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The glorious white stone Transfiguration Church was built in the second half of the 16th century as a part of royal estate by order of Ivan the Terrible in commemoration a withdrawal of armies of khan Muhamed-Gireja. Tent-roof churches began to be...
Tent-roof churches began to be seen at the end of the 15th century and were widespread in the 16th and 17th centuries, but construction of tent-like churches (of which Saint Basil's Cathedral is a prime example) was strictly forbidden by Patriarch Ni...
Here is another view from the hill at the village Ostrov on a beautiful monastery, called Nikolaevsky-Ugreshsky. In 1380 Moscow's Grand Prince, Dmitry Donskoy, experienced a vision of St. Nicholas on his way to the famous Battle of Kulikovo and i...
Arthur, our knowledgeable tour guide was amazing and he always keen to accommodate our various requests in this trip. We couldn't have discovered so much in Moscow and the whitish snowy fairytale countryside without his great input!
During our trip planning, he responded quickly to all of our questions. He even arranged local guided tours in different special museums which we yearned to visit. He translated well and we learned a lot from those field experts.
We saw the city and rural at night with marvellous Christmas lights and snowy scenery. He showed us things we would never have explored on our own. He knows exactly where are the good sights. He showed us the beauty and history of Metro stations, awesome landscapes and architecture around. All these have given us the best experience and a pleasurable time in Moscow.
He made us feel like friends instead of just tourists and tour guide. If you're looking for a guide in Moscow, Arthur should be the first on your list! Through his passion, you will be able to know more about the region as well as much about the Russian culture in a unique and very authentic way. This is really an invaluable memory for travellers to Moscow.
Two thumbs up for Arthur, he is superb and we have no hesitation in recommending his services for those who would like to see and experience the real Russia.