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YACHTZOO Announces Change in Partners

YACHTZOO SARL was founded in Monaco in 2007 by 4 partners: Darrell Hall, Kirsten Ringsing, Paola Scalabrino and Chris Richardson. After 15 years of successful collaboration, Paola and Chris have sold their shares to focus solely on the sales and charter side of our operations.

Paola and Chris remain respectively as charter broker and sales broker at YACHTZOO and will continue to help the business flourish as independent yacht brokers.

Darrell Hall is now the majority shareholder and partner of YACHTZOO with Kirsten Ringsing remaining as the second main partner and the addition of Carin Zemel as new partner in the company and compliance officer.

“I am genuinely excited about this new partner structure for YACHTZOO, it’s a win-win for all. I’m happy Chris and Paola got to collect on the fruits of their hard work over the years. For myself, it feels like a new fresh energy for the company. Having now a controlling interest helps streamline leadership and the decision-making process. It will make our business more dynamic and sharper” said Darrell Hall.

The new partner, Carin, has a Master’s degree in Law from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. She successfully assumed different commercial roles in the telecom industry in the Netherlands. Since 2006, she worked in Monaco at family offices and Corporate Service Providers, known for her practical and solution-oriented approach. Her vast experience with HNWI clients will be precious to our luxury yacht brokerage business.

About YACHTZOO

YACHTZOO is a breed apart and we pride ourselves on being uniquely different. A luxury yacht brokerage with 15 years of experience, we view every yacht as having its own special set of characteristics and strengths, while our industry-leading team ensures we get to know each of our clients on an ultra-personal level. We believe only this attention to detail creates the perfect, lasting match between Owner and superyacht.

YACHTZOO is small enough to care, yet big enough to make a difference!

YACHTZOO SARL Monaco Announces Change In Partners

Monaco, 25th October 2022

YACHTZOO SARL was founded in Monaco in 2007 by 4 partners: Darrell Hall, Kirsten Ringsing, Paola Scalabrino and Chris Richardson. After 15 years of successful collaboration, Paola and Chris have sold their shares to focus solely on the sales and charter side of our operations.

Paola and Chris remain respectively as charter broker and sales broker at YACHTZOO and will continue to help the business flourish as independent yacht brokers.

Darrell Hall is now the majority shareholder of YACHTZOO with Kirsten Ringsing remaining as the second main partner and the addition of Carin Zemel as new partner in the company and compliance officer.

‘I am genuinely excited about this new partner structure for YACHTZOO, it’s a win-win for all. I’m happy Chris and Paola got to collect on the fruits of their hard work over the years. For myself, it feels like a new fresh energy for the company. Having now a controlling interest helps streamline leadership and the decision-making process. It will make our business more dynamic and sharper’ said Darrell Hall.

The new partner, Carin, has a Master’s degree in Law from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. She successfully assumed different commercial roles in the telecom industry in the Netherlands. Since 2006, she worked in Monaco at family offices and Corporate Service Providers, known for her practical and solution-oriented approach. Her vast experience with HNWI clients will be precious to our luxury yacht brokerage business.

YACHTZOO is a breed apart and we pride ourselves on being uniquely different. A luxury yacht brokerage with 15 years of experience, we view every yacht as having its own special set of characteristics and strengths, while our industry-leading team ensures we get to know each of our clients on an ultra-personal level. We believe only this attention to detail creates the perfect, lasting match between Owner and superyacht.

YACHTZOO is small enough to care, yet big enough to make a difference!

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Top Brokers Quit Burgess for Yachtzoo

There are always stories about yachting that a writer like me never expects to write, and this maybe one of those.

It is not often well established yacht brokers leave one of the most respected of houses to join another but Neil Hornsby and Amanda Armstrong have announced they are leaving Burgess to open an office for Yachtzoo in the heart of the City of London

They have chosen a strategic position and plan to become the premier superyacht brokerage company based within London’s Square Mile, placing the company front and centre in one of the world’s greatest business hubs.

