13-22 February, Fri-Sun
We see off winter, but we don't say goodbye! The capital has prepared many surprises for the Maslenitsa guests, including interactive programs, concerts, performances, theatrical shows, workshops, and, of course, the most delicious treats. The festival is part of Winter in Moscow
Free of charge | No registration required
Main sites in Moscow:
We see off winter, but we don't say goodbye! The capital has prepared many surprises for the Maslenitsa guests, including interactive programs, concerts, performances, theatrical shows, workshops, and, of course, the most delicious treats. The festival is part of Winter in Moscow
Free of charge | No registration required
Main sites in Moscow:
Revolution Square
13–22 February, Fri–Sun, 12:00–20:00
Folk festivals and performances by folk groups, Maslenitsa fun for the whole family, and more than 50 types of pancakes — all of this is part of the wide-ranging Moscow Maslenitsa festival. Guests can expect exciting performances, themed workshops, folk games, and sports activities. The festival will also feature a traditional selection of the strongest residents of the districts!
13–22 February, Fri–Sun, 12:00–20:00
Folk festivals and performances by folk groups, Maslenitsa fun for the whole family, and more than 50 types of pancakes — all of this is part of the wide-ranging Moscow Maslenitsa festival. Guests can expect exciting performances, themed workshops, folk games, and sports activities. The festival will also feature a traditional selection of the strongest residents of the districts!
Tverskoy Boulevard
13–22 February, Fri–Sun, 12:00–20:00
Tverskoy Boulevard will turn into a gallery of Maslenitsa fir trees decorated in the style of Russian beauty brands. Winter games and entertainment will take place here: bowling, petanque, tag and other activities, as well as a Maslenitsa interactive program: master classes, giveaways, gifts, lectures.
There will be a local brand market, a gastronomic station with warming tea, and, of course, restaurants with the most unusual pancakes made in collaboration with Moscow beauty brands.
13–22 February, Fri–Sun, 12:00–20:00
Tverskoy Boulevard will turn into a gallery of Maslenitsa fir trees decorated in the style of Russian beauty brands. Winter games and entertainment will take place here: bowling, petanque, tag and other activities, as well as a Maslenitsa interactive program: master classes, giveaways, gifts, lectures.
There will be a local brand market, a gastronomic station with warming tea, and, of course, restaurants with the most unusual pancakes made in collaboration with Moscow beauty brands.
Northern River Station
21 February, Sat, 13:00–18:00
We invite residents and guests of the capital to join us for the Maslenitsa festivities! The venue will delight you with free treats and a wide range of entertainment.
You will be greeted by buffoons and folk ensembles. Everyone will be able to participate in traditional games: ride a carousel in the form of a samovar, play Matryoshka bowling, participate in a tug-of-war, run a race in buckets, and become a real ring thrower. We are waiting for everyone to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring!
21 February, Sat, 13:00–18:00
We invite residents and guests of the capital to join us for the Maslenitsa festivities! The venue will delight you with free treats and a wide range of entertainment.
You will be greeted by buffoons and folk ensembles. Everyone will be able to participate in traditional games: ride a carousel in the form of a samovar, play Matryoshka bowling, participate in a tug-of-war, run a race in buckets, and become a real ring thrower. We are waiting for everyone to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring!
South River Station
21 February, Sat, 13:00–18:00
Tea, pancakes with buns, and folk games! We are waiting for you to join us for a fun-filled celebration with free treats and a large festive program. Let's start the celebration with animation and beloved children's characters! Then, we will have a fairground carousel, a race in "stoves" like Baba Yaga, a tug-of-war, and ring throwing. Let's spend the winter together with fun!
21 February, Sat, 13:00–18:00
Tea, pancakes with buns, and folk games! We are waiting for you to join us for a fun-filled celebration with free treats and a large festive program. Let's start the celebration with animation and beloved children's characters! Then, we will have a fairground carousel, a race in "stoves" like Baba Yaga, a tug-of-war, and ring throwing. Let's spend the winter together with fun!
VDNH Park
21–22 February, Sat–Sun, 12:00–20:00
As part of the "Winter of Gifts" entertainment program, the Winter Festival "Together Warmer" will feature Maslenitsa festivities.
Competitions and amusements with fairy-tale characters, interactive game stations, peddlers, shows of strongmen, stiltwalkers, and jugglers, the puppet show "Maslenitsa," a folk band performance, immersive street performances "Beyond the Mountains and Forests" and "Freckles," festive interactive processions with a giant Maslenitsa, and an exciting DJ set.
21–22 February, Sat–Sun, 12:00–20:00
As part of the "Winter of Gifts" entertainment program, the Winter Festival "Together Warmer" will feature Maslenitsa festivities.
Competitions and amusements with fairy-tale characters, interactive game stations, peddlers, shows of strongmen, stiltwalkers, and jugglers, the puppet show "Maslenitsa," a folk band performance, immersive street performances "Beyond the Mountains and Forests" and "Freckles," festive interactive processions with a giant Maslenitsa, and an exciting DJ set.
