Quote: Translated as German Street, Nemetskaya Street is Saratov's answer to Moscow’s Arbat Street. Nemetskaya is a large pedestrian only strip that contains many of the finest shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is about 8-9 blocks of fun and good times. If you like to shop, you will be in luck if you find yourself here!

On one end of the street is the Circus, and on the other Lipki Park. The large number of cafes I saw here surprised me. I found myself at a cafe/bar across from the Saratov Conservatory several times. It was situated behind a large pool of water that was a fountain, and underneath a tent. It was a nice place to sit and relax. There were always people there and always music playing. They even had a pool table. While I was here I met a group of Russians who are involved in a Saratov Chat group on the Internet. They were a lot of fun to talk to. Some spoke a good amount of English. It appeared that the words they did not know in English, I knew in Russian, so it was easy to communicate.

Along this strip you will see a movie theatre, an Internet cafe, and even a beautiful colorful cathedral, called Utoli Moya Pechali Church. The Saratov Conservatory can be found on this strip of land as well. I also believe it is the third largest in Russia. If you visit Saratov I believe it would be impossible to not eventually find yourself here.

From journals The Mysterious Land of Russia: Saratov