Magic tricks, playing the theremin and candle making: what to learn at the RUSSIA EXPO

We offer you to spend your Sunday with benefit and try your hand at new interesting activities. For example, master the art of magic tricks, paint a still life or discover the secrets of creating exciting stories. And you can also play an unusual musical instrument without even touching it.

MAGICAL WEEKEND AT SMART FINANCE: "MAGIC WANDS" MAGIC TRICK MASTERCLASS 6+

Are magic tricks magic or sleight of hand? Above all, it is scientific knowledge that is skillfully performed by professionals. Everyone can learn magic tricks. The "Smart Finance" pavilion will host a masterclass by Vladimir Zelentsov, a professional illusionist and member of the international magic community FiSM. Young guests will witness spectacular tricks, learn about different aspects of magic and get prepared for performances by selecting the necessary props.

Pavilion 71, May 26, 15:00 - 16:30 Registration

MASTERCLASS ON PLAYING THE THEREMIN BY PETER TERMEN 6+

The theremin (also known as termenvox) is a musical instrument played with hand movements in the air, without touching. Pyotr Termen will play music of different genres, tell how to play the theremin correctly and help the guests to play a short tune. The theremin was invented in 1919 in St. Petersburg, it is the only non-contact musical instrument in the world, equally interesting for children and adults. The theremin can be heard in the movies "Batman Forever", "The Big Space Travel", "The Simpsons", music by Led Zeppelin, Sting and many others. Pyotr Termen is a performer on the theremin, head of the Termenvox School, great-grandson of Lev Termen.

Pavilion 46, May 25, 14:00 - 15:00 Register

MASTERCLASS "CREATING HISTORY TOGETHER" 6+

Ekaterina Sobol is a Russian writer working in the genre of youth literature. Her masterclass will appeal to everyone who would like to better understand how interesting stories are created and put this knowledge into use. Joining a team, guests of the event will discover the main elements and secrets of storylines, learn how to use them with their own knowledge and experience, and come up with and create an original story.

Pavilion D, May 26, 13:00 - 14:00

MASTERCLASS ON MAKING CANDLES FROM NATURAL WAX 6+

Guests of the Rosneft Pavilion are invited to take part in a creative masterclass on candle making. The guests will try their hand at a new, useful hobby. Rest assured that everyone will succeed, because a little imagination and the help of craftsmen can work wonders. And also candles made of wax burn with a steady strong flame, spreading a pleasant unobtrusive honey aroma.

Pavilion I, May 26 - 13:00, 14:00, 16:00

"STILL LIFE PAINTING" MASTERCLASS 6+

Participants of the masterclass will first assemble a still life and then start drawing it. In the process you can not only get acquainted with the technique of acrylic painting, but also create your own little masterpiece. All finished works can be taken home as a souvenir.

Pavilion C1 "Family. Work. Longevity", May 26, 11:30 - 13:30