The Moscow kaleidoscope. An abbreviated program

13:00 Walking tour of one of the oldest corners of Moscow "The Past and the new Boyar Monastery" with a visit to the museum of the "Russian Estates".

Chertolye, Prechistenye, Volkhonka... the very names evoke the historical past of the city. Architecture of the 17th century, the legacy of the Russian Empire and the monuments of the early Soviet era. You will learn:

• why "Moscow doesn't believe in tears";
• what is the name of one of the shortest streets in Moscow?;
• where the mysterious gas station is located and why it is called the Prince's stable to this day.

Ivan the Terrible and Catherine II, the Trubetskys and Golitsyns, Tropinin and Surikov, Mikhalkovs and Pasternaks are not all famous personalities whose names are inscribed in the history of this area. And, of course, you will admire the dominant feature of Volkhonka — the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

Visit to the museum of the "Russian Estates". The most beautiful museum in Moscow, which almost no one knows about, is a real treasure box. The expositions tell about the everyday life and life of the three main estates of pre—revolutionary Russia - the nobility, the clergy and the peasantry.

The floor dedicated to the nobility will take us through the suite of rooms with artfully recreated interiors of noble mansions of the XVIII — early XX century. There are many paintings and furniture, porcelain and samples of noble clothing, and the walls of some rooms are decorated with cloth.

The floor dedicated to the peasant class is very bright and juicy, simple everyday things show their beauty and it becomes clear that these are not household items, but real works of art.

12:00 Walking tour "Merchant Zamoskvorechye" with a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery.

A district of Moscow that has always been a merchant district. Merchant mansions, houses "on benches", and ancient temples have been preserved here.

Such famous surnames as the Tretyakovs, Morozovs, Bakhrushins, Ryabushinskys, and Sytins came from this area. It is from the inhabitants of this area that A. Ostrovsky (who was born in Zamoskvorechye) copied the life and customs of the merchant class for his plays.

The lives of many famous people are closely connected with this area of Moscow: S. Yesenin, A. Akhmatova.

Visit to the Tretyakov Gallery, a treasure trove of Russian paintings. From icon painting of the 13th century to the works of Russian artists of the 18th and 20th centuries.

"The morning of the Streltsy execution", "Ivan the Terrible and his son, Ivan", "The Appearance of Christ to the people", "Unknown", "Morning in the pine forest" — just to name a few.

It ends at 15:30 in the halls of the Tretyakov Gallery.

16:30 Guided tour "The Rustle of the pages of History" with a visit to the Russian State Library.

Children can only take this tour from the age of 7.

The seven hills on which Moscow stands have been carefully preserving the secrets of the capital city for centuries. One of these guards, Vagankov Hill, is located in the very heart of Moscow, near the Kremlin wall.

It was here that the real palace for books opened its doors — the Russian State Library — Leninka, one of the largest book depositories in the world.

During the tour, we will take a walk through the quiet reading rooms of the famous city for books. We will find out why the miniature railway is located here and how the pneumatic mail works. Let's find out who orders books and how and why dedusting is needed.

And from the windows of this book palace you will admire a wonderful view of the Kremlin.

It ends at 17:30.

10:30 Bus and walking tour "Moscow — the capital of our Motherland" with a visit to the Kremlin. Sightseeing of historical and architectural monuments of the capital.

Every period of Russia's history is reflected in Moscow: the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Stalin Skyscrapers, the Novodevichy Monastery, the Victory Memorial complex on Poklonnaya Gora, Vorobyovy Gory with an observation deck, the building of the legendary Moscow State University.

The territory of the Kremlin. A business card not only of Moscow, but also of Russia. The beauty and grandeur of the architectural and artistic ensemble. The unique natural landscape is combined with the unsurpassed man-made beauty of architecture.

Temples and chambers, palaces and a park — all this is the territory of the Kremlin. Grand dukes and tsars were crowned here, the most important decrees for the country were issued (and are being issued), and the working residence of the President of Russia is located here.

You will learn about the history of the Kremlin from its inception to the present day. You will see real architectural masterpieces.

You will find: the bell tower of Ivan the Great, the tsar bell, the tsar cannon, the cathedral square of the Kremlin with the temples located on it: Assumption, Annunciation, Arkhangelsk.

The tour ends at 17:30 in the city center.

12:00 Guided tour to the legendary Victory Museum.

Poklonnaya Gora is a legendary place. Here, in the West of Moscow, there is a powerful memorial dedicated to the feat of the people.

You will get acquainted with the symbols of the memorial, visit the Hall of Mourning and the majestic Hall of Fame. You will see many authentic exhibits — witnesses of that terrible war, which today remind us of how fragile the world is.

The museum exposition also continues in Victory Park, where an exhibition of military equipment and engineering fortifications of the Great Patriotic War and World War II is located.

Rare examples of captured equipment are presented.

The memorial complex is located in a historical place associated with the military pages of our history. One of them is the Patriotic War of 1812. The Arc de Triomphe and Kutuzovsky Prospekt remind of this.

It ends at 15:00 at the Victory Museum.

09:30 Walking tour "Secrets and legends of VDNH".

During the tour, you will learn the history of the Exhibition, see the famous pavilions and fountains of VDNH.

You'll find out: what is depicted on the arch of the Southern Entrance, how the circular film panorama appeared at VDNH, where forecasters conjure the weather.

You will have the opportunity to make a wish at the "Happy Family", see the legendary Green Theater, the Artesian well, lost in the vast expanses of this wonderful city.

Our journey will end at the Mechanization Square, near the plane.

In your free time after the tour, you can visit the museums at VDNKh or just take a walk, enjoying the masterpieces of the Stalinist Empire.

It ends at 12:00 on the territory of VDNH.