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On April 6, 2024 , Moscow will host a traditional tram parade to celebrate the 125^th anniversary of the city's first electric trams, which commenced operation on that day in 1899.

Summer is coming, and it’s the best season for traveling in Russia. The HSE Travel student organisation has curated a collection of cities accessible within a few hours from Moscow, alongside insights into their prominent tourist attractions.

During the Days of Historical and Cultural Heritage event, which will run until the end of May, a variety of unique buildings, museums, exhibition halls, libraries, and cultural centres in Moscow will be open to the public free of charge. As usual, HSE University is participating in these events and extends an invitation to students, staff, and anyone interested to take part in the activities it has prepared.

Whether you are a history and culture enthusiast or simply curious about the ancient art of Russia, do not miss this opportunity to visit the exhibitions dedicated to the Land of Vladimir and Suzdal and the history of warrior saints in Russian art. These exhibitions will take you on a journey through time from the 9th to the 20^th centuries.

Visitors to the ‘Terracotta Army: Immortal Warriors of China’ reconstruction exhibition at VDNKh will be transported to the mystical atmosphere of Ancient China and witness the impressive scale of the grandiose army.

If you have read Doctor Zhivago or watched one of its TV or film adaptations, Peredelkino is a must-visit location. There, you can seek out inspiration, stand on the very spot where your favorite literary characters first came to life, and visit the houses where famous authors once lived, worked and created their masterpieces.