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In this video I walk down Arbat Street. Arbat is one of Moscow's most famous and oldest streets. Nowadays Arbat is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants. Arbat Street is a pedestrian street about one kilometer long in the historical centre of Moscow, Russia. The Arbat has existed since at least the 15th century, which makes it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. It forms the heart of the Arbat District of Moscow. Originally the street formed part of an important trade-route and was home to many craftsmen.

In the 18th century, the Russian nobility came to regard the Arbat as the most prestigious living area in Moscow. Almost completely destroyed by the great fire of 1812 associated with Napoleon's occupation of Moscow, the street required rebuilding. In the 19th and early 20th centuries it became known as the a place where petty nobility, artists, and academics lived. In the Soviet period, it housed many high-ranking government officials.

Currently the street and its surroundings are undergoing gentrification, and it is considered a desirable place to live. Because of the many historic buildings, and due to the numerous artists who have lived and worked in the street, the Arbat has also become an important tourist attraction. On one end of the street is the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Towards the end of the video, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' building is visible. Spaso House, the American Ambassador's residence, is located only a few hundred feet off of Arbat street.

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