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The Horne Section to tour in 2024

Tuesday 14th November 2023, 10:51am

• The Horne Section's Hit Show will tour the UK between March and November 2024
• "Five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up tune their instruments to hit the road"

Alex Horne and his band are due to tour again. The Horne Section's Hit Show will run between March and November 2024 .

The blurb says: "Five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up tune their instruments to hit the road as they embark on a brand-new tour with The Horne Section's Hit Show , bringing musical mayhem across the UK from Wednesday 6th March to Thursday 21st November.

"Performing soon-to-be top hits, the six-headed musical comedy band bring their trademark unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying stylings to an array of brand new songs. Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about, led by creator and co-host of BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning hit TV show, Taskmaster , Alex Horne ."

Aside from their tour, as previously revealed by British Comedy Guide , the band are also working on a second series of their Channel 4 sitcom, The Horne Section TV Show .

Tickets for their live tour go on general on sale on Friday 17th November, with a pre-sale via the band's mailing list on Thursday 16th November. Dates are below.

The Horne Section are Alex Horne (band leader), Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone and guitar), Will Collier (bass and guitar), Ben Reynolds (drums and percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).

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Taskmaster star Alex Horne's band The Horne Section announces tour

"Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about."

The musical group — which features Horne alongside Joe Auckland, Mark Brown, Will Collier, Ben Reynolds and Ed Sheldrake — will be bringing musical mayhem to the stage for their brand-new show, The Horne Section's Hit Show .

"Performing soon-to-be top hits, the six-headed musical comedy band bring their trademark unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying stylings to an array of brand new songs," reads the tour's official description.

Related: Taskmaster star almost hits crew member in road sweeper task

"Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about, led by creator and co-host of BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning hit TV show, Taskmaster , Alex Horne."

The UK-wide tour kicks off in Cambridge on March 6, 2024, finishing later that year in Oxford on November 21. Tickets went on general sale on Friday (November 17).

The Horne Section shot to fame following appearances on Channel 4's The Last Leg , 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Royal Variety Performance in 2018 .

Related: Taskmaster series 16 finally reveals the secret task

The group then went on to star in their debut sitcom, The Horne Section TV Show — which received critical acclaim. The popular mockumentary follows Horne as he gets the opportunity to host a late-night chat show with his band. Following its success, the show has since been given a second run .

Members of the band have also separately recorded with a number of music legends including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Disclosure and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

Horne is currently starring on Taskmaster 's sixteenth series on Channel 4, featuring Julian Clary , Lucy Beaumont , Sue Perkins , Sam Campbell and Susan Wokoma.

Taskmaster series 16 airs and streams on Thursday nights at 9pm on Channel 4 , where you can also stream previous series.

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The Horn Section Announces First-Ever Tour With Zac Brown Band, Robert Randolph

The Horn Section , featuring former  Turkuaz members Josh Schwartz ,  Greg Sanderson , and  Chris Brouwers , will mount its first-ever tour this year playing alongside Zac Brown Band . The extensive schedule of 2022 dates will carry the respective baritone saxophonist, tenor saxophonist, and trumpeter from April through November.

Also lending a hand to opening act Robert Randolph Band , The Horn Section will join Zac Brown’s  Out In The Middle Tour  beginning on April 22nd in Greenville, SC. Together, the bands will travel North America playing marquee shows at  Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL (7/9);  Fenway Park  in Boston, MA (7/15);  Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center  (formerly known as Deer Creek) in Noblesville, IN (7/28);  Citi Field  in New York, NY (8/18);  Climate Pledge Arena  in Seattle, WA (10/20);  Hollywood Bowl  in Los Angeles, CA (11/4); and Chase Field  in Phoenix, AZ (11/19).

Tickets for the Zac Brown Band  Out In The Middle  featuring Robert Randolph Band and The Horn Section are on sale now.

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News of the extensive tour comes as the latest announcement from The Horn Section, which officially formed shortly after Schwartz, Brouwers, Sanderson, and four other members of Turkuaz announced their departure from the band late last year. Since making its debut as an artist-at-large at the inaugural  North Beach Music Festival   in December, the trio has also joined the lineup for  Summer Camp Music Festival . Additionally, The Horn Section will serve as a special guest for The Motet   during a co-headlining show with  Pigeons Playing Ping Pong  at  Red Rocks Amphitheatre  on May 27th. That Motet set will also see them perform alongside their former Turkuaz bandmates Shira Elias  and  Sammi Garrett , who are on board to provide vocal assistance.

