Stalin's

RUSSIA TREKKING HISTORICAL ITINERARIES Are you interested in history and always seek to know the true facts about certain events? Do Stalin's Moscow you wish to reflect on the life of Stalin, his activities, to draw it in his imagination as he was actually, without myths, silly speculation and the usual "what if" or "maybe"? Then our fascinating and educational tour of "Stalin's Moscow" it is especially for you! Stalin is an important part of the story, which not to know he was one of the most enigmatic personalities in history. Myths, legends and documentary films affect the amount of information is controversial, unproven, is not always confirmed by facts. It is the leader associated with the whole epoch which determined the way not only throughout but also in Europe for many years to come.

His name sounds when discussing many significant victories and the most terrible crimes. Around Stalin, even now, so many myths that most eminent historian is not always able to separate fiction from reality. You consider him a great ruler or confirm that it is a real friend? True, based on real facts and unbiased history of our guide will allow you to reject all myths and guesses, to see Stalin as he really was, without exaggeration in one direction or another. What he was really like? How he managed to do so to this day some people worshiped him, others hated? You will learn the answers to these questions during the program. Away the guesswork, go for the facts!... Agenda

Day 1 Thursday Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Special city tour depicted to Stalin time During the city tour you will see and visit , 7 Stalin Skyscrapers including Moscow State university, New Maiden’s cemetery with the graves of Stalin’s wife and some of his comrades, The house on the Embankment and its Museum about people who stayed there during the power of Stalin, we pass the closest country dacha of Stalin, Northern River Port, The Theatre of Russian Army, Kutuzovskiy avenue, street, Poklonaya Hill with the Museum of World War II, walk in Gorky Park. Day 2 Day 2 In the morning visiting Museum Stalin Bunker “Bunker 42” You will have the opportunity to visit the historical museum complex " reserved command and control center of the strategic air forces of the Red Army of Stalin during the Great Patriotic War of 1941­1945 . " Izmailovo " ( Stalin's bunker" ), which is a branch of the State Central Museum of Armed Forces. The creation of this object refers to the 30's years of the twentieth century. Its construction was part of the state program of defense of the USSR. The object is connected to a 17­ kilometer underground road to the center of Moscow. On the way from " Stalin's bunker " to " Bunker ­42 on Taganka " you will have an observing tour of Moscow city. After visiting the " Stalin's bunker " in Izmailovo you can visit the command post of Long­range air force (Strategic nuclear forces of Soviet Union) , which was built in the 50s . Day 2 "Bunker ­42 Taganka " ­ a huge underground facility over 7000 m2 , located at a depth of 65 meters , in the heart of Moscow . “Declassified" tour, is dedicated to the history of the nuclear resistance. You will learn how the bunker protected from all factors of nuclear weapons destruction , realize a real closeness of World War III to start. You will feel as a part of this object , learn how staff members worked and lived at that period of time and see the amazing architecture of the legendary Museum . You will be shown a film about the Cold War ,which were strictly secret several years ago. Moreover, our exclusive special effects will demonstrate you an imitation of a nuclear bomb explosion and the launch of a nuclear missile. At the end of such informative program , you will have a lunch in one of our military rooms. In the afternoon Excursion to Moscow Metro where you will see the most outstanding metro stations of Stalin period. Day 3 In the morning Kremlin Tour with stories about Stalin period. In the afternoon Visiting the Museum of Stalin architecture – VDNH. VDNH is a unique historical and architectural complex located. It has no analogues in the world. The complex includes more than 500 permanent structures. 49 of them are the objects of cultural heritage. However one should not think of the Exhibition as of the frozen monument of the bygone era. From the very first year of its existence it became a laboratory where the best Soviet architects, sculptors and artists experimented with the new Soviet style. From a historical point of view the Exhibition has always been an ideological loudspeaker of the country government. Day 4 Transfer to the airport. Depart home. Prices:

2 pax – 1478 euros per person 6 pax – 835 euros per person 10 pax – 704 euros per person

The price includes:

­ Three nights Accommodation in 4* hotel with breakfast ­ Transfer airport­hotel – airport with the guide ­ Excursions by the itinerary ­ Tickets to the museums according to the itinerary ­ Professional guide service ­ Transportation for full day (car business class or Minivan Mercedes Sprinter) ­ Lunch ­ All taxes

The price does not include international flight to Moscow. On demand it is possible to add more days.

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