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On July 5, Moscow will host two large-scale sports events: Moscow Sports Day and Moscow Sports Night. Moscow Sports Day takes place at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, featuring over 20 themed sports grounds where visitors can join various master classes and tournaments. Meanwhile, Moscow Sports Night is held at 21 locations across the city, offering sports activities and autograph sessions with famous athletes.

Moscow's museums present endless possibilities for art lovers. Our carefully selected exhibitions reveal the capital's cultural layers—from the spiritual depth of Russian icons to dynamic contemporary works and masterful decorative arts.

The fountain season in Moscow opened on April 30, which means that more than 500 water systems will be operating throughout the summer season until the end of September or beginning of October (depending on the weather). Most of Moscow’s fountains turn on at 8 am and turn off at 11 pm on weekdays and 12 am on weekends.

The opening of the ‘Khatanga. Heritage’ exhibition took place in the atrium of the HSE building on Pokrovsky Bulvar. The event was organised with the support of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS). The educational project features photo materials with interactive tours, as well as a series of videos and a podcast that draw attention to the cultural and environmental aspects of the region.

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.