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When the nights draw in and the Christmas season rolls around, it's time to start planning some travel outings. Whether you're visiting the local Christmas market, making your first attempt at ice skating or going the whole hog and heading to Lapland for a Santa-style sleigh ride, browse our readers' tips below for inspiration. And add your Yuletide experiences by sending a tip or emailing been.there@guardian.co.uk
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    Arbatskaya Lavra

    Posted by finnyfish 17 December 2005

    Avoid the rip-off fly boys manning the Arbat souvenir stalls and head to this old-fashioned souvenir shop on the corner of Arbat and Konyushennaya. Great selection of matryoshki and wooden toys, china and glassware and a fair selection of table linens.

    Wooden Christmas decorations are especially good value. Even better for the tourist, everything is clearly labelled with its price.

    Corner of Arbat and Konyushennaya; nearest metro is Arbat (dark blue line)

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