Russia is world famous for its unique handicraft. The inhabitants of Fedoskino village, located in the Moscow area, preserve the ancient traditions. Fedoskino jewelry boxes, along with Matreshkas, are amongst the most popular Russian souvenirs. The Fedoskino artisan shop was … read more →
Meeting place: outside Sokol metro station Meeting time: 08.45h back at 17h Tour program: Matreshka Museum (Sergiev Posad is home to the famous Russian Dolls) Troitse-Sergieva Lavra — centre of Russian Orthodoxy and the main tour attraction of the … read more →
Meeting place: by «Praga» restaurant address Arbat St 2/1 (the yellow building in the beginning of Arbat street) If you plan to come by metro its exit N 8 from Arbatskaya metro station (dark blue line N3) When … read more →
While it is home to some of the worlds most celebrated tourist attractions, Moscow city keeps one of it’s greatest treasures hidden deep underground. The Moscow Metro was one of the USSRs most ambitious architectural projects. The metro artists and … read more →
Novodevichy Convent The majority of old Russian churches were built to commemorate military victories. Novodevichy Convent was no exception. Founded in 1524 to commemorate the recapture of the ancient city of Smolensk from Lithuania, it is one of the top … read more →
It is impossible to ignore Vodka when one is in Russia. The drink has been intrinsically linked with Russian life and lore for centuries. Vodka is as Russian as the brown bear or babushka, caviar and Kalashnikov, or the Matrushka … read more →
* Prior registration to the tour is required. The meeting is by the fountain in front of the Bolshoi Theatre. Registration deadline 12h on the eve of the tour Children are allowed at the tour under strict parental supervision as … read more →
While it is home to some of the worlds most celebrated tourist attractions, Moscow city keeps one of it’s greatest treasures hidden deep underground. The Moscow Metro was one of the USSRs most ambitious architectural projects. The metro artists and … read more →
Sergiev Posad is an ideal destination. The town has provided 7 centuries of intense life to its citizens. The town grew around one of the largest and most famous Russian monasteries. Troitse-Sergieva (Trinity) Lavra was established by St. Sergius of Radonezh … read more →