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 →
The staging of the ˈRomeo and Julietteˈ fire ballet takes the genre to a completely new level. This is a theatre scaleperformance with stunningly beautiful costumes, carefully selected musical accompaniment, faery fire and a stunning signature pyro technical show. The Fire Ballet is a sophisticated mix of ballet, circus and … read more →
Fire Show Festival Fire Show is generally a combination of circus, dance and other stage arts where the performers also use props on fire The best street theatres will come to share their new productions The festival takes … read more →
Swan Lake is the very essence of classical ballet: a story of love and betrayal. The Bolshoi Theatre production is choreographed by world acclaimed Russian dance compositor and Ballet Master, Yuri Grigorovich. The original premiere was at the Bolshoi in … read more →
The estate of Abramtsevo became famous as the centre of artistic community gatherings, that developed in the mid-1870s around the industrialist Mamontov. A well-known philanthropist, an artistically gifted person, his estate became the centre of Russian culture for a quarter … read more →