Hornsby and Armstrong have a combined yachting experience of over four decades, with reputations that are globally respected within the business.

Their professional approach to yacht brokerage perfectly fits with Yachtzoo’s mission to offer discreet luxury services of the highest calibre to its clients.

Yachtzoo was founded by Paola Scalabrino, Kirsten Ringsing, Darrell Hall and Chris Richardson when they left other agencies almost 10 years ago. The brokerage house now has a global reach that includes operations in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Tokyo, London, Croatia and Montenegro, and New Zealand.

Having joined the yachting business in 2000, Amanda spent seven years as a charter manager before focusing on retail charter space a decade ago. This foundation gave her a rounded knowledge of the entire yacht charter process, from the perspective of charterers as well as owners and captains.

Neil brings with him an experience that spans more than 25 years 17 of which have been at Burgess. Before life as a charter broker, Neil’s early career saw him working on superyachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and subsequently as an insurance broker for Lloyd’s of London.

Yachtzoo’s UK yacht brokerage office is strategically located in the heart of the City of London, within the Square Mile, with an office on St Dunstans Hill.

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SuperYachtsMonaco specialises in the sale, purchase and charter of yachts of all sizes. Headquartered in Monaco, our very experienced and dedicated team operates globally.

An established team, bringing together expertise from all areas of the yachting industry. Founded in 2008 with the goal of offering  clear, tailored, sales, purchase and charter services for clients. SuperYachtsMonaco is a highly successful, Monaco headquartered company with a global reach.

Meet the team

Managing Director

Alex Banning

Director / Brokerage

CFO / Charter Broker

Anna Korolenko

Office Manager / Retail Charter Assistant

Georgia Hutchinson

Sales and Marketing

Marguerite Bravay

Digital Marketing Manager

Chloe Riley

Head of Charter Management

Anastasia Splosnova

Charter Manager

Paola Scalabrino

Charter Broker

Christopher Craven

Maria Alekseenko

Paulina Steitz

Sales Assistant

Chris Richardson

Christopher Mosley

Stig Jensen

Juan Andrade

Thor Knappe

Nick Burleigh

Lars Svensson

Vassilis Pateras

The founder of SuperYachtsMonaco in 2008 Jim has two decades of experience in the yachting industry.

From the Maldives to Monaco, from crew member and dive master to Managing Director of a successful brokerage company, his depth of knowledge of the market and operations on board is globally respected.

An expert in the field of large yacht construction and superb explorer yacht projects, Jim's open character ensures that clients are always at ease discussing their biggest ideas and wildest yachting dreams with him.

Having been around yachts since age 6, Alex left the UK in 1989 to pursue opportunities to the South of France, working as a crew member for the following 11 years. In 2000, Alex leapt at the opportunity to sell the Ferretti Group products for the next 5 years. In 2005 he made the switch to Yacht Broker. Alex’s skills of communication, negotiation, ethics and balanced / pragmatic attitude have served his clients well over the years. In addition to the sale and purchase of new and used yachts, Alex loves new construction projects also, having completed almost 400 metres-worth of delivered projects over the years for various clients who have kindly entrusted him with such responsibilities. One of the three partners who run and operate SuperYachtsMonaco, Alex’s now 34 years in the industry, clean reputation, transparent manner and likeable character are a great asset for any person wanting to employ his and our services.

With over 20 years as a superyacht broker based in the South of France and Monaco, James is highly focused and experienced in the realm of large yacht sales & purchase. Known for his discretion and diligence on behalf of owners and buyers alike, clients are reassured that their interests are well served through his global networks and in-depth knowledge of the industry.

James began his career in London with a 5 year stint as a shipbroker before moving to sunnier climes in 2001, focusing on superyacht brokerage and new construction with a large yachting company prior to joining SuperYachtsMonaco in 2010 as a Director.

