Архив за месяц: Март 2018

29 April Butovo Red Terror Tour

During the Red Terror in the late 1930s the Soviet secret police destroyed entire sections of Russian society, including generations of clergymen, members of the military, politicians, intellectuals, civil servants and farmers. In Moscow the death count was so high … read more →

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28th April Bisons Reserve visit

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 →

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27th April Moscow Light (evening walking tour)

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 →

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Aviation Museum at Monino

The Russian Air Force museum at Monino, 38 kilometres outside Moscow, is one of the finest aviation museums in the world. Set amongst pine forest, on 20 acres of countryside, the museum is home to exhibits showing the development of … read more →

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15th April GULAG Museum

This museum tells us about the darkest times in Soviet history. Work (or Labour) Camps were created to break the will and keep under control those whose thoughts differed from the state ideology. However, the fight with free-thinkers was not … read more →

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15th May Armoured Cars rides

Armoured car rides Impressions of the tour: For sheer fun and exhilaration, driving in an ex Red Army Soviet-era amphibious armoured reconnaissance vehicle takes some beating. Driving the 18’ long, 7-tonne, all-wheel drive armoured car is one of best ways … read more →

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14 April Taganka Secret Bunker Tour

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 →

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8 April Troika rides

The last chance to experience Troika rides before the winter is over )) A troika is a traditional Russian harness driving combination, using three horses abreast, pulling a sleigh. The centre horse is harnessed in a collar and shaft bow … read more →

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1st and 7th April Husky and Reindeer Farm visit

We will visit a husky and reindeer farm situated close to Moscow. Friendly, fluffy Huskies will transport  you on a magical dog sled ride. The dog sledge seats only 2 people and you feel like you are flying across the … read more →

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Enter the Russian Wild on a Snowmobile

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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