Archive for October, 2006

Metro Buffet

25 October 2006

When I first arrived in Moscow, I noticed and frequented what appeared to be a chain of Mexican fast food stands with outlets in many metro stations. I remember ones in Kievskaya and Kurskaya stations, though I know there were others, as well. I often stopped to get a burrito or two on my way [...]

New Moscow phone code

11 October 2006

I recently tried to call the World of Arts cinema, but found their number had changed slightly. Instead of (+7.495), it is now (+7.499). I wonder when this happened? I heard no announcement of a new city code for Moscow….
A quick search finds the MGTS site, which says that 499 is the Moscow area code [...]