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Ice skating season in Moscow is now officially open. In our selection, you’ll find information on some of the most popular outdoor skating rinks and facilities.

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.

To brighten up the first snowy week of the year, we have compiled an event route through some cultural events in Moscow this weekend.

Catch a Great Gatsby vibe with dresses, shoes, accessories and even perfumes from the Roaring Twenties.

From November 9 to December 4, the HSE ART GALLERY is hosting an exhibition of works by students and lecturers of the HSE Art and Design School. The ‘Defining Yourself: Subject / Process / Identity’ exhibition lays the foundation of a multidisciplinary project about building connections between folk crafts, artistic practices, and modern research. The exhibition also has a parallel programme in the form of a curatorial excursion, an open talk, and an evening of performances.

In just two hours, a high-speed train will take you to this city famous for Tolstoy, historical museums, gingerbread, samovar, creative spaces, hipster bars and restaurants, not to mention its own kremlin! This long weekend is the perfect time for it! Hopping on an early morning train, you can easily arrive in Tula on Friday morning and come back to Moscow on Saturday or Sunday evening.

Art Night takes place in Moscow and across Russia on November 3–6. This year's events are in honour of National Unity Day. If you haven't decided yet where to go on Art Night, this selection is sure to help you make your choice.

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.

This week, you are invited to trace the evolution of nature on Earth and contemplate what our planet will look like in the future.

Are there pancakes on Pancake Hill? Why is an ancient church bell called ‘the Swan’? What are the rules for visiting an Orthodox monastery? Lý Trang, from Vietnam, is a second-year master’s student at HSE University. Having visited Sergiev Posad, she has prepared a short travel guide with her impressions and some useful tips.