Moscow, a city of many faces and layers, like an old box, holds many stories that float in its alleys and courtyards. And on that day, when the sky above the Red Gates was covered with a gray blanket, and the wind, as if in collusion with the clouds, tried to bring the first drops of rain to the ground, one of these stories played out against the backdrop of the majestic Stalinist skyscraper.
A cab driver rolled slowly along the cobblestones, an old man by the look of him, but with eyes full of youthful enthusiasm. He was not just a driver, but a keeper of Moscow secrets and gossip. His name was Ivan, and that day he was carrying an unusual passenger - Leo Tolstoy himself. The writer, known for his strict character and philosophical reflections, looked thoughtful this time, but with a shadow of a smile on his lips.
- You know, Ivan, - Lev Nikolaevich began thoughtfully, - lately I have been hearing more and more talk about a new kind of game called football. A wonderful pastime, they say, where people chase a ball like cats chase a ball.
Ivan glanced at his passenger and grinned:
- Oh, sir, it's something like a new fashionable hobby among young people. I saw them playing in Sokolniki. It's beautiful, of course, when the ball flies like a bird. But why this is - I can't imagine.
Tolstoy, lost in his thoughts, replied:
- However, Ivan, each of us finds something to our liking in this world. Some in books, and some in games. Maybe there is a philosophy to this too.
While they were talking, the skyscraper on Krasnye Vorota stood above them like a giant, calmly observing the bustle around them. Built in the post-war years, it symbolized the strength and power of the new era, but today, on this gray day, it seemed a little tired.
The old cab driver, thinking, added:
- And maybe it is true, Mr. Tolstoy, there is something of our time in this. After all, Moscow, like football, is movement, life, aspiration for something new and beautiful.
Lev Nikolaevich nodded, and they continued on their way, leaving behind them a noisy city full of both old and new stories.
Of course, this is a joke, and there is no real basis for this story - just a little imagination and for the sake of a smile! And if you are interested in real facts and events, we invite you to the excursions of the "Radius" bureau, where real history comes to life!
Note: Review of the excursion Zamoskvorechye with guide Maria
Note: Review of the tour "Modern Residential Complexes, Factory Past, and Avant-Garde" around the ZILART residential complex with guide Maria. prepared and conducted a tour based on an individual request for employees of the development company GC "Samolet"
Note: Review on corporate excursion "The Heart of the Capital" with guide Maria
Note: Review of the excursion "The Soul of Moscow" with guide Maria
Note: Review of the excursion Palace Dungeons with guide Maria
I'd like to express my gratitude and that of my supervisor for organizing the tour! We were very pleased.
We would like to repeat this in October, but on a different route – ZIL.
Note: This is about a tour for developers of the Samolet Group of Companies, conducted by guide Maria.
Was on excursions along Sukharevskaya Square - we reached Tsvetnoy Boulevard, I didn’t expect it to be so interesting!
For those who are in doubt whether to go or not - go, it really has become one of the cool summer memories!!!
Thank you and Masha for yesterday!
The speakers are happy. The connection in the headphones often failed, especially at the checkpoint, but this is our current life situation. It was audible if they were standing close, no further than 1.5 meters. Colleagues have already asked for your contacts. I will gladly share and will be glad to have a new opportunity to work with you. Special thanks to the Director for the Bureau
Note: excursion "Heart of the capital» for participants of the Moscow Oncology Forum 2025. Guides - Anastasia and Maria
It was very interesting to hear how the Krasnaya district developed. Presni, how Prokhorov's figure influenced the development of our city. A pleasant dive into a quiet, previously unexplored area!
Note: we are talking about the excursion with the guide Anton
There was a great tour of the area. Patricks.
We learned a lot of new things. Anastasia is a master of her craft. The tour was exciting, not boring at all, lively and interesting. Everyone was satisfied. Full of new impressions. I definitely recommend it. You will be satisfied!
Overall, this wasn’t the first time I’ve walked around Moscow with Anton, and each time it was a real adventure!
I wanted to express my gratitude once again for the wonderful excursion on Saturday - we really enjoyed the walk, the information and the communication with you, then we discussed for a long time what everyone remembered and what struck them. It would seem that you have lived in Moscow all your life, there was Moscow studies at school, but it turns out that you still don’t know so much!! In general, thank you very much, my mother said it was the best gift for her birthday!
Note: this is about the excursion "Soul of Moscow«
I will definitely recommend this company to my friends and we will use its services ourselves.
Excellent organization of excursions, all wishes were taken into account, punctuality at the highest level
Note: Review of the excursion-performance, which the guide Alexander specially developed as part of the order "Dream Tour".
"Theater capital" - an author's route through the places of Meyerhold, Stanislavsky, Nemirovich-Danchenko, Tairov (undeservedly forgotten, it was he who created the current Pushkin Theatre on Tverskoy Boulevard).
Two and a half hours of fascinating stories and urban theatre legends. I'll tell you one:
The great composer Sergei Prokofiev lived in Kamergersky Lane. And he managed to die on the same day as Stalin. There was a terrible crush in Moscow, everything was blocked off, the entire capital wanted to say goodbye to the leader. So, to see Prokofiev off, the coffin was carried out from Kamergersky Lane on the roofs. I can vividly imagine this picture.
Review from Alexandra's tg channel.