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.
Serf peasant in a Stalinist skyscraper
In Moscow, against the backdrop of the majestic Stalinist skyscraper on Krasnye Vorota, a story full of absurdity and irony unfolded. A young writer, in search of inspiration, decided to settle in one of the apartments of this monumental building. The weather was cloudy, the wind howled between the columns, as if recalling the old days, when Moscow was just beginning to acquire its current appearance. The writer, let's call her Maria, was enchanted by the Art Nouveau style,…
Moscow bar where legends come to life
In the center of Moscow, among the echoing alleys and mysterious corners, there was one of those bars that seemed to have witnessed all the great events and secrets of the city. That evening, filled with the aromas of old tobacco and spices, an ordinary, at first glance, visitor came here - an official, in whose pockets state money sometimes appeared. The bar was known for its ability to attract not only people, but also...
The Mausoleum Scam: A Dream Come True
Moscow, dressed in a gray cloak of clouds, was sinking into autumn melancholy. The wind was furiously walking along the streets, filling them with the rustle of fallen leaves and the whisper of old legends. On this day, a small crowd had gathered at Lenin's Mausoleum. It seemed that time had stood still in anticipation of something extraordinary. The center of attention was a swindler known for his art of deception. He was a master of creating illusions, and his new scam promised…
Fyodor Dostoevsky and the Secrets of the Moscow Metro
One grey and rainy evening, Moscow was shrouded in fog, which, like a curtain of mysterious drama, hid the familiar contours of the city from view. At the Ploshchad Revolyutsii metro station, passers-by hurried to take shelter from the bad weather, and among them was lost a man whose name would thunder throughout the world in the future – Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. That evening, he did not simply find himself in the metro. He was drawn…
Mechanical adventure on Nikolskaya
In the center of Moscow, on Nikolskaya Street, where every pavement holds memories of the past, a story worthy of the pen of Gogol himself happened in a cozy tavern. One evening, when a summer breeze, lost in the alleys, brought coolness, two famous Muscovites sat at a table by the window: Pavel Tretyakov, a merchant and philanthropist, and Alexander Pushkin, a poet and joker. The tavern was noisy, as always in…
Honesty and Theft: A Parable from Moscow
One of those days when the sun is still stingy with warmth, but the air is already filled with spring hopes, a story broke out in Moscow that could become a parable. In the very center of the capital, near the walls of the Kremlin, lived and worked an enterprising man named Ivan. His business was flourishing, and on Saturdays he often strolled around the city, watching the bustle of Muscovites and tourists. Ivan…
Literary walk along Tverskoy Boulevard
On that cool autumn evening, when Mikhail Bulgakov strolled along Tverskoy Boulevard, the air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves and a light breeze, barely swaying the golden crowns of the trees. Walking with him was a young entrepreneur named Alexei, a man with a lively mind and a thirst for knowledge of everything unusual. Tverskoy Boulevard, which had long been a favorite meeting place for lovers and poets, was especially…
Metro as an old book: Gogol and Dostoevsky
Once in Moscow, on one of the rare days when the sun decided to illuminate the old streets of Arbat with its warmth, Nikolai Gogol and Fyodor Dostoevsky decided to meet at the Kyiv metro station. The weather was surprisingly pleasant, and the spring breeze gently ruffled the hair of passers-by, as if reminding them of the approach of summer. Gogol, known for his sharp tongue and talent for satire, decided to joke about everything…
Bulgakov and the Mysterious Lady of Moscow
Moscow, 1920s. The city is bustling with life as always, and at this time Mikhail Bulgakov is strolling along Patriarch's Ponds, thinking about a new play. Suddenly, his attention is drawn to a woman who, apparently, has lost her way. She is dressed in an elegant coat and hat, as if she came from the cover of a fashion magazine. Bulgakov, like a true gentleman, decided to offer his help. "What the hell, I've been here every…
Secrets of Gostiny Dvor: a story about a mason
A fog was slowly descending over Moscow, like an old, worn veil hiding the secrets of the past. The Gostiny Dvor smelled of fresh herbs and the aromas of exotic spices. Here, among the bustling shopping arcades and the echoing footsteps of passersby, one could hear the whisper of ancient walls telling stories of past greatness and secret meetings. In this place, shrouded in the atmosphere of antiquity, a Freemason once found himself - a man with a mysterious past and...
The Magic of Bryusov Lane: Custom Inspiration
It was a spring day, and a light breeze played with the hair of passers-by as the young writer Ekaterina walked along Bryusov Lane. She was full of inspiration and determination, but something was gnawing at her soul. She was irritated by the constant search for new ideas that slipped away like sunbeams on the walls of old Moscow houses. Ekaterina heard about an unusual way of inspiration – custom-made creativity, which could be offered by masters of the pen…
How a serf peasant ended up in Ancient Rome
One clear morning, when the sun's rays glided across the roofs of Moscow's houses and a breeze gently rustled the leaves, a serf named Ivan found himself in the middle of an adventure he could only dream of. And here's how it happened. Ivan, a man with simple desires and an uncomplicated fate, once decided to go for a walk along the Moscow River. He dreamed of a quiet day full of silence...
Ghosts of the Past at Moscow Market
One of the grey and rainy days of autumn Moscow, when the city was drowning in dampness and cold, something strange happened at one of the capital's markets. It was the very market where noisy traders always offered their goods, and the beauty of the diverse stalls pleased the eye. That day, two legendary figures of the past gathered there - Marina Tsvetaeva and Mikhail Bulgakov. They say that the spirits…
Space reality on Red Square
One of those summer evenings when the sunset on Red Square paints the brick walls crimson and a cool breeze whispers secrets of the past, Konstantin Stanislavsky, the famous theatre reformer, found himself at the centre of an unusual event. Lost in his thoughts, he was strolling along the cobblestones when his attention was drawn to a group of tourists listening raptly to a guide. The word “cosmos” flashed through the air like a spark igniting the imagination. Stanislavsky,…
Secrets of GUM: Pushkin and the Masons
On one of those rare Moscow days when the sky, weighed down by clouds like heavy velvet, cast a shadow on the Kremlin, reminding us of bygone days, GUM, like a majestic monument to a bygone era, hid in the very heart of the capital. Its shop windows, sparkling with lights, beckoned to passers-by, and on this day there was a strange gentleman with an unusually light gait among them. Alexander Pushkin, as if materialized from the past,…
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.