Festivals, fairs and Ice Show - Holiday Days at the Russia Expo
Visitors to the International RUSSIA EXPO will be able to celebrate the New Year with the whole country without leaving Moscow. Every region from Kaliningrad to Kamchatka is represented at the exposition. Holiday concerts, festivals, masterclasses and even an ice show are waiting for guests at VDNH.
Ded Moroz Days
On weekends throughout December, guests of the RUSSIA EXPO can meet Ded Morozes from different regions of our country - the culture of Russia's peoples includes 18 winter wizards. Yakut Chyskhaan and Ekhee Dyyl, Chuvash Hel Muchi and Mari Yushto Kugyza, as well as other national New Year characters tell children about their traditions, outfits and magic power.
Date: December 16-17 from 11:00 to 14:00; December 23 from 11:30 to 15:00; December 24 from 12:00 to 15:00;
Venue: Main Street Stage.
At the end of the working week, the Main Street Stage will host multi-age discos for people of all ages. Guests will hear both modern compositions and old hits in a new interpretation. At the upcoming disco on December 22, the guests will be supported by professional dancers dressed as the main character of the New Year holiday, and at the next disco the visitors will join the polar bears' dance.
Venue: VDNH Main Stage.
Fairs
Date: daily;
Venue: Pavilion No. 48, Pavilion No. 75.
New Year Trees of Russia
Venue: Main Alley of VDNH.
Festival of ice sculptures
Visitors to the RUSSIA EXPO will be able to see unique sculptures reflecting the significant events of the country's modern history, achievements of our compatriots in science, sports, industry and culture. Ice Kremlin, passenger airplane MC-21, high-speed train Sapsan and other impressive figures of special significance for our country will be presented at the festival. The sculptures will entertain visitors on the street space near the Main Entrance to VDNH until January 24.
Date: December 24 - January 24;
Venue: street space near the Main Entrance to VDNH.
New Year's Night at the RUSSIA EXPO
For those who like to listen to the chimes on festive squares with Russian pop stars instead of sitting at the table at home, a New Year concert will be held on the Main Stage of VDNH. It will begin on December 31 at 14 o'clock and will last until two o'clock on New Year's Eve. Zivert, Diskoteka Avariya, Gluk'oZa and other famous performers will congratulate the audience from the stage.
Date: December 31 - January 1 from 14:00 to 02:00;
Venue: Main stage of VDNH.
Ilya
Averbukh's New Year ice show "The Nutcracker"
The legendary ice show "The Nutcracker" will be held at the ice rink of VDNH. The fairy tale, which is hard to imagine the New Year without, will be enriched with spectacular costumes and performed by some of the best figure skaters of Russia. It can impress not only little spectators, but also their parents, reminding them of the belief in miracles on the most magical night of the year. Princess Marie, the Mouse King and, of course, the Nutcracker himself will be waiting for the audience to tell a kind and beautiful New Year's story.
Date: December 29 - January 14;
Venue: VDNH skating rink.
Ded Moroz's Residence
Children and adults will be delighted by the presence of the main character of the winter holiday - Ded Moroz. Despite the fact that traditionally his residence is located in Veliky Ustyug, for some time it will move to the RUSSIA EXPO. The guests will enjoy thematic events, theatrical shows, greetings from the New Year wizard, and all this against the background of the most beautiful New Year trees symbolizing all regions of our country.
Date: January 3-7 from 10:00 to 22:00;
Metro venue: street space
Days of
Khokhloma and Semyonovskaya Matryoshka dolls at the New Year Trees of Russia
project
The New Year Trees of Russia project, aimed at popularizing the cultural heritage, folk arts and crafts of Russia, will be held for the third time. However, now the guests of the RUSSIA EXPO will have an opportunity not only to enjoy New Year trees decorated by the best designers and florists of the country, but also to learn some of the secrets of their craftsmanship. On the Khokhloma Day, visitors can attend a masterclass on Khokhloma painting, watch a documentary on Golden Khokhloma and attend a lecture on its history and present. Another thematic Day will be dedicated to the Semyonovskaya Matryoshka doll. It will include masterclasses on painting one of the symbols of Russia and other wooden items, screening of a documentary film and a creative meeting with the artist.
Date: Khokhloma Day on January 3-4 from 11:00 to 18:00;
Semyonovskaya Matryoshka doll Day January 6-7 from 11:00 to 18:00;
Venue: Cultural Projects Zone.
Russian Winter Festival
At the Russian Winter festival adults and children will be able to fulfill their most incredible dreams, for example, to ride on a Russian stove like Emelya from the fairy tale By Pike's Will. Guests of the RUSSIA EXPO will see the meeting of winter in the best national traditions and images of Russian fairy tales, which will emphasize the unity of the peoples of our large country. They will also be able to take part in various activities to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the winter holiday.
Date: January 3-8;
Venue: equestrian club
Ded Moroz Parade
There is no such thing as too many fairy tale characters on New Year's Eve. You can make sure of it at the RUSSIA EXPO by visiting the parade of the main characters of the winter holiday. Due to the national diversity of our country, not only the familiar Ded Moroz and Snegurochka will take part in it, but also those who congratulate children in different regions of Russia - Kysh Babai, Tol Babai and others. Holiday melodies will be performed in the New Year procession, and the belonging of a certain Grandfather Frost to a region will be reflected in the design of his suitcase, with which he travels around the country.
Date: December 26-31; January 3-8; January 13-14;
Venue: street space of VDNH.
Masterclasses in Department Store
Department Store invites guests of the Exposition to masterclasses. On December 20, visitors will be able to create a unique New Year tree toy from merino wool with the help of masters from the Pskov region. The next day, the Golden Thread of Pomorye company will present outfits with unique hand embroidery - goldwork - and teach everyone interested in this skill. On December 27 - the Day of the Tula Region - a craftswoman from this region will show the guests of the Exposition the technique of creating unique Belev lace. The class will end with a tasting of Belev pastila. The guests of the Exposition will also get acquainted with the process of making Tula gingerbread.
Venue: Department Store, Pavilion No. 75.
New Year
collection of Russian fashion brands and gifts at Department Store
On December 20, the stand of Russian fashion brands will present a new New Year collection of the best designers. Visitors can see various collaborations and visualization of New Year outfits. And on December 26, consultants of the Department Store will help you choose the perfect gift for your nearest and dearest for the New Year. Cosmetics, porcelain, ceramics, textiles, handmade souvenirs from all over Russia will be available for the guests of the RUSSIA EXPO.
Date: December 20; December 26;
Venue: Pavilion No. 75.
The International RUSSIA EXPO is the most important achievements of the country gathered in one place. Throughout the entire time of the exposition, guests can look forward to cultural and entertainment events, a rich business and educational program. The expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal departments, corporations and public organizations are presented to the visitors.
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