Moscow undoubtedly has something for everyone, from the cultured holiday maker to the party seeking student. Here’s LSi’s  run-down of Russian hotspots.

For fans of the Southbank: Gorky Park

Gorky Park, on the banks of the Moscow River, is a recently refurbished outdoor space resplendent with cafes, bars, and people playing table tennis, and often hosts the occasional impromptu rap battle. It regularly hosts small music festivals, and by the evening, the place is briming with rich professionals and skateboarding teens alike. Don a pair of rollerblades and you’ll fit right in – the craze is huge in Moscow.

For fans of art with a difference: MMOMA

The Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) is definitely worth seeing. 120 roubles (£2) gets you entry to 5 galleries, including the State Museum of Modern Art, and gives you the opportunity to admire an interesting range of styles, mediums, and eras. The New Tretyakov Gallery at Krymsky Val also hosts a lot of avant-garde art from the past century.

For fans of torturous suspense: The Circus

The Great Moscow State Circus on Prospekt Vernadskogo features the breathtaking flying acrobats and gymnasts that Russian circus’ are so famous for. With the amount of special effects and Dubstep crammed into one show, you’ll think you’re watching Skrillex. Warning – the roller blading routine is not for the faint-hearted!

For fans of cocktails in edgy locations: Solyanka

The Solyanka experience consists of tasteful, mismatched, leather furniture, urban lighting and overpriced but delicious cocktails. Well worth a glance for the upper echelons of Russian student life. However, beware, the night in this Russian city doesn’t get started till 1am, by which time the trusty Metro stops operating.

For fans of culture: Sergiev Posad

A couple of hours out of the city centre you’ll find the Sergiev Posad, a working monastery resting in a rural town. It has beautiful chapels and towers, and sells local produce including Kvass – a jewel-toned lacto-fermented beverage full of probiotic goodness. Remember to dress modestly; women are required to cover their heads and shoulders.

For despondent vegetarians: SOK

Rejoice! Although they are still few and far between, vegetarian and vegan restaurants are starting to gain popularity. SOK is directly opposite the State Tretyakov Gallery and for a reasonable price, you can creative concoctions in a homely atmosphere  – trust the flavour combinations and make sure to leave room for the vegan cakes!

Anastasia Kennedy & Becky Shortt