Events calendar Russia

The formula is more and more appreciated by Muscovites and many museums participate in it. Events are organized: lectures, workshops, historical re-enactments, installations etc. One can also visit the Moscow Zoo.

As the Julian calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church lags 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar, the Nativity of Christ is celebrated on 7 January. Introduced into Russia in the 10th century with Christianity, this feast was considered by the Orthodox Church to be the second most important after Easter. It closes the New Year's holiday week, which began on ¹ January. Christmas lost its popularity after 70 years of prohibition in Soviet times.

One of the largest and most prestigious theatre festivals in the country, combining performances, opera, ballet, operetta and other shows. The Russian Avignon Festival is worth a visit.

A great gastronomic festival or, as it is called, "the great picnic of the city". We taste, dance, take classes, admire street art artists at work... In short, we enjoy life like never before! Dozens of restaurants and culinary projects in the city present these skills in the open air, for beginners and experienced alike. The event takes place over several dates and months, but it is in August that it is in full swing.

The party that marks the winter passage in spring the week preceding the Orthodox Carême, 7 weeks before Easter. Several public spaces organize animations and tasting of pancakes of all kinds because, like the Chandeleur, the pancake is the emblematic dish of this party that beats its full weekend.

This small market offers varied entertainment for children and adults, as well as souvenirs and delights typical of national cuisine. An excellent way to immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere and the holiday season.

This event, held every even-numbered year, is one of the most prestigious contemporary art events in the world.

The Winter Festival at Place des Arts is one of the best music festivals of the year. It takes place at the Philharmonie and presents the best contemporary performers. Created in 1999, the festival not only brings together a very eclectic programme but also brings together the major cultural institutions located around the square that gives its name to the festival: the Russian Museum, the Mikhailovsky and Musical Theatres, the Saint-Sauveur-sur-le-Sang-Versé Cathedral.

In the Defile shop (Nevski Perspective and Golden Triangle), a fashion festival dedicated to young Russian designers presenting their new collections for 4 days.