The Moscow kaleidoscope. Weekend Tour

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".

You will learn: why "Moscow does not 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 princely 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.

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 a 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 with a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery. Zamoskvorechye is a district of Moscow that has always been a merchant district. Merchant mansions, houses "on benches", ancient temples, and old Moscow 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 of 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 street performers, musicians and Count Sheremetyev's beloved, actress Praskovya Zhemchugova, lived a long time ago, the Pharmacy Order was located here, and the Streshnev boyars' palace stood, which contained the personal correspondence of the Russian tsars.

And an ancient legend says that in the depths of Vagankov Hill, the legendary library of Ivan the Terrible can still be safely hidden from prying eyes...

Perhaps it is no coincidence that it was here that the real palace for books, the Russian State Library Leninka, opened its doors.

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 the beautiful 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 the 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. The Moscow Kremlin is a business card not only of Moscow, but also of Russia. The beauty and grandeur of the architectural and artistic ensemble!

Grand Dukes and tsars were crowned here, the most important decrees for the country are issued from here, 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 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 Excursion to the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Gora.

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 associated with the Patriotic War of 1812, because it was here that "... Napoleon waited in vain, intoxicated with his last happiness, for Moscow to kneel with the keys of the old Kremlin" — 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". You will learn the history of the Exhibition, see the famous pavilions and fountains.

You will find out what is depicted on the arch of the Southern Entrance, how the circular movie panorama appeared, where weather forecasters conjure over 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 trip will end at the Mechanization Square, near the plane at 12:00.

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.