A founding member of the SuperYachtsMonaco team, Ewa has in-depth knowledge of the company's logistics and ethos. As the Chief Financial Officer she naturally has a strong grip of all matters administrative and is also a sought after Charter Broker.

With a career that has seen her based in Jersey, the UK, her native Poland, France and Monaco, her knowledge of finance & administration spans many jurisdictions. Ewa's direct and detailed approach is appreciated by both suppliers and charter clients alike.

Anna embarked on her yachting journey in 2013 as a Charter and Sales Assistant. Before she delved into yachting, Anna attained a Master’s degree in Linguistics and pursued a career as a teacher of English and French in Russia.

Anna's current responsibilities encompass office management tasks as well as providing assistance to the Retail Charter department.

With experience in luxury retail, a degree in International Relations and an affinity for the South of France, Georgia’s highly efficient working style puts her business, marketing & social media skills to perfect use in the superyacht environment.

Marguerite brings 10 years of international digital marketing experience to SuperYachtsMonaco, having worked with leading technology and travel brands like Google, Microsoft and Expedia. Born in Montreal, Canada, she has lived in 7 countries including Australia, Germany and South Africa, before falling in love with the French Riviera.

Chloe manages the SuperYachtsMonaco charter fleet, bringing to bear her innate organisational and communications skills. Chloe began her yachting career in 2012, gaining her industry knowledge in a large yacht brokerage and manufacturer before moving to SuperYachtsMonaco.

Before joining SuperYachtsMonaco, Anastasia worked as a senior crew agent, facilitating communication between yacht owners, captains, and crew for urgent requests worldwide, using both English and Russian languages.

Earlier, Anastasia spent 8 years studying and working in London, where she obtained a first-class university degree and gained experience at Pfizer, the world's leading pharmaceutical company.

With a law degree under her belt and a great passion for travel, Paola began her career in yachting in 2002.

Specialising in yacht charters and harboring a keen fascination for the myriad captivating destinations worldwide, Paola brings to her global clientele not only extensive experience but also unwavering standards of discretion and confidentiality.

Chris joined the yachting industry in 2001 and has since been deeply involved in all aspects of the yacht charter business. His experience and knowledge of yachts, crews and destinations along with his acute attention to detail result in the perfect charter experience.

With over 11 years experience as a retail charter broker, Maria brings a wealth of knowledge across brokerage and yacht consulting to her role at SuperYachtsMonaco. For all your yacht charter aspirations from Antarctica to Tanzania, Maria is ready to assist.

Paulina, a former Deckhand/Divemaster, brings two years of onboard experience in yachting. Transitioning to shore-based roles, her passion for the technical intricacies of luxury yachts led her to explore the sales side of Brokerage. Combining hands-on expertise with a keen understanding of the industry, she offers a unique perspective.

Simon began his career as a yacht broker in 2002, since then, his focus and expertise has been on large yacht charters and sales.

With a career spanning seventeen years as a yacht captain and subsequently twenty-three years as a broker, Chris has gained a wealth of diverse experience in all aspects of the yachting industry. He has cruised many of the most desirable regions of the planet, operates in three languages and has been involved in several substantial charters and sales of both newbuild and pre-owned yachts. Chris is committed to understanding his clients’ needs and to delivering qualified advice to assist their decision making. The service is always delivered with complete discretion and unequalled confidentiality.

Christopher left his finance career in Russia to join the team in 2015. Passionate with all things yachting from the technical side to exploring and incentivizing an owner’s unique perspective and vision. Christopher’s approach is with an open mind and close attention to requirements.

Originally from Denmark, Stig has been based in Monaco since 2017 specialising in yacht sales and charter. Thorough and disciplined by nature and a former professional athlete, Stig brings with him a competitive mindset that always focuses on benefiting his clients' interest, whether it being on or off market transactions. 

