Okhotny Ryad, street in Tverskoy District, Russia
Okhotny Ryad is a short but significant street in central Moscow, connecting Manezhnaya Square to Theater Square. It is lined with substantial stone buildings, retail shops, and cafes that serve both local residents and visitors throughout the day.
The street takes its name from the 17th century, when game and hunted meat were sold here. After the fire of 1812, wooden structures were replaced with stone buildings, and by the 19th century it had become a prosperous commercial zone.
The street's name comes from the 17th century, when hunters sold their catch here. Today it remains a central meeting point where locals and visitors blend daily routines with shopping and sightseeing.
The street is well-served by metro stations and accessible by buses and trolleybuses. Underground passages provide safe crossings and direct connections to public transit options nearby.
The underground passages function as galleries displaying art and advertising, often overlooked by hurried visitors. These hidden spaces create their own quiet world beneath the busy street above.
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