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A little bit further in there's an old-school disco with 70s and 80s music playing from tape recorders and old people having fun dancing.

Those not in the mood for dancing can walk a little bit further to the chess players' hut, where serious men ponder their next move while discussing the latest political developments over their beer.
It's all actually really nice to see and they don't mind you joining in at all, even if you're not their age.

The action usually starts around 4pm on weekends. It is more common in the warmer months from May to September.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3924 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3922 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3922 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3921 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3916 There are sometimes queues, but then it's a perfect opportunity to mingle with the locals who love this place.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3916 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3923
Some local brands of Russian vodka, such as Russky Standard have a very special taste infused by rye and other natural ingredients.

Caviar is also a very special Russian treat: try it with black bread and butter.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3923 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3920
Oh yes and be careful - check out the driver before getting into the car. Single women should never get in to cars on their own. All lifts are taken at your own risk. If you don't like the driver, just give a ridiculous price like 20R (40p) and he'll shout “Ohuel!” and drive away.

Another tip: if you don't like the driver smoking, just tell him you have an allergy, it always works and it’s a good conversation starter as well.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3920 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3919 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3919 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3917
The way it's filmed is very interesting, because it's so calm and gentle and at the same time quite hard and sad to watch. It manages to transmit "Russianness" in the way it's filmed.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3917 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3915
The music is quality downtempo, nu-jazz, house by local DJs and at least twice a week they invite a big name from UK or US. So if you're into NinjaTunes, Jazzanova, Grand Central kind of stuff, this is the place to go.

During the day and until 11pm they have tables all around the place and serve nice inexpensive food. After 11, it's party time, the tables get moved towards the walls and people start dancing, usually until 4 or 5am.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3915