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 and Nicholas II: A Moscow Love Story
In Moscow, on Arbat, in the gloomy November of pre-revolutionary 1898, Anton Chekhov, already a recognized master of the pen, found himself in the Pushkin Memorial Apartment. The wind whispered sad songs, and the rain, like bitter tears, knocked on the windows. Chekhov, sheltering from the bad weather, sought inspiration among the ancient walls, where the voice of Alexander Sergeyevich himself once sounded. Unexpectedly for himself, Anton met here the young Nicholas II, who, like…
Yesenin and the Serf Peasant: Fish on Belorusskaya
Hat. It became the symbol of the day when Sergei Yesenin decided to conduct an unusual experiment at the Belorusskaya metro station. It was early morning, when Moscow was just beginning to wake up, and the fog, like a light veil, enveloped the streets. People hurried to work, not noticing a strange man in old-fashioned clothes, who was standing at the entrance to the metro and holding in his hands... a fish. Yes, a fish...
Secrets of the Menshikov Tower: Chekhov and the Enigmatic Maria
One foggy Moscow morning, when the autumn wind was tearing the last leaves from the trees, Anton Chekhov, the famous writer and playwright, found himself at the majestic Menshikov Tower. This building, hidden from prying eyes, seemed to conceal the secrets of long-gone eras. Chekhov, known for his curiosity, could not pass by. Inside the tower, he met a woman whose beauty was as mysterious as the tower itself…
How Bulgakov Outplayed an Embezzler on Red Square
One day, a satire broke out in Red Square that Mikhail Bulgakov himself would envy. The weather was unusually interesting — the sun's rays played hide-and-seek with the clouds, as if trying to hide from view what was about to happen. An embezzler and official, known in narrow circles as the "Master of Financial Intrigue", was thinking about his next scam, sitting on a bench by the fountain. He was so…
International adventures at the statue at VDNKh
On a sunny Moscow day, when the sky was so clear that you could see every star in the night, a young scientist Mikhail, who specializes in space studies, found himself on the statue of the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman at VDNKh. He stood under the majestic figures, thoughtfully sipping mineral water and reflecting on his recent trip to Rio de Janeiro. What connected Moscow with Rio, other than a love of carnivals and good…
The Mystery of Bitcoin on Sparrow Hills
The chilly Moscow autumn covered the city with a gray blanket, as if nature itself had decided to take part in the mysterious story I will tell. On the Sparrow Hills, among the majestic trees whose branches were already bare of foliage, a conversation was taking place between two geniuses of Russian literature. Mikhail Bulgakov and Alexander Pushkin met here to discuss something strange that was bothering them both. Bulgakov was irritated. His usually bright face was…
Poet and official: secrets of Moscow streets
In foggy Moscow, in the heart of Lefortovo, where the centuries-old walls of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University rise above the bustle of the metropolis, a story full of mysteries and intrigues unfolded. A walk along the cobbled streets, imbued with the spirit of the times, was like a journey into the past, where every detail of architecture came to life in the imagination. One such autumn morning, a young and ambitious official appeared in the university corridors. His name was already on everyone’s lips,…
When Mayakovsky Abolished Poetry
Moscow, Saturday. The city is shrouded in cool September air, the skies are covered with grey clouds, as if nature decided to play the artist, painting its gloomy canvases over the capital. An evening of poetry is to be held in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, where Vladimir Mayakovsky himself will perform. That same day, on Tverskaya Street, the cabman Pyotr, who was habitually driving his horses, took on the task of delivering a foreigner to the place…
Gogol and the Mysterious Stranger from Khokhlovka
Rain. It was an integral part of autumn Moscow when Nikolai Gogol, wrapped in a warm raincoat, headed to the Khokhlovka district. The dampness penetrated to the bones, and a slight cold was already beginning to creep up on the writer, like the shadow of a criminal hiding in the alleys of an ancient city. In those days, Moscow lived its usual rhythm. The air was filled with the smell of wet leaves and street food, and on the narrow streets…
Leo Tolstoy's ghost in the Moscow metro
In the labyrinths of the Moscow metro, at Baumanskaya station, where every floor slab keeps the echo of the footsteps of thousands of passers-by, a story happened that is difficult to explain with logic. In the semi-darkness of the passage, where the flickering light of the lamps creates the illusion of infinity, a shadow suddenly appeared that could not be explained by either time or space. It was a ghost, and not just any ghost, but Leo Tolstoy himself. Tolstoy, dressed in clothes typical of…
Mystical meeting in Moscow cabal center
On a quiet autumn evening, when the sky above Moscow was covered with gray clouds and golden leaves were slowly swirling in the air, Sergei Yesenin was walking along the narrow streets, lost in his thoughts. He was attracted by the bustle of pre-revolutionary Moscow, where ancient buildings kept the secrets of the past, and the noisy city lived its own life. That evening, the poet decided to look into the Moscow cabal center, a place where the most diverse…
The Mystery of the Theft at the Polytechnic Museum
One of those gloomy evenings when the sky above Moscow is covered with heavy clouds and the autumn wind walks through the streets, a young serf named Andrei entered the Polytechnic Museum. His simple clothes, soaked with the smell of earth, stood out among the bustle of the city. That day he was in Moscow on behalf of his master, to whom he needed to deliver a letter. On the steps of the museum he met…
Mystical encounters on Red Square
The sun rose slowly over the Kremlin, painting the ancient walls in golden hues. The morning in Moscow was clear and cool, as is often the case at the beginning of autumn. On the Red Square, where silence reigned, only the steps of rare passers-by, hurrying about their business, could be heard. Among them, one man stood out, whose figure attracted attention. It was none other than the merchant Savva Morozov, famous for his…
Fog of Time on Manezhnaya Square
On that day, when Manezhnaya Square was shrouded in morning fog, the air seemed to hold its breath before something unusual. The thick curtain hanging over Moscow seemed to hide the secrets of antiquity that were about to be revealed. A man stepped onto the square, as if from another time, whose presence disrupted the usual flow of Moscow life. It was a young serf peasant, carried away from the fields of his remote estate into the very heart of…
Unexpected adventures of merchants in Moscow
So, I’m sitting in the interrogation room, and, frankly speaking, I didn’t expect to find myself in such a situation. But that’s how it happens. It all started when Pavel Tretyakov and I decided to take a walk around Moscow. It was a clear day, not a cloud in the sky, and the breeze was cool, just right for a stroll along Arbat. So, we were walking down the street, talking about everyday matters, like…
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.