Chess and aikido, magic tricks and volunteering: things to do on Saturday at the RUSSIA EXPO

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As always, a rich program of events awaits Exposition guests on the weekend. For example, on Saturday you can unleash your intellectual abilities at a chess masterclass, visit an illusionist show and see real magic, and also try unique Volgograd treats.

"E2 - E4" MASTERCLASS 6+

A masterclass on chess playing. The teachers of "Smena" play chess very well, because every year the children's center hosts the All-Russian Chess Festival named after Anatoly Karpov. Come to a masterclass to learn the basics of chess mastery or to fight with experienced players. You can play classical chess or a large set in which each piece is half the human height.

Pavilion 57, April 19, 10:15 - 18:00 Event

"AIKIDO WITHOUT BORDERS" FESTIVAL 6+

The "Sport for Everyone" pavilion invites you to learn the basics of aikido under the guidance of professionals from the National Aikido Council of Russia.

Aikido is a Japanese complex of physical and spiritual practices created by Morihei Ueshiba as a synthesis of martial arts, philosophy and religious beliefs. Aikido technique is based on dodging the opponent's blows, grabs and redirecting the energy of the blow to the side.

Seminars and trainings are waiting for you from the very morning, and in the middle of the day (14:00) visitors will be introduced to an unusual attraction - phygital aikido. Be the first to master a new discipline!

Master classes from Stanislav Dovgal (5th Dan), Ivan Yegorov (5th Dan) and Alexander Kachan (6th Dan) - the head coach of the Russian national team are also waiting for you.

Join the path of oriental wisdom this Saturday! We are waiting for you in the "Sport for Everyone" pavilion!

Pavilion C, April 20, 10:30 - 19:30 Event

TASTES OF RUSSIA: VOLGOGRAD TREATS 0+

The Department Store of the International RUSSIA EXPO invites guests to get acquainted with treats from the Volgograd region. Fokin's apiary is a family of hereditary beekeepers from Volgograd. The farm owns a large nomadic apiary and travels with it all over the south of Russia - from Kuban to Don - in search of the best honey-bearing plants. Natural pastila is presented by "Strawberry Village". The producers grow their own strawberries. Pastila is made without sugar, preservatives and coloring agents. The idea behind the product is to preserve family values and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

You can try these and buy dozens of other delicious products from different regions of Russia at any time in the Department Store.

Pavilion 75, April 20, 2024 Event

HOW AND WHY TO BE A VOLUNTEER? 6+

A performance by the Love Syndrome Charitable Foundation. The cause of helping others is steadily entering into the code of modern life and becoming its integral part. To learn more about volunteering, helping those in need and joining a huge family of like-minded people, guests are invited to a performance by the Love Syndrome Charitable Foundation. Volunteers will tell how they help people and what you need to do to become one of them.

Pavilion E, April 20, 14:00 - 15:00 Event

MASTERCLASS AND ILLUSIONIST PERFORMANCE 6+

Mikhail Tsitelashvili, laureate of international competitions, honorary member of the Russian Association of Magicians, director of illusion effects in Moscow theaters, and Alena Savchuk, performer of mental magic, theater and cinema actress, will present one of the brightest and most interesting programs in the field of illusion magic.

Also, Pavel Plotnikov, the prize-winner of the Russian Magic Championship in stage magic tricks, and Yana Naumik, the winner of the special prize of the jury of the Russian Magic Championship in magic tricks, will perform in front of the audience.

Pavilion D, April 20, 15:30 - 16:30 Event