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Easter is observed in Kolomenskoye where a service is held in the Church of Ascension. Muscovites feel very strongly about their traditions and hence festivals like Easter are celebrated with fervor.
Festival
Paskha (Easter)
Easter is observed in Kolomenskoye where a service is held in the Church of Ascension. Muscovites feel very strongly about their traditions and hence festivals like Easter are celebrated with fervor.
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moscowPushkin's Birthday
Activity
Russia's famed poet's birthday is marked by attending literary gatherings and readings of his work at the Pushkin Monument.
moscowProdexpo
Activity
This is a drink and food exhibition which is held annually in Moscow. It is the first of its kind in all of Russia. The venue is the Expo centre and companies from around the world exhibit their products. A number of contests are also held such as the Best Product Contest, the Best Wine Contest and the best Food Packaging Contest.
moscowMaslenitsa [Blini Day]
Activity
This festival lasts one whole week. This was an ancient Russian ritual that was resurrected only about six years ago. To welcome the season of Spring Muscovites all over the city make and eat pancakes along with their friends and families. Apart from this, they partake in other festivities as well such as drinking, dancing enjoying folk music, observing parades of Russian fairytale characters around the city and watching a scare-crow being burnt down. Steeped in symbolism, this festival gives an insight into Russian culture.
moscowVictory Day
Activity
This is an extremely solemn event contrary to what is suggested by its name. Russian soldiers and others killed during World War II are remembered on this day. War memorials are held all over the city with youngsters bearing flowers as a mark of respect. War veterans dressed in their uniforms also meet up telling tales about the battles they were a part of. The fireworks display at night is spectacular.
moscowMoscow Yacht Festival
Activity
This grand event takes place in Gorky Park. Yachts are on sale for charity apart from which visitors can participate in boat races or watch yachting teams comprising of celebrities vie for first place. Apart from the boat racing events, concerts are also held for charity to address different concerns such as the environment and the welfare of special children. This event is both enjoyable and for a good cause.
moscowWhite Nights Festival
Activity
This is a cultural event which is not exclusive to any one part of the city. There are multiple venues where theatrical and musical performances take place at night accompanied by firework displays. Where the venue is parks and small houses, the mood is relaxed and informal, where the venue is the Bolshoi theatre; the mood is ceremonious and formal.
moscowMoscow flim festival
Activity
The Moscow International Film Festival is one of Russia's biggest film festivals. It has taken place since 1959 and includes a large number of premières and screening of other documentaries/ films/ movies. This festival is mainly competitive and presents some awards such as those for best film, best director and best actor/ actress. It is a wonderful celebration of cinema.
moscowQui Vive? International Biennale for Young Art
Activity
This is an exhibition of contemporary Russian art that has been produced by youngsters from all over Russia who converge in Moscow to display their creations. It is easy for visitors to attend this event as it is held at a number of locations in the city such as the Tretiakov Gallery and Moscow Museum of Modern Art along with other lesser known art centers. This festival lasts an entire month as well.
moscowRussian Open
Activity
This golf tournament in Russia is held annually. The venue is usually the Le Meridian Moscow Country Club. This is the number one Golf event in the country where famed golf players such as Johanssen, Van Der Walt, Derkson, Murphy and Webster have participated. With 13 years of history, this tournament is worth 2,000,000 US dollars in Prize Fund.
moscowMoscow International Outdoor Jazz Festival
Activity
This festival is held annually. The first was held in 1998. The venue for it is the Hermitage Gardens. Renowned local and international Jazz artists come to Moscow every year to be a part of this festival. Previous line-ups have included the likes of Rowland, Butman, Wroblewski and Tabackin. Jazz lovers will thoroughly enjoy this open air event.
More places in Moscow
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moscowAlexandrovsky Gardens
Garden
These gardens are lovely to take a stroll through. At the entrance of the garden, a marble monument has been erected to honor soldiers killed during WW II. Known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, it was built to commemorate especially those Russian cities that suffered atrocities under Nazi rule.
moscowThe Kremlin
Town
This massive fortress was built in the 12 th century to protect against invasion. It is a remarkable structure comprising of a citadel enclosed by brick walls and gates. It owes its magnificence to the history that it embodies. The fortress was ransacked by the Mongol invaders in the 14th century but was later restored to become the seat of power of the Czars and the Communist rulers.
moscowRed Square & Lenin's Mausoleum
Mausoleum
Red Square is one of the most important sites in Moscow and swarming with tourists every holiday season. Communist parades were held here and parades continue to pass through this square. This structure is not to be missed especially since Lenin's Mausoleum is located right here.
