Skating is one of the most popular Russian winter activities. Figure skating is one of the most popular sports and because we have very strong athletes in this discipline, Russians normally cheer for figure skaters and hockey players (as opposed … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Carmen is an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet. The libretto was written by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, based on a novella of the same title by Prosper Mérimée. The opera was first performed in … read more →
Minkus’s ballet, staged in 3 acts, follows the hapless Don Quixote and his stalwart sword-bearer Sancho Panza as the Don searches for fame, glory and his true love, Dulcinea. Mistaken identity, foolishness and bravado abound as Kitri, the heroine and … read more →
The Bolshoi’s rendition of “La Traviata” has been created by their international team including the world renowned American, Director and producer Francesca Zambello. Zambello was awarded the Russian Federation’s medal for Service to Culture and the Golden Mask in Russia. … read more →
Dear friends, Some of you know that I also work in a Fire show Theatre and perform as an aerial gymnast from time to time 😉 On the 11 February my Circus School of aerial gymtastics has a show, with … read more →