Архив за месяц: Ноябрь 2018

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 →

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 →

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 →

There is something quite exhilarating about strapping oneself into 50 tonnes of lethal armour, driven by a noisy high horsepower V12 diesel powering the clanking caterpillar tracks. Subtle? No. One would never say a Soviet-era MBT (Main Battle Tank) was … read more →

The tour starts at 15h * Prior registration for the tour is required 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 preparations. … 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 →

The tour starts at 15h * Prior registration for the tour is required 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 preparations. … read more →

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 →

The territory of the “Elk Island” was first recorded in 1406 ; 160 years later Ivan the Terrible would hunt for bear in the area. The first idea of turning these lands into a national park appeared in 1912, but … read more →

Meeting time: 14.30h The premier of  «Frau Schindler»- Operatic vision of Schindler’s will take place on the 14th November 2018. On the 11th November, right before the premier, we have a unique opportunity to meet with American composer Thomas Morse ( Interview)  … read more →