dot dot is dead

Don't believe what they say about "excellent snack-bar Russkoe Bistro". Otherwise, this is a nice description of the Nirnsee house. I am fortunate to have lived in this pre-1917 building at number 10 Bolshoi Gnezdnikovskii Per., which with its tall ceilings and nine floors was once the tallest in Moscow.

"It is said that on being imprisoned in the Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg Rubinshtein made a gift of this house to Rasputin, to obtain his protection and release from prison. There are rumours that Rasputin frequently visited the house and held orgies here during his visits to Moscow. The truth of the matter is still unclear, but it is certain that Rasputin came here by car in March 1915, and he was observed by agents of the Moscow police, who made a report."

Have a look inside. This post is dedicated to the elderly pensioners.