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Welcome to Moscow - the capital of Russia! It is one of the most beautiful and biggest cities in the world with long history. We hope you will enjoy the time spent in Moscow and get the impressions you will not forget. Our company suggests you variety of excursion programs, which will help you to know everything about the history, culture, traditions and every-day life of our city and country. Enjoy the soul and heart of Russia with us!
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MOSCOW CITY SIGHTSEEING
Moscow, the capital of one-sixth of the world with about 10 million inhabitants is a majestic city steeped in history. During this excursion one can look around historic capital city of Russia, its unique architectural and historical buildings. One can feel the atmosphere of the city, watch how many changes Moscow has been taken over years to become one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world. Try this excursion with our guide and you will know everything about Russia's largest city which is the home to wide variety splendid cultural attractions.
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CITY-SIGHTSEEING WITH SHIP CRUISE
The best way to combine pleasant and useful is to combine city-sightseeing and riverboat trip along The Moscow River. After walking around the city visiting the most interesting and important places of capital you will spend the rest of the day enjoying the splendid view of beautiful surroundings from the board of comfortable ship. You will be passing not only the historical center of the city but you also will be able to see capital in whole with the best perspective. Detailed explanation of our guide let you know all about history, traditions, present life style of Russian capital and its inhabitants.
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KREMLIN AND 5 CATHEDRALS
Start your acquaintances with the capital with the excursion to Moscow Kremlin.
The Kremlin is Moscow's central architectural ensemble, the heart of Russia and symbol of her greatness. This is the oldest part of Moscow that as far back as the 11th century. Visiting the territory of the Kremlin, you will know the long and shocking history of the most important place in Russia, watch one the best examples of mediaeval European fortifications. You will also enter inside 5 cathedrals, where the most important state ceremonies were held: ordination of metropolitans, coronation of tsars and later emperors and public proclamation of state edicts. The impressive view of the chapels richly decorated with Byzantine style floral drawings and ancient icons brings you to the time of Russian tsars.
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KREMLIN AND THE ARMORY
The Kremlin experience will not be complete without visiting the Armory. We are sure that you will not stay indifferent watching works of art collected by the grand princes, tsars, metropolitans formed the basis of the state treasure: priceless manuscripts and art objects fashioned from gold and silver and decorated with precious stones, that were crafted by the best painters, jewelers, engravers, metalworkers, embroiders and gilders.
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ARBAT STREET AND MOSCOW METRO
Arbat is one of the most beautiful places in Moscow. Listening to our guide you will imagine the long interesting history of this old walking area. Walking down the cobblestone street, which retains elements of its once elegant past, one can feel an amazing historical atmosphere, choose something from numerous souvenirs selling here and try traditional Russian dishes in one of outdoor cafes. Spend the time with the assistance of our guide and you will get the impressions you will not forget. During this excursion you also visit the most beautiful Moscow's metro stations which are called the "underground palaces". It is not an exaggeration as their interiors demonstrate almost royal splendor.
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STATE PUSHKIN MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
The world-famous Museum of Fine Arts is a major centre for studding of Western European art in Russia, second only in importance and scope to the renowned Hermitage in St. Petersburg. At present its holdings number more than a million original paintings and graphic works, and even more sculptures and objects of applied art from all over the world from antiquity to the present day.
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STATE TRETYAKOV GALLERY
The Tretyakov Gallery is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Its collection covers millennium of Russian cultural development. Visiting The Tretyakov gallery you will see and enjoy the collection which consists of more than 100 000 works of art displayed at the department of ancient Russian art from the 12th to 17th centuries, the department of graphics and sculpture from the 18th to early 20th centuries and the department of 20th-century art.
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MEMORIAL MUSEUM OF COSMONAUTICS
One of the most interesting Moscow museums created in Soviet times 1964, 3 years after Gagarin orbited the earth. During an unforgettable excursion you will hear the glorious history of Russian rocketry and space exploration from the 1920s till the present day. Exhibits include the first rocket engine, models of missiles, satellites and moon-walkers, genuine space meals and photos of cosmonauts.
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NOVODEVICHY CONVENT
The Novodevichi Convent, one of the most beautiful monastic ensembles in Russia, has been a branch of the State Historical Museum since 1934. It is a beautiful compound located on a quaint pond in the Southwestern part of Moscow. Now the monastery is a picturesque and peaceful stop on the wedding circuit with its trademark red and white bell-tower -considered to be one of Moscow's most beautiful buildings - and a massive cathedral in the center.
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KOLOMENSKOYE
Visitors will find here a unique combination of world important architecture and nature landscape of rare beauty. Here in ancient land one can realize - Kolomenskoye is the concentration of Russian History, Culture and Traditions.
Several times during the year one can see here theatrical shows in the open air. Soul music festivals folk merry-makings, that will involve the visitor in wonderful tours through the times of old Russia, during which one can enjoy Russian folk music and dancing, taste some real Russian cuisine dishes including numerous sorts of Russian honey.
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TSARITSYNO
Tsaritsyno is a historical museum of art and architecture in a landscaped park. The picturesque palace ensemble and park at Tsaritsyno, in the southeastern outskirts of Moscow, date from the second half of the 18th century. In 1775 Catherine the Great decided to build a residence here, from that time onwards the area was called Tsaritsyno. Walking down the calm paths listening the explanation of our guide you will feel yourself a member of emperor family.
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SERGIEV POSAD
Sergiev Posad is one of most interesting towns in the Moscow Region. Undoubtedly, you will be impressed by the Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Laura, which is known as the capital of the Russian Orthodox Church. For centuries the monastery has been the biggest religious and cultural center of the Russian state. The most famous Russian icon painters - Andrei Rublev and Daniel Chorny worked there; they decorated with frescoes the main church of the monastery - the Trinity Cathedral. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of the monastery and its founder for the history of Russia. It is the basis that supports Russian spirituality, statehood, and national character. There remains a historical and architectural XV-XIX century ensemble of churches, belfries and chambers.
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DACHA
If you want to see how ordinary Muscovites spend their weekends and summer vocations its better to visit so called "dacha" - big or little cozy house with the kitchen garden in the forest or near the river not far from the city. During the picnic on open air, talking with owners eating fruits and vegetables, which they grew by themselves, you will know much interesting about Russian traditions, every-day life of citizens and also you will surely feel what the famous Russian hospitality is?
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