The Old Arbat Street is one of the oldest roads in Moscow, dating back to the late 14th century. It is a cobblestone pedestrian street that spans 1.25 kilometers and is famous for its lively showcase of street artists, rows of souvenir shops, coffee shops, restaurants, and theaters. We went to Old Arbat Street many times during the summer of last year, but there is always something to look forward to each time we visit. One reason is the diversity of people teeming along this famous street. We have the red, the black, the yellow, the white, and of course, the brown race being represented here; everyone garbed in their most fashionable outfits, making this bustling street their informal runway; everyone here dressed well, in case I haven't mentioned it yet. It felt like walking down the streets of Paris or Rome! (Though we've never been to Western Europe before.) Another reason we looked forward to going here is the opportunity to just walk in a leisurely manner—slow-walking, i...