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Horne Section Hit Tour

The Horne Section Embark on Brand New Tour With The Horne Section’s Hit Show

Five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up tune their instruments to hit the road as they embark on a brand-new tour with  The Horne Section’s Hit Show , bringing musical mayhem across the UK from Wednesday 6 th  March to Thursday 21 st  November.

Tickets go on general on sale on Friday 17 th  November, with a pre-sale via the band’s  mailing list  on Thursday 16 th  November­­­­­. Tickets can be found at  thehornesection.com .

Performing soon-to-be top hits, the six-headed musical comedy band bring their trademark unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying stylings to an array of brand new songs. Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about, led by creator and co-host of BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning hit TV show,  Taskmaster , Alex Horne.

Having starred in their debut sitcom  The Horne Section TV Show  on Channel 4 which was described as  “riotously fun… [and] an utter delight”  (The Guardian  ★★★★ ), and “a first-class comedy” (The Sunday Times Online). The sitcom is returning for a second series on Channel 4, while t heir previous TV credits include being featured on Channel 4’s  The Last Leg  including  Last Leg Christmas Special  and  Last Leg: The Last Leg of the Year,  and being the in-house band on BBC One’s  Peter Crouch’s Year Late Euros  and  Peter Crouch’s Save Our Summer , which Horne also co-hosted .  They have featured in Dictionary Corner on  8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown  (Channel 4),  The   Royal Variety Performance 2018  (ITV), as well as the 2 hour special  The Horne Section Television Programme  on UKTV’s Dave filmed at the London Palladium, while the band have hosted three series of  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section  on BBC Radio 4.

The band’s iTunes chart topping podcast  The Horne Section Podcast  is Shortlists’ Best Comedy Podcast, while the band collaborated with Romesh Ranganathan’s  Hip Hop Saved My Life  podcast in an exclusive podcast mashup with Acast and Comic Relief. Separately, members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Discolsure and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

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The Horne Section are: Alex Horne (band leader), Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone and guitar), Will Collier (bass and guitar), Ben Reynolds (drums and percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).

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Swiftly after announcing their biggest tour to date, The Horne Section have already added extra dates, including a show at London’s Palladium Theatre on Friday 11 th October, before the tour has even begun. The mischievous melody makers will bring their brand-new show The Horne Section’s Hit Show across the UK from Wednesday 6 th March to Thursday 21 st November . Tickets are on sale now, with the London Palladium going on sale on Friday 2 nd February. Tickets for all shows can be found at thehornesection.com .

Performing soon-to-be top hits, the six-headed musical comedy band bring their trademark unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying stylings to an array of brand new songs. Expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about, led by creator and co-host of BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning hit TV show, Taskmaster , Alex Horne.

Having starred in their debut sitcom The Horne Section TV Show on Channel 4 which was described as “riotously fun… [and] an utter delight” (The Guardian ★★★★ ), and “a first-class comedy” (The Sunday Times Online). The sitcom is returning for a second series on Channel 4, while their previous TV credits include being featured on Channel 4’s The Last Leg including Last Leg Christmas Special and Last Leg: The Last Leg of the Year, and being the in-house band on BBC One’s Peter Crouch’s Year Late Euros and Peter Crouch’s Save Our Summer , which Horne also co-hosted . They have featured in Dictionary Corner on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown  (Channel 4), The Royal Variety Performance 2018 (ITV), as well as the 2 hour special The Horne Section Television Programme on UKTV’s Dave filmed at the London Palladium , while the band have hosted three series of Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section on BBC Radio 4.

The band’s iTunes chart topping podcast The Horne Section Podcast is Shortlists’ Best Comedy Podcast, while the band collaborated with Romesh Ranganathan ’s Hip Hop Saved My Life podcast in an exclusive podcast mashup with Acast and Comic Relief. Separately, members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Discolsure and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

The Horne Section are: Alex Horne (band leader), Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone and guitar), Will Collier (bass and guitar), Ben Reynolds (drums and percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).

