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Corsair Yacht Club was incorporated on August 14, 1937. The official roster of the club listed a veritable “Who’s Who” in Southern California yachting history. Notable among them was Bert Ashbridge, the brother of Fred Ashbridge, builder of many famous sail and power boats bearing his name. Other charter members include Duncan Poundstone, the first Commodore, Robert R. Aston, A.H. Gain, C.W. Falkner, Charles H. Pool, G.A. Van Evers, Lawrence G. Walters, Griffith Barrenger, Lester Hughes, Stan Cripp, Harold Ward, Millard Russell, Walt Cole, Harry Thayer and Earl Sweinhart.

Then came the war years. Many Corsairs went into the armed forces. The Navy occupied the West Basin, and issued orders for the dismantling of the Corsair club house. Staff Commodore Bert Ashbridge, who was then Secretary-Treasurer, banked the club funds and closed the books for the duration of the war. Thus ended a chapter of Corsair Yacht Club activity.

The death of Bert Ashbridge in 1952 revealed the high regard he held for the Corsair Yacht Club. He bequeathed thousands of dollars for perpetual trophies, one for sail boaters and one for power boaters.

EMERALD BAY THE LAST FRONTIER….Until Memorial Day 1961, Emerald Bay was considered an open and very poor anchorage. Staying overnight was done occasionally, but only by the real salty sailor. Between World Way II and 1961 only four moorings were installed in the bay - for the Boy Scouts’ 65’ “MANTA”; John Wayne’s “NORWESTER”; Charly Lafferty’s “SPINSTER”; and Earl Sweinhart’s “HI-DE-HO”.

Until that Memorial Day, Corsair Yacht Club did not have a home at Catalina and held its cruises at various coves - the Isthmus, Big & Little Fisherman, Big & Little Geiger, White’s Cove and occasionally off Sandy Beach at Emerald Bay. In August 1960, Dr. Andy Anderson and Dick Sweinhart went up to Emerald Bay to show Dr. Anderson a gorge and beach that were directly off the stern of the “Hi-De-Ho” mooring. After crawling under barbed wire and into waist-high weeds and inspecting the wash thoroughly they could see possibilities in converting it into a Yacht Club Cove. All they needed was permission from the Island Co., an air compressor, three jack hammers, one bulldozer, 75’ of 24” culvert pipe, 150 concrete blocks and 20 sacks of cement….TO START!

The following winter the Corsair Yacht Club Board of Directors determined they would also need money, 75 strong backs, liability insurance and enough ladies willing to feed the construction crews for the next two summers. The Board of Directors knew the club had some hard workers, but were totally surprised when nearly all of the Corsair Yacht Club members came to the First Work Party on the 1961 Memorial Day Cruise. That was the start of Corsair Cove - with picks, shovels, various tools, an air compressor and literally tons of construction material. Construction began in earnest and has never ceased. The excavation and burial of the 24” drain pipe was completed in two weekends and ready for the bulldozer that did not arrive for several more weeks. By the 4th of July the real construction started. There was a separate crew for each project - the block wall, fire ring, barbecue pit, lockers and heads. The tables and flag pole came the following year and the septic tank in 1968. Corsair Yacht Club has some real sand hogs.

It wasn’t very long until the word was out and other yacht clubs wanted to use CORSAIR COVE. The Corsairs’ reputation grew, along with widespread recognition of the Corsair burgee. Corsair members proved Emerald Bay to be a beautiful, (even if not the calmest) mooring area. There are now nearly 100 moorings in the West Emerald area.

Today, one of the strongest Clubs on the Pacific Coast, the Corsairs have a very eventful calendar. It includes nine cruises to beautiful Catalina Island, sail boat races, fishing contests and the Commodore’s Ball.

The Corsair burgee is recognized in many ports of the world. Membership is limited to seventy-five. The membership is usually filled to capacity, with applicants waiting to join.

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Corsair Yacht Club hosts “Easter at the Island” at Catalina Island’s Two Harbors

TWO HARBORS—Easter is traditionally a time to spend with family, which for boaters means the opportunities to celebrate as they jet through the water. Corsair Yacht Club (CYC) cordially invites boating family and friends to join in for three days of festivities – from April 19 to 21 – over the Easter holiday weekend.

There will be a variety of festive activities planned for children and adults alike. The Easter celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon with appetizers and a no-host wine bar reception at The Harbor Sands Restaurant picnic site. In anticipation for the Easter parade, adults and children can decorate hats and bonnets at Buffalo Park at 10 a.m.; materials will be provided. That afternoon at 3:30 p.m. judges will award prizes to those who have decorated the best hats. In the evening, there will be a ‘bring your own BBQ dinner’ and the famous Corsair punch bowl will offer refreshments. As soon as the sun sets, attendees can gather by the bonfire for the “burning of the socks” event and poetry reading. Saturday night will conclude with music at Buffalo Park stage.

