War and peace” in the Basmanny district
War and peace” in the Basmanny district
“The history of houses can be more interesting than human life: houses are more durable than people and are witnessed by several generations of people.”(instead of an epigraph, To Paustovsky)
Alexander Perv's address in Moscow caused a wave of patriotism. Militia is being formed in many provinces, they pray for victory in temples, Cossack regiments gather on the Don and the Urals. The nobles are rushing to join the army. Merchants give huge amounts of money for uniforms, food, and weapons. Moscow is on fire, and with it the palaces of the most noble families. All this takes place in Basmanny and is reflected in Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace. He began writing the work that has become a world classic 160 years ago.
Peace was replaced by war, war by peace, and so on to this day.
Among other attractions, we will see the whole pre-fire street, which is very rare in Moscow! History weaves its laces in the most amazing way! The house where Pushkin's parents lived, and later his censor, has been preserved here.Let's continue the theme of the “black room”, started at the Museum of Cryptography.
We will visit the church where Natasha Rostova prayed.
I am pleased to inform you that many buildings significant for the story are in excellent condition, for example, the Razumovsky Palace, where the Neapolitan King Murat lived, the former Senate building (the military donated it Baumanka at the request of Mayor S. Sobyanin).
Conditions of the tour
Our walking tour lasts about 3 hours as standard. At the request of the guests, it can be shorter or longer.
The cost depends on the number of participants.
Without headphones, groups of up to 10 people. With headphones, a maximum of 40 people.
There are no age restrictions. Participants should be interested in the topic of the chosen excursion, like and be able to walk, be dressed according to the weather, and have food and drinks with them.
It is advisable to book the tour in advance. 100% payment in advance. The place of the beginning of the tour and the end are negotiated together with the payment.
It is possible to book an excursion on any day in agreement with the organizer of the event.
