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About "Horizons"

World-renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox brings his immersive live experience, "Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey," to North America.

"Horizons" takes us on a dazzling cinematic journey. A story of how we came to be and what we can become.

The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology. Using state-of-the-art LED screen technology, venues will be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.

"Horizons" is a celebration of our civilization, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings. Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and award-winning comedian Robin Ince, perhaps the only collection of sentient atoms in the observable Universe capable of overseeing a Q&A with an audience of 10,000 people while wearing an old cardigan.

About Professor Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox CBE is Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

As a broadcaster, he has presented a number of highly acclaimed science programs for the BBC including Wonders of the Solar System, Forces of Nature, Stargazing Live and, in 2019, The Planets. He is credited with boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics and has garnered a host of accolades for his TV work, including two Royal Television Society awards and a Peabody Award for Wonders of the Solar System.

Brian has also authored a series of best-selling books, including the widely acclaimed Human Universe. Brian broke his own Guinness World Record titles during his last live tour, Universal, for most tickets sold (158,589) for a science tour, and for most tickets sold for a science show (11,433 at The Arena in Birmingham in 2019).

Wonderful seats, great venue

Everything was perfect! Grate seats and venue for a wonderful lecture.

A Bright Future

It is always enlightening to listen to Brian’s interpretations of the cosmos. It was especially entertaining seeing him in real life. Thank you Brian for bringing your lecture to Texas. With all the depressing news in our world today Brian paints a beautiful bright future of discovery. Looking forward to your next visit.

A bit smarty smarty but fun comic relief in between the brain twisters of info Not being a mathematician,the equations Will a bit of a stretch for me but the black hole and space info was really really cool Great graphics and totally entertaining

I've watched numerous documentaries featuring Professor Cox and find him an amazing communicator and socializer of scientific principles! This presentation was no different! The visuals, and his interaction with them, helped paint vivid images in support of his topics! I find black holes terribly interesting! I respect Professor Cox so much because he never presents scientific theories as simply facts that we all must accept! Rather, he presents the theory like this, "We think that...., but we're not sure." This builds my confidence in him and the points he's conveying! TOTAL and 100% respect for the man! Would love to have been able to meet him to tell him this personally!

Great visuals!

Clear and easy to understand explanations of complex theories.

Huge fan of Prof Cox, but…

We left during intermission. This is a true lecture that simply isn’t for the general crowd. Maybe not a university level lecture but very far from the interesting tv show type presentations prof Cox is loved for, and what everyone knows him for. Robin Ince joined 25 min in to wake up the crowd with some much needed humor. Still a huge fan of prof Cox and I’m happy I got to see him but I think this show needs to be lightened up a bit.

Never stop learning

Brian Cox filled the talk with many updates on the universe, and black holes. As always he delivers in language we can understand, the images displayed were tremendously well done, and the evening was a complete success!

Excellent presentation

Saw show in Dallas. Excellent presentation. Super well attended by a complete cross section of people. Asked if there were any Mathmeticians or Biologists in the crowd. None! But did not ask about Chemists?! What?! Very well done! Cheers

Thought Provoking.

This lecture really opened up my mind to new possiblity in theoretical physics.

Outstanding “Show”

With the graphics and videos it was much more than a lecture. Professor Cox has a great way of explaining very advanced theory in layman’s terms so the entire audience can understand. I’ve read all of his books, and will attend other events! Very entertaining and informative!

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Professor Brian Cox and Daniel Harding: Symphonic Horizons with the Britten Sinfonia

Explore the secrets of the universe with professor brian cox and daniel harding in this special event that combines ground-breaking science with the power of an orchestra., bringing together the latest extraordinary imagery and some of the greatest orchestral music ever written, professor cox examines astonishing cosmic ideas and creates the links between cosmology and music by mahler , strauss and sibelius conducted by daniel harding. featuring the britten sinfonia , this show will remind us of what it means to be human, and what it means to live a small finite life in a spectacular infinite universe., don’t miss symphonic horizons a unique presentation of music and science at the iconic royal opera house..

