Caucasus region’s mineral springs resort area (some may regard it as Spa), together with other investors, Russian newspaper Kommersant daily reported. The exact place has not been decided on yet.

Kremlin administration has purchased a yacht for President Dmitry Medvedev, Russian press has reported on Wednesday. It is believed to be a replacement for the current presidential yacht Kavkaz, which is due to be decommissioned soon. New yacht is registered in the Black Sea resort of Sochi (South Russia) and will serve as Medvedev’s floating office, Kremlin’s spokesman Victor Khrekov said.

In such indulgent and decadent city as Moscow, lingerie shops are a real hit. Local underwear stores offer everything from sexy underwear, designer lingerie brands, hosiery to sports bras, swimwear and everyday favourites. Find the best lingerie shops in Moscow with Haute Living guide. Enjoy reading!

Flamboyant Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli will open two luxury clubs in 2011 in Russia, reported by Russian press. One will be opened in Moscow, and the second one in Saint Petersburg. Cavalli’s partner in Russia will be the founder and owner of the Azerbaijani TV channel ATV – Sahib Ibragimov.

The first Cavalli Club was opened in 2008 in Florence, now the chain includes three clubs – in Florence, Milan and Dubai. In addition to the dance floor and dining hall, there are also showrooms inside exhibiting Italian fashionista jewelry, watches, accessories and clothing.

Turkish delights, orange lollipops, bon bons, toffees, pear drops, scary fangs, kola bottles and marshmallows…A visit to a candy shop is likely to result in a sugar overdose. If you are not scared of that, a real-life Willy Wonka candy experience is waiting for you in one of the following sweet stores in Moscow.

The inhabitants of Moscow’s most elite residential area–The Rublevsky highway–have set a new estate fad. Local dwellers are erecting personal bunkers on their sites. That does remind me of the underground bunkers that were built in the United States in the ’50s, at the height of the Cold War. But Rublevsky highway residents are not using them to hide not from nuclear threats.

Chocolate is every bit sophisticated. Each variety has its own distinctive character, aroma, and flavour. Not only it tastes divine, but also it transmits a feeling of euphoria and energy. From Birthday treats to designer chocolates, these are the best places to buy chocolate in Moscow.