John Glaister, commodore of CYC, says the burning of the socks tradition is newer and provides boaters the opportunity to “create and recite a poem at the Saturday night bonfire that expresses their relief that winter is finally coming to an end and the boating socks will soon be replaced by bare foot sailing.”

Glaister continues, “As the poem is recited the socks are ceremoniously tossed into the fire. It’s a fun evening event that has generated some very witty poetry. Anyone is welcome to write a poem and burn their old sailing socks.”

The following morning, on Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny will greet guests at the Harbor Reef patio at 8 a.m. to start the annual Easter egg hunt. Separate hunts will be held for younger children of preschool age and older children. Those who find the elusive golden eggs will be awarded prizes.

In lieu of a ticket price, attendees are asked to bring two dozen plastic eggs filled with candy or other small Easter treats for the egg hunt.

Corsair Yacht Club is located at Emerald Bar on Catalina Island and is known as “The best little yacht club in the world.” The club is home to a small fleet of 75 boaters from Southern California.

To learn more about this event and to access a full schedule of activities, visit the website at corsairyc.org.

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Joe Churilla

562-773-1271

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Box 14777,Long Beach,CA,90853,United States

Business name : Corsair Yacht Club

orsair Yacht Club was established on August 14, 1937, so that “…all members may so associate themselves as to secure the maximum pleasure and usefulness of their respective pleasure crafts and through association, further promote good fellowship among members as well as others interested in the field of yachting.” The club celebrated its 70th anniversary on Memorial Day 2007 at Corsair Cove. The club’s facility is located on the West End of Catalina Island at Emerald Bay. Official Club cruises are held at Corsair Cove about nine times a year. We also hold cruises to other Catalina coves and on the mainland. Our monthly dinner meetings are held on the mainland at a local restaurant in Long Beach. Our membership is limited to 75 regular members. Membership is open only to owners and operators of vessels of sufficient size and properly equipped for safe overnight cruises to Catalina Island. We are a very active club. Participation in a minimum number of club events, including work parties, is required to maintain membership status. We have an active Junior Corsair program, and are a family oriented club. The club is open to sail and power boaters, and is made up about equally of each. Our members come from all over Southern California. We are members of the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA), and hold one sail boat race a year at Catalina Island. Members also actively engage in fishing, diving, hiking, kayaking, navigation, and other nautical recreation. We enjoy reciprocal privileges with many of Southern California’s most prestigious Yacht Clubs.

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Dana West Yacht Club (DWYC) dwyc.org 24601 Dana Drive Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 661-1185 Fax (949) 661-1583 Total: 460 members- 45% power, 45% sail, 10% non-boat owners. Facilities: Facilities 0pen Thurs. thru Sun. 1100 to 2200 and Mon. 1600-2200. Dining room. 60 ft....

Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC)

Dana Point Yacht Club (DPYC) dpyc.org 24399 Dana Drive Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 496-2900 Fax (949) 496-1603. Total: Regular Membership limited to 500 – 35% power, 65% sail. Facilities: Club is closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. Bar & Club Hours: Wednesday – 1600...

Cortez Racing Association (CRA)

Cortez Racing Association (CRA) cortezracing.com 2726 Shelter Island Drive #373 San Diego, CA 92106 Total: 280 members – all sail boaters. Facilities: Clubhouse – Fiddler’s Green Restaurant 2760 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego Membership: Open to all sail. Initiation:...

Corsair Yacht Club

Corsair Yacht Club corsairyc.com 1198 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite D-107 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 756-4544 Our modest outdoor facility, located in the beautiful cove of Emerald Bay (Catalina Island’s West End), is the 2nd home to a small fleet of 75 Southern California...

Coronado Yacht Club (CorYC)

Coronado Yacht Club (CorYC) coronadoyc.org 1631 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-1848 Fax (619) 435-2480 Total: Sail, 60%; Power, 40% Facilities: The marina and clubhouse are open every day for our members and their guests, and valid reciprocal members. Bar and...

Coronado Cays Yacht Club (CCYC)

Coronado Cays Yacht Club (CCYC) ccyc.org 30 Caribe Cay Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 429-0133 Fax (619) 429-8163 Total: 33% sail and 67% power, 370 equity member, Non-equity social and military memberships. Memberships: New equity memberships are being accepted. Call...

Convair Sailing Club(ConSC)

Convair Sailing Club(ConSC) convair.org Mailing address: P.O. Box 22981, San Diego, CA 92192-2981 Membership: Accepting applications for membership see website for more information Facilities: The Convair Sailing Club Fleet consists of ten 21 ft. Catalina Victory...

Channel Islands Yacht Club (ChIYC)

Channel Islands Yacht Club (ChIYC) ciyc.com 4100 Harbor Boulevard Channel Islands Harbor, CA 93035 (805) 985-2492 Total: 220 members – equally split power/sail. Facilities: Recently remodeled interior, Bar hours Sun. 1pm-7pm, Mon. 5pm-9pm (during Monday night...

