Wow Red Moscow – a History of the Russian Revolution and Communism. Russia’s 20th century history is fascinating and complex; it brought turbulence and drastic changes to the country. Moreover, it had a major impact on the whole world. We’ll explore the most recent layer of Moscow’s history which will help us understand why those events happened and how Russians feel about them now. You’ll learn about the Russian Revolution, see places where it actually took place, find out how it shaped our country, city and people.
We’ll discuss both negative and positives aspects of Russian communism; you’ll discover why many people feel nostalgia for the Soviet Union.
I will provide visual materials in order to give you a better understanding of the events. I could also recommend books and films dedicated to the subject.
Russia’s 20th century history is fascinating and complex; it brought turbulence and drastic changes to the country. Moreover, it had a major impact on the whole world. We’ll explore the most recent layer of Moscow’s history which will help us understand why those events happened and how Russians feel about them now. You’ll learn about the Russian Revolution, see places where it actually took place, find out how it shaped our country, city and people.
We’ll discuss both negative and positives aspects of Russian communism; you’ll discover why many people feel nostalgia for the Soviet Union.
I will provide visual materials in order to give you a better understanding of the events. I could also recommend books and films dedicated to the subject.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lubyanka Square, Moscow 109012 Russia
We’ll start with the KGB headquarters and a monument to the victims of political repressions in the USSR. I’ll bust myths about the main building of the Soviet security agency and show you how Lubyanka Square has changed since 1917. Also, you’ll see where thousands of sentences were passed in the 1930s.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Revolution Square (Ploshchad Revolutsii), Ploschad Revolyutsii Close to Red Square, Moscow 109012 Russia
We’ll walk along Teatral’nyy Lane, formerly known as K. Marx Street, to our next stop dedicated to the Russian Revolution. I’ll explain why those events happened and show you where the Bolshevik uprising took place in October 1917. We’ll talk about the historic Metropol Hotel, an Art Nouveau masterpiece and, of course, discuss K. Marx and his influence on our history.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bolshoi Theatre, Teatralny dr., 1, Moscow 109012 Russia
As you take pictures of the world-famous Bolshoi Theater, I’ll explain why it was such an important political spot a hundred years ago. I’ll bring to your attention some remnants of Soviet propaganda.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Petrovka, Petrovka, Moscow, Central Russia
We’ll continue along Petrovka St. I believe this is the most interesting part of the tour. You’ll discover how common people lived at the time: education, health care, housing, employment and lifestyle. As we walk, I’ll tell you some stories you wouldn’t find in history books and share my family’s experience from the Soviet era. I’ll help you understand why many Russian people feel nostalgic about the old regime.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tverskaya Street (Ulitsa), Tverskaya ulitsa, Moscow Russia
We’ll stop on Tverskaya St. to talk about Soviet achievements and failures as we look at the stunning City Hall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pushkinskaya Square, Moscow, Russia, 125009
This will be our last stop; M. Gorbachev will be our protagonist. We’ll discuss Perestroika, Glasnost and the collapse of the USSR. I’ll tell you how Russians see the last president of the USSR now and what they think about the dissolution of the Soviet Empire.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Categoría: Tours culturales y temáticos.
Inicio en: Moskva, Russia.
Duración: 2 to 30 minutes.
Precio: 35,99 euros.
