Secret London: The Multiple Faces of The Russian Diaspora

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Secret London: The Multiple Faces of The Russian Diaspora

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London audio tour: Secret London: The Multiple Faces of The Russian Diaspora
This is a 2.6mi walking tour
It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.
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About the Tour

Discover hidden London like never before. Follow the footsteps of Russian immigrants to uncover the rich and diverse heritage they left in London. From the Russian Orthodox Cathedral to Tolstoy's favourite private club and the pelicans of St James Park, you will experience the city in a completely different way, far from the crowd and the touristic attractions.
You will be required to take a bus for a portion of the tour. You cannot purchase a ticket on the bus. You will have to use either an Oyster card or a contactless payment card to pay for the journey. A single bus fare costs £1.50

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Neighbourhoods Modern History Politics

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Preview Location

Location 26

Mosaic by Boris Anrep at the National Gallery

Just ahead on your left is are some stairs that lead up to the entrance of the National Gallery.

I recommend popping inside to take a look at the mosaics of Boris Anrep in the main hall.

Otherwise if you prefer, carry on straight while I tell you about them.

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Major Landmarks

  • Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition

  • London's National Gallery

  • The Atheneaum Club

Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    67 Ennismore Gardens, London SW7 1NH, UK
  2. Total distance
    4km
  3. Final location
    Strand, London, UK
  4. Distance back to start location
    3km

Directions to Starting Point

The tour starts in the Russian Orthodox Cathedral. To get there, stop at Kinghtsbridge (Piccadilly) or South Kensington (Picadilly, circle, District). You can also take the bus to Prince of Wales Gate (bus 9, 10, 52, 452).

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Harrods, St James Park, Green Park, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden

Best time of day

From 10am to 6pm. If you want to avoid the crowd I suggest doing it between 10 am and 3pm.

Precautions

As awlays, keep an eye on your belongings in busy areas (transports and National Gallery). For the portion of the tour by bus, you will need either an Oyster Card or a contactless payment card to pay for the bus journey. A single bus fare costs £1.50

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