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On March 16, first-year students of the ‘Event Design. Theatre. Performance’ programme at the HSE Art and Design School will perform a shadow play entitled 'Don't Seek Summer in Winter.' The premiere performance and the preceding event are based on a Slovak folk legend and Samuel Marshak's fairy tale 'The Twelve Months.' The performers will guide the audience through the four seasons, allowing viewers to experience all twelve months at once, like the main character in the fairy tale, and to discover light amidst the all-encompassing darkness. The event is open to anyone interested, but registration is required.

Maslenitsa Week, the last week before Great Lent, is one of the most joyful Slavic holidays, and this year it runs from March 11 to 17. If you are in Moscow, you have a chance to take part in various activities in different parts of the city. During the festival, you will be able to take part in master classes, watch fairy tale and choir performances, and try pancakes—the main attribute of this holiday.

Moscow is a huge city, and in everyday life, all we see around are stone buildings, subways, and roads. If you are missing the sight of green leaves and flowers at the end of the long winter, we recommend visiting one of the city's greenhouses.

The ancient town of Klin, located on a river bank 85km from Moscow, stands out because of its associations with Tchaikovsky and Gaidar, its Christmas tree decorations, a famous old shopping arcade, and its parks. Any weekend in the approaching spring offers a great opportunity for a trip here, with the roundtrip journey taking no more than 5 hours.

The freezing cold of winter is coming to an end, nature is slowly waking up from its slumber, and the weather is getting better every day. We encourage you to come out of your ‘winter hibernation’ by attending some exciting FREE events in March. Check out the list below for more information.

Have you ever wanted to attend a music performance in a church or a cathedral? They might not be the first place that comes to mind while thinking of concerts, but some functioning churches and cathedrals in Moscow host organ and other music recitals. Life in Moscow has compiled a list of such places located near the city centre and not far from metro stations.

One of the biggest questions before going to Russia is what to pack. But don’t worry if you don’t have any cold-weather clothes yet—you can bring a basic set of clothes for spring, summer, and autumn and buy winter essentials once you’ve arrived.

Until March 15, the exhibition ‘Winnie-the-Pooh and All, All, All’ will be held in the Children's and Youth Department of the Central City Youth Library named after M.A. Svetlov. Graduates of the continuing education programme ‘Illustration. Basic Course’ decided to take a fresh look at A. A. Milne's beloved fairy tale by drawing incredibly colourful posters.

Step into a world where communication takes centre stage and love is the ultimate language. Explore this interactive exhibition dedicated to the concept of the five love languages at the Winzavod Center for Contemporary Art and discover how to connect with your loved ones on a deeper level. From words of affirmation to acts of service, immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and understanding as you uncover the key to creating lasting, meaningful connections. This interactive experience unlocks the secrets of expressing and receiving love in the most profound way.

On National Unity Day, the large-scale ‘Russia’ International Exhibition and Forum opened at VDNHin Moscow. Running until April 12, 2024, the festival celebrates the breakthroughs, history, art, and fascinating diversity of Russia’s regions, culture, and industry.