What's on in Moscow
Expats in Moscow should definitely attend the following annual events:
Russian Winter Festival (Dec/Jan)
The Russian Winter Festival is held over the Christmas and New Year period, and features lots of Russian cuisine and vodka, traditional folk music and troika (sleigh) rides.
Maslenitsa Festival (Mar)
As a prelude to the deprivations of lent, and in celebration of the end of winter and the entrance of spring, the Maslenitsa Festival encourages locals and expats to indulge in as many delicious, golden pancakes as possible; take part in bare knuckle fist fights, and enjoy puppet shows, masquerades and sleigh riding until their heart’s content.
Millionaire Fair (Oct)
An October event best attended without your bank card (unless you’re extremely rich!), the Millionaire Fair features the exhibition and sale of the world’s “most sought after” luxury goods. Golden coffeemakers, diamond-encrusted mobile phone and Bugatti supercars are just some of the extravagant products available for purchase.
Russian Winter Festival (Dec/Jan)
The Russian Winter Festival is held over the Christmas and New Year period, and features lots of Russian cuisine and vodka, traditional folk music and troika (sleigh) rides.
Maslenitsa Festival (Mar)
As a prelude to the deprivations of lent, and in celebration of the end of winter and the entrance of spring, the Maslenitsa Festival encourages locals and expats to indulge in as many delicious, golden pancakes as possible; take part in bare knuckle fist fights, and enjoy puppet shows, masquerades and sleigh riding until their heart’s content.
Millionaire Fair (Oct)
An October event best attended without your bank card (unless you’re extremely rich!), the Millionaire Fair features the exhibition and sale of the world’s “most sought after” luxury goods. Golden coffeemakers, diamond-encrusted mobile phone and Bugatti supercars are just some of the extravagant products available for purchase.