WHAT THE PRESS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE HORNE SECTION

“this riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight… The Horne Section TV Show is a lot of fun. It’s a riotous, good-natured sitcom that sits somewhere between Flight of the Conchords and The Goodies”

★★★★ Stuart Heritage, The Guardian

“ingenious and engagingly playful” John Dugdale, The Sunday Times

“It all makes for barmy, yet wonderfully original TV” Emma Pryer, The Daily Mirror

“hilarious sitcom” Gerrard O’Donovan, The Daily Telegraph

“Horne’s irresistible, intelligent, humour” Julia Raeside, The Times

“an understated delight” ★★★★ Steve Bennett, Chortle

“It’s a thoroughly endearing affair- Horne’s long-running band share an obvious personal and comic chemistry. Crucially, like the Flight of the Concords before them, their musical chops are comfortably up to the task of composing briskly amusing ditties in whatever genre takes their fancy” Phil Harrison, The Guardian

“ clever, chaotic sitcom… Alex and his band, who he’s played with for more than a decade, show off their musical talent and songwriting skills to great effect, ” Stuart Pink, The Sun

“an excellent new sitcom… The Horne Section TV Show is a clever blurring of fact and fiction” Mike Ward, Daily Express

“funny sitcom” Huw Fullerton, The Radio Times

“Britain’s funniest band” Emma John, The Guardian

“So clever, so daft” Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke

“hilarity and havoc… brimming with in-jokes, meta gags, and silly comedy songs” Sukaina Benzakour, The Sun Online

“Irreverent and sometimes surreal, the humour is self-aware and silly, with the lovable blend of comedy and catchy music that The Horne Section is known for” Laura Vickers-Green, Den of Geek

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The Horne Section begin their show in the most unpredictable of ways, beginning with a faux sound check, where drummer Ben Reynolds is called to check the sound levels of the bass drum. Booming around the room is the mischievous voice of frontman Alex Horne, and his audience soon learns that this is no ordinary sound check. This serves as a very efficient way of introducing his extensive live band, consisting of Ben, Joe Auckland on the trumpet, Mark Brown on the saxophone, Will (or Willip) on bass and Ed Sheldrake on keyboards. Soon the band are joined by Alex as he’s carried onto the stage by four willing audience volunteers, and the madness begins.

Horne’s comic imagination fuels the folly. He dances around the stage with infectious childish glee and surprising energy, cheekily taunting and mocking his band members in order to get reactions out of them. The Horne Section provide a smorgasbord of jazz, puns and zumba. Seeing these sensible-looking, suited men doing such ridiculous things is hugely entertaining. The group are certainly not afraid of making fools of themselves. And they include their audience in a friendly, non-invasive way and this ensures a very comfortable feeling in the room.

The greatest joy of musical comedy is when the two integral elements are genuinely equally matched. These musicians are hugely talented, harmonising with each other with ease, performing with unpredictability and versatility. The show runs smoothly, as it is by now a well-oiled machine, and this is what allows the spontaneous quips and exchanges to shine brighter. Although we trust the group to lead us through the show comfortably and enjoyably, the off-script interludes are joyous because they give the show an exhilarating uncertainty.

And the Horne Section are excellent at manipulating their audience’s expectations, whether that be Alex appearing from underneath a giant top hat, or trumpeter Joe morphing into Henry Hoover. This show is full of surprises, and the group slather on the layers of ridiculousness as though they are icing a cake. There is no time to rest during this noisy, vibrant comedy extravaganza, and that’s what makes it so thrilling.

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They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s The Horne Section’s Hit Show!

“Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on  The Last Leg  (Channel 4),  Peter Crouch’s Year- Late Euros  (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on  8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown  and   the only band to ever host  Never Mind The Buzzcocks.   Separately, members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including  Robbie Williams ,  Madness ,  Florence and the Machine,   Amy Winehouse ,  George Ezra ,  Basement Jaxx ,  Disclosure  and  Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds .

Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brand-new show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning  Taskmaster .

“We can’t recommend The Horne Section highly enough”  ★★★★★  Time Out

“endlessly charming, offbeat humour”    ★★★★  The Independent 

“funny and delightful… this is a welcome escapist treat”      ★★★★  Heat

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The New York Philharmonic said the musicians would not perform for now, after a magazine article brought new attention to allegations of misconduct. They have denied wrongdoing.

