This is an off the beaten path museum in the heart of Moscow, and though its exhibits have been gathered all over the world and some of them are dated as far as the pre-Columbian times, when only the Aztec … read more →
You are invited to a wine tasting session with the co-founder of Russia’s largest wine tasting club. Ten of Russia’s most significant wines will be sampled and each characteristic enjoyed. Your host will share the background of each; he will … read more →
Backstage at the Bolshoi Theater Why just see a performance at the world famous Bolshoi Theater, when you can explore backstage with a theatre historian? As private, invited guests of the theatre, you will hear about the Tsar’s Box protocol, … read more →
Backstage at the Bolshoi Theater Why just see a performance at the world famous Bolshoi Theater, when you can explore backstage with a theatre historian? As private, invited guests of the theatre, you will hear about the Tsar’s Box protocol, … read more →
The Russian Conversation Club is the ideal friendly venue for those individuals who have a good command of Russian but lack conversation practice. Each week choose a topic of general interest and discuss it in Russian with a native speaker (me) and I give … read more →
A Visit to Christmas ornaments factory, Christmas ornaments Museum and master-class The town of Klin in Moscow area is famous for of its’ unique Museum. The Christmas Ornaments Museum tells the story of fir tree decorations from the XIX century … read more →
Have you ever been to a beer and “kvas” production plant? For those who do not know, “kvas” is a traditional Russian drink sold at every corner during the summer J You probably wondered what the big yellow barrels were, … read more →
Living in Moscow you probably have heard church bells many times. Do you know when they are rung, is it a random process or is the cacophony structured J ? Bell ringing plays an important role in Russian church traditions. … read more →
A long time ago a talented theater artist, Julia Vishnevskaya, came across an antique doll. Collecting dolls made from the beginning of the XXth century became her life’s work. This is one of the biggest collections in the world, let … read more →
Why just see a performance at the world famous Bolshoi Theater, when you can explore backstage with a theatre historian? As private, invited guests of the theatre, you will hear about the Tsar’s Box protocol, the premieres and the history. … read more →