Channel Islands Womens Sailing Association (CIWSA)

Channel Islands Womens Sailing Association (CIWSA) ciwsa.net Mailing Address: 3600 Harbor Blvd., PMB #268, Oxnard, CA 93035 (415) 518-4046 Email: [email protected] Mission: The mission of the Channel Islands Women’s Sailing Association is to support and...

Channel Cruising Club (CCC)

Channel Cruising Club (CCC) channelcruisingclub.com (703)-697-1776 Total: 40 Family Memberships equally split between power and sail. Facilities: Catalina lsthmus overlooking Little Fisherman’s Cove. Have large gas fired BBQ, heads, showers, children’s playground....

Cerritos Bahia Yacht Club (CerBYC)

Cerritos Bahia Yacht Club (CerBYC) cerritosbahiayachtclub.org 6291 E. Paciifc Coast Hwy. Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 493-2292 Total: 200 members – 95% power, 5% sail Facilities: Club House with dining area, bar and kitchen facilities Membership: New memberships are...

Catalina Island Yacht Club (CIYC)

Catalina Island Yacht Club (CIYC) catalinaislandyachtclub.com 30 Casino Way Avalon CA, 90704 (310) 510-0022 Fax (310) 510-2340

California Yacht Club (CYC)

California Yacht Club (CYC) calyachtclub.com 4469 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 823-4567 Fax:(310) 822-3658 Total: 950 members – 33% power, 63% sail, 4% rowers. Facilities: Bar open Wed. thru Sun 1000 to 2400. Dining room open Wed.- Sun for lunch and...

Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club (CBYC)

Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club (CBYC) cbyc.org 211 W 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 519-1694 Total: 500 members – 60% sail, 40% power Facilities: CBYC’s spacious Clubhouse overlooks their 180 + slip marina. The second floor offers a dining/meeting room, a large member...

Buccaneer Yacht Club (BucYC)

Buccaneer Yacht Club (BucYC) buccaneeryachtclub.com P.O. Box 76, San Pedro, CA 90733 [email protected] Total: 50 members – 95% sail, 5% power Facilities: We use marina boater’s lounge for BBQ and refreshments Initiation: $125 single, $150 family. Yearly dues: $450...

Balboa Yacht Club (BYC)

Balboa Yacht Club (BYC) balboayachtclub.com 1801 Bayside Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 673-3515 Fax (949) 673-8937 Total: 800 members – 60% power, 40% sail. Facilities: Bar open Wed, Thur. 1130 to 2200, Fri., Sat., 1130 to 2300, Sun. 1130 to 2200. Dining room...

Balboa Island Yacht Club (BIYC)

Balboa Island Yacht Club (BIYC) 410 S. Bay Front Newport Beach, CA 92662 (949) 433-2229 Facilities: None. Comments: Founded 1922. 8 week summer program of general aquatic activities run by kids for kids age 6 – 16 yrs.

Balboa Basin Yacht Club (BBYC)

Balboa Basin Yacht Club (BBYC) balboabasinyachtclub.org 829-38 Harbor Island Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 (714) 746-1341 Total: 94 members and families, mixed sail and power. Facilities: Small dockside clubhouse open for meetings and social gatherings at Balboa Yacht...

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC)

Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC) bcyc.org 1601 Bayside Drive Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-9530 Fax (949) 644-9580 Total: 500 members – Almost equal sail and power. Small percentage of non-boat owners. Facilities: Full service club. Bar open Wed. thru Sun. 1100...

Arizona Yacht Club (AYC)

Arizona Yacht Club (AYC) arizonayachtclub.org Arizona Yacht Club P.O. Box 2728 Tempe, AZ 85280 [email protected] Total: 240 families, 100% sail. Facilities: None Membership: Initiation: $150 full. Annual dues: $150 full. Junior Program: The Arizona Sailing...

Anacapa Yacht Club (AnYC)

Anacapa Yacht Club (AnYC) anacapayachtclub.com 2810 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite B-6 Oxnard, California 93035 (805) 984-0211 Total: 60 members – mostly sail Facilities: We have a waterfront clubhouse. Bar open with Friday night dinner and some Saturdays night at 1700. Bar...

American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC)

American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC) alyc.com 215 E. 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA, 92663 (949) 673-5002 Fax (949) 673-9555 Total: Over 1,000 members. Boat owners split about 60% power and 40% sail. Facilities: Office: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Bar open 7 days a week: Mon-Thu,...

Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC)

Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) abyc.org 7201 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-9955 Fax (562)434-2267 Total: 370 Families are members Facilities: ABYC’s distinctive two story waterfront clubhouse is ideally located on property that has a large boatyard,...