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The New York Philharmonic said on Monday that two players it had tried to fire in 2018 — but was forced to rehire after the musicians’ union challenged their dismissal — would not take part in rehearsals or performances for the time being after a magazine article detailed the allegations of misconduct that had been made against them.

The Philharmonic said that the players — the principal oboist, Liang Wang, and the associate principal trumpet, Matthew Muckey — would not appear as the orchestra deals with the fallout from a New York magazine article published on Friday.

In the article Cara Kizer, a former Philharmonic horn player, came forward for the first time to publicly discuss an encounter that occurred when she was on tour with the Philharmonic in Vail, Colo., in 2010. She told the Vail Police Department then that she had been sexually assaulted after spending the evening with the two players and was given a drink she came to believe was drugged, according to police records.

No charges were filed against the men and both have denied wrongdoing; their lawyers said they expect to return to the ensemble soon.

In 2018 the Philharmonic moved to dismiss Mr. Wang and Mr. Muckey , who both joined the orchestra in 2006. It said at the time that it had received reports that the two players had “engaged in misconduct,” which it declined to describe, and that it had decided to fire them after commissioning an investigation. But the players’ union, Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, challenged their dismissals.

The orchestra was forced to reinstate them in 2020 after an independent arbitrator found that they had been terminated without just cause.

Gary Ginstling, the Philharmonic’s current president and chief executive, said in an interview on Monday that the New York magazine report had “prompted a lot of strong feelings” and confirmed that Mr. Muckey and Mr. Wang were not playing with the orchestra at the moment.

Mr. Ginstling declined to say when they might rejoin the ensemble, or whether the orchestra would once again seek their termination. But he noted that the Philharmonic faced constraints because of the 2020 ruling, which the orchestra criticized at the time.

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The orchestra committee, which represents players, said in a statement that it is “the overwhelming sentiment from the orchestra that we believe Cara” and that “we don’t believe these are isolated incidents involving Matt Muckey and Liang Wang.” The committee added that the orchestra has a culture of “not taking musician complaints seriously so musicians often do not feel safe in raising accusations of sexual harassment and assault” and called on management to take action to provide a safe workplace.

Sara Cutler, the president and executive director of Local 802, who took office last year, struck a different tone than her predecessors. She said in a statement on Monday that the decision to keep Mr. Wang and Mr. Muckey offstage for the time being “are good first steps but they can’t be the last.”

“As a woman, a musician and a new union president,” she said, “I am horrified by what was in the story and we are committing the full resources of Local 802 to erase the culture of complicity that has raged at the N.Y. Philharmonic for too long.”

Ms. Kizer had not been granted tenure with the orchestra when the encounter occurred; she wound up leaving the orchestra but did not discuss the process with New York magazine.

She said in a statement on Monday that since the article appeared she had been “receiving an influx of emails from survivors everywhere, and finding even more that mine isn’t an isolated experience in our industry.”

“I’m grateful for this outpouring of support, knowing that I’m not alone,” she said.

Alan S. Lewis, a lawyer representing Mr. Wang, disputed the idea that his client had done anything wrong, pointing to the arbitrator’s ruling.

“The Philharmonic decided that it would be best for Liang and the other musician to take a couple of weeks off while the Philharmonic manages the firestorm that the distorted article ignited,” Mr. Lewis said in a statement. “Liang loves the Philharmonic as well as his colleagues, who he holds in high regard and has always treated with respect and dignity. He looks forward to soon returning to the Philharmonic stage.”

Steven J. Hyman, a lawyer for Mr. Muckey, said that the report “should not be the basis of any adverse actions” by the Philharmonic.

“We expect that Mr. Muckey will be able to resume his position as associate principal trumpet and the matter once and for all put to rest,” he said.

The orchestra’s musicians posted a statement on social media on Saturday calling on the orchestra’s players and its management to help ensure a safe environment.

“We wholeheartedly denounce and find abhorrent all conduct that violates and degrades the women in our orchestra,” the statement said. “Such conduct is an affront to women everywhere. It must never be tolerated.”

Javier C. Hernández is a culture reporter, covering the world of classical music and dance in New York City and beyond. He joined The Times in 2008 and previously worked as a correspondent in Beijing and New York. More about Javier C. Hernández

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Highlights:.

