Traveling to Moscow?

If you are going to be in or around Moscow in the near or distant future, make sure not to miss a visit to the Bolshoi Theatre. The famed Bolshoi Theatre is finally set for its grand reopening this Friday after six years and a reported $700 million restoration process (though some analysts and construction companies claim that the price is probably closer to twice as high in reality) that included re-gold-leafing carved moldings that were stripped during the Communist era and restoring and improving the once world-class acoustics of the theatre.

The interior and exterior of the theatre, founded in 1776 by Empress Catherine the Great (yes, the Bolshoi Theatre is as old as America!), is striking despite heavy use and neglect during the Cold War. Ticket prices have been many times higher than they have been in the past for the upcoming performances, but it is likely they will return to normal after the initial excitement to attend a performance has waned a bit.

For more details on the renovation process and the reopening: http://news.yahoo.com/russias-bolshoi-theatre-set-grand-reopening-143836630.html