Having worked in yachting since 2004, engaging in a variety of sectors within the industry, Juan now focuses his expertise on yacht brokerage. Originally from Vigo, Spain, Juan was practically born into yacht brokerage and is our resident expert on the Latin American market as well as being the President of the Monaco YPY Association.

Testimonial from a 30m Yacht Owner: "I [want to] thank you for the most professional way you handled the sale of (yacht name), my compliments. Your approach was different. You demonstrated a class much higher that your colleagues in the industry are familiar with. It was indeed a pleasure to do business with you. I am sure our paths will cross soon and I look forward to buying my next boat with your assistance."

Thor began his career in 2000 in shipping, focusing on both the purchase and charter of ships and new build projects. His passion for all things nautical has led him to the world of yachting.

Nick was introduced to the yachting industry when first organising the Nice Superyacht Show and the Monaco Yacht Show. He has been involved in yacht charter and sales for the last 20 years.

A keen yachtsman and an accomplished sailor in his early years, Greg's yachting industry understanding, exceptional level of experience and intimate knowledge of the Asia Pacific Region will ensure his success as a member of the company.

Growing up on the South Coast of England, racing on the Solent, Tom comes from a yacht brokerage family. Having worked in London for 7 years, Tom has a wealth of knowledge of both motor and sailing yachts.

With a decade of yacht charter management experience and a family owned yacht for the last 25 years, Lars brings a wealth of experience to the SuperYachtsMonaco team. Based in Copenhagen, he will primarily look after our Nordic clients, focusing on charter and sales.

After 25 years of experience in the yachting world, including winning the Round Britain Power Boat Race, Vassilis joined SuperYachtsMonaco in 2012 and is based in Greece.

Join our team

Dynamic, focused and self-motivated individuals are welcome to send CVs for roles they feel would be a good fit for them as part of the SuperYachtsMonaco team.

Yachting is a career but it is also a life choice. If you are prepared to go the extra mile and have the relevant skills to work in a challenging but rewarding environment, please send us your CV and a personal message.

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LYBRA is a growing association comprising of superyacht brokerages who are committed to representing only the finest quality yachts for sale and charter, and whose representatives meet the LYBRA standard of quality and ethics.

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The company was founded in 1975 by Nigel Burgess, a renowned solo ocean racer with an obsessive eye for detail and a passion for the sea. Nigel was a pioneer. He had to innovate and think originally to surpass the competition and drive his company to the top of a market that he helped to create. Nigel succeeded because he always put the client first.  Along with the urge to outperform and overdeliver, the trust and integrity that defined Nigel are embedded in the Burgess DNA and reach into every corner of their personalised client services. As a Burgess client, you always come first, whether that’s charter, brokerage, yacht building, management or finance. That’s the Burgess difference.

Edmiston is part of the superyacht story. Along with names such as Feadship, Lurssen, Bannenberg, Winch, Heywood, and Disdale, Edmiston has helped shape the modern superyacht we see today. Legendary yachts including Pelorus, Le Grand Bleu, Enigma, and Nahlin have all been connected to the Edmiston name over the years. Their client list is even more spectacular, though somewhat less visible. Founder, Nick Edmiston, is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts on yacht design and build, particularly that of classics. Together, Edmiston's brokers have amassed over 300 years of experience, with many individuals enjoying decades of core superyacht experience. Among the Edmiston ranks you will find former captains, engineers, crewman and managers, delivering a complete picture of yacht ownership and enjoyment.

Selling large luxury yachts demands professional expertise and extensive market knowledge. Fraser has been the trusted name in yachting and the world leader in new and used yacht sales for over 70 years. However this is not just what they claim, since accurate data has started to be recorded on the brokerage market in 2010 Fraser has consistently come out on top. For seven years now Boat International has been collecting and analysing this data for their Market Intelligence section and each year the data shows that Fraser has closed more deals than any other brokerage. Whether you are new to yachting or an experienced yachtsman, their professional team of brokers will give you confidence and security throughout the sales process. Their success for nearly 70 years and their professionalism, ethics and discretion, are why an increasing number of Owners choose Fraser time and time again.