• Find adventure at every turn
• Take pride in covering Moscow in record time
• Enjoy the icons in style
• Explore off the beaten path routes of Moscow
• Expert commentary as you travel around the city
• Test your nerve, driving on crazy Russian roads
• Get an Endorphin Rush
• Savour delicacies from different regions of Russia in a traditional restaurant

Only in Moscow for a short time and want to get the most out of the city and have fun? Then a 3-hour bike tour in Moscow is what you need! You won’t hear much about Russian history or become an expert on Russian art, but you will experience all the rest of Russian culture! This tour gives you a unique perspective of a little bit of everything in 3 or 5 hours: must-see tourist sights, local hangouts, Russian food, a glimpse of the modern Moscow life, amazing photo opportunities, a bit of Russian history, and a lot of fun!

This is a great opportunity to cut the usual all day tour down to only 3 or 5 hours and get the most out of the city while having fun and being fit in the greatest locations around Moscow!

A bike trip is sure to capture your heart. It enables you to see the heart of Moscow within the Boulevard Ring and to explore some non-touristic areas of the city, to get an image of the city centre and to work out at the same time.

Our tours differ and depend on whether you are interested in city scenery or nature-like landscape. A variety of places in Moscow are great for riding a bike: these are large parks, yards with old mansions, and historical streets in the centre.

Let’s see what’s waiting for you!

Here are 4 suggested itineraries for a 3-hour tour:.

Moscow Bike Route #1

St. Basil's Cathedral, GUM, Kazan Cathedral, State Historical Museum and Lenin's Mausoleum

Revolution Square and Theatrical Square

Bolshoy Theatre, Metropol Hotel, Chinese Wall, State Duma of Moscow

Alexander Garden

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fountains, the Grotto, Central Exhibition center, Kutafya tower, Kremlin wall and towers

Historic City Center

Tverskaya street with its beautiful historical architecture, China town (Kitai-gorod), an old historical area of Moscow

Beautiful  City bridge  leading to  Gorky Park  with scenic views of  Christ the Savior  cathedral and the Moscow River. Explore all the beauties riding a bike along the riverside pathways.

Sculpture Park

Peaceful  Crimean embankment  is one of the quietest area of Moscow city with painters' works at the  Vernisage , close proximity to new  Tretyakov Gallery  and good views of  Christ the Savior Cathedral ,  Peter the Great  monument and the Crimean bridge.

Delicious lunch at a café/restaurant

Arbat street + Stalin Skyscraper

The  Arbat  has existed since at least the 15th century and is proud of being the oldest surviving street of the Russian capital. Nowadays, it is now an entertainment and event mecca for Muscovites and tourists alike.

Victory park

Get thrilled with 142 metres  Obelisk  and  Victory Park museum , which is an open-air museum dedicated to the Russian victory of 1945, built in 1995 to celebrate 50 years of victory

Moscow Bike Route #2

Pyatnitskaya street - the Tretyakov Gallery - Luzhkov Bridge - the Cathedral of Christ the Savior - the Gogolevsky Boulevard - the Nikitsky Boulevard - the Tverskoy boulevard - Teatralnaya street - the Bolshoi Theatre – the Kitai - Gorod - Red Square and GUM store - the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge

This route is the best one if you want to see the heart of Moscow. It goes right through the major places of interest and touches upon the most exciting and vibrant areas of Moscow such as part of the Boulevard Ring, which is absolutely loved by everyone.

Cozy streets of Zamoskvorechye will never leave you indifferent. This district has a long and vivid history and is full of old baroque houses along with Stalinist buildings. It includes three theatres, three museums and sixteen churches.

Back in the 18 th century Zamoskvorechye was known as a quiet, country-like land of single-storey houses and conservative businessmen. It remained country-like and is much more filled with business than before, as this area is just right in the city centre.

You’ll learn:

• what was previously on the site of the Novokuznetskaya metro-station;
• names of four abandoned metro stations and how to find these stations;
• what is the oldest bridge among all the bridges in Moscow;
• how old was Pavel Tretyakov when he decided to collect paintings, that are now exhibited in the Tretyakov gallery;
• what does the real form of the Boulevard Ring in Moscow look like;
• what tricks did the Russian government used to save the houses and buildings from bombing during the World War II;
• what unofficial name the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky bridge has

Moscow Bike Route #3

View over the Kremlin - The Luzhkov Bridge –  The Strelka Institute –  The Muzeon Park –  The Gorky Park –  Neskuchny Garden –  Sparrow Hills –  The Luzhniki Stadium -  Novodevichy Convent – The Arbat Street – The Gogolevsky boulevard - The Cathedral of Christ the Savior –  The Bolotnaya Square

This route includes the most popular city-sights and goes along the Moskva-River. It starts with an observation point, from which you may enjoy the view over the Kremlin, and covers all the most beautiful green areas of Moscow. Historical sites are included into the route so you can feel the historical vibes of ancient Moscow.

