Exercise with sambo champion, dance flash mob and festive concerts. Events on May 11
On May 11, the RUSSIA EXPO will host exciting events for the whole family. Sport, cultural and educational events are waiting for guests.
Concert "Father's Land — Native Donbass"
The concert is dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the referendums on self-determination of the LPR and DPR. Regional artists who will convey valor and honor through songs will perform for the guests of the Exposition.
When: 13:00 - 14:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Cultural Projects Zone)
Concert "My Fatherland — Donbass"
A concert program dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the referendums on self-determination of the LPR and DPR.
When: 14:00 - 15:00
Where: Main Street Stage
Concert “The Soul of Russian Donbass”
The Youth Orchestra of Folk Instruments and vocalists of the Donetsk Philharmonic will perform songs of Russian and Soviet composers in original arrangements.
The Youth Orchestra of Folk Instruments is the youngest collective of the Donetsk State Academic Philharmonic Society. It was created in 2020 on the initiative of the Ministry of Culture of the Donetsk People's Republic to support and develop performance on Russian folk instruments.
When: 15:00 - 16:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Cultural Projects Zone)
Concert "Donbass Character"
Krasnodar creative association "Premiere" named after L.G. Gatov and Donetsk State Academic Philharmonic Society will present a joint project "Donbass Character" dedicated to the Day of National Unity. Creative teams of two unique cultural institutions will perform concert programs.
When: 16:00 - 17:00
Where: Main Street Stage
Concert program "Native and Favorite"
Concert band of wind instruments will present a pop-jazz program, which includes well-known and favorite compositions of domestic and foreign authors.
Musicians of the orchestra and vocalists of the Philharmonic: Kristina Ushanova, Nikolay Bobrovsky, Valeria Valyavskaya will perform in the concert program "Native and Favorite". The program includes hit jazz and pop compositions, songs from movies, popular songs of different years, which do not lose their appeal, in original jazz arrangements.
When: 17:00 - 18:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Cultural Projects Zone)
Concert by artists of the Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army and the Alexander Alexandrov Song and Dance Ensemble. Registration is required on the Exposition website
The concert program includes compositions from the "Golden Fund" of the Alexandrov Ensemble's works. These include songs of the Great Patriotic War. Music performed by the Alexandrov Ensemble still inspires to heroic deeds and increases faith in victory.
When: 19:00 - 21:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Large Conference Hall). Registration is required on the RUSSIA EXPO website
Presentation of the patriotic "‘Victory’ Motorcycle Campaign Rally"
Masterclasses within the framework of the patriotic action "Frost Landing", interactive games from the Vologda region's Young Army, presentation of the exposition dedicated to the "Oshtinsky frontier".
When: 10:00 - 15:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall B, stand of the Vologda region)
Reporting Concert of the student campaign group "‘Victory’ Motorcycle Campaign Rally" dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War
At the reporting concert there will be a performance of the participants of the motor rally "Victory". The concert consists of choreographic, vocal numbers and poems.
The tradition of the "‘Victory’ Motorcycle Campaign Rally" is 49 years old this year.
When: 15:30 - 17:00
Where: Pavilion No. 55 "Home of Youth"
Spine bone breaking competition "Һeer shaalgan (Seer khukhalkha)"
Organization of demonstrations (masterclasses) on breaking the spine bone "Һeer shaalgan (Seer hukhalkha)", show of bone breakers-keepers of traditions (varieties of bone breaking techniques). There will also be masterclasses on the Buryat sports game "Talaan Tobsho Naadan" — a game with a rammed bone of cattle-bargay. These games are based on the traditions and customs of the Buryat people.
When: 10:00 - 20:00
Chemical show for children
It is possible to become a chemist, all you have to do is to visit a chemistry show. During the event you will be able to create an ice flower and chemical fireworks, safely refresh yourself in extremely low temperatures and learn more about the phenomena that surround us in everyday life.
When: 13:00 - 14:00
Where: Pavilion No. 12 "SIBUR House of Polymers"
"Marathon of Exercises" with Karina Cherevan
Karina Cherevan, Sambo World Cup champion, will hold an exercise session for everyone. The event will be held within the framework of the "Marathon of Exercises at the RUSSIA EXPO" — cycle of mass events, which are held in cooperation with the All-Russian Public Movement "Healthy Fatherland".
When: 11:00
Where: Main Street Stage
Exercise with Denis Lebedev
The champion will reveal the secrets of athletes' training and exercises suitable for both boxers and all fans of a healthy lifestyle. The program includes interaction with the champion and an autograph session.
