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. Ulanova’s apartment is preserved as it was during her life. Galina Ulanova lived … read more →
The Museum was opened in 1920 on the territory of a former New Jerusalem monastery. The monastery was founded in 1656 by Patriarch Nickon, who wanted to re-create Palestinian holy places around Moscow. Nickon played a dramatic role in Russian … read more →
The Museum «House at the embankment» is notorious in Russian history. When we hear this name the time of the Great Terror and repression comes immediately to mind. The story of this house clearly demonstrates the scale of oppressions suffered … read more →
Many people see the Matreshka, or «Russian doll» as a symbol of traditional Russian art and bring them back home as souvenirs. Only a few people know that there are many other traditional crafts in Russia. One of them is … 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 →
Upper Petrov Monastery is one of the main holy relics of Moscow. The monastery was founded by Saint Peter in the beginning of the 14th century and is situated in the very center of the capital. Russian Prince Ivan Kalita … read more →
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 tourist attractions … read more →
A Cold 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 … read more →
Life in our high-tech society offers plenty of excitement with very realistic inter active computer games. It is difficult to imagine that a short time ago electronic entertainment was completely different: huge and cumbersome but, seemingly, machines with soul. At … 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 →