Northern Tushino Park
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar Station, Maslenitsa Games, Small Interactive Theatre Station
14:00–14:45
Interactive theatrical sketches in Russian folk style
15:00–16:45
Dance workshop with ditties and a bayan
17:00–17:45
Interactive performance "Pushkin's Favorite Fairy Tales"
18:00–19:00
Performance by the Sovetchera folk group
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar Station, Maslenitsa Games, Small Interactive Theatre Station
14:00–14:45
Interactive theatrical sketches in Russian folk style
15:00–16:45
Dance workshop with ditties and a bayan
17:00–17:45
Interactive performance "Pushkin's Favorite Fairy Tales"
18:00–19:00
Performance by the Sovetchera folk group
Bauman Garden
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar station, Maslenitsa games, and the station for making bast dolls
14:00–14:45
Maslenitsa quest with buffoons
15:00–16:45
Dance Interactive «Russian Khorovod»
17:00–17:45
The Show of Heroes
18:00–19:00
Performance by the Lyubo-Milo folk group
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar station, Maslenitsa games, and the station for making bast dolls
14:00–14:45
Maslenitsa quest with buffoons
15:00–16:45
Dance Interactive «Russian Khorovod»
17:00–17:45
The Show of Heroes
18:00–19:00
Performance by the Lyubo-Milo folk group
Vorontsovo Estate
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar Station, Maslenitsa Games, Coin-Molding Station
14:00–14:45
Maslenitsa relay races with big games
15:00–16:45
Karaoke with balalaika players
17:00–17:45
Songs and dances with animators
18:00–19:00
Performance by the folk group Zhar-Tsvet
22 February, Sun, 14:00–19:00
Program of the day:
14:00–18:00
Samovar Station, Maslenitsa Games, Coin-Molding Station
14:00–14:45
Maslenitsa relay races with big games
15:00–16:45
Karaoke with balalaika players
17:00–17:45
Songs and dances with animators
18:00–19:00
Performance by the folk group Zhar-Tsvet
Tsaritsyno Park
22 February, Sun, 11:00-15:00
Traditional Maslenitsa games, processions, and round dances will be held on Palace square and in the park, and the festivities will end with a concert by Tatyana Gromova's vocal studio "Classy" and the folk band "Around & About".
The fiery art object by artist Marina Zvyagintseva will once again become a symbol of farewell to winter. Participation in the festivities is free for everyone. Pancakes can be purchased in festive decorations and special trading booths set up for the first spring holiday.
22 February, Sun, 11:00-15:00
Traditional Maslenitsa games, processions, and round dances will be held on Palace square and in the park, and the festivities will end with a concert by Tatyana Gromova's vocal studio "Classy" and the folk band "Around & About".
The fiery art object by artist Marina Zvyagintseva will once again become a symbol of farewell to winter. Participation in the festivities is free for everyone. Pancakes can be purchased in festive decorations and special trading booths set up for the first spring holiday.
Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve and Izmailovo Estate
now, until March 8 (Sun)
There are interactive programs and museum classes dedicated to the traditions of celebrating Maslenitsa.
Paid | Registration required
We invite you to:
now, until March 8 (Sun)
There are interactive programs and museum classes dedicated to the traditions of celebrating Maslenitsa.
Paid | Registration required
We invite you to:
- learn about the history of the Russian tsars' residences in Kolomenskoye and Izmailovo
- learn about Shrovetide traditions
- become participants in folk performances
- take part in Russian folk games and amusements
- ride in horse-drawn carriages through the picturesque places of Kolomenskoye
- and, of course, eat pancakes!
16 February, Mon — 1 March, Sun
Follow the dragon! Thousands of paper lanterns will once again adorn Moscow as the capital celebrates the Lunar New Year. Gather your own kaleidoscope of experiences at the Chinese Spring Festival venues and immerse yourself in the ancient culture of China. China is closer than you might think! Festival is a part of Winter in Moscow
Moscow sites
Follow the dragon! Thousands of paper lanterns will once again adorn Moscow as the capital celebrates the Lunar New Year. Gather your own kaleidoscope of experiences at the Chinese Spring Festival venues and immerse yourself in the ancient culture of China. China is closer than you might think! Festival is a part of Winter in Moscow
Moscow sites
Museum / Exhibition
"...These ten square meters were mine — the best ten square meters I've ever known in my life." Joseph Brodsky lived in these rooms for 17 years, until he left for exile. Today, they serve as a museum, exhibition space, and the "End of the Beautiful Era" bookstore.
Saint-Petersburg
until 5 April, Sun
Exhibition
The Winter Palace will host an exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Decembrist uprising on Senate Square. The exhibition tells the story of one of the most tragic days in the history of pre-revolutionary Russia. Before the October Revolution, the Decembrist uprising, along with the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812, was considered one of the most significant events in the country's history.
Exhibition
The Winter Palace will host an exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Decembrist uprising on Senate Square. The exhibition tells the story of one of the most tragic days in the history of pre-revolutionary Russia. Before the October Revolution, the Decembrist uprising, along with the victory in the Patriotic War of 1812, was considered one of the most significant events in the country's history.
Saint-Petersburg
(State Hermitage Museum)