August 2024

Horizons : a 21 st century space odyssey, having set two guinness world records with his previous sell-out world tour, professor brian cox is back in regional theatres to see off the sellout arena tour horizons ., horizons has taken over 250,000 people across three continents on a dazzling journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. using state of the art screen technology, venues across the world from new zealand to the arctic circle have been filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the origin of the universe. what is the nature of space and time how did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the cosmos what does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal universe having travelled the world, it’s now time to bring horizons back home to the uk for a final journey around our magnificent and baffling universe., ‘a jaw-dropping reminder that human life is both irrelevant and hugely precious.’, **** the guardian, ‘science and cosmology doesn’t get any more dazzling and interesting than this – a wonderful journey through space and time orchestrated by professor brian cox.’, ‘stunning’, **** liverpool echo, ‘is your brain hurting yet because mine certainly was, but in beautifully, mind-expanding sort of way…we came away with a new found of love of the basics of science and maths, and a thirst to learn more’, express and star.

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October 4, 2021 – World-renowned physicist, Professor Brian Cox, announces U.S. and Canadian tour dates for his immersive live experience, Horizons: A 21 st Century Space Odyssey , as part of his world tour 2022.  From April through June 2022, Horizons will tour to theaters in 29 cities throughout North America.  The tour will also visit arenas and theaters throughout the U.K., Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.  The North American tour is produced by WestBeth Entertainment.  A list of tour dates is below.  Tickets go on sale Thursday, October 7 at 10:00 AM local time.  For all North American tour dates and links to tickets visit BrianCoxLive.co.uk

“I loved the 2019 world tour because it gave me the opportunity to discuss the most profound ideas with tens of thousands of people in front of the most spectacular images of the Universe,” stated Professor Cox.  “When the tour was over, I immediately started thinking about how I could delve deeper, tell an even more profound story and make the show even more spectacular.  I’m very excited about what has emerged!  I hope the evening will make people think about how fortunate and precious we are, how strange and wonderful our Universe is, and the limitless future we have to look forward to if we make the right choices over the coming decades.”

Horizons takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become.  Using state of the art LED screen technology, venues will be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.  What is the nature of space and time?  Why does the Universe exist?  How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos?  What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe?  The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology.   

Horizons is a celebration of our civilization, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings. 

Brian will once again be joined by co-host of  The Infinite Monkey Cage  and award-winning comedian Robin Ince, perhaps the only collection of sentient atoms in the observable Universe capable of overseeing a Q&A with an audience of 10,000 people whilst wearing an old cardigan.  

Professor Brian Cox CBE is Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society.  As a broadcaster, he has presented a number of highly acclaimed science programs for the BBC including Wonders of the Solar System , Forces of Nature , Stargazing Live and, in 2019, The Planets .  He is credited with boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics and has garnered a host of accolades for his TV work, including two Royal Television Society awards and a Peabody Award for Wonders of the Solar System.

Brian has also authored a series of best-selling books, including the widely acclaimed  Human Universe .  Brian broke his own Guinness World Record titles during his last live tour, Universal , for most tickets sold (158,589) for a science tour, and for most tickets sold for a science show (11,433 at The Arena in Birmingham in 2019).

Follow Professor Cox on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook .

Horizons North American Tour Dates:

4-22-22 – Washington DC – The Warner Theatre

4-23-21 – Philadelphia, PA - Merriam Theatre

4-26-22 – New York, NY – The Beacon Theatre

4-27-22 – New Haven, CT – The Shubert Theatre

4-29-22 – Boston, MA - The Shubert Theatre

5-2-22 – Montreal, QC - Theatre Maisonneuve

5-4-22 – Toronto, ON – Roy Thompson Hall

5-5-22 – Pittsburgh, PA – Byham Theater

5-7-22 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

5-8-22 – Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre 

5-10-22 – Chicago, IL – Athenaeum Theatre

5-11-22 – Chicago, IL – Athenaeum Theatre

5-12-22 – Madison, WI – Capitol Theatre

5-14-22 – Minneapolis, MN – Pantages Theatre

5-16-22 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre

5-18-22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater

6-3-22 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

6-4-22 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

6-6-22 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre

6-7-22 – Seattle, WA - Moore Theatre

6-10-22 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium

6-13-22 – Sacramento, CA – Safe Credit Union Arts Center

6-14-22 – San Francisco, CA – Golden Gate Theatre

6-16-22 – San Jose, CA – California Theatre

6-17-22 – Los Angeles, CA – Montalban Theatre

6-18-22 – Los Angeles, CA – Montalban Theatre

6-20-22 – San Diego, CA – Balboa Theatre

6-23-22 – Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre

6-24-22 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre

6-25-22 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre

6-27-22 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre

6-28-22 – Houston, TX – Cullen Theatre

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What is reality, really? Brian Cox's 'Horizons' tour probes the mysteries of the universe

Are space and time really as fundamental as we perceive them to be?

