Архив автора: toursofmoscow

An Open Air Railway Machinery Museum at the Rizhsky railway station is an extraordinary  place. All the machinery is well-maintained, with many Engines still in working condition. Some of these locomotives were kept in the War Reserve until 1991; after … read more →

Leo Tolstoy came from an old, famous, aristocratic family. Born on the 28th of August 1828 in the estate of Yasnaya Polyana, he was the 4th child in the family.  His mother died when he was 2 years old. At … read more →

Serednikovo country estate This is a wonderful example of a traditional pre revolutionary country estate owned by the Russian. Belonging to the Stolipin family, Lermontov, one of Russia’s most important poets used to spend a lot of time there. Many … read more →

Why did they decide to build an underground mass transit system (METRO) in Moscow? How did they build it? How did the ‘METRO’ work during the war? How do modern trains differ from the old ones? Why don’t the trains … read more →

The tour starts at 13h Tchernaya Gryaz “Black Mad” village was miraculously transformed in to the Tzaritzino “Tzar Place” over 200 years ago. Empress Catherine the Great, who reigned Russia between 1762 until her death in November 1796, was traveling … 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 →

In brief:  Matryoshka is probably the most popular souvenir from Russia. It is immediately recognised as a Russian doll. At the maser-class you have an opportunity to create your own version of Matryoshka to keep for your memories or present to … read more →

Start time is 30 May, 16h  You need to be by the main entrance at 15.50h  At 16h the secuity of the Theatre closes the entrance doors and goes on break… * Prior registration to the tour is required. Children … read more →

Kuskovo Palace , Park  and Grotto The excursion includes a visit to the three main centers of attraction of the Kuskovo estate. The Sheremetev Palace is a rare example of early Russian classicism. Dating back to the 18th century, it … read more →

Moscow is full of museums dedicated to the military might and prowess of the former Soviet Union. The Bunker 703 museum tells a different story.  It is dedicated to the preservation of mid- 20th century Soviet fortifications, designed and built … read more →