Архив за месяц: Январь 2023

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 →

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 and the two adjacent horses are in breast collar harnesses. A troika is … read more →

Life in the frozen north We will visit a husky farm close to Moscow where, for an afternoon, we will experience life in thefrozen Artic. We will be met by a Shaman who will introduce traditional games and the rituals … read more →

Many people dream of seeing the Northern lights and indeed, the view is breath taking!  As Muscovites we are only 2.5 hours from one of the greatest, natural wonders of the world. The Northern lights (or aurora borealis, named from … read more →

Epiphany, celebrated on the 19th January,  is one of the most important  Russian Orthodox holidays.  People saw for the first time (or had an epiphany)  Jesus Christ not just as a man,  but as the Son of God. The Church … read more →

Winter in Moscow is magical as the snow covers a multitude of sins, providing an esoteric dusting transforming brash, cracked and glitzy into something softer and prettier. Unfortunately, it does not take long for the pristine whiteness to disappear and … read more →

This time Troika will be driven by Santa! 🙂 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 and the two adjacent … read more →