moscowSt. Basil's Cathedral
Churches
This was built in the 1500s to commemorate Russia's victory over the Mongol Tartars in 1555. Popular belief holds that Ivan the Terrible had the architect's eyes plucked out to prevent him from making anything grander than this.
moscowPushkin Museum of Fine Arts
Museum
Named after the famous Russian writer Pushkin, this museum unlike Tretiakov Gallery is home to Russian art in addition to paintings and pieces from around the world. Its internationality means that every visitor will find something worthwhile here. Italian, Greek, French and Egyptian art pieces have been exhibited here. The art of Da Vinci, Remembrandt, Ruben, Van Gogh, Daumier and Renoir in particular are on display.
moscowThe Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Churches
This was built in the 1800s to commemorate Russia's victory over Napoleon Bonaparte. Records of Russian military victories are engraved in the marble panels leading to the main hall.
moscowTretiakov Gallery
Gallery
This museum was built in the 19th Century. This is the most famous of the museums in Moscow and home to Russian art solely. It houses the paintings and masterpieces of incredible Russian artists from different time periods. These include: Vrubel, Kadinsky, Malevich, Kuindzhi and Repin. The collection is fabulous and one should spare an entire morning or afternoon to do justice to it.
moscowNovodevichy Convent and Cemetery
Cemetery
This convent was built in 1524. It comprises of a number of Churches including the Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk and the Gate Church of the Intercession. Tourists are treated to diverse architectural styles such as the white, golden and green walls and domes of the former and the red walls and domes of the latter. The convent was initially to be used for the purpose of imprisoning wives/ sisters/ daughters and other women who had fallen out of favor with the Russian rulers or their own families. Be sure to pay a visit to the cemetery where famous Russian writers, artists and leaders are buried. Writers Chekhov, Gogol, and Bulgakov are buried there along with Khrushchev and Yelstin
moscowBolshoi Theatre
Theatre
Bolshoi means'grand' and this theatre is so because of its brilliant ballet and opera performances. It was built in 1825 to replace the Petrovka theatre which had been destroyed in a fire. Later on it had to be re-built following another fire in 1853. The theatre was intended to cater to the whims of the royal family and other nobles and was a status symbol. Performances include Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Spartacus etc. The architecture of this theatre is magnificent; even if tourists are not interested in the ballet and opera performances they must stop over if only to absorb the splendor of this structure.
More restaurants in Moscow
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moscowKrasnaya ploschad
This restaurant is located in the centre of Moscow and customers get a breathtaking view of Moscow from it. Tourists get a taste of traditional Russian food of excellent quality.
moscowCarré Blanc
Located in an 18th century mansion; this French restaurant is accompanied by a café which is reasonably priced compared with the former. Seafood is the specialty, but meat dishes are delicious as well.
moscowPrisoner of the Caucasus
This restaurant is named after a Russian film and the ambience is very much in keeping with this theme. Customers are given a taste of the cuisine of lands such as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, once under Soviet rule. Lamb dishes here are a specialty although there is a wide range of other dishes to choose from.
moscowCafé Pushkin
This restaurant provides outstanding service and offers a vast array of dishes to choose from. In addition to delicious appetizers and main courses the restaurant also offers delectable desserts. Customers are bound to enjoy the food as well as the atmosphere here.
moscowKorchma Taras Bulba
This restaurant takes its name from one of the main characters in a Gogol novel. The restaurant is fashioned like a Ukrainian house. Customers will be treated to melodic Ukrainian music which plays in the back ground but more importantly will be treated to delicious food. Many of the dishes are meat and vegetable based.
moscowDonna Clara
This restaurant offers quality food at affordable prices. Appetizing pastas, meat dishes, salads and desserts are listed on the menu.
moscowGenatsvale
'Down to earth' best describes the atmosphere inside this restaurant. Unpretentious delicious food coupled with reasonable prices makes this a stop worth making. Meat lovers and vegetarians will both be satisfied by the dishes listed on this menu.
moscowKorreas
This restaurant is run by a New York chef and is ideal for those who have been unable to adapt themselves to the flavors of Russian cuisine. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from at affordable prices.
moscowParizhsk
Easy going best describes the atmosphere of this restaurant. Open twenty four hours a day it offers a fusion of Russian and French cuisine as the name of the restaurant suggests. With two of the best cuisines in the world under one roof customers are bound to be satisfied.
moscowMama Zoya
This restaurant is especially interesting because of what its location has to offer- it is a boat restaurant looking out onto the Moscow River. Even more attractive than the location are the inexpensive prices at which delicious dishes are offered. The lamb dishes are definitely the specialty.