Brian Cox would like you to consider the very nature of the space-time continuum and our place within it.

That might seem like a big lift, so the world-renowned physicist is here to walk you through it. Cox is currently touring the U.S., bringing audiences a dazzling show filled with not only stunning images of the universe and simulated black holes but also big questions: Why are we here? How did life evolve? Are space and time really as fundamental as we perceive them to be?

In the show, called "Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey," Cox asks these questions and leads audiences on a journey in answering them, from past discoveries by Albert Einstein to current research that's changing our very understanding of reality.

Related: Time might not exist, according to physicists and philosophers — but that's okay

In the field of theoretical physics, Cox told Space.com, "We are being led now, in the last few years, to a theory which suggests that space and time are not fundamental — that there's some deeper structure."

This concept, known as "emergent space-time," is the idea that space and time are not fixed, unchanging things but rather made up of constituent parts, like how the atom comprises neutrons, protons and electrons (and those particles are made up of even more particles). The theory suggests that there are even more layers of the universe to peel back.

One way scientists are studying the idea of emergent space-time is through black holes, Cox said. Black holes pose many conundrums, such as "these things from which nothing can escape apparently have a temperature and glow and evaporate and radiate away," Cox said.

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One question plaguing physicists right now seems simple enough: " Do black holes destroy information ?" Cox said. But actually thinking about the question is not simple at all. The problem deals with the idea of Hawking radiation . This theory, first described by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s, suggests that black holes have a measurable temperature. Where does this temperature come from? Basically, imagine two particles that share information between them; one falls into the black hole, and one does not. The particle that falls into the black hole is destroyed with a burst of radiation.

However, these two particles are entangled, according to quantum entanglement theory; two particles share information even if they're millions of light-years apart. So, if one particle is destroyed, what happens to its twin? In the quantum world, information cannot be destroyed. So we're left with a paradox.

And that's just one of the many mysteries about the universe and our place within it. Cox wants audiences to walk away with a sense of awe — at the complexities of the universe, the discoveries humans have made since we first turned our eyes to the sky and how humanity fits into it all.

"The more we learn about biology and the evolutionary history of life on Earth , the more it starts to look like, whilst microbes might be all over the place, things like [civilizations] might be very rare indeed," he said.

— Was Einstein wrong? The case against space-time theory — The 'twin paradox' shows us what it really means for time to be relative — 4 bizarre Stephen Hawking theories that turned out to be right (and 6 we're not sure about)  

In other words, we might be the only beings in our galaxy — or at least our corner of it — who have the ability to think about the big questions like the nature of reality, and we shouldn't take that for granted.

"Science has both relegated us from the center of the universe for the last 300 or 400 years, and also, perhaps, placed us in an extremely important position," Cox said.

Interested in probing these universal mysteries further? Check out the North American tour schedule for "Horizons : A 21st Century Space Odyssey , which runs through late June.

Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom and on Facebook .

Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at: [email protected].

JoAnna Wendel is a freelance science writer living in Portland, Oregon. She mainly covers Earth and planetary science but also loves the ocean, invertebrates, lichen and moss. JoAnna's work has appeared in Eos, Smithsonian Magazine, Knowable Magazine, Popular Science and more. JoAnna is also a science cartoonist and has published comics with Gizmodo, NASA, Science News for Students   and more. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in general sciences because she couldn't decide on her favorite area of science. In her spare time, JoAnna likes to hike, read, paint, do crossword puzzles and hang out with her cat, Pancake.

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About "Horizons"

World-renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox brings his immersive live experience, "Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey," to North America.

"Horizons" takes us on a dazzling cinematic journey. A story of how we came to be and what we can become.

The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology. Using state-of-the-art LED screen technology, venues will be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.

"Horizons" is a celebration of our civilization, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings. Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and award-winning comedian Robin Ince, perhaps the only collection of sentient atoms in the observable Universe capable of overseeing a Q&A with an audience of 10,000 people while wearing an old cardigan.

About Professor Brian Cox

Professor Brian Cox CBE is Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester, The Royal Society Professor for Public Engagement in Science and a Fellow of the Royal Society.

As a broadcaster, he has presented a number of highly acclaimed science programs for the BBC including Wonders of the Solar System, Forces of Nature, Stargazing Live and, in 2019, The Planets. He is credited with boosting the popularity of subjects such as astronomy and physics and has garnered a host of accolades for his TV work, including two Royal Television Society awards and a Peabody Award for Wonders of the Solar System.

Brian has also authored a series of best-selling books, including the widely acclaimed Human Universe. Brian broke his own Guinness World Record titles during his last live tour, Universal, for most tickets sold (158,589) for a science tour, and for most tickets sold for a science show (11,433 at The Arena in Birmingham in 2019).

As a life long Astronomy nut this presentation was just magical. Eye opening, factual, mind boggling and affirming all at once :)

Out of this world!

The show was absolutely magnificent. A great combination of nerdy and British humour along with fascinating details about the universe. Brian is able to communicate complex topics in simple language. For me, his show is up there, if not better, than live performances I have seen by Lauren Hill, The Black Keys, and U2 (and their shows were phenomenal!)

CoVid Protocols?

The presentation was great as always but I was somewhat confused by the failure to follow your stated CoVid protocols. As demonstrated by the absence of ½ of the presenting duo, due to close contact quarantine, the pandemic is not over. Several of the communications I received from the venue stated that a proof of vaccination was required to enter yet when I arrived no one was checked. Very disappointing. Like Professor Cox (stated during the performance) I don't want CoVid either so I'll have to reassess the risk of any future attendance due to the failure of the Jube to have any form of Pandemic protections.

Brilliant show, brilliant man Brian Cox is.

Very interesting show, Brian explains the universe and black holes to the regular person. Quite a moving show.

Out of This World!

We have been fans of Professor Brian Cox for many years and have watched his programs on BBC Earth, Discovery, and Smithsonian channels. His vast knowledge and enthusiasm make him such an interesting person to listen to. His in person presentation, with the huge LED screen and photographs from the cosmos, was truly amazing! An excellent evening of learning and entertainment!

such a pleasure to see Dr Brian Cox in person. He explained Black Holes, the universe, and space/time with humour, in a language that was understandable to the non-scientists in the audience. He shared his excitement in new discoveries and excited us. I often watch him on TV - but this was the best presentation I have gone to in a long time.

Excellent lecture but an uncomfortable venue.

An excellent lecture; full of Professor Brian Cox's excellent sense of humor and engaging style while explaining astrophysics and the relation to quantum mechanics all with great visuals, music and a little comedic interjection by Robin Innes could not make up for the unpleasant venue. Zero airflow and no mechanical ventilation up in the balcony, accompanied with mediocre seating, left us very uncomfortable (judging from the complaints of our neighbors we were not alone). The sound up there wasn't very good, either but we did have great sightlines. Friends seated on the floor did not report the same lack of ventilation, and said the sound was fine. (got to step up and get tickets early, night time!)

Black hole madness

Brian Cox was amazing he blew my mind the tiny seats at the theatre blew my knees and back! I wish I could see it all over again as I lost out on the experience because of being in much distress physically. Overall though the parts I was able to focus on was educational, fun, and at times very funny I would recommend anyone under 5’7” going to see him at that location! Greg

absolutely great

I enjoyed every moment - did I understand all of it - no - but his passion - sense of humour - and realness has always inspired me Can hardly wait to see him again - I also enjoyed his partner ... wonderful sense of humour and realness - just wonderful - The crowd was good and the ambiance is wonderful Thanks so much

Absolutely fabulous.

Informative and interesting speaker. Up to date on current scientific events, the visual show was amazing. Brian has a wonderful sense of humour, he had the theatre in stitches. The venue was perfect. Thanks to everyone for a great show.

