Being one of the largest, most dynamic and historically rich cities in Russia, Yekaterinburg invites everybody to celebrate its 288th Birthday. The festival will take place all around the city centre on the 20th of August. The program offers various…
Moscow at New Year
After meeting at a New Year’s party, ten years ago, in Prague, my partner and I set up our own annual tradition – to celebrate New Year in a new city. We promised ourselves to never spend this day in…
“Last school bell” celebration on May 25
One of the most important celebrations for Russian school-leavers, called the “Last bell”, will take place on the 25th of May. It is going to be the very “last bell” for those who are finishing school this year. It is…
“THE STARS OF THE WHITE NIGHTS” INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL IN ST-PETERSBURG
“The Stars of the White Nights” Festival is an international arts festival that takes place every year in St-Petersburg, Russia, during the period of the so-called White Nights. It usually starts at the end of May and lasts till the…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ST-PETERSBURG!
It is well-known that the Russians like celebrating the so-called “City Birthday”. It is the day when they admire the culture traditions and history of the city they live in. Of course, St.Petersburg is not an exception. It probably has…