That was super-rapido. Thanks. I'll continue to agonise on the shoe thing. I understand that in museums and so forth, visitors have to put on some sort of 'shoe condom', for want of a better term, to keep the floors in good condition.

> I'll continue to agonise on the shoe thing

If you ask my opinion, you really shouldn't

> I understand that in museums and so forth, visitors have to put on some sort of 'shoe condom', for want of a better term, to keep the floors in good condition.

Not in all museums, just in some of them, where original floors are actually a part of the exposition. They have 'shoe condoms' for all sizes, so no problem here

Bring 2 pairs of shoes- something warm and waterproof for the mess outside, and nice dress shoes for the outside.

Dress for very cold weather. Heavy coat with wind breaking capability. Heavy gloves, lined hat that covers ears. And if you will be out side walking around very much, I would suggest long johns. Moscow can get real nasty in feb. I recommend getting a pair of (Georgia boots) (company name). More comfortable to walk in than shoes. Boots in feb in Moscow is a very wise idea. AIM.

are all restaurants likely to be booked up well in advance?

Well, I usually book a week in advance for valentines day. However, it's very unlikely that all restraunts will be fully booked. but if you have yior mind set on a particular restraunt, make a reservation just to be on the safe side.

As for shoes, I spent many winters wearing Doc Martens - perfect for the weather. Unfortunatly, I can't wear them to work any more :) But I don't think that kind of footwear will look out of place in any hotel - and anyway, you should wear whatever you feel comfortable in

I think the Valentine's day is very popular in Moscow now, I would suggest to book in advance provided you are sure of the place.

It really depends on what restaurant you’re interested in. If you are looking for a posh place or a small homey like restaurant, it is better to make a reservation in advance. However if you just want to have a dinner in a nice place, I don’t see a problem there at all. Just maybe you’ll have to wait for 10-15 minutes in a bar – no more than that (from my experience).

As for the weather – it looks like it is a bit exaggerated as for wearing all that heavy clothes. It is indeed cold, and we had few years when it was – 30 in February (more of an abnormal situation nowadays which is actually a pity in my opinion, I miss cold winters). But usually it is quite nasty with temperatures varying from –10 to +1 in February (depending on the fact whether we are lucky to have a normal snow winter or a mild nasty autumn weather). I agree with everything said about shoes, you won’t need a fancy style except if you’re going to a club of any fancy place

Thanks everyone for your advice. I set this thread to 'watched' but didn't receive any email saying that anyone had posted to it so my apologies if my lack of response made me appear ungrateful.

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