# Ep 42: Cat theater, Moose Island, Matt's 85 Days in Moscow Part 1

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Podcast: [Merlin’s Barn Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/merlin-s-barn-podcast-7101492)
Published: 2026-06-02T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://merlinsbarn.substack.com/p/ep-42-cat-operas-matts-85-days-in
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Duration seconds: 3099

## Resource

Matt spent 85 days working in Moscow in 2025-2026. Here Matt shares his discoveries, adventures, local culture and more with Tasia, Nicole, Merlin, and most importantly, you!!! The first of 2 or possibly 3 episodes. Enjoy! The cat theater in Moscow: Yury Kuklachev’s House of Cats This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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