• where is hidden an island Moscow;
• where in Moscow you can get printed music of the most sweet masterpieces like “Chocolate waltz” and “Cake-gallop” along with a box of chocolates of the 18 th century;
• why the Luzhkov bridge is also called “the bridge of kisses”;
• the place where the famous Olympic symbol – the Olympic Bear of the Olympics-1980 was flown from;
• the stage where Rolling Stones and Madonna performed when they came to Moscow;
• why the Krymsky bridge was Stalin’s favourite bridge and what musical instrument it represents;
• where living statues in Moscow could be found in 1740s;
• myths and legends about inhabitants of the main building of Moscow State University;
• story about why Sparrow Hills were called that way;
• how Napoleon was cheated when he was going to burn down the Novodevichy convent;
• what was supposed to be on the site where the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is now;
• why Moscow was nearly burnt down in the 15 th century and which role the Arbat street played in it.

Moscow Bike Route #4

Starting with wide area of the VDNKh, you are to learn interesting and fun facts about this spectacular part of Moscow.

• where is a hidden the secret bunker under Moscow (and no, it’s not a famous Bunker 42 everybody knows about;
• why the number of golden statues at the fountain is more than the number of Soviet republics, although it is said to correspond them;
• why one of the Stalin statues was called “matryoshka” (Russian doll);
• what was Picasso’s favourite statue at the exhibition in Paris in 1937.

You’ll see:

• the world’s first light-music fountain that was built in 1950-1954;
• pavilions that symbolize Soviet republics;
• the Botanic garden which is twice as big as the Principality of Monaco;
• the largest green-house in Europe (for the opening day in 1945);
• English garden at the Ostankino mansion;
• Ostankino Tower, one of the tallest structures in Europe;
• the most beautiful flowers in hidden places of the parks.

Biking through VDNKh, Botanic garden and the territory of the Ostankino park will definitely be appreciated by nature-lovers and all those who are keen on speed, who knows no limits and want to explore off the beaten path of Moscow.

We can customize your bike adventure to meet your individual interests.

Our bicycle tour in Moscow gives you a chance to have a s pectacular ride  with  wonderful photo opportunities  and an  unforgettable cultural experience!

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow
• + Private & customized tour
• + An exciting tour, not just boring history lessons
• + An authentic experience of local life
• + Flexibility during the 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

*This tour can be modified to meet your preferences

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Innovative Cloning Advancements for Black-footed Ferret Conservation

DENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its genetic research partners announce the birth of two new black-footed ferret clones – known as Noreen and Antonia – and are providing an update on their latest efforts to breed previously cloned black-footed ferret, Elizabeth Ann .   

Noreen was born at the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colorado, while Antonia resides at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia. Both were cloned from the same genetic material as Elizabeth Ann. They are healthy and continue to reach expected developmental and behavioral milestones. The Service and its research partners plan to proceed with breeding efforts for Noreen and Antonia once they reach reproductive maturity later this year. This scientific advancement to clone the first U.S. endangered species is the result of an innovative partnership among the Service and critical species recovery partners and scientists at Revive & Restore, ViaGen Pets & Equine, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The application of this technology to endangered species addresses specific genetic diversity and disease concerns associated with black-footed ferrets. The Service views this new potential tool as one of many strategies to aid species recovery alongside efforts to address habitat challenges and other barriers to recovery. Elizabeth Ann remains healthy at the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in northern Colorado, exhibiting typical adult ferret behavior. Planned efforts to breed Elizabeth Ann were unsuccessful due to a condition called hydrometra, where the uterine horn fills with fluid. Her other uterine horn was not fully developed, which is not unusual in other black-footed ferrets and therefore not believed to be linked to cloning. Elizabeth Ann otherwise remains in excellent health, symbolizing the early progress in biotechnology for species conservation.   

