Things to Do in Moscow:
A festival celebrating and promoting Thai culture will be held in Moscow from July 31 to August 2. Visitors are invited to learn about and experience both traditional and contemporary Thai culture through music, clothing, handicrafts, and cuisine. The festival aims to foster closer interaction and cultural exchange between Russia and Thailand. Admission is free and no prior registration is required.
July 31
The ArtVitok project, recently opened in an art space in Gorky Park, employs modern technologies to enrich the artistic value of famous artworks and explore the intersections between digitalisation and art. The first free exhibition created as part of the project showcases famous paintings by such masters of modernism as Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
July 27
On July 21, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts will open a new exhibition dedicated to the 20th century Cuban art of posters. With a collection of over 140 posters, it invites visitors to learn about a distinct period in Cuban history through an artistic lens, presenting vibrant artworks that combine various art styles and techniques.
July 17
The HSE Art and Design School Gallery at the Winzavod Centre for Contemporary Art has opened the exhibition ‘The Art of the Book. From Sign to Media.’ The project invites visitors to see the book not merely as a vehicle for text but as an independent artistic form with its own typography, composition, structure, and materiality. The exhibition runs from July 7 to August 25, 2026.
July 13
On July 11, a large-scale parade of vintage and antique cars will take place on the streets of Moscow. The annual celebration encourages the public to learn about the history of transport through themed exhibitions and activities. This year, the celebration will include a vintage transport parade and an exhibition on Chistoprudny Bulvar.
July 10
Several new museum exhibitions in Moscow cover various aspects of history and art, from specific locations like the Sultanate of Oman and the ancient Bosporan Kingdom to the styles of particular contemporary artists. Read on to learn more about five such exhibitions.
June 30