Nicole writes:
Today we got on our beloved hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus for a driving tour of Moscow. After getting oriented to some highlights of Moscow, we met Nicole’s friend Ira Sushina for a stroll along old Arbat street and a stop for afternoon tea/coffee/treat. The Arbat has existed since at least the 15th century, which makes it one of the oldest surviving streets of the Russian capital. Ira Sushina is an accomplished actor and singer, and is a member of the company of the Theater of Moscow South-West. We caught her on Arbat after she attended a casting call.