Архив за месяц: Май 2017

Living in Moscow you probably have heard church bells many times. Do you know when they are rung, is it a random process or is the cacophony structured J ?  Bell ringing plays an important role in Russian church traditions. … read more →

Leo Tolstoy came from an old, famous, aristocratic family. Born on the 28th of August 1828 in the estate of Yasnaya Polyana, he was the 4th child in the family.  His mother died when he was 2 years old. At … read more →

We will escape the noisy city and visit the Russian countryside to enjoy this beautiful late spring day. The horse stud is 1 hour’s drive from Moscow. We will travel as a group in a comfortable mini van. Program: 15 … read more →

The Museum known as «The Lights of Moscow» is devoted to the history of illumination of the capital. It is organizing an invitation only evening walk, around the Kitai-Gorod neighbourhood. We will spend a short time in the Museum, and … read more →

25th June, the tour stars at 11h 1 July, the tour starts at 13h 8th July, the tour starts at 10.30h 6th July, the tour starts at 14h 13th July, the tour starts at 15.30h 20th July, the tour starts … read more →

Cold War-era underground bunker is situated in the center of Moscow, 65 meters below the surface. Well-preserved and still functioning now, the Bunker was a top-secret Soviet military facility occupying more than 7000 m2. The installation was classified Top Secret … read more →

Gorky Leninskye or Lenin’s Dacha as many people know it is one of the very few country estates that has managed to preserve its’ original interiors. Together with its unique architecture and exciting history this place has always generated great … read more →

Galina Ulanova was a Russian ballet dancer who lived in the Soviet Union. Many people consider her to be one of the greatest ballerinas of the20th Century. Ulanova’s apartment is preserved as it was during her life. Galina Ulanova lived … read more →

While it is home to some of the worlds most celebrated tourist attractions, Moscow city keeps one of its greatest treasures hidden deep underground. The Moscow Metro was one of the USSR’s most ambitious architectural projects. The metro’s artists and … read more →

Not speaking or reading the Russian language is one of the greatest challenges of living in Russia. To truly master the Russian language is a difficult and lengthy process and few people are afforded the luxury.  However, help is at … read more →