Harbor Association Members

San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs (SDAYC)

San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs (SDAYC) 3517 Camino del Rio South, Ste 208 San Diego, CA 92108 sdayc.org 619-282-505

Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs (ASMBYC)

Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs (ASMBYC) asmbyc.org

Association of Santa Barbara Channel Yacht Clubs (ASBYC)

Association of San Pedro Bay Yacht Clubs (ASPBYC)

Association of San Pedro Bay Yacht Clubs (ASPBYC) aspbyc.org

Association of Orange Coast Yacht Clubs (AOCYC)

Association of Orange Coast Yacht Clubs (AOCYC) aocyc.org PO Box 12245 Newport Beach, CA 92658

Affiliations

Pacific Coast Yachting Association (PCYA)

Pacific Coast Yachting Association (PCYA) PCYA.info

Yacht Racing Union of Southern California (YRUSC)

Yacht Racing Union of Southern California YRUSC.org

Recreational Boaters Of California (RBOC)

Recreational Boaters Of California (RBOC) RBOC.org 925 L Street, Suite 260 Sacramento, CA 95814

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J.P. Morgan´s Corsair (II) in 1892

Commuting in style. american financier and banker j.p. morgan (1837 - 1913) sometimes enjoyed commuting between his hudson river estate and the office on wall street by boat. his second yacht named corsair, which morgan owned from 1890 to 1898, was certainly one of the most luxurious commuting vehicles the world has ever seen. in 1897 - 1898, when morgan was commodore of the new york yacht club, corsair served as the club´s flagship. the 241-foot steam yacht, designed by john beaver-webb and built by neafie & levy, philadelphia, was of course mainly used for longer voyages and entertaining: " it served as a pleasure cruiser in new york, on which morgan hosted many social events with famous guests such as theodore roosevelt and thomas edison, and often took morgan upstate and to various points on the eastern seaboard. more interestingly, the boat also made regular trips across the atlantic to europe during the primary period of morgan's book and art collecting, and therefore served as a ferry for his acquisitions back to the united states. as a result, it maintained a key role in establishing one of the greatest book collections inamerica." ( www.williamreesecompany.com ) in 1898 corsair was acquired by the united states navy and altered to a gunboat, the uss gloucester. she was struck from the naval vessel register on 12 august 1919 and sold later the same year, according to wikipedia. i have not been able to find out what happened after that. maybe she was scrapped hopefully some somebody can help with more information.   my colorization of a 1892 photo in the library of congress archive (detroit publishing co. collection)..

April Fools 2024: All of This Year's Best Video Game Jokes

Nintendo's virtual boy pro, a pokemon sleep tournament, and many more.

April Fools' Day has arrived once more and has brought with it some hilarious video game jokes and pranks, some of which we wish actually came true!

There are SO many that get revealed by companies around the world and it can be hard to keep track of them, so you can check out all the best ones below to ensure you don't miss a thing!

Let us know which prank is your favorite below!

Exclusive: Virtual Boy Pro Revealed! All the Details on Nintendo's Wildest System Yet

To kick off the April Fools' Day festivities, IGN was proud to exclusively reveal the Virtual Boy Pro! In what may be Nintendo's wildest system yet, the Virtual Boy Pro is a VR-headset style device that docks into the Nintendo Switch System.

Much like the Apple Vision Pro, it looks to be focused mostly on augmented reality experiences with a Nintendo twist. In the trailer you can see above, you can catch a glimpse of gameplay from Link's Korok Catcher, Super Mario Home Run, Animal Crossing: Moving Day, Luigi's Mansion 4, and Mario Kart: Open Road.

Pokemon Is Holding an Epic Pokemon Sleep Tournament to End all Tournaments

『Pokémon Sleep』、初の世界大会を開催！ 熱戦のようすはこちら！ https://t.co/Is7jVunrRa #ポケモンスリープ世界大会 pic.twitter.com/HQMGWUEhC7 — ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) March 31, 2024

Pokemon tournaments can be some of the most epic in all the world, but you've never seen anything like the Pokemon Sleep Champion Tournament 2024. Players from around the globe will compete in an eight hour and 30 minute tournament to prove they can sleep better than anyone else.

This New Look at the Elden Ring Expansion Is Not What You Think It Is

Tarnished, look upon this #ELDENRING expansion. pic.twitter.com/nR8KlR40XT — Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) April 1, 2024

While many are waiting for more news on Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Bandai Nampo has instead decided to give fans a look at that other Elden Ring Expansion that's on its way!

Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting a Limited Time 'Floppy Edition' That Comes with 97,619 3.5" Diskettes

If you miss the good ol’ days when game installation was a true ritual, then you’ll love the limited Floppy Edition of Cyberpunk 2077! 🕹️ Wishlist now at https://t.co/ERqCf8eNj2 and be prepared for a truck delivery of 97,619 🚚⬅️💾 3.5” diskettes! More: https://t.co/qgHVzHjMF4 pic.twitter.com/BCcE2YTg9K — Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) April 1, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 is a pretty big game as you need at least 70GB to install CD Projekt Red's latest adventure. However, if you miss the old days of installing games and are over solid state hard drives and all that jazz, Cyberpunk 2077's Floppy Edition is what you've been waiting for.

