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1995 Gmc Safari Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

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Unveiling the Unsung Hero: The 1995 GMC Safari Van

The 1995 GMC Safari Van may not be the first vehicle that comes to mind when you think of classic cars, but it certainly deserves a spot in the annals of automotive history. Born from the stables of General Motors, this workhorse of the mid-90s served as a reliable companion for families and businesses alike. While it shared its platform with its sibling, the Chevrolet Astro, the Safari carved out its own niche in a market that was rapidly transitioning to minivans and SUVs. A notable moment in its history was its role as a versatile vehicle that could be adapted for various uses, from passenger hauling to cargo delivery.

Design and Innovation

The exterior of the 1995 GMC Safari Van was characterized by its boxy yet functional design. Its utilitarian aesthetics were softened by rounded edges and a friendly grille that invited onlookers with a sense of approachability. Inside, the Safari offered a no-nonsense cabin with durable materials designed to withstand the rigors of daily use. The technological features were modest by today's standards but included essentials like power steering and optional power windows. Color options ranged from the classic Summit White to the deep Dark Carmine Red, with the latter often catching the eye of enthusiasts. The Safari was available in various body styles, including cargo and passenger configurations, with the extended wheelbase version being particularly popular for its additional space.

Historical Significance

The GMC Safari's impact on automotive design was subtle yet significant. It demonstrated that there was still a market for rear-wheel-drive vans at a time when front-wheel drive was becoming the norm. Its body-on-frame construction gave it a ruggedness that was appreciated by those who needed a van that could handle more than just school runs. The Safari's ability to tow a respectable load also set it apart from many of its contemporaries.

Performance and Handling

Under the hood, the 1995 GMC Safari was typically equipped with a 4.3-liter V6 engine that provided adequate power for most needs. While it wasn't going to win any drag races, with a modest 0-60 mph time that could be measured with a calendar rather than a stopwatch, it got the job done. Handling was what you'd expect from a mid-90s van—stable on straightaways with a noticeable body roll on tighter turns. The driving experience was more about utility than excitement, but there was something satisfying about the throaty hum of the V6 as it went about its business.

Ownership Experience

The GMC Safari was often seen as a daily driver, capable of doubling as a makeshift camper or a dependable work vehicle. Its maintenance and reliability were points of praise among owners, with many parts being easily accessible and affordable. However, like any vehicle of its age, some components are prone to wear, and finding replacement parts can sometimes be a challenge.

A little-known fact about the Safari is that it occasionally found its way into government fleets, serving as an undercover vehicle for surveillance purposes. While it never held any speed records, it did become known for its longevity, with many Safaris clocking well over 200,000 miles. Criticisms often centered around its fuel economy and somewhat dated design by the late 90s.

Collector's Information

Today, the value range for a well-maintained 1995 GMC Safari can vary widely depending on condition and mileage. With production numbers in the tens of thousands annually during its heyday, it's not particularly rare, but finding one in pristine condition can be challenging. As for price trends, while not appreciating like some classic cars, a good condition Safari can fetch anywhere from $2,000 to $7,000, depending on various factors.

The 1995 GMC Safari Van may not have been glamorous, but it was dependable, versatile, and left an indelible mark on the automotive landscape of the 90s. It's a reminder that not all heroes wear capes—some come with sliding doors and room for eight. Whether you're a collector looking for an understated piece of automotive history or someone who appreciates the practical charm of this era, the Safari is worth a second look.

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The interior dimensions (length) of the GMC Safari 2 cargo space is 3200mm (L1).
The interior width of the is and the exterior width is 1969mm.
The interior height of the Safari 2 is 1199mm (H1).
The wheelbase lengths are 2825mm (SWB).
The width between the wheel arches on this model is 1310mm.
The interior dimensions (length) of the GMC Safari 2 cargo space is 126" (L1).
The interior width of the is and the exterior width is 77.5".
The interior height of the Safari 2 is 47.2" (H1).
The wheelbase lengths are 111.2" (SWB).
The width between the wheel arches on this model is 51.6".

