The blast happened at about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Kudrinskaya square near the city centre. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee said a woman carrying the explosives tried to enter the restaurant, which was holding a private event, but was stopped by a security guard. The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg reports from the scene in Moscow, where the explosion happened. RussiaFollow Russiaclose panelYou are now following RussiaUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage. MoscowFollow Moscowclose panelYou are now following MoscowUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.

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