Yes, you can now get a version of Cyberpunk 2077 that comes complete with 97,619 3.5" diskettes so you can install the game in arguably the best way ever. Thank you, CD Projekt Red!

Move Aside DLC, Sega Reveals Cartridge Loadable Content

Releasing with Big Head Mode and Sonic the Hedge cartridges to enhance your Sonic the Hedgehog™ experience. Each cartridge sold separately. pic.twitter.com/JGOM9gmkEv — SEGA (@SEGA) April 1, 2024

Out with DLC, in with CLC! Sega has revealed Cartridge Loadable Content, an incredible way to unlock new content in your favorite games, and it's headed to your local Blockbuster store on April 1, 1991!

The new CLC feature will launch with Big Head Mode and Sonic the Hedge cartridges to "enhance" your Sonic the Hedgehog experience.

Duckside Announced; Think 'DayZ Meets Rust But You Play as a Duck'

I know you probably won't believe us about Duckside, but this April Fools' Day joke is actually not a joke and is a real game that is be developed by tinyBuild Riga and has its own Steam page already.

While there isn't a release date, it was shared that Duckside has crafting, base-building, PvP, PvE, flying, and much more.

"Duckside isn't just about surviving; it’s about getting into the mind of a duck," the developers wrote. "Being a duck. Feeling the cold steel of a machine gun on your feathers. And the peace of mind that comes with settling down after a long day, in a house you built out of trash that you’d looted off some guy's corpse. Are you a chicken? No, you’re a DUCK."

The Razer Cthulhu Is a Gaming Chair with 8 A.I. Arms Ready to Do Your Bidding

Introducing the Razer Cthulhu—the ultimate gaming chair. Never have to leave your chair again as eight independent robotic arms cater to your every need. Learn more: https://t.co/1xKJJMAccs pic.twitter.com/bPigz6Hhqx — R Λ Z Ξ R (@Razer) March 31, 2024

If you ever wished you were Doc Ock, Razer has the next best thing with its new gaming chair called the Razer Cthulhu. This chair features 8 A.I. arms that "cater to your every need," including feeding you, brushing your teeth, shaving, and much more to ensure your can put all your focus into gaming.

In fact, the announce trailer takes a bit of a dark turn as the chair may never let you leave your gaming session, which may be ok for some people?

The best part? The A.I. arms are " outfitted with a Razer Skynapse Chip and trained with over 1,337 TB. We can assure a 96.9%* chance of the tentacles always listening to you!" That sounds nothing like Skynet, no not at all!

After Making Games Like Shovel Knight, Yacht Club's Second Biggest Passion is Skincare

Did you know that skincare is our SECOND biggest passion in life, right after pixels? While that might seem unexpected, it’s 100% true. That’s why we decided to formulate D by Yacht™ (Club Games) - our unique spin on over-the-counter (& from the ground) skincare. pic.twitter.com/rjOCUOEdsY — Yacht Club Games - We now make skincare! (@YachtClubGames) April 1, 2024

Everyone loves the games Yacht Club makes like Shovel Knight, but did you know the studio's second biggest passion besides game development is skincare?! To show you how serious it is, Yacht Club has formulated D by Yacht (Club Games), its "unique spin on over-the-counter (& from the ground) skincare."

The best part? It's made from only one ingredient - Dirt!

Arma Reforger 'Tiny Wars' Brings War to a MUCH Smaller World

Introducing #ArmaReforger 'Tiny Wars!' 🪖 Leap into imaginative battlefields straight out of your childhood dreams. 🏰 https://t.co/8LT4eWJ6uT pic.twitter.com/zGUFtUvYkD — Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) April 1, 2024

Arma Reforger "Tiny Wars" looks to bring war to a much smaller world and pit our favorite green and red army toys from our childhood against each other in an adorable battle for the ages.

Palworld's More Than Just Pals Is the Dating Sim You've Been Waiting For

#Palworld Dating Sim💕 "Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~" Will you remain friends or fall in love? Or dismantle and eat them...🍴 Pals take off their clothes⁉️ An adult version will also be released🔞 #AprilFoolsDay *Update for Palworld is coming soon! pic.twitter.com/SHZF5QatLw — Palworld (@Palworld_EN) March 31, 2024

Palworld's big new update will be a dating sim where you'll be able to fall in love with some adorable Pals, a student named Zoe, and even the black marketeer! And no, this isn't creepy at all!

"Will you remain friends or fall in love? Or dismantle and eat them... Pals take off their clothes?! An adult version will also be released!"

Like we said, not creepy at all!