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Safari – 2 Generations

1995–2005
1992–94

1995–2005 Safari

MSRP range $22,930–$26,830
Consumer rating 3.7 (7 reviews)
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Body style Minivan
190-hp, 4.3-liter V-6
Available AWD
Choice of rear-door layout
Tow/haul transmission mode
Available Cargo Van

MSRP range $22,695–$26,595
Consumer rating 5.0 (2 reviews)
Tow/Haul transmission mode
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MSRP range $22,050–$25,850
Consumer rating 4.3 (4 reviews)

MSRP range $21,272–$25,960
Body styles Cargo Van, passenger van

MSRP range $20,793–$25,256
Consumer rating 3.4 (5 reviews)

MSRP range $20,304–$23,951
Consumer rating 4.7 (6 reviews)

MSRP range $19,782–$23,316

MSRP range $20,238–$22,538

MSRP range $19,061–$21,902
Consumer rating (0 reviews)
Starting at $18,405
Consumer rating 4.5 (2 reviews)

MSRP range $17,955–$20,658

1992–94 Safari

MSRP range $16,134–$19,377
Consumer rating 5.0 (1 review)

MSRP range $15,824–$18,484

MSRP range $15,404–$18,364

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TOP-11 Moscow Parks to Visit

I have chosen the best 11 Moscow parks to visit and spend a beautiful time for you. Do not miss and choose one that you like the most – cycling, festivals, flowers, panoramic views and many other things are waiting for you!

Gorky Park (The Central Park of Culture and Leisure) – The main one of the Moscow Parks

In my opinion this park could be called the main park of the city. Why? Because of its huge territory, the central location and the amount of people visiting the park daily. It was founded in 1928 and in 2011 it was totally reconstructed. Now it pleases visitors with modern objects and soft green lawns.

Oktybrskaya or Park Kultuty metro station, Krimsky Val, 9

The Gorky park is a the right choice for everyone! The youth will like a free WiFi, bicycles, skateboards and other rentals; the couples will enjoy spending time near the river, watching a sunset; parents will appreciate colorful playgrounds and a room for mother and child. Everyone can find something for themselves: from yoga classes to watching movies in a cozy summer cinema, from dance classes to volleyball playground. Gorky Park is also the venue for all kinds of exhibitions, festivals, events for children and adults. During the winter there is one of the biggest skating rinks in the park.

Museon Art Park – A Second Gorky they say

“Museon” is located on the opposite side of Krimsky Val street. And right now some people believe that Gorky and Museon together is a one space sharing the same beauty.

Oktybrskaya or Park Kultuty metro station, Krimsky Val, 2

The Park of Arts was named this way because there is the largest composition of open-air sculptures in Russia. In its territory there are already more than 1000 unique exhibits: from monuments of the socialist realism era to various kinds of contemporary art. But this is not all the attractions of the park. In recent years, “Museon” has become an important cultural site of the city. The park regularly hold many different concerts, festivals, educational projects in the field of art and design. There is a Central House of the Artist, a comfortable summer cinema and other attractions on territory. Be sure to stroll pedestrian Crimean embankment, which looks like a modern park.

Neskuchny Garden – True Russian Nature is Here

Neskuchny garden is located on the right bank of the Moscow River. Today it is also seen as a part of the Gorky Park. This landscape park is one of the oldest in the city and is protected by the state. Its name was received from the Neskuchnoye Estate of Prince Trubetskoi which is still located in the park.

Leninsky Prospekt metro station, Leninsky Prospect, 30

This park is famous mostly for its location close to the Gorky park. It is a quite place with true nature, lots of trees and squirrels and also ancient architecture. As in every park, there are sports and playgrounds, cafes and even a football field.

Zaryadye Park – 5 Steps Away From The Red Square

The area of this brand new park was opened only in September 2017 and located in the very heart of Moscow – right near the Red Square.

Open from 10AM to 10PM
Teatralnaya, Okhotnyi ryad, Ploschad Revolutsii

The park has 4 zones, each of them represent different parts of Russian landscapes. Above the river there is a floating bridge from where you get to see one of the best panoramic views on Moscow. Other attractions of the park are 5D cinema where you can take a flight above Moscow, few cafes and restaurants, pretty lakes with fishes and old preserved churches. In addition there is still being built a philharmonic hall, covered with a huge dome and an Ice cage where the temperature will always stay below zero degrees.

