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 →
We are organising a Christmas dinner in a beautiful and central Monastery! Christmas is the Christian celebration of new life, the new beginning, so we will first visit one of the most important Russian monasteries, situated in the very heart … 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 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 →
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 →
I hope you are aleady anticipating the approaching Christmas and thinking about the presents :)) Ballet shoes are the most critical working tool used by a dancer during a performance. Pointe shoes are a type of ballet shoe especially hand crafted for a ballerina, by her own … 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 →
We will visit a husky farm situated close to Moscow. Friendly, fluffy Huskies will transport you on a magical dog sled ride. The dog sledge seats only 2 people and you feel like you are flying across the snow. All … 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 →
We are organising a Traditional Christmas dinner in Moscow, with a Russian flavour, of course! Christmas is the Christian celebration of new life, the new beginning, so we will first visit one of the most important Russian monasteries, situated in central … read more →