Архив за месяц: Ноябрь 2017

24 December Reindeer and Husky Farm visit

In the traditional Christmas festive legend, Father Christmas or Santa Claus’s eight reindeer pulled his sleigh through the night sky to help Santa Claus deliver presents to children everywhere on Christmas Eve. The commonly cited names of the eight reindeer … read more →

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17 December Snowbikes rides

ENTER THE RUSSIAN WILD ON A SNOWMOBILE Snowmobiling is almost like riding a motorcycle but on snow, and many would argue it is a lot more fun. Driving through one of Russias silver birch forests on a beast of a … read more →

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16 December GZEL factory visit and master-class

Visit to the Gzhel production factory Many people see the Matreshka, or «Russian doll» as a symbol of traditional Russian art and bring them back home as souvenirs. Only a few people know that there are many other traditional crafts … read more →

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23 December Bell-ringing master-class

Following the conversion of Kievan Rus to Christianity in the year 988AD, bells came gradually into use everywhere. Originally, a flat piece of wood or metal called a semantron would be beaten rhythmically with a mallot calling the faithful to … read more →

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10 December Russian Traditional Felt Shoes Museum visit

« Valenki» or the felt shoe is traditional Russian foot wear whose history can be traced to the 4th century BC. As felt shoes were expensive in old Russia only the prosperous could afford them. Thus Valenki were passed from … read more →

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26th December Bolshoi Theare Tour

Tour at 12h Cost: 3000 rub adults , 2000 rub children 5-14 y o. Children are allowed on the tour under strict parental supervision as we can not distract dancers and musicians should we see a rehearsal or other stage … read more →

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3rd December Moscow Metro Tour

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 →

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