When you are on the Red Square do not miss it!

All-Russia Exhibition Center (VDNKh) – The Soviet Style Moscow Park

Park VDNKh – one of the most famous parks in Moscow. This park is one of the sights of the city as it hasn’t changed much since the Soviet era.

VDNKh metro station, Prospect Mira, 119

The symbol of VDNKh is a fountain with 16 women symbolizing the friendship of the nations of the USSR. Around this fountain there are all the pavilions representing 16 republics. Now inside the pavilions you find various shops, cafes and exhibitions. If you go deep inside the park you will find a rocket Vostok and and an aircraft. What is funny the inside of the aircraft there is actually a photo exhibition. Near the northern entrance you there is a famous sculpture “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman”. It is extremely famous among Russians as all the movies by Mosfilm corporation used to start with the picture of this statue. But if you go further inside the park you will reach a very calm area. A lake is there, forest and birds singing. Since the park occupies a large area I suggest you to rent a bicycle.

Sokolniki Park – A Place For A Hunt Or For Leisure?

The park got its name because of the royal falconry, which took place there in the past when there was a dense forest. (Sokol means a falcon.) In 2011 it was significantly transformed: updated lawns, landscaped ponds and picnic areas, restored summer cinema and theater, a large rose garden, sports grounds, bicycle paths and other things.

Sokolniki metro station, Sokolnichesky Val, 1, p. 1

From the main entrance along the alley you can walk to the Sokolniki circle, where 8 alleys form 9 sectors, in each of them you will find trees of the same breed. The park is famous for its rosary, as well as flower decoration. On the territory of the park there are concert halls, a library, amusement zone, dances zone and many many other attractions. In winter the park has a skating rink (a free of charge one) and ski runs. During the warm season you can rent a bicycle.

Tsaritsino Park – A Different World Inside Moscow

Here you can walk for hours, admiring the most beautiful nature and magnificent architecture.

Open from 6AM to 12AM
Tsaritsyno metro station, Dolsky, 1

The most amazing part of the park is the lake with a light and musical fountain. Every evening the fountain starts the show. Lights and music combined make you feel like you are not in Moscow but in a fairy tale. The park is also well equipped for sports lovers and healthy lifestyle. There are volleyball and basketball courts, a tennis court, sports facilities for acrobatics, bodybuilding equipment.

What I personally like about this park is the atmosphere. This place is actually far from the city center but I love going there anyway. Whenever I go there I feel like I left Moscow with all its hectic lifestyle. It is the place where I relax, enjoy myself or a company of my friends and feel kind of different. By the way totally suggested for a date!

Kolomenskoye Park – Combination Of Reserve and Architecture

The Kolomenskoye park is actually a Museum-Reserve. It is a former residence of Russian tsars and one of the most scenic places in Moscow.

May to September – open from 8AM to 12AM, October to April – from 8AM to 9PM
Kolomenskoye metro station, Andropov Ave, 39

Alike with Tsaritsino park Kolomenskoye park has its own special atmosphere with all the architecture, trees, ponds and even a river bank. The park regularly hosts various folk festivals and different fairs. In summer time you can play with kites or rent a bicycle and ride around the huge area of the park.

I love the view that you get on the city from one of the hills near the river. I love the apple trees alleys and the beautiful churches. It is also a bit far from the city center but yet worth going there. One of my best friends even celebrated her wedding there.

Aptekarsky Garden or Botanical garden of the Moscow State University – The Best Botanical Garden in The World

Aptekar in Russian language means a pharmacist so basically it is a pharmacist’s garden. It was founded in 1706 by Peter The Great for growing medicinal plants for the royal family. But later they moved it from under the walls of the Kremlin to the current location.

Open from 10AM to 8PM
Prospect Mira metro station, Prospekt Mira, 26

In the botanical garden there are no attractions and noisy crowds of tourists. The area of the garden is not as big as any other park in Moscow. And the entrance is not free. But this exactly what makes this park one of the most comfortable in the city. In the Aptekarsky garden they grow thousands of different plants, flowers and trees. Some of the trees are more than 300 years old. They held different festivals there: flowers festivals, sand and ice sculptures expositions.

