Neurally generated stories with pictures that are hard to keep silent about. Lyrics, subtle humor and philosophy, where famous historical figures are placed in the proposed circumstances.
Chekhov, Freemasons and Chinese language in Ivanovsky Monastery
Teapot. This is the word that came to Anton Pavlovich Chekhov's mind when he was sitting in a cozy room in the house of one of his acquaintances in Kitai-gorod. It was a real Moscow spring outside: the snow had almost melted, but the air was still fresh and cool. Chekhov, known for his sense of humor, was thinking about how strange and bizarre his life had turned out. That day he…
Bulgakov and fitness on Novokuznetskaya: spirits are training!
On one of those grey Moscow days when the sky seems to hang over the roofs like a heavy blanket, a real theatrical drama unfolded at the Novokuznetskaya metro station. Passengers, hurrying past, did not suspect that at that very moment something out of the ordinary was unfolding underground. A young man in a tracksuit and with headphones in his ears was running along the platform, doing stretches and…
Verbal duel within the walls of the Metropol
It was a particularly gloomy autumn morning in Moscow. Low clouds hung over the roof of the Metropol Hotel, as if trying to hide its exquisite architecture from the eyes of passersby. Inside, in one of the luxurious rooms, tense negotiations were taking place between two outstanding figures – Pavel Tretyakov and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Tretyakov, a famous collector and patron of the arts, was well known for his passion for art. Dostoevsky, in turn, was the embodiment of…
Bulgakov, Draft and Cold on Lubyanka
At the time when Moscow streets were just beginning to be illuminated by electric lamps, and Mikhail Bulgakov was creating his literary masterpieces, a very funny story once happened. It was late autumn outside, and the air was saturated with moisture and anticipation of winter. Bulgakov, being a creative and inquisitive person, went to the building on Lubyanka to explore the surroundings and, perhaps, find inspiration for his new novel. However,…
How Mayakovsky and Dostoevsky hunted a thief
On Ostozhenka Street in Moscow, on one of those days when the grey November wind mercilessly tore the last leaves from the trees, an event occurred that probably deserves attention. That evening Vladimir Mayakovsky was walking along the street, thinking about new poems and the eternal glory that poetry bestows. The weather was cloudy, the rain drizzled occasionally, leaving dark spots on the asphalt. In the distance, domes could be seen…
How the Cabby and Bulgakov Found Inspiration in Moscow
Sunday was unusually overcast. Dark clouds covered the sky, and a fine rain tirelessly drummed on the roofs of houses, as if reminding us of the eternal bustle of Moscow life. At the zero kilometer, a cab driver stood by the Kremlin walls. He looked tired and lost in his thoughts, as if the city itself was pressing on his shoulders with its age-old weight. Mikhail Bulgakov, walking along Tverskaya, noticed him and,…
Secrets of Moscow: Dostoevsky and the Secrets of the Cathedral
Fog. This is the word that comes to mind when the morning in Moscow envelops the city in its gray veil. On this day, Fyodor Dostoevsky, a young and enthusiastic writer, went for a walk along the streets of Moscow, where the cobblestones still bore the traces of horses' hooves, and the air was filled with the aroma of fresh bread and roasted chestnuts. His path lay toward St. Basil's Cathedral, which, as if…
Yesenin and Peter I: Debates in the Tretyakov Gallery
One cool autumn evening, when grey clouds hung over Moscow, enveloping the city in a misty blanket, Sergei Yesenin headed to the Tretyakov Gallery. There was a feeling of approaching night in the air, and the streets of Zamoskvorechie were already almost empty. Yesenin, leaning on his cane, walked slowly along the pavement, lost in his thoughts. Entering the gallery, he stopped in a room where many portraits hung. His attention was drawn to a painting…
The Secret of Pushkin's Apartment: Stanislavsky and Yesenin
In old Moscow, when the evening was drawing to a close and the streets of Arbat were covered with a light frost, Konstantin Stanislavsky and Sergei Yesenin decided to visit the Pushkin Memorial Apartment on Arbat. That day the wind was piercing through, as if awakening ancient legends, and snowflakes, like white butterflies, were circling in the air. Stanislavsky, wrapped in a long cloak, felt unwell. He took warm tea with him in a thermos,…
Mayakovsky and the official: meeting in the Metropol
Today, Moscow is bustling and crowded as usual, and the sky is overcast, promising rain. The Metropol Hotel, majestically rising in the center of the city, has become the meeting place for two very different people, whose destinies intertwine on this momentous day. Vladimir Mayakovsky, the famous poet whose poems glorified the revolution and its ideals, entered the hotel lobby with characteristic energy and determination. He was irritated - the reason for this was...
