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Home to many iconic buildings from Russia's extremely colourful past, Moscow is deservedly the Russian capital and is a true centre for both politics and economy.
 
  
 
 
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Moscow Events

Events


Russian Orthodox Christmas
January
Celebrations of the birth of Christ take place at churches throughout the city.

Maslenitsa or Blini Day
March
Pancakes are made to celebrate the coming of spring, at homes and restaurants.

Paskha (Easter)
Late-April or early-May
The main holiday of the Russian Orthodox church, when Russians end 40 days of fasting with midnight church services and a feast of special cakes.

Victory Day
May
Parades take place at battlefields and memorials around Moscow to celebrate the end of World War II.

Moscow International Film Festival
June
Muscovites celebrate more than 100 years of Russian cinema with screenings of new and classic films at theatres all over Moscow.

White Nights Festival
Late June-mid July
A riot of music, theatre, fireworks and street performances. 

Fashion Week in Moscow
September
Obsessed by haute couture at the best of times, Moscow goes fashion crazy for this annual design extravaganza.

Moscow Day
September
Fireworks fill the sky as Moscow celebrates its foundation with a huge parade and music in Red Square.

Kremlin Cup
October
Russia's answer to Wimbledon captures the city's attention for nine days in October.

Millionaire Fair
November
The world's most excessive exhibition of luxury goods and lifestyles, appealing to Russia's nouveau riche.

Day of National Unity
November
Communists come out of the woodwork to parade and flag-wave to commemorate the October Revolution.

December Evenings Festival
December
Classical performances throughout December in the sumptuous surroundings of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

Russian Winter Festival
End December-early January
Muscovites get into the spirit of winter with all sorts of special events and rides in troikas (sleighs drawn by three horses).
Christmas at the Kremlin - Yuletide concerts are held at Moscow's famous Kremlin building, on Red Square, with a strong Orthodox theme.
Ice Skating at Gorky Park - Crowds head to the ice skating rinks at Gorky Park, where loud music creates a fun atmosphere.
 
 

 
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T: +31 (0) 88 031 3163
E: moscow@shortstay-apartment.com