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	The 2nd Winter International Art Festival in Moscow
	From January 18 to February 12, 2021, Moscow will be hosting the Second Winter International Art Festival under the art direction of People's Artist of the USSR, Maestro Yuri Bashmet.
--14-01-2021--
	XI Moscow Christmas Festival of Sacred Music
	The Christmas Festival of Sacred Music in the Moscow House of Music is dedicated to one of the most important and favorite holidays of all Christians in the world and will be held from January 14 to 24, 2021
--10-01-2021--
	Christmas Fair in Red Square
	The largest winter fair of the year traditionally opens in the main square of Moscow in late November and runs until the end of February.
--24-12-2019--
	Festival “Journey to Christmas” in Moscow
	This December, Moscow has again turned into a large festive venue, with thousands of free open-air performances, concerts, ice ballets and master classes.
--20-12-2019--
	New Version of Christmassy Ballet “The Nutcracker” in Moscow
	At the beginning of 2019, Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet The Nutcracker will be performed by the Crown of the Russian Ballet Theater on the stage of MosConcert Hall. The mysterious story by Hoffmann plunges the audience of all ages into the world of miracles.
--06-01-2019--
	Tropical Christmas – String Music Concert in Moscow
	December 25, 2018, will see the grand celebratory concert “Tropical Christmas” with winter masterpieces of classics for strings in the famous Pharmaceutical Garden of Moscow.
--22-12-2018--
	New Year Festival “Ice Moscow. All-in-the-Family”- Great Civilizations!
	The all-favorite miraculous festival “Ice Moscow. All-in-the-Family" is back again! During the upcoming New Year holidays, Moscow will host the traditional 4th New Year Festival.
--20-12-2018--
	"Christmas Light" Festival in Moscow
	Luminous art objects, multilayered garlands and light fountains have adorned Moscow streets. Join the festival and take lots of colorful winter selfies.
--07-01-2017--
	Festival "Ice Moscow": Fairytale Journey for Whole Family
	Victory Park will be transformed again: a miraculous ice town with Russia's most interesting places all together will appear at Poklonnaya Hill.
--26-12-2016--
	Advent - 3rd International Christmas Festival of Sacred Music in Moscow
	The Christmas Sacred Music Festival "Advent" welcomes you to plunge into the wonderful atmosphere of upcoming Merry Christmas.
--21-12-2016--
	Journey into Christmas Starts in Moscow on December 16
	The festival Journey into Christmas will be held in 33 venues of Moscow from December 16th till January 15th.
--10-12-2016--
	Festival Journey into Christmas
	For one month Moscow will be shrouded into the atmosphere of winter magic with millions of sparks and fairy tale shows. The city streets will sparkle with multi-colored little lamps, be filled with aroma of exhibition fair dishes and sounds of music.
--16-12-2015--
	Russian New Year and Christmas Songs
	Nothing brings a special holiday mood as well as New Year and Christmas songs. In this article we'll tell you about the most popular holiday songs among Russian people. These song are usually come from our favourite movies or cartoons and stay with us for many years helping to celebrate merry winter holidays happily. So let's go, the music is waiting for you!
--30-12-2011--
	10 Symbols and Traditions of Russian New Year
	New Year is a favourite holiday of Russian people. No other event has so many symbols, customs, traditions. As the general rules for that holiday are equal to almost all the countries, in Russia New Year has its own unique face. It is a very interesting blend of secular, Soviet, orthodox and pagan traditions. Do you want to know more? Well, let's go!
--28-12-2011--
	Russian Vintage Christmas Cards
	Today we would like to share with you an exciting gallery of old Russian Christmas cards. These vintage pictures reflect unique Russian traditions and present the beautiful art of card making in the country.
--27-12-2011--
	Old Soviet Christmas-tree Decorations
	There are so many beautiful Christmas-tree decorations in modern shops, so why do the Russian people love their old Soviet toys so much and hand them on Christmas trees every year? They are not so beautiful and bright, so what is so charming about them? Read our article with colourful photos and you will see...
--14-12-2011--
	Russian Winter: Christmas Markets and Fairs in Moscow
	The winter holiday season in the city is not so cheerful and festive without the traditional Christmas markets that spring up each year. We are glad to present you a guide to several Moscow spots, where you can buy handcrafted gifts and enjoy beautiful New Year atmosphere.
--16-12-2011--
	Petrushka and Vertep: on Traditions of Russian Puppet Theatre
	Folk performances of Petrushka and Vertep theatres have existed in Russia since the 18th century. However, puppet folk theatre, just like folk theatre in general underwent hard times: its traditions were lost in the 20th century and so today we have only reconstructions of those original folk performances.