Elizabeth Ann, Noreen and Antonia were cloned from tissue samples collected in 1988 from a black-footed ferret known as Willa and stored at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s Frozen Zoo. These samples contain three times more unique genetic variations than found on average in the current population. Introducing these currently unrepresented genes into the existing population would significantly benefit the species’ genetic diversity. All black-footed ferrets alive today, except the three clones, are descendants of the last seven wild individuals. This limited genetic diversity leads to unique challenges for their recovery. Besides genetic bottleneck issues, diseases like sylvatic plague and canine distemper further complicate recovery efforts. Cloning and related genetic research could offer potential solutions, aiding concurrent work on habitat conservation and reintroducing black-footed ferrets into the wild. Continuing genetic research for black-footed ferrets includes efforts to breed offspring from Noreen and Antonia, which would significantly increase the species’ genetic diversity. Collaborative work among partners also aims to achieve other long-term goals, such as developing resistance to sylvatic plague and potentially other diseases. Ongoing collaboration with innovative partners is driving scientific progress, underscoring the crucial role of conservation partnerships in safeguarding and improving American biodiversity. The Service will continue to provide updates as the research progresses. This research does not in any way supplant or diminish the Service’s efforts to recover the species in the wild. Those efforts, including reintroduction and monitoring of extant populations across the Great Plains, are ongoing, and the Service continues to collaborate with many partners working to conserve habitat for the species. More information about black-footed ferret conservation and biology is available from the Service’s National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center and additional Questions and Answers related to this announcement.

________________________________________________________ Media contacts: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Joe Szuszwalak, [email protected] Smithsonian: Annalisa Meyer, [email protected] San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance: Jake Gonzales, [email protected]   AZA: Betsy Hildebrandt, [email protected]   Revive & Restore: Kika Tuff, [email protected]   ViaGen Pets: Lauren Aston, [email protected]  

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information, visit  www.fws.gov  and connect with us on social media: Facebook ,  Instagram ,  X (formerly known as Twitter),  LinkedIn ,  Flickr , and  YouTube . Revive & Restore is the leading wildlife conservation organization promoting the incorporation of biotechnologies into standard conservation practice. The Sausalito, California nonprofit was formed in 2012 with the idea that 21st century biotechnology can and should be used to enhance genetic diversity, build disease resistance, facilitate adaptation and more. Its mission is to enhance biodiversity through the genetic rescue of endangered and extinct species. www.reviverestore.org/bff   ViaGen Pets & Equine is the worldwide leader in cloning the animals we love. We provide the option of hope through DNA storage of your unique dog, cat or horse. Then through our amazing cloning technology we provide joy to clients all over the world with a genetic twin to their original animal. Our team is dedicated to providing outstanding service, quality animal care and a love that lasts forever. ViaGen Pets and Equine is dedicated to conversation through partnership efforts with the San Diego Zoo and Revive & Restore. www.viagenpets.com   San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit conservation leader, inspiring passion for nature and collaboration for a healthier world. The Alliance supports innovative conservation science through global partnerships. Through wildlife care, science expertise and collaboration, more than 44 endangered species have been reintroduced to native habitats. Annually, the Alliance reaches over 1 billion people, in person at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and virtually in 150 countries through media channels including San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers television program in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Wildlife Allies – members, donors, guests – make success possible. www.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) leads the Smithsonian’s global effort to save species, better understand ecosystems and train future generations of conservationists. Its two campuses are home to some of the world’s most critically endangered species. Always free of charge, the Zoo’s 163-acre park in the heart of Washington, D.C., features 2,100 animals representing 400 species and is a popular destination for children and families. At the Conservation Biology Institute’s 3,200-acre campus in Virginia, breeding and veterinary research on 250 animals representing 20 species provide critical data for the management of animals in human care and valuable insights for conservation of wild populations. NZCBI’s more than 300 staff and scientists work in Washington, D.C., Virginia and with partners at field sites across the United States and in more than 30 countries to save wildlife, collaborate with communities and conserve native habitats. NZCBI is a long-standing accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. https://nationalzoo.si.edu   The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) , founded in 1924,is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal wellbeing, education, science, and recreation. AZA is the accrediting body for the top zoos and aquariums in the United States and 12 other countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your connection to helping animals all over the world. www.aza.org

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