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23 rd January Moscow Metro Tour

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 USSR’s most ambitious architectural projects. The metro’s artists and … read more →

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23 January Sakharov Centre Tour

The Sakharov Centre tour The Museum tour focus is on the political repression faced by dissidents in the Soviet Union.  Most recently the Museum has been subject to inspection and investigation by the Russian Ministry of Justice and General Prosecutor’s … read more →

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28 November Tank rides

There is something quite exhilarating about strapping oneself into 50 tonnes of lethal armour, driven by a noisy high horsepower V12 diesel powering the clanking caterpillar tracks. Subtle? No. One would never say a Soviet-era MBT (Main Battle Tank) was … read more →

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22 November Jewelry Box Factory

Russiais world famous for its unique handicraft. The inhabitants of Fedoskino village, located in theMoscowarea, preserve the ancient traditions. Fedoskino jewelry boxes, along with Matreshkas, are amongst the most popular Russian souvenirs. The Fedoskino artisan shop was founded in 1795, … read more →

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15 November Ballet Dancer’s Flat

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 →

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14 November Lenin’s Dacha

Gorky Leninskye or Lenin’s Dacha as many people know it is one of the very few country estates that has managed to preserve its’ original interiors. Together with its unique architecture and exciting history this place has always generated great … read more →

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12 November Bolshoi Theatre Tour

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 →

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7 November Taganka 42 Secret Bunker

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 →

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24th July Vodka Museum

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 →

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31 October Stalin’s Bunker Visit

Stalin’s Bunker located in Izmailovo, Moscow was a backup Command Post for the Red Army Supreme Commander, Joseph Stalin, during the Great Patriotic War (Eastern Front of the Second World War 1941-1945) Built in the 1930s under a shroud of … read more →

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