Moscow is not generally synonymous with the word ‘oasis’ and even less so when you combine the imagery with that of a winter wonderland. Despite the literary challenge, this is exactly what we have in the form of our newest … read more →
9am departure from Moscow Tour program: Riding the Reindeer sleigh People waiting for their turn can enjoy glu wine by the bon fire Drinking tea in the yurt, listening about the Reindeer and how they help to survive people in … read more →
The tour of the Star City Cosmonaut Training Center gives as near as perfect feel of space-life as can be recreated on Earth. You will see a full size replica of the Mir orbital space station , all its modules … 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 →
The Museum boasts an extensive collection of 350 pieces of equipment from14 countries. Of this, 60 exhibits will not be seen anywhere else. This is the largest tank Museum in the world. The outdoor military equipment exposition includes equipment for the … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →