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Bolshoi Theatre and Ballet

Bolshoi Theatre by Intourist

The Bolshoi Theatre is a landmark of great cultural and historical importance in Moscow. The Bolshoi Theatre is the venue for various opera and ballet performances, and was designed by the architect Joseph Bové.

Under the aegis of the Bolshoi Theatre, the Bolshoi Ballet and the Bolshoi Opera are organized. The Bolshoi Ballet and the Bolshoi Opera are some of the oldest and most reputed ballet and opera companies in the world.

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy, an internationally acclaimed ballet school, is run under the Bolshoi Theatre, which acts as the parent company to all these enterprises.

Holidays that feature Bolshoi Theatre and Ballet

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Type: Northern Lights | Winter Holiday | Honeymoon | Train Journey | Luxury Holiday | Guided Tour | New Year Break | Anniversary
12 days/11 nights
from £11,870 pp

Christmas Lights & Polar Nights

Explore the magnificent capital of Russia, Moscow filled with festivity and wintery setting. This itinerary also takes you to the Arctic Circle in Russia and Norway to admire the beautiful Northern Lights. You will finish this memorable trip with St. Petersburg and its many historic buildings. 

 

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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday
21 days/20 nights
from £3,200 pp

Eastern Europe Explorer Tour

Inspired by the BBC programme 'The Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure' you will be treated to the best of the Baltics alongside an in-debth tour of Poland's and Russia's rich culture and history, and last but not least try the many flavours of the Eastern European cuisine. This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days.

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Type: City Break | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller
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Moscow City Break

Moscow is a dynamic city of contrasts, with interesting architecture and churches full of history. The city has a lot to offer in shopping, nature, food as well as culture and art. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, and is located by the Moskva River in the European part of the country. Moscow is famous for being home to Red Sqaure and the Kremlin along with St. Basil's Cathedral, Gorky Park and many other famous sights and landmarks.

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10 days / 9 nights
from £ 1,650 pp

Russian Capitals & Tatarstan

This itinerary offers you the opportunity to visit the great Russian cities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kazan. Kazan is the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and has a unique blend of European and Asian culture and architecture and a rich history as one of the crossroads between the two continents.

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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary
10 days / 9 nights
from £ 2,275 pp

Three Capitals Tour

The Three Capitals Tour is one of our most popular guided tours featuring not only Kiev in Ukraine, but alsoSt. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia. You will experience all the historical and cultural highlights of these two conutries with our local guide.

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Type: Train Journey | Winter Holiday | Luxury Holiday | Guided Tour
15 days / 14 nights
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Trans-Siberian Winter Wonderland

This is a magical journey from Vladivostok to Moscow, at the time of year when the world around you has been frozen in time.  From the warmth of your luxurious train, you can enjoy the icy scenery whilst you feast in the dining car, or listen to some traditional Russian music in the piano bar.

More about Bolshoi Theatre and Ballet

Visiting the Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre has been built at the address 1, Teatralnaya Ploshad, Moscow, 103009, and is very easy to locate via the Moscow subway system. The theatre can be easily accessed from the Ploshad Revolutsii Metro Station, Teatralnaya Metro Station and the Okhotnyi Ryad Metro Station.

To purchase the tickets one can head to the box office. The box office remains open throughout the week from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, however it is closed between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Tracing the History Of The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre Company was established in the year 1776 by Prince Peter Urusov and Michael Maddox. The theatre was originally intended for the purpose of showcasing performances and events for private viewing in a home only. In the year 1780, the company came into ownership of the Petrovka Theatre. After this acquisition, the company started creating and showing operas and plays.

The present building of the Bolshoi Theatre was established on the Theatre Square in the year 1824. The new theatre was put into place as a replacement of the original Petrovka Theatre, which had been ruined in a fire in the year 1805. The current building was designed by the architect Andrei Mikhailov.

The historic name of the Bolshoi Theatre was the Imperial Bolshoi Theatre of Moscow. A theatre by a similar name was also built in St. Petersburg (the St. Petersburg Bolshoi Theatre), and was formally known as the Imperial Bolshoi Kamenny Theatre.

On 18th January 1825 the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow was inaugurated with the ballet Cendrillon, based on Fernando Sor’s work.

The theatre originally only showcased Russian plays and ballets, but then its boundaries were expanded to include works from composers hailing from outside Russia as well.

After the fire, the theatre was partly destroyed, and hence massive reconstruction and restoration was required to return the theatre to a proper state. It was once again opened to the public in the year 1856. During the Second World War, a bomb exploded at the theatre and hence destroyed portions of it. However, restoration was carried out quickly and effectively.

The Bolshoi theatre has been home to various premiers of international cultural importance, such as Aleko and Francesca da Rimini by Rachmaninoff, and The Voyevoda and Mazeppa by Tchaikovsky.


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