Secret meeting of Stalin and Yesenin on Arbat
On that gloomy autumn evening, Moscow was shrouded in gray clouds, like a page of a novel filled with anxious forebodings. The city breathed dampness, and the wind, piercing the streets, brought an echo of bygone times. On the horizon, the high-rise building of the Russian Foreign Ministry towered, a symbol of power and the mysteries hidden within its walls. Inside the building, in one of the offices, sat Joseph Stalin, his face as always imperturbable, but his gaze was…
Pushkin and the Cabby: Moscow Utopia
Light. This is the word that flashes in the mind when the first morning of spring opens its arms over Moscow. The air, saturated with the aromas of awakening nature, quickly penetrates every corner of the city, transforming it into a utopia of light and warmth. On this day, Alexander Pushkin decided to spend time walking along the streets of Moscow. He left his house, enjoying the soft touch of fresh air, and headed to the English…
Meeting with Pushkin at the Kremlin: a dispute about cities
I, Anna Smirnova, a young scientist, was invited to Moscow to take part in a conference on new technologies in science. On that sunny day, when I left the university building, I went for a walk along Red Square. The summer breeze was pleasantly blowing on my face, and the sky was clear, as if promising something extraordinary. Not far from the Kremlin, I noticed a man whose face seemed familiar to me. Not…
Yesenin in the Monastery: Grape Reflections
One of those days when the Moscow weather was especially capricious, and gray clouds hung over the city like gloomy thoughts, Sergei Yesenin decided to go to the Novodevichy Convent. Inspired by the monastery's architecture, he was looking for solitude to reflect on the eternal. It was 1925, and Moscow, as always, was seething with life. But Yesenin, tired of noisy parties and the dirty jokes of his friends, decided to…
Secrets of the Masons and Nikolai Gogol in Moscow
The wind, as if taken from an old melodrama, played with the dry leaves on Red Square. The park, which spread out at the foot of the Kremlin walls, was plunged into a rare silence for Moscow. In this timelessness, as if from a parallel reality, Nikolai Gogol appeared, carrying a book in his hands, which shone with golden letters on a dark cover. The wind whispered to him the secrets of the past, while he slowly approached the Mausoleum…
Advantages of individual excursions over group ones
- All information from the guide is only for you.
- You don't have to get up early or come at an inconvenient time. You choose when.
- The opportunity to discuss personal impressions and emotions with the guide during the process.
- An atmosphere of tranquility and privacy.
- The guide doesn't make stops at points of sale (at least we certainly don't).
- Take a break when needed - to rest or take photos.
- Without loud laughter and inappropriate jokes from other tour participants.
- Take a good look at the sight - they won't leave without you.
- All attention is on you. Answers to all your questions.
- There is less strain on your hearing and attention, since the guide is literally right next to you and speaks only for you.
- Possibility of adapting the route to your preferences and interests.
- Your photos will not be crowded with other participants.
- Individual Moscow guide remembers you, and you remember him. Such moments remain in memory.
- On a private tour you go deeper.
- Possibility to visit places closed to large groups.
- Opportunity to gain insight or exclusive information.
- The excursion can be either educational or easy, depending on your wishes.
- We pay special attention to the places that interest you.
- Absence of outside pressure.
How much more expensive are personal tours than mass tours?
If you are alone or in pairs, then a sum of several thousand for a walking tour of the city or twenty thousand for a car excursion is significant.
But if you're going for a walk with family or friends, the cost for an individual participant approaches one or two thousand - the amount that each person would pay for a group excursion with strangers.
For your group of 8 or more people, the price becomes even lower when calculated per person, making a private tour truly attractive.
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A mass excursion is tourism, an individual excursion is a journey through the city’s secrets with a personal guide.
The excursion bureau "Radius" offers cultural and historical walks around Moscow, covering the rich history and culture of the capital. Our stylish guides, avoiding memorized texts, make each excursion unique and lively. You can choose a walking route or a sightseeing program by car, as well as order the creation of an individual route, which is especially important for demanding guests, including journalists and foreigners.
For corporate clients, we organize excursions, taking into account our experience working with companies such as Yandex and Russian Railways. We also have gift certificates for excursions available, which makes them an original gift for friends and family. A walk around Moscow with our guide is not only an educational, but also a stylish journey. We conduct excursions in Russian, English, German, Spanish and Hebrew, using various types of transport, including bicycles and scooters.