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Read the article and fill in the gaps in the table with the correct numbers of the headings. There is one extra heading you do not need to use.

1. The history of the street.
2. How to get to the Arbat.
3. Symbols of Russia.
4. History in buildings.
5. Other amusements.
6. A tasty experience.
7. Special events.
8. The art place.

The Arbat

A. Moscow's Arbat District runs west from the Kremlin to the Moskva River. The Arbat is Moscow's main pedestrian street with many shops, restaurants, museums and theatres. To get there, you can use the metro.

B. The name "Arbat" means "suburbs" in the Tatar language. Historically, it was the place where soldiers and blacksmiths lived. In the 18th century, it was no longer suburban, and many rich people built their houses here. In the 19th century, it became the home of the Russian aristocracy.

C. The Arbat is the place of many historical landmarks, such as Pushkin Memorial House, the famous Spaso House, the residence of the US ambassador, the Church of the Saviour in Peski and many other interesting monuments.

D. Among historical buildings, you can also find some unusual museums, such as the Giant's House and the Museum of Illusions. Besides, there is a rope labyrinth and a petting zoo.

E. The Arbat is a popular place with musicians and artists. Here you can enjoy live music performances and feel as if you are in an open-air art gallery because there are a lot of artists who sell their pictures.

F. This convenient pedestrian street is full of places where you can try different food. There are Russian, Italian, Chinese, American and French bars and restaurants for every budget. You can try seafood, Turkish delights or Armenian specialities there. Just have a look!

G. Tourists like to visit this place because the variety of souvenirs there is incredible. Visitors can buy winter fur caps, matryoshkas, amber, flags, souvenirs with the Kremlin or the Moskva River.

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