When: 12:00
Where: Pavilion C "Sport for Everyone"
Lecture "Folk Arts and Crafts: Through Myths to Truth". Registration is required on the Exposition website
At the lecture, blogger Nikita Inshakov will debunk the most common myths and stereotypes about folk art and folk artistic crafts and will teach how to: distinguish craft from trade, and the master of folk craft from the artisan; see the real roots of folk art; read ornaments without making up unnecessary things; understand the diversity of tradition in folk art.
When: 13:00 - 14:30
Where: Pavilion No. 84 "House of Culture". Registration is required on the RUSSIA EXPO website
"Brain Health" conference
The guests of the Pavilion will be told about how to preserve brain health in old age, about nutrition and exercise, about memory and training for brain health. Visitors will also learn about the role of sleep for health, as well as about all brain diseases: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Experts will talk about stress and brain health and how modern devices affect it.
When: 15:00 - 18:00
Where: Pavilion C "In the Service of Health"
Masterclass with actress Maria Gorban
At the masterclass, actress Maria Gorban will combine traditional for Vladimir region painted clay figurines and the flight of imagination of each participant to create unique souvenirs.
When: 16:00 - 17:30
Where: Pavilion D "Feel Russia"
Dance flash mob
The musical composition of the big Saturday flash mob is based on the popular song "Beautiful Far Away" by composer Yevgeny Krylatov to lyrics by poet Yuri Entin. The song reflects the theme of the youth flash mob festival itself - the dream of a beautiful future. The future and how it will turn out depends today on the young generation of Russians. The second musical composition is "The March of Aviators" ("We were born to make a fairy tale come true...") in a modern arrangement by the Russian Children's and Youth Movement.
During the dance flash mob, Exposition guests, spectators and participants of the event have an opportunity not only to dance to their favorite melody, but also to sing together.
Immediately after the dance flash mob, all participants will launch the "Rocket to the Future". The rocket, "flying" through the regional stands to the accompaniment of the thematic composition, will join the guests of the Exposition, stand attendants, tour guides and volunteers, symbolizing the unity of our country.
When: 17:00 - 17:15
Where: Start of the route - Pavilion No. 75 (entrance to Hall A, entrance to Hall B)
Creative meeting with Larisa Dolina
The artist will talk about the intertwining of music with the history of the capital, recreating the atmosphere of different eras through sounds and melodies.
When: 17:00 - 18:00
Where: Pavilion No. 75 (Hall A, Moscow space)
Masterclass on Russian everyday folk dance. Learning the basic elements of Russian dance. Registration is required on the Exposition website
The participants of the masterclass will learn the basic elements of everyday folk dances and in the future they will be able to hone their skills at the evening festivities, which will also take place in the House of Culture. Despite the lack of entertainment venues and musical equipment, our ancestors always knew how to relax. After hard work in the field, it was the dance that served as a rest for many peasants.
When: 15:00 - 17:00
Where: Pavilion No. 84 "House of Culture". Registration is required on the RUSSIA EXPO website.
All-Russian bachelorette party "Bride's Pancakes"
On the stage of the House of Russian Cuisine, young cooks will compete in the art of baking pancakes, tossing them on pans until they form tall stacks.
Guests of the event will be introduced to the pancake traditions of the peoples of Russia. Brides look forward to pancake baking, where they will show their skills as future hostesses, “singing chefs” and “brides’ choir” competition, music, jokes, photo shoots and unique atmosphere of the country's only house of cuisine of the peoples of Russia.
When: 18:00 - 20:00
Where: Pavilion K “House of Russian Cuisine”
Immersive performance "Wedding"
The interactive performance is based on wedding traditions of the Vologda, Tomsk, Belgorod and Novosibirsk regions. Songs and rituals were recorded by folklore collectors both at the end of the last century and in the present time.
The characters are young couples who have just registered their marriage or got engaged and want to experience how young people used to get married.
During the performance, the couple are the main characters and the audience become relatives from the side of the newlyweds and are also included in the ritual.
When: 18:00 - 19:00
Where: Pavilion No. 84 "House of Culture"
MGIK performance based on Pushkin
In honor of Pushkin's anniversary, MGIK (Moscow State Institute of Culture) students invite guests to immerse themselves in excerpts from his works and try to touch the great personality of the poet hand in hand. Poetry and prose readings by MGIK students will be held.
When: 19:00 - 20:00
Where: Pavilion D "Our Culture"
Farmers Fair
The Farmers Fair in Pavilion No. 48 invites you to be amazed by the variety and richness of tastes. Cheeses, sausages, delicacies, Siberian berry jam, chocolate-covered cones, black and red caviar from all regions of the country are presented here. You can comfortably get to our Fair by route No. K, which departs from Pavilion No. 75, as well as from the stop "Northern Loop", located at the arch of the Main Entrance of VDNH. Pavilion No. 48 is within walking distance from the "City Farm" stop.
When: 10:00 - 20:00
Where: Pavilion No. 48