IYC’s services to yacht owners include yacht management, charter management, marketing agency services, crew management, and new build consultation. In everything they do, their approach puts informed decision-making at your fingertips. It’s your choice. They help you make the right one. Every yacht has its own unique character. IYC Yacht Consultants understand that.   They provide yachting expertise in the form of considered strategic proposals based on genuine market insight, which position each yacht effectively. Their goal is to attract the right buyer at the right price. They offer dedicated and knowledgeable support to clients from 13 strategically located offices in the world’s most prominent yachting destinations.

Since 1949, Northrop & Johnson has offered a new dimension of sophistication and service. Northrop & Johnson’s reputation of success is built on decades of commitment to clients and commerce within the industry. From yacht sales and purchase to charter to management and marketing of the world’s most discerning luxury vessels, Northrop & Johnson offers a total-service approach. Their impressive record of yacht sales, growing charter fleet and global expansion are a testament to the honesty, integrity and steadfast promise to deliver the best to their clientele. Drawing on decades of dedication to clients and heritage of honesty and integrity, Northrop & Johnson is a modern full-service yacht brokerage with traditional values. Their contemporary marketing programs and innovative technological tools are perfectly juxtaposed with their long-established way of doing business. The international team is able to serve the global market with reliability and ease to ensure you are fully supported with all of your yachting needs at all times.

Ocean Independence offers you access to pleasure-seeking adventure and a means to escape, to travel the globe. Whether you board seeking a new thrill or with an ardour for the aquatic, you will inevitably return with a lifelong passion for yachting. One of the fastest-growing companies in the luxury-yachting sector, Ocean Independence has the largest crewed charter fleet in the world and provides a truly integrated service across sales, charter, management and build. Founded over a decade ago, by Peter Hürzeler and Nicholas Dean, Ocean Independence has quickly developed a reputation for transparency, integrity, stability and excellence. Despite being the youngest key player in the industry, the business has consistently performed as one of the top three most successful yacht brokerage companies since 2009 and is the market leader for the number of sales and purchase transactions per broker.

Yachting is our passion. It’s our lifestyle. We love what we do. And we love people who love what we do, too. If you love yachting as much as us, then you’ll understand that a yacht is just the start of an incredible journey on the water. And whether you’re a Yacht Owner or a Charter guest, what matters most is a yacht's ability to bring you extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

We have lived, worked and raced on the water, so we know yachts inside out. We’re a community of experts, working together to make great things happen. Whether we’re using our encyclopedic knowledge of destinations to provide Charter Management advice, or our decades of experience in Project Coordination to negotiate high-profile Yacht Sales, you can count on us to provide expert support and unrivalled insight, wherever you are in your yachting journey. And wherever you’re heading next.

When Darrell Hall, Chris Richardson, Kirsten Ringsing and Paola Scalabrino set up the company in 2007, it was their vision as the founding partners of YACHTZOO to create a new evolution in luxury yacht services. They saw each yacht as having a unique set of attributes, their own strengths and characters. Instead of simply offering clients the biggest or most expensive option on the market, their aim was to provide the right fit for their needs, and a lasting match. Today, it continues to be their privilege to offer this personalised, dedicated service to each of their clients. After a decade of passion for excellence, the YACHTZOO range of services is stronger than ever. Whether your needs are in luxury yacht sales and brokerage; luxury yacht charter retail or charter management; yacht management or new construction – or indeed all of the above – they offer a personal and discreet service including arranging, advising and assisting with any need that is truly exceptional.

Yachtzoo opens office in London

Yacht brokerage Yachtzoo  has opened its sixth international office in London’s Square Mile, with new brokers Neil Hornsby and Amanda Armstrong at the helm.

