Central Station (gay club, Moscow, Russia)
Central Station (Russian: Центральная Станция, tr. Tsentralnaya Stantsya) is the largest gay bar and night club in Moscow, Russia.[1] Before 2014 the club was located in the several places in the center of Moscow, but closed in March 2014 in part due to a series violent attacks, which included a shooting, gas and water attacks.[1][2] It was later re-opened at the present location that is to the south of the center.[3]
 The main dance floor of Central Station | |
| Address | Leninskaya Sloboda 19-2 |
|---|---|
| Location | Moscow, Russia |
| Type | Gay bar |
| Website | |
| www | |
Central station is open daily from 10pm until the morning, the entrance is free for both men and women on most days but a cover charge may exist at weekends and some other days. It has two halls with a scene, dance floors and three bars; the larger hall has a gallery and a lounge area with a dark labyrinth. The club also has a fenced summer terrace outside with a separate bar. Central station is known for its colorful drag shows and the after-party, which is held on Saturdays and Sundays starting from 5 am. There is a face control.[1][4]
Central station has a Saint-Petersburg's branch with the same name.[5] There is also companion sauna Voda located in the same building. Another gay venue – Boyz Club situated in a different part of Moscow is managed by the same team.[6] Central station holds regular cruising party called Hunters Party.[4]
References
- Melia Patria. "Russia's Largest Gay Nightclub Strives to Be a Haven Despite Horrific Attacks". abcNews. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- James Nichols (18 March 2013). "Shooting At Moscow Gay Club Central Station Rattles Russia's LGBT Community". HuffPost. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- "Moscow Club Central Station to Reopen". Advocate. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- "LGBTQ+ Guide to Moscow". queereurope.com. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- Charles Thompson-Wang (28 July 2017). "The Hornet Guide to Gay St. Petersburg". hornet.com. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- "Gay Moscow". Dailyxtratravel.com. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