Among Us Is Letting Us Kill Others With Very Long Necks

🤪 NEW APRIL FOOLS' MODE 🤪 of course we did something. enjoy cursed Among Us ALL. WEEK. LOOOOOOONG. 🎉 neck??? ☠️ special kill animation 🔪 updated ejection 🔘 choice to toggle the mode on/off 🗓️ only from Apr 1 - 8 pic.twitter.com/HSMlz6DX25 — Along Us (@AmongUsGame) April 1, 2024

Among Us' April Fools' update, which will be playable for the week, gives everyone a very long neck that is both hilarious and deadly. There is a new kill animation with that long neck that may haunt you for much longer than this week as well! Enjoy it from April 1 - 8.

PowerWash Simulator is Adding a Dirt Mode to Let You RUIN EVERYTHING

New washing mode incoming...? 💦 pic.twitter.com/BEAyndWXIf — PowerWash Simulator (@PowerWashSim) April 1, 2024

PowerWash Simulator is all about cleaning up horrible messes, but this April Fools' Day players will be given the chance to become an evil monster and ruin everything with dirt. Head into the cleanest places in the world and spread dirt and mess everywhere in PowerDirt Simulator. Love it.

Fanboys Grantasy Rises: Versing Is... Something!

？？？「オイラたちにまかせろよ！」 #バーサス雷神具 #GBVSR_ACbu #GBVSR #AC部 pic.twitter.com/7bwwrpwjRk — GBVS/Granblue Fantasy Versus (@gbvs_official) March 31, 2024

We're not really sure what is happening, but we are kind of down for it! A lot of cartoony action is happening that requires various button presses for the player. Can't wait to get the Platinum and find all the secrets!

Minecraft's Poisonous Potato Update Will Transport Players to the Poisonous Potato Dimension

Potato is love. Potato is life. Potato is power. Welcome to the Poisonous Potato Dimension: https://t.co/yW5j1Z8G3L pic.twitter.com/wpccqMCyFR — Minecraft (@Minecraft) April 1, 2024

Minecraft's Poisonous Potato Update will transport players to the Poisonous Potato Dimension, complete with five "potastic biomes," new gear like the potato peeler and lashing potato, new Batato mobs, and even poisonous potatoes boots and poisonous polytra wings.

Sonic Man from 2006's Sonic the Hedgehog Is a New Sonic Ambassador

【速報】 この度、「ソニックアンバサダー」として、2006年発売『ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ』で活躍したソニックマンさんがセガに入社することとなりました。 入社したばかりのソニックマンのフレッシュな1日に密着しました👇 #エイプリルフール #AprilFoolsDay https://t.co/9y5oOXP7ba — ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ【公式】 (@SonicOfficialJP) March 31, 2024

Everyone remembers the iconic Sonic Man from the also iconic Sonic the Hedgehog from 2006, right? Well, Sega just announced he'll be joining the company as a new Sonic Ambassador! See, dreams do come true!

You can even read an interview with him and check out more photos right here!

You Can Now Get Stepped on in Dead by Daylight by My Little Oni

We've heard your feedback and are happy to announce that for a limited time only, you can get stepped on in Dead by Daylight. You're welcome 🙂 pic.twitter.com/ib22Ld82g6 — Dead by Daylight (@DeadbyDaylight) April 1, 2024

You can play a new limited time mode in Dead by Daylight where your dreams of getting stepped on can come true, this time by a Kaiju-sized Oni! Yes, in My Little Oni you can run around helplessly and wait to meet your maker by some massive feet!

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Dave the Diver's Duff's Dream Game Has Been Announced - DokiDoki Leahs VR

Duff could only dream of her, but now you can meet her for real!😍 In the brand new VR DokiDoki Leahs!💕 https://t.co/1rVACtxR3z #Aprilfools #DavetheDiver #VR pic.twitter.com/UFGvf9eAmV — DAVE THE DIVER (@DaveDiverGame) April 1, 2024

You may remember Duff from Dave the Diver and his beloved Leahs figurine that you have to rescue, and soon you'll be able to play a game that would be a dream come true for him. Yes, DokiDoki Leahs VR is a new VR game that lets you meet her in virtual life! What's better than that?!

If you'd like to give it a try, make sure you have either a Virtual Quest of a PlayVacation VR!

Overwatch's Heroes Get a Googly Eye Makeover

The Hero balance changes you’ve all been waiting for 👀 Jump in this week for our most balanced update EVER ✨ pic.twitter.com/HavuYDjYMj — Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) April 1, 2024

We all love our Overwatch heroes, but I don't think any of us really knew how much more we could love them with some googly eyes.

For Honor: Switcheroo Is the Best Type of Confusion

Tons of confusion in Heathmoor today, someone switched everyone's weapons and we're unsure how to fix. Will report back tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wnKXdOfxYI — For Honor (@ForHonorGame) April 1, 2024

Someone switched everyone's weapons in For Honor and everyone is very confused on how to wield these new tools of war!

