Архив за месяц: Август 2017

Moscow Hollywood! One of the biggest film-making studios in Russia and in the world!  Studio tour. Tour the first and largest movie studio in Russia and Europe. On the tour you will see film sets, a collection of unique carriages … 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. Ulanovas apartment is preserved as it was during her life. Galina Ulanova lived … read more →

This nature reserve was founded in 1945 and the IUCN  (International Union for Conservation of Nature ) classifies it as a Strict nature reserve. The reserve has been a part of the UNESCO international network of biosphere reserves since 1978. … 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 USSRs most ambitious architectural projects. The metro artists and … read more →

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 →

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 →

It is impossible to ignore Vodka when one is in Russia. The drink has been intrinsically linked with Russian life and lore for centuries. Vodka is as Russian as the brown bear or babushka, caviar and Kalashnikov, or the Matrushka … read more →

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 until … read more →

In September, thousands of military history fans flock to Borodino, to watch a re-enactment of one of the greatest battles ever fought by the Imperial Russian army. In September 1812, French and Russian forces clashed there in what became the … 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 artists and … read more →