Historical and cultural publications related to Moscow
North-East of Moscow: Unexpected routes for lovers of history and nature
If you want to spend a day rich and educational, but not in the banal and hackneyed locations of the capital, then the North-Eastern Administrative District of Moscow (SVAO) is an excellent choice. Here you will find unique parks, historical sites and modern cultural centers that will not leave anyone indifferent. Ostankino TV Tower One of the tallest TV towers in the world (540 meters), built in 1967 according to the design of the architect Nikolai Nikitin.…
Thoughts on Chekhov and Shakespeare after a photo with Sophia Loren
Radius does not have tours of Chekhov's Moscow, much less Shakespeare's Moscow. But today, seeing a photograph of Sophia Loren on Anton Pavlovich's grave, I had the idea to compare the works of these two pillars of world drama. In general, the world popularity rating of playwrights looks something like this: William Shakespeare Anton Chekhov (it is unusual to write his name without a patronymic) Moliere is a French playwright of the 17th century, whose…
The Mysterious Arrest of the Master: Bulgakov's Hints We Don't Notice
What lies behind the secrets of Mikhail Bulgakov's greatest novel? Why does the Master disappear for months, and when he returns, his coat is missing its buttons? Bulgakov did not say this directly, but every hint in the text causes tension and anxiety. Why did the writer need to use Aesopian language when talking about the fate of the main character? Today we will unravel these hidden signs and prove that the Master was arrested.…
Fantasies and Dreams: How The Master and Margarita Met The Great Gatsby in 2024 Cinema
The novels "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov and "The Great Gatsby" by Francis Scott Fitzgerald are two significant works of the 20th century. Despite the fact that the American novel is much better known in the world, foreigners also know about Mikhail Bulgakov and his novel. It is no coincidence that the grave of Master Bulgakov is one of the most visited by foreigners at the Novodevichy Cemetery. The desire to compare the works is especially strong…
How the word "Slav" became synonymous with "slave" in the Middle Ages
The English word slave comes from the Latin word sclavus, which has the same meaning. But besides the English word, words from different language groups have the same origin: Germanic: Dutch: slaaf Swedish: slav Danish: slave Norwegian: slave Icelandic: in addition to "þræll" the loan word "slave" is used Romance: English: slave Italian: schiavo French: esclave Spanish: esclavo Portuguese: escravo Romanian: sclav Greek: Σκλάβος (sklavos). Actually,…
Moscow: The Meaning of the Capital of Millions
In 1147, a small fortified city was founded on the high bank of the Moscow River. A strategic point for the protection of Russian lands, created to protect against raids and to control trade routes, over hundreds of years it turned into a highly developed economically and technologically capital of Russia. One of the largest financial, business and transport centers of Eastern Europe. Tourist services, leisure, transport and IT technologies are all here…
Advantages of individual excursions over group ones
- All attention is on you. Answers to all your questions.
- An atmosphere of tranquility and privacy.
- We pay special attention to the places that interest you.
- Possibility of adapting the route to your preferences and interests.
- You hear everything the tour guide says.
- At individual excursion you dive deeper.
- No one is in a hurry. Take a good look at the sights - they won't leave without you.
- Without loud laughter and inappropriate jokes from other tour participants.
- Your photos will not be crowded with other participants.
- The opportunity to discuss personal impressions and emotions with the guide during the process.
- Take a break when needed - to rest or take photos.
- A personal guide remembers you, and you remember him. Such moments remain in memory.
- There is less strain on your hearing and attention, since the guide is literally right next to you and speaks only for you.
- The excursion can be either educational or easy, depending on your wishes.
- Opportunity to gain insight or exclusive information.
- Absence of outside pressure.
- The guide doesn't make stops at points of sale (at least we certainly don't).
- You don't have to get up early or come at an inconvenient time. You choose when.
- Possibility to visit places closed to large groups.
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 Radius excursion bureau offers fascinating excursions on the history of Moscow in Russian and foreign languages. You can choose a walking tour or a sightseeing trip by car, as well as order an individual route. Our stylish guides will provide a lively speech without cliches, immersing you in the rich history of the capital. In addition, we offer corporate excursions, and our experience of cooperation with such companies as Yandex and Faberlic confirms our competence.
For those who want to make an original gift, gift certificates for our excursions are available. This is the perfect way to give an educational walk around Moscow with a modern guide. Our excursions are conducted in Russian, English, German, Spanish and Hebrew, and can include walks, bike rides, scooter rides or a boat ride on the Radisson Royal on the Moscow River.