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Dinamo Stadium
Football is definitely Moscow's main spectator sport. You can usually buy tickets on match days without much problem, either at the gate or from the theatre-ticket kiosks in most metro stations; prices start at around Rbl100 .
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Durov Animal Theatre
Dedushka Durov, or Grandpa Durov, founded this zany theatre for kids as a humane alternative to the horrible treatment of animals he saw at the circus. His shows feature mostly domestic animals, including cats and dogs, many different farm animals, and the occasional bear. His most popular show is called 'Railway for Mice' .
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Gorky Park
Stretching almost 3km (1.8mi) along the river, Gorky Park is full of that sometimes rare species - the happy Russian. Officially the 'Park of Culture', named after Maxim Gorky, it's the original Soviet park - part ornamental and educational, part funfair and amusement park, and a good place to escape the hubbub of the city.
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Kuklachev Cats Theatre
Kuklachev Cats Theatre features a troop of talented felines performing astounding acrobatic feats. The cats dance, walk tightropes, balance balls on their noses, do pawstands, jump from great heights, and unerringly negotiate complex mazes. The theatre is the brainchild of Yuri Kuklachev, a former circus clown.
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Moscow Zoo
Popular with families, the big zoo is surprisingly well maintained and populated with lots of wildlife, though quarters are often too close for animal comfort. The highlight is the big cats' exhibit, starring several Siberian tigers. Huge flocks of feathered friends populate the central pond, making for a pleasant stroll for birders.
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Sandunovskiye Baths
The Sandunovskiye Baths, in the city centre's northern winding streets, is Moscow's most famous bathhouse. The fading but grand 19th-century baths are a mixture of sauna and social club, with sexes strictly segregated. For hours you can move between steam rooms and pools, interspersed with massages and twig whippings.
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