One autumn day in 1842, when the Moscow weather was as changeable as the mood of the city itself, an amazing event occurred. In the tavern "Hell" two outstanding personalities gathered - Nikolai Gogol and Catherine II. Of course, time and space played a joke on us here, but is it possible to resist the temptation to imagine such a meeting?
The tavern, with its massive oak tables and antique chandeliers, seemed like a place where history came alive. Outside, the Moscow River, swaying in the gentle breeze, reflected the city's lights. Inside, amid the hustle and bustle, an argument broke out that caught the attention of everyone present.
Nikolai Gogol, known for his satirical works and love of the theatre, confidently defended his position. “The theatre,” he said, “is a mirror in which a person sees his essence. Live speech, the actors’ facial expressions, the atmosphere of the hall – all this creates an individual and unique experience!”
Catherine II, as a true enlightener, was no less eloquent. "Cinema," she objected, "is an art that can captivate with its magic. It is capable of reproducing any events, showing the impossible and immortalizing a moment!"
The old tavern, which had witnessed many arguments and conversations, seemed especially lively that evening. The walls, saturated with history, seemed to whisper about what they had heard and seen over the years of their existence. After all, here, in the center of Moscow, important events once took place that determined the fate of the city.
Let's recall at least the famous Tver Uprising of 1662, when the residents of Moscow rose up against the authorities. Gogol and Catherine, as if transported to that time, as if through centuries, discussed how art can influence people's minds and change history.
No one present knew who would win this dispute. But one thing became clear to everyone - both theater and cinema have their own magic, their own power to influence people. Each of them is a way to see the world in a new way, to look into the depths of the human soul.
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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.