old Arbat in Moscow In every city with a long history there is a street, like a magnet which attracts tourists, is impregnated with a special spirit, with houses and alleys, each of which can tell their interesting story. In Moscow, it is well-known Arbat street is one of the oldest streets of Moscow. Today Arbat is as important Moscow sights like Red square, the Bolshoi theatre and St. Basil's Cathedral.