While it is home to some of the worlds most celebrated tourist attractions, Moscow city keeps one of its greatest treasures hidden deep underground. The Moscow Metro was one of the USSRs most ambitious architectural projects. The metro artists and … read more →
During the Red Terror in the late 1930’s the Soviet secret police destroyed entire sections of Russian society, including generations of clergymen, members of the military, politicians, intellectuals, civil servants and farmers. In Moscow the death count was so high … read more →
This nature reserve was founded in 1945 and the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature ) classifies it as a Strict nature reserve. The reserve has been a part of the UNESCO international network of biosphere reserves since 1978. … 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 … read more →
5 November, the tour starts at 11h 11 November, the tour starts at 14 h 25 November, the tour starts at 11h Cost: 3000 rub adults , 2000 rub children 5-14 y o. Children are allowed on the tour under … read more →
While it is home to some of the worlds most celebrated tourist attractions, Moscow city keeps one of its greatest treasures hidden deep underground. The Moscow Metro was one of the USSRs most ambitious architectural projects. The metro artists and … read more →
War-era underground bunker is situated in the center of Moscow, 65 meters below the surface. Well-preserved and still functioning now, the Bunker was a top-secret Soviet military facility occupying more than 7000 m2. The installation was classified Top Secret until … read more →
Galina Ulanova was a Russian ballet dancer who lived in the Soviet Union. Many people consider her to be one of the greatest ballerinas of the20th Century. Ulanovas apartment is preserved as it was during her life. Galina Ulanova lived … read more →
This is one of the most unusual museums of Moscow. During the First Russian revolution they produced illegal handouts and a social-democratic newspaper. The museum opened in 1924 and was created by people who used to work there. The museum … read more →
Not speaking or reading the Russian language is one of the greatest challenges of living in Russia. To truly master the Russian language is a difficult and lengthy process and few people are afforded the luxury. However, help is at … read more →