Begin your adventure in front of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in the Cossack Sloboda. It’s late 17th-century building, which is preserved in its original state only partially, as it was severely damaged several times during turbulent history periods. Get more intimate experience of old Moscow, and also be surprised by the unusual combination of old historic buildings and Soviet-style constructions.Your next stop is the majestic Church of St. Gregory Neokesariysky. Its history is full of interesting moments, for example, some sources claim that Peter the Great was baptized here. Church was built in 17th century instead of the old wooden 15th century one, which was destroyed by fire. You will be dazzled by its rich decorations and multicolored tiles.Procced to the Marfo-Mariinsky Convent that was designed as women’s monastery where wounded soldiers, sick and poor people where treated. It looks like a medieval walled fortress with impressive gates, and beautiful architectural ensemble of cathedral and additional smaller buildings.
Today it is not only a major cultural heritage site, but also a community which helps sick children, orphans, and other kids in need. Take numerous splendid pictures and get inspired by this incredible place.The Church of St. Nicholas in Tolmachi is a part of the Tretyakov Gallery, where some significant relicts and religious icons are stored in climate-controlled environments. It is still an active church and holds regular services. Admire its modest greatness from the outside and learn more about the history and religion of Russia from your expert guide.Continue to the world-famous Tretyakov Gallery, that looks like a house from Russian fairytales. Originally the gallery was a private collection of Moscow merchant, but was gradually becoming bigger and bigger, so Tretyakov made several additions to his mansion to make it more spacious.
In the beginning of 20th century beautiful façade was added, decorated with the drawings of the renowned artist Viktor Vasnetsov, who often used folk stories for his paintings. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a picture with this beauty on the background to absorb the experience.Pass by the small fountain “Adam and Eve”, that was built to celebrate the 860-year anniversary of Moscow. Examine every small details and beautiful fragments of a Bible story. Fun fact is that the citizens made a second name for this monument: “Grandma and Grandpa on the Eve of the Original Sin”.End your intense tour in one of the best Moscow spas, the Float Studio. Therapy complex “Body + Face” is an excellent treatment to reduce stress and recharge your batteries.
Have a 50-minutes full-body massage and a 40-minutes face massage. There are 12 options of face massage, so proffesional staff will help you to choose the best one according to your physical and emotional state and goals. Some of the options are the Sculptural Lift Technique with Buccal Massage, when therapist affects facial muscles both from the outside and from the inside, through mouth, the Japanese Kobido massage, the Indian Facial massage, the Hakim massage based on traditional Oriental medicine and the Chiroplastic facial massage, an intensive method with deep lymphatic drainage, toning and lifting effect.After massage you will relax in the float pool with salty water, which is a literal heaven of relaxation and rejuvenation. It clears body and mind, frees you from negative emotions and increases resistance to stress. End your day as calmer, healthier and more balanced person.
