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The weather in June can be unpredictable, but don’t let brief summer showers interfere with your plans. With the long weekend (June 12–15) ahead in celebration of Russia Day on June 12, we have prepared a selection of places where you can relax and recharge outdoors in Moscow.

Continuing with the open-air events, from June 9–15, Moscow will host a major international jazz event—the Fourth Moscow Jazz Festival. Over seven days, the capital will welcome more than 1,000 performers from Russia and around the world, with concerts taking place at various venues across the city. Concerts from June 10–14 are free to attend.

From June 1 to August 31, Moscow will host the Theatre Boulevard festival, an international open-air street festival with free admission. The city will transform into one large theatrical stage. Visitors will be immersed in the world of theatre, try their hand at acting, take part in creative workshops, and learn more about the history of theatre.

Moscow is home to a wide variety of monuments from different eras—Soviet-era memorials, contemporary art objects, and much more. These monuments commemorate important events and outstanding individuals, and many of them impress with their artistic concept, craftsmanship, or unusual appearance. We’ve put together a guide to some of Moscow’s standout monuments.

International Museum Day has been celebrated worldwide on May 18 since 1977. To mark the occasion, the Museum Night event invites visitors to explore exhibitions late into the night. On May 17, Moscow museums will be open from 6 pm until midnight or even 2 am, with free admission.

Moscow Museum Week is a cultural initiative that allows locals and visitors of the capital—including foreign students—to enjoy free access to various exhibitions in the city’s museums over the course of seven days. It takes place during the third week of each month, and in May the programme runs May 12–18. Entrance is free, but admission tickets must be obtained in advance. The exhibitions cover a wide range of areas including history, science, art, music, literature, and Moscow’s cultural heritage.

This year, Russia is celebrating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. To commemorate this event, Moscow will host performances, exhibitions, and commemorative events.

What do magnolias, apple trees, daffodils, and sakura cherry blossoms all have in common? They’re all in bloom right now blooming in Moscow. ! Late April and early May is the perfect time to enjoy the full splendour of spring, so here is a list and we’ve gathered of the best parks and festivals where to you can experience it all.

This year, both the Orthodox and Catholic churches celebrate Easter on the same day—April 20. On Sunday, the air temperature in Moscow is expected to reach +22–24°C, allowing people to enjoy the Easter festivities alongside the long-awaited warm and sunny weather. As always, the city offers a wide range of events, from festivals to various concerts dedicated to the holiday.

In the third and final batch of winter leisure recommendations from interns of the HSE University website team, Sofa recommends a popular flea market in the eastern part of the city, while Sofiya talks about where to enjoy imperial Russian architecture and the quietness of a natural park at the same time.