For me it is one of the most beautiful parks not only in Moscow but in the world. I have never seen so many different flowers and plants anywhere else. And trust me I am a real park lover. And what is more the staff really takes care about every single tree or plant there, some of the trees have names and stories. I love it there and I think the price is really worth what you get.

Victory Park – A Park That Makes Us Remember The War

The park is located on the Poklonnaya Hill and it has one of the world’s largest memorial complexes dedicated to the World War II. The park was opened for the 50th anniversary of the Victory on May 9, 1995. It is also one of the main venues in the city for holding a variety of mass events.

Park Pobedy metro station, Brothers Fonchenko, 7

On the main avenue of the park there are with 1418 fountains – exactly as long as the war lasted. Fountains make five water terraces, symbolizing five years of military operations. And in the center of the park there is the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. If you are interested in the history of the war do not miss it. The Poklonnaya Hill is a part of the park and from the hill you get one of the best views on the city of Moscow. And I could say this is the best place for watching the fireworks during the mass celebrations. But be aware it gets too crowded then. As in most of the other big parks you can rent a bicycle or rollers there.

Izmailovsky Park – A Mix of a Big Forest and Attractions

Izmaylovsky Park occupies a huge green territory, making up a large part of the Izmailovo district. The park consists of two parts: Izmaylovsky Park of Culture and Rest and the forest park of Izmailovo. First part is full of attractions and restaurants while the second one is like a real forest with pine trees, birch groves, beautiful clearings and ponds.

Izmaylovskaya, Shosse Entuziastov or Partizanskaya metro stations, Izmaylovsky Park

It is easy to spend there a whole day. A large landscaped area and a lot of various entertainments for children and adults will help you not to get bored. An observation wheel, a boat station, children’s playgrounds, a dance floor, sports grounds, a skate park – all this is only a small part of the possible leisure activities. In the park there are bike paths and a rental services.

I don’t go there often to be honest. But the park is very very close whenever to a souvenir market on Partizanskaya metro station. And whenever the weather is nice and I have enough of free time I stroll through the alleys of the park and enjoy the nature. So if you are going to the souvenir market too and you have enough free time then do go to the park too.

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Clinton's Moscow Visit: A Climate of Mutual Doubt

By R. W. Apple Jr.

May 7, 1995

Not since the grim old days of the cold war have relations between the United States and Russia been quite as problematic as they are this weekend, on the eve of President Clinton's visit for celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe in World War II.

The man on whom Mr. Clinton has counted so heavily, President Boris N. Yeltsin, has been severely weakened at home and abroad by his army's devastating suppression of dissent in Chechnya. No longer Bill and Boris, buddy-buddies, the two leaders have squabbled over NATO expansion, Moscow's plans to sell a nuclear reactor to Iran and the fighting in Bosnia.

It is by no means certain that they will be able to patch things up when they meet on Wednesday after Tuesday's anniversary bash.

Indeed, American policy makers are not nearly as sure as they were only a year ago that Russia will evolve into a democracy, and they doubt that the United States can count on forming a solid strategic alliance with Moscow anytime soon.

Michael Mandelbaum of the Council on Foreign Relations, like other students of East-West affairs, speaks of "containing a smaller, no longer Communist, but still aggressive Russia" goaded into hard-line policies by resurgent nationalism.

But the Clinton Administration remains determined to make the best of the cooling relationship with Mr. Yeltsin. Describing Chechnya as a tragic setback, Richard C. Holbrooke, the Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs, wrote in the spring issue of Foreign Affairs magazine, "If the forces of reform are embattled, the United States must reinforce, not retreat from, its support for them."

During the long debate over whether Mr. Clinton should make the trip, Secretary of State Warren Christopher argued for using the occasion to try to pry some concessions from the Russians on dicey issues. The President was able to win few if any guarantees during a long phone conversation with Mr. Yeltsin last week. American leverage now seems limited, with the Administration unwilling to cut American aid any further, despite growing disillusionment in Congress.

