Historical and cultural publications related to Moscow
Theatrical Moscow: the addresses of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, Vakhtangov, and Tairov
It's easy to miss theatrical Moscow. It's not limited to the Bolshoi Theater or the posters on Tverskaya Street. The city's true theatrical history is hidden in a few alleys between Theater Square and Arbat Street. Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko worked here, Vakhtangov created his productions, Meyerhold experimented, and seemingly ordinary buildings became the birthplace of ideas that transformed world theater.
Moscow Art Nouveau: How to Read the City by Its Facades
This architecture isn't a museum piece in a white glove, nor is it simply a pretty urban setting. Yes, it has wavy latticework, female masks, ceramic panels, floral scrolls, and oddly shaped windows. But behind this early 20th-century façade splendor lies a moment when Moscow attempted to express itself in a new language: not through Empire-style discipline or the merchant's "expensive and opule…
Moscow's Most Unusual Tours: Bunkers, Darkness, and Water
In Moscow, the era when a tour meant merely a stroll along the boulevards, accompanied by stories about merchants, the fire of 1812, and the facades of tenement buildings, is long gone. A good, unconventional route should work like a jaguar and a match at the same time: first, it disrupts the usual rhythm, then instantly illuminates the city from an unexpected angle. Therefore, here you can go tens of meters un…
VDNKh as a grand route: museums, space, and walks around the area
A tour of VDNKh in Moscow has long since transcended the confines of a stroll through a single historical site. In 2026, this place is more conveniently perceived as a sprawling cultural district, merging Soviet architecture, museums, space themes, children's and adult spaces, landscaped areas, and adjacent locations. Therefore, the most reasonable question is not "what to see here in an hour," but "which…
Tours of The Master and Margarita in Moscow: An Overview of Formats and a Guide to the Locations (2026)
This article is a guide to "The Master and Margarita" tours in Moscow. We'll explore the different formats available (from classic walking tours to theatrical tram tours), their differences, and their costs. For those who prefer to explore alone, we've compiled a detailed guide to the novel's addresses, complete with historical context.
North-East of Moscow: Unexpected routes for lovers of history and nature
If you want to spend a day richly and educationally, 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.
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, the idea came to mind of comparing the works of these two pillars of world drama.
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 th…
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.
How the word "Slav" became synonymous with "slave" in the Middle Ages
English word slave (slave) comes from the Latin word sclavus with the same meaning. But besides the English word, words from different language groups have the same origin:
Moscow: The Meaning of the Capital of Millions
In 1147, a small fortified city was founded on the high bank of the Moscow River.
Sightseeing tour of Moscow: what are there?
Sightseeing tour of Moscow is intended as an introduction to the city: to understand where the historic centre is, how it connects with the embankments, Vorobyovy Gory, Victory Park and Moscow City, and then decide which places to revisit separately. The format should be chosen not for its promise to ‘show you all of Moscow’, but according to the time available, mode of transport, number of stops and compositi…
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.