Heading down pedestrianised ul Lenina away from pl Lenina, on the right before you hit the bridge, you'll find this cosy basement beer bar with stuffed animals on the wall and a flip-book menu of Russian craft beer. The atmosphere is friendly and there's good pub food to fuel up on.
Bridge Bar
Western European Russia
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Not essential viewing but hosts some good temporary exhibitions and has displays on regional history and archaeology.
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