--25-10-2011--

News:

	Festival "Christmas Light" in Moscow
	Fairytale trees, shining golden arches, endless sparkling tunnels and millions of lights will embellish Moscow from mid-December to late January.
--22-12-2019--
	Christmas Gala Concert in Moscow
	The closing ceremony of the festival Road to Christmas will take place in a cathedral with a choir and organ, as well as Mark Drobinsky, a cellist from France.
--14-12-2019--
	New Year Light Show in Manege Square
	In December, colorful films are screened on building surfaces in the heart of Moscow again.
--13-12-2019--
	Over 70 Ice Shows at the Festival “Journey to Christmas” in Moscow
	As part of the “Journey to Christmas” festival, over 70 colorful ice shows will be staged on skating rinks located in Red Square and Novopushkinsky Square.
--19-12-2018--
	New Year's Festival "Love Bazaar"
	On December 22, the Moscow Transport Museum is welcoming all to the opening of a two-day pre-Christmas family festival.
--19-12-2018--
	5th International Christmas Festival “Advent 2018”
	Advent 2018, an annual sacred music festival, is taking place in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Moscow.
--19-12-2018--
	Christmas Fair in Red Square
	Moscow's main Christmas fair is a 2000 sq meter large venue, where you can purchase handmade souvenirs or just enjoy the New Year's atmosphere.
--05-01-2017--
	Three Festive Trams Appeared in Moscow Streets
	These Christmas and New Year trams are adorned with flickering LED lights.
--28-12-2016--
	Moscow New Year's Eve in Harry Potter Style
	What could be more magical than meeting the New Year in Hogwarts? With a huge Christmas Tree and treats in the Great Hall, and a party at Three Brooms...
--22-12-2016--
	Christmas Eve in Gorky Park of Moscow
	Visitors will be offered traditional festive treats and souvenirs at the Christmas Fair in the Gorky Park today.
--06-01-2016--
	2nd International Christmas Festival Kicks off in Perm
	The 2nd International Christmas Festival will be opened in the Organ Concert Hall of Perm on December 25.
--27-12-2015--
	First Christmas Festival in Kazan
	The first Christmas Festival kicks off in the Saidashev Big Concert Hall today.
--27-12-2015--
	Christmas Fairy Tale Opera on New Stage of Mariinsky Theater
	The main event of the season 2015-2016 is the world premiere of the opera Christmas Fairy Tale by the outstanding composer Rodion Shchedrin.
--15-12-2015--
	Pre-Christmas Concert of Vanessa Mae in Moscow
	The refined Violin Princess will give a Christmas present to lovers of classical music in ultramodern interpretation.
--10-12-2015--
	Winter Garden to Blossom in Nevsky Prospect
	The famous Nevsky Prospect in Saint Petersburg will turn into a beautiful winter garden for the New Year and Christmas celebrations.
--17-11-2015--
	Christmas Fortune-telling In Yekaterinburg
	Mysterious Christmas fortune-telling will be held in Oshurkova Estate (Yekaterinburg) on January 13, 15 and 16, 2015.
--09-01-2015--
	Russian Orthodox Believers Celebrate Christmas
	Many thousands Russian orthodox believers gathered on the night on January 7 in churches to attend Christmas services.
--07-01-2013--
	Russians to Have Long Winter Holidays Again
	Like in previous years, forthcoming New Year and Christmas holidays in Russia will last ten days: from December 30 to January 8.
--07-09-2012--
	Christmas-tree Markets Open in Russia
	On December 20, thousands of Christmas firtree markets opened in all Russian cities and big villages. Only in Moscow there are more than 300 places to buy a natural green tree.
--22-12-2011--
	Christmas Workshops for Children Offered at Winzavod
	Don't forget about your children during winter holidays in Russia and visit one of the creative Christmas workshops that will take place on the territory of Winzavod Centre of Contemporary Art.
--14-12-2011--
	Christmas Gifts Fair Opens in Moscow
	Traditional Christmas Gifts Fair has opened in Moscow. Everybody can find something special for Christmas there.
--13-12-2011--
	The Best Place for Christmas is Home
	The recent poll opinion has found out the Russians' favourite places for spending their New Year and Christmas holidays.
--12-12-2011--
	Christmas Festival “Russian Winter” to Start in Moscow
	Today the annual Christmas festival “Russian winter” will be opened in the centre of Moscow, at Revolution Square.
--01-12-2011--
	12-Metres-High Ded Moroz is Ready to Fulfil Wishes
	For the third time before Christmas and New Year people in Chelyabinsk dress the 12-metres monument in a costume of Ded Moroz and make wishes.
--28-11-2011--
	The Most Unusual Christmas Tree to be Chosen in Moscow
	The contest for the most original Christmas Tree has opened on November 8 in Moscow.
--09-11-2011--