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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.

In this latest batch of winter leisure recommendations from interns of the HSE University website team, Daniil talks about a tranquil park just next to the buzzing Moscow City and Alina shares her selection of ice-skating rinks.

This autumn, six HSE University students helped develop the HSE University portal, including the Life in Moscow website. All of them study at the School of Foreign Languages in Moscow. At the end of their internship, we asked the participants to share some of their favourite places to spend leisure time, do sports, and have fun in the wintry Russian capital. Below, Diana and Mary talk about a secret photo booth and invite everyone to attend a free Christmas play performed in English.

This winter, Moscow invites locals and visitors alike to revel in the atmosphere of the upcoming holidays in its shops, theatres, exhibitions, ice rinks, and more. The winter markets in particular create a special feeling of cosiness during the cold evenings. Read on to learn more about some of Moscow’s most festive markets this December.