“The expansion to include an operation in London is a significant landmark for Yachtzoo, which this year celebrated its 10th anniversary,” Yachtzoo’s founding partners Paola Scalabrino, Kirsten Ringsing, Darrell Hall and Chris Richardson stated in a company press release. “Having a physical presence in one of the most popular cities for our clientele will be of huge benefit to them, and the combined brokerage expertise that Amanda and Neil bring to the team is outstanding.”

Hornsby has more than 25 years experience in the charter business and has helped develop charter divisions for some of the biggest names in yacht brokerage. Before life as a charter broker, he worked on superyachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, and subsequently as an insurance broker for Lloyd’s of London.

Armstrong, whose yachting career began in 2000, spent seven years as a charter manager before focusing on retail charter space a decade ago.

Yachtzoo also has operations in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, Tokyo, New Zealand. Croatia and Montenegro.

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8 Rivers Appoints Christopher Richardson Chief Executive Officer

DURHAM, N.C., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, announced today the appointment of Christopher F. Richardson as the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Dharmesh Patel, who has served for six months as interim CEO and previously served as Vice President and Financial Controller. Mr. Patel will ascend to the new position of Senior Vice President of Finance, effective immediately.

Under Mr. Richardson’s leadership, 8 Rivers remains committed to championing and delivering net zero solutions to help the world achieve its climate goals. The urgency to deploy and commercialize diverse and comprehensive decarbonization solutions is at an all-time high and Mr. Richardson is focused on meeting this need with 8 Rivers’ suite of technologies and project experts.

Mr. Richardson joins 8 Rivers with over 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure transactions and projects and previously served as the head of the Americas energy and infrastructure projects section at the global law firm White & Case. Mr. Richardson was based in the firm’s Houston office, which he established in 2018 as a founding partner. In this role, Mr. Richardson led and managed a team of over 100 lawyers across eight offices in the Americas. Mr. Richardson’s expertise on developing, financing, and executing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects and related transactions spans the U.S. and more than 50 countries worldwide.

“To achieve a cleaner tomorrow, we must move quickly and with purpose. I’m excited for the opportunity to join 8 Rivers in the push to decarbonize the world’s most impactful industries,” said Mr. Richardson. “Decarbonization is the challenge of our lifetimes, and we must meet it head on. 8 Rivers’ deep subject matter expertise, portfolio of innovative technologies, and supportive partners are all crucial to where we are headed together: a net zero future.”

“Chris Richardson is an ideal leader for 8 Rivers, guiding the company in commercializing its decarbonization solutions through strategic prioritization,” said Mr. Yang Taek Kim, CEO of SK Inc. Materials , a partner and investor in 8 Rivers. “We’re confident his expertise overseeing global transactions and managing various stages of energy projects will make an immediate, positive impact. He will explore potential business opportunities while navigating risks amidst rapidly changing market dynamics.”

“Companies at the forefront of the energy transition need pragmatic, steadfast leaders capable of inspiring their teams and driving collaboration with peers and partners,” said Bob Dudley, 8 Rivers Board Member and former BP CEO. “Chris meets and exceeds these requirements, bringing deep energy infrastructure and leadership experience to 8 Rivers. Together with the entire Board of Managers, I look forward to watching him lead the Company as it continues to establish a prominent position on the global energy stage throughout 2024 and beyond.”

As 8 Rivers remains intently focused on developing and deploying sustainable infrastructure-scale solutions to reach global net zero by 2050, Mr. Richardson’s leadership and expertise comes at a critical time. 8 Rivers is experiencing a period of strong business and technological growth. Recently, it announced the first commercial deployment of its 8RH2 ultra-low-carbon hydrogen platform at Cormorant Clean Energy , an ammonia plant planned for Port Arthur, TX. Additionally, Calcite, the Company’s direct air capture (DAC) platform, was selected as a winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s DAC Hub Grant and will serve as an anchor technology for the Mobile County, Alabama-based Southeast DAC (SEDAC) Hub.

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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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