Capcom Is Getting Into the Helicopter Business After All Their Successes in the Resident Evil Series

🚨重大発表🚨 この度、CAPCOMは新たに航空事業へ参入することを決定いたしました。これまでのノウハウを活かした「CAPCOM製ヘリコプター」で、快適な空の移動をみなさんにお届けいたします。 #エイプリフール #REBHFun pic.twitter.com/aSxpc2K1G7 — 【公式】バイオハザード / RESIDENT EVIL PORTAL Official (@REBHPortal) March 31, 2024

Capcom has revealed it is taking a bold step forward into the helicopter business. Which, you know, makes a lot of sense after all the... um... successes it has had with helicopters in the Resident Evil series! There's no chance any of these will go down in a spectacular, explosive fashion!

Naraka: Bladepoint Is Adding a New Deadly Weapon - HANDS!

A true master of martial arts doesn’t need metal or wood to fight, for their hands are the only weapon they need. Enter into #NARAKABLADEPOINT and engage in hand to hand combat with the latest slap weapon! New Weapon 🤲🏻Hands, available now! pic.twitter.com/S2xRR9DZbK — NARAKA: BLADEPOINT (@NARAKATHEGAME) April 1, 2024

Who need massive weapons when you can rush headfirst into battle with your hands! Check out the new Hands gameplay showcase to see while you'll never want to use any other weapon again after you find out the power of HANDS.

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City Street Guides by f.d. walker: A Street Photography Guide to Moscow, Russia

*A series of guides on shooting Street Photography in cities around the world. Find the best spots to shoot, things to capture, street walks, street tips, safety concerns, and more for cities around the world. I have personally researched, explored and shot Street Photography in every city that I create a guide for. So you can be ready to capture the streets as soon as you step outside with your camera!

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Russia and second largest in Europe by population ( Istanbul is #1). An urban, cosmopolitan metropolis with more than enough glitz and glam to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of Soviet era roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of West meets Russia atmosphere and beauty that provides plenty of unique interest. The Red Square is as famous as it gets, but there’s so much more to this city, including the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen. It would take years to capture all of Moscow, but that means you have an endless amount of areas to discover.

So here’s a Street Photography guide so you can be ready to capture all that Moscow has to offer before you even arrive!

• Patriarch’s Pond
• Old Arbat Street
• Maroseyka Street
• Tverskoy Boulevard

Top 5 Street Spots:

1. red square.

The Red Square is the most famous square in not just Russia, but all of Eastern Europe. The name actually doesn’t come from the color of the bricks or communism, but from the name in Russian, Krásnaya, once meaning “beautiful” before its meaning changed to “red.” This large plaza is what you see on the cover of guide books and magazines for Moscow, with St. Basil’s Cathedral being the center piece next to Lenin’s Mausoleum surrounded by the Kremlin Wall. Of course, the Red Square attracts hordes of tourist due to the main attractions, but all that activity around an interesting atmosphere does provide street photo opportunities. It’s also the central square connecting to the city’s major streets, providing a good starting point to explore outward.

You’ll also find the popular pedestrian only Nikolskaya Street connecting the Red Square to Lubyanka Square. This line of expensive shops includes plenty of activity, while also leading you to another popular square. Filled with history rivaling any city, the Red Square and surrounding areas are the heart and soul of Russia.

2. Patriarch’s Ponds

Patriarch’s Ponds is one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Moscow. Despite the name being plural, there’s only one large pond, but it’s worth a visit with your camera. It’s a popular spot for locals and expats to come relax or take a stroll around the pond. You get an interesting mix of young and old too, from young love to “babushkas” feeding pigeons. It’s a very peaceful park atmosphere in one of the nicer areas within the city center, while bringing enough activity for street photography. 

The pond is shallow and in the winter becomes a popular spot for ice-skating too. The area is also well-known for the location in the famous Russian novel, The Master and Margarita. 

3. Old Arbat (Stary Arbat)

Old Arbat is the most famous pedestrian street in Moscow, and dating back to the 15th century, also one of its oldest. Originally, it was an area of trade, but soon became the most prestigious residential area in Moscow. During the 18th century, Arbat started attracting the city’s scholars and artists, including Alexander Pushkin. Cafes lined the streets and impressive homes filled the neighborhood. Since then, New Arbat street was created as a highway in the area, while Old Arbat was paved for a 1km pedestrian only walkway.

Due to the historic buildings, famous artists that lived here, and the bohemian atmosphere, Old Arbat has become a big attraction for tourists today. Now, there’s a mix of cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, street performers, street merchants and other attractions for visitors, and some locals, to come enjoy. It can get really busy here and there’s usually something interesting going on so it’s a good street to come walk with your camera for guaranteed life.

4. Gorky Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Maroseyka Street

Maroseyka Street is a popular area not too far from the Red Square. The long, winding street turns into Pokrovka and is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and places to stay. It’s actually where I like to stay when I’m in Moscow due to its location and solid street photography opportunities itself. You have Kitay-gorod station near and if you keep walking southwest, you’ll get to the Red Square. But if you walk northwest, as it changes to Pokrovka, you can find a long street of activity for photography with its own interesting atmosphere.

