The autumn morning in Moscow was particularly gloomy. Low clouds hung over the roof hotel "Metropol", as if trying to hide its exquisite architecture from the eyes of passers-by. Inside, in one of the luxurious rooms, tense negotiations were taking place between two prominent figures - Pavel Tretyakov and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Tretyakov, a famous collector and patron of the arts, was well known for his passion for art. Dostoevsky, in turn, was the embodiment of literary genius and profound philosophy. The meeting at the Metropol was supposed to be the beginning of a new project, but something went wrong.
The conversation began peacefully, but soon escalated into a heated argument about the importance of architecture in literature. Tretyakov insisted that architecture could inspire, but Dostoevsky, in his style, believed that the walls of buildings only limited freedom of thought.
"You, old damn pessimist!" exclaimed Tretyakov, rising from the table in a fit of anger. "How can you say that when these walls have seen so many stories, so many destinies?"
Dostoevsky merely chuckled in response, his eyes glittering with a cold light: "Walls are just walls, Pavel. They have no soul, they are created by people, not the other way around."
Their dialogue, full of tension and mutual accusations, continued until the evening, when the lamps of the Metropol began to cast long shadows on the carpets. In the end, they came to a mutual agreement - each of them remained with his own opinion, but respect for each other did not fade.
As they left the hotel, both men were lost in their thoughts. The wind had finally dispersed the clouds, and the moonlight was reflected in the windows of the buildings. These silent witnesses to a thousand stories seemed to hold secrets that would never be revealed.
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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.