As a sign of disapproval of the overwhelming use of force in Chechnya, Mr. Clinton and Prime Minister John Major of Britain will shun a military parade in Moscow on Tuesday. Chancellor Helmut Kohl of Germany and President Francois Mitterrand of France will boycott not only that one but also a parade of World War II veterans in Red Square that Mr. Clinton and Mr. Major will attend.

Even so, it will be an uncomfortable moment for some in the Western delegations. Heroic as the Soviet Army and the Russians on the home front were, the record of Soviet soldiers in the war was "extremely mixed, to put the best possible face on it," the senior American diplomat said.

In addition to winning celebrated victories at Stalingrad and elsewhere, they forcibly occupied the Baltic republics and killed thousands of Poles in the massacre in Katyn Forest.

Here and in Moscow, the streets are decked with banners and posters and bunting, many bearing the hammer-and-sickle emblem of the old Communist regime whose troops fought the Nazis. On one of the first sparkling days of spring, young women in cotton dresses, young men in army uniforms and old-timers dressed in shabbier clothes carried flowers today to St. Petersburg's imposing war memorials.

Nearly 27 million Russians died between 1941 and 1945, more by far than died in all the other combatant nations combined. More than a million perished in the gruesome 900-day siege of Leningrad, as St. Petersburg was then known, many starving or freezing to death in temperatures that neared 30 below zero.

It was that immense Soviet sacrifice half a century ago that prompted Mr. Clinton's decision -- "a supremely personal decision, against the advice of some of us," one White House aide called it -- to celebrate V-E day not in Paris, London or Washington, as he well might have, but in Moscow.

Officials involved in planning the trip said Mr. Clinton planned to devote more time to meeting other Russian officials, including Mr. Yeltsin's rivals, than he did on his stay here in January 1994. Mr. Christopher sounded the theme in a briefing in Washington on Friday: "In the long run we will only have a good relationship with the Russian Government when we have a good relationship with the Russian people."

As he did last time, Mr. Clinton is expected to speak directly to them on television next week.

Though beleaguered by crime and government corruption, the Russians are beginning to feel the first slight benefits of economic reform. Yet bitterness over the loss of empire and their place in the front ranks of nations has proven a fertile forcing ground for nationalist extremists and hard-liners in the Russian military.

Mr. Yeltsin and other leaders are therefore determined to recover some of their influence in adjacent countries, not to lose more through the admission of Central European nations to the NATO alliance.

At a meeting in Budapest in December, Mr. Yeltsin denounced NATO expansion as anti-Russian. American officials hoped that was just a phase and that Russia would accede to plans for countries like Poland and the Czech Republic to join the alliance, so long as the pace was not too quick. The Americans are talking about admitting the new members within the next five years.

They consider it absolutely essential to stabilize Central Europe, the cockpit of conflict during the cold war and the point of origin of both of this century's world wars.

But Andrei V. Kozyrev, the Russian Foreign Minister, warned last month in Copenhagen that NATO enlargement would lead "to a nightmare of renewed confrontation." He also lamented that "the nationalists are using the enlargement of NATO to demonstrate the failure of our Government, including myself."

In an interview last week with Time magazine, Mr. Yeltsin sounded equally uncompromising. "Expanding NATO to the east" would "leave not only a dividing line on the map of Europe, it would also carve a deep scar in people's minds," he declared.

Some Administration officials think that a form of words can be worked out that would save face for Mr. Yeltsin; some do not. But all insisted that Moscow will not be given a veto over the fact or the timing of the expansion program. When the Czech Prime Minister, Vaclav Klaus, met with Mr. Clinton at the White House on Thursday, an American official reported, he asked a direct question.

"I want to know only one thing," he was said to have asked the President. "Are you going to Moscow and allowing Yeltsin to slow up this procedure?"

Mr. Clinton answered, "No."

On Chechnya and Bosnia, little progress appears possible, although Mr. Clinton may press for the extension of the cease-fire that the Russians have declared in Chechnya for the May 9 holiday.

Mr. Kozyrev has hinted at various times that Moscow might cancel or modify its $1 billion sale of nuclear equipment to Teheran. But Mr. Yeltsin has been adamant on this issue, too, and it is possible that Mr. Clinton will go home empty-handed.

The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
by Kings of Russia
8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.