6. Tverskoy Boulevard

Tverskoy Boulevard is the oldest and longest boulevard in Moscow, beginning at the end of Nikitsky Boulevard, and finishing at Pushkin Square, a spot to come for activity itself. The boulevard is made up of two avenues, with pedestrian walkways in-between. You’ll find grass, shrubbery, trees, benches and more walking it’s almost kilometer length. Many people come here to enjoy some relaxation, walk their dog, or just to use it to walk wherever they’re going. Its center location also provides a nice place to walk with your camera near plenty of other spots you’ll want to check out anyway.

Sample Street Walk:

For a full day of Street Photography, covering some of the best spots, you can follow this sample street walk for Moscow:

• Start your morning walking around the Red Square (1), while exploring the surrounding area, including Nikolskaya Street
• Then walk northwest to Patriarch’s Ponds (2) and slowly walk the pond and surrounding area with your camera
• Next, walk east to the Pushkin Monument and stroll down Tverskoy Boulevard (6)
• Once Tverskoy Boulevard (6) ends, it will turn into Nikitsky Boulevard. Follow this down until you get to the start of Old Arbat Street (3), across from Arbatskaya station
• After you’re done walking down Old Arbat Street (3) for more street photography, spend some time checking out Moscow’s beautiful metro stations
• To finish off the day with more street photography, get off the metro near Red Square (1) again, Maroseyka Street (5) or wherever you’re staying for the night.

3 Things I’ll Remember about Shooting in Moscow:

1. museum metro.

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to check out:

• Novoslobodskaya
• Mayakovskaya
• Elektrozavodskaya
• Komsomolskaya
• Ploschad Revolyutsii
• Dostoyevskaya
• Prospekt Mira

2. Moscow is Big

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own.

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

3. Cosmopolitan Mix of East meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more western cosmopolitan package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while also pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline, that continues to grow, and endless modernities, but with soviet nostalgia and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

Mixed in with this grand western cosmopolitan atmosphere, is a strong national pride in Russia. This includes their famous leader, Vladimir Putin. Maybe no other place will you see a country’s leader more often. All over, from the pricey tourist shops to the underground walkway stalls, you’ll find goods with Putin’s likeness covering them. From t-shirts to magnets to Matryoshka dolls. There’s a strong national pride that can be seen around the city, which also extends to their leader. Moscow is many things. It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet era, and a whole lot more.

What To Do For a Street Photography Break?:

Eat at a stolovaya.

Stolovayas are Russian cafeterias that became popular in the Soviet days. You grab a tray and walk down the line of freshly prepared local dishes, and select whatever you want from the chefs. They’re usually inexpensive and a much better value than restaurants, while giving you the opportunity to try from a wide selection of everyday Russian food. They’re also very tasty. I always include some borsch on my tray and go from there. The places themselves are all over Moscow and usually come with Soviet-era aesthetics to complete the experience.

Street Safety Score: 7

*As always, no place is completely safe! So when I talk about safety, I’m speaking in general comparison to other places. Always take precaution, be smart, observe your surroundings and trust your instincts anywhere you go!

Being the 2nd largest city in Europe with over 12 million people, you’re going to have your dangerous areas, but for the most part, it feels safe walking around. Russia is statistically higher in crime compared to most of Europe, but this generally doesn’t apply to tourists and visitors. Around the Red Square and surrounding city center, you should feel completely safe walking around. Pick pocketing can happen, but no more than other touristic places. I always explore Moscow freely without coming across too much to worry about. It’s a spread out city, though, so of course it matters where you are. Just use basic street smarts, know where you are and Moscow shouldn’t give you a problem. 

People’s Reaction Score: 7

Moscow is fast paced, big city life, which usually means people aren’t too concerned with you, or your camera. I don’t find people notice or pay much attention to me when I’m out taking photos in Moscow. For the most part, people just go about their day. You shouldn’t get too many looks or concern. But it can depend on the area you are in. The more you stick out, the more you might get noticed with suspicions. I’ve never had any problems in Moscow, or Russia, but just be careful who you’re taking a photo of if you get out of the city center. Other than that, it’s about average for reactions. 

Street Tips:

Learn the alphabet .

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

Use the metro

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have plenty of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

Explore other areas if you have time

Moscow is really big. While most people stay around the Red Square within the Boulevard Ring, there’s so much more to the city. I covered some other spots outside of this circle, but if you really want to see the city, you’ll need time. If you do have time, some other areas I’d check out first are Zamoskvarechye, along some of the south and western Moscow.

Inspiration:

For some more inspiration, you can look through the Street Photography of Moscow photographer Artem Zhitenev  and check out 33 of my photos taken in Moscow .

Conclusion:

Moscow’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it might bring a different atmosphere than you expect. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. It can feel like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

I hope this guide can help you start to experience some of what Moscow contains. So grab your camera and capture all that Moscow has to offer for Street Photography!

If you still have any questions about shooting in Moscow, feel free to comment below or email me!

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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.

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