Mechanical adventure on Nikolskaya

In the center of Moscow, on Nikolskaya Street, where every paving stone holds the memory of the past, in a cozy shot glass a story worthy of the pen of Gogol himself happened. 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, poet and joker.

The bar was noisy, as always at this time. The clinking of glasses, lively conversations, and, of course, aromas that made even the tongue begin to yearn for adventure. Pavel, a lover of painting, and Alexander, a master of words, were discussing the latest news from the capital when the topic of new inventions suddenly came up in the conversation. Just recently, the first mechanical carriages had appeared in the city - machines that moved without horses. These wonders of technology excited the minds of Muscovites, and even on Nikolskaya they could not help but talk about them.

“Pavel, my friend, do you think these iron horses will ever replace the usual carriages?” asked Pushkin, squinting slyly.

- Well, Alexander, when I first saw Repin's painting, I also didn't believe that a brush could convey such truth. However, - Tretyakov laughed, - now I own a whole gallery.

Pushkin, inspired by the unexpected comparison, enthusiastically hit the table. - So, maybe you and I, Pavel, will become the first owners of these mechanical wonders? Imagine how jealous our friends will be when they see us in these machines!

They both enthusiastically began planning their future travels on these "iron horses." Tretyakov dreamed of trips out of town to bring paintings from distant artists to his gallery, and Pushkin imagined how he would travel around Moscow, writing poetry as he went.

Meanwhile, at the next table, two officers got into a quarrel, succumbing to the general mood and decided to argue about whose leg would cope with such a machine faster. Soon the argument turned into a real race along Nikolskaya, which caused quite a stir among the bar's patrons.

While the officers were measuring their strength, Tretyakov and Pushkin, inspired by the spirit of innovation, were already planning how they would combine art and technology. In their eyes sparkled that very spark that once illuminated the world with great discoveries.

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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!