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World-renowned physicist Professor Brian Cox brings his immersive live experience Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey to North America as part of his 2022 World Tour.

Horizons takes us on a dazzling cinematic journey. A story of how we came to be and what we can become.

The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology. Using state-of-the-art LED screen technology, venues on the tour will be filled with images of faraway galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.

What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe?

Horizons is a celebration of our civilization, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.

Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and award-winning comedian Robin Ince, perhaps the only collection of sentient atoms in the observable Universe capable of overseeing a Q&A with an audience of 10,000 people whilst wearing an old cardigan.

Until he arrives for this 21st Century Space Odyssey, be sure to follow Professor Brian Cox on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Long Day’s Journey Into Night, review: Brian Cox’s return to stage is a slow-burn marvel

T hough he played JS Bach briefly at the Theatre Royal Bath last autumn, it has been 10 years since Brian Cox trod the boards in London. In that time, of course, he has supercharged his fame thanks to Logan Roy, the brooding media mogul at the heart of the dynastic corporate saga Succession.

In what might almost be a calculated choice for fans, Eugene O’Neill’s 1941 autobiographical masterpiece - posthumously published in 1956 – sees Cox play one of the mightiest father figures in the 20th century American canon. James Tyrone is the ageing actor whose twilight years, circa 1912, are anything but tranquil; he’s confronted by a long-suffering, newly morphine-addled wife, Mary, and two grown-up sons, Jamie and Edmund, who have yet to find their place in the world.

As a domineering, intemperate patriarch who has tightly controlled the purse-strings, the parallels with Succession are plain but the points of divergence are clear. Tyrone is a warmer character, aware of his fallibility; and whereas on screen Cox’s forte was forbidding impassivity, this verbose, confined epic calls for vocal clout and physical heft.

This he has. But in Jeremy Herrin’s starkly unadorned, straightforwardly unshowy production (which runs to three and a half hours, including interval) initially not even Cox’s declamatory poise can dispel a grinding sense of circular conversation and old-fashioned exposition. 

Daryl McCormack, as Jamie, and Laurie Kynaston, as Edmund, are restive, resentful counterpoints to his careworn kindliness and tested patience; but it’s hard to care about their gripes quite as much as they do.

Yet as more information slips out – about Edmund’s consumptive condition, a long-ago parental tragedy, and Mary’s furtive return to the morphine dependency they had hoped she escaped – it’s as if the repetitive nature of the dialogue becomes a compulsive scratching at the deepest wounds, with pain oozing in all directions. Crucially, the terrific American actress Patricia Clarkson as the stricken matriarch generates an increasingly hypnotic force of unstable energy which each of the men, in their own way, must battle to work around.

Tilting between casual impulse and concerted intention, her bouts of dreamy withdrawal and swings from cruelty to kindness become a rolling statement of psychological distress. There’s something amusing about her tactless asides of regret and complaint – but in his plaintiveness and eloquent crestfallen sorrow, Cox, 77, registers the raw marital hurt.

The first-half has its flashes of sunlight; the darkening second half details the walls infernally closing in. Those who know about Cox’s own tough upbringing will intuit how close to home all this may be for him, but he is fully immersed in the role, conducting whisky-fuelled arias and fighting the phantoms of might-have-beens, as the mood turns lyrical (Kynaston coming into his own splendidly too). 

As fog swirls like incense, and bells toll, Clarkson’s hauntingly ethereal Mary regresses into her vanished youth and lost hopes. A riveting period portrait - and a heart-rending mirror of forsaken souls in which we may all glimpse our own familial griefs. Recommended.

Until June 8. Tickets: delfontmackintosh.co.uk

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Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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• Victor Mukhin

Victor M. Mukhin was born in 1946 in the town of Orsk, Russia. In 1970 he graduated the Technological Institute in Leningrad. Victor M. Mukhin was directed to work to the scientific-industrial organization "Neorganika" (Elektrostal, Moscow region) where he is working during 47 years, at present as the head of the laboratory of carbon sorbents.     Victor M. Mukhin defended a Ph. D. thesis and a doctoral thesis at the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (in 1979 and 1997 accordingly). Professor of Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. Scientific interests: production, investigation and application of active carbons, technological and ecological carbon-adsorptive processes, environmental protection, production of ecologically clean food.   

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