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At the Maslenitsa festival, as part of the project Winter in Moscow Guests will enjoy a rich musical, theatrical, and animation program, combining traditional folk motifs and contemporary art. Folk groups and neofolk bands will perform at festival venues across the city, and performances based on folk tales will create a truly festive atmosphere.
Musical program
Folklore performances play a special role in the festival. Farewell to winter with folk songs and dances is a cherished tradition observed at Maslenitsa festival venues throughout the city.
February 20 at 4:30 pm on Veshnyakovskaya Street folk group "Rusko" will perform Russian melodies in a modern interpretation.
That same day at 6:15 PM, folk performers will take the stage at several venues. On Mitinskaya Street Cossack ensemble "Volnaya Rus" The festival will delight audiences with performances of traditional songs and dances accompanied by instrumental accompaniment, including the button accordion, tambourines, drums, domra, zhaleika, and balalaika. Professional performers will sing, creating the effect of an entire Cossack choir on stage, and the choreography will incorporate elements of martial dances with a saber and a nagaika. On Orekhovy Boulevard folk group "Maryina Pesnya" with his soulful compositions will transport listeners to the world of folk traditions, and in Zelenograd at the same time, a song and dance ensemble "Lady" will perform in folk costumes with their best numbers accompanied by an accordion and balalaika.
On February 21 at 4:30 pm on Klyuchevaya Street a group of young musicians Paraskeva will present a vibrant show in outfits that reference ancient traditions.
The next day at the same time there will be a concert for guests. folklore group "Three Maidens" In the square near the Nekrasovka metro station. At 6:15 PM on Admirala Rudneva Street, the folk song ensemble "Vselen Folk" will perform popular songs from past centuries and compositions recorded during folklore expeditions across Russia.
Artists in various contemporary styles will perform for visitors to the venues. On February 20 at 4:30 PM, in the square near Golyanovsky Pond, they will present their most touching compositions. Andrey PozovOn Gorodetskaya Street at 6:15 PM, guests will enjoy the enchanting voice Irina Olifer. The next day at 4:30 p.m.Dmitry Donskoy Boulevard Honored Artist of Russia Olesya Evstigneeva will perform for the guests, and at 6:15 pm – singer Elizaveta Dolzhenkova.Krasnodarskaya Street At 4:30 pm, singer Elizaveta Lasavskaya will take the stage, and at 6:15 pm, the musical group Goroda will delight the audience at Slavy Square.
February 22ndMitinskaya Street The Black Cupro group will perform at 4:30 pm, and the Rimskie duo will perform at 6:15 pm.
Theatre program
Theatrical performances will create a magical atmosphere. This weekend, at 5:00 PM, the festival venues will host performances for young audiences, themed around the farewell to winter, Maslenitsa adventures, light, and the sun.
February 21stProfsoyuznaya Street The OZ Theatre will present the captivating production "The Magic Key." An animation program will also be held on Pererva Street at the same time. "Have fun, Maslenitsa", and on Aviatsionnaya Street the Pulse Show Theatre will present a performance Petrushka and the Girl.
On February 22, the Sfera Sveta Theatre will continue its stage program with a fun performance. "Saving Maslenitsa!" on Aviatsionnaya Street, and on the stage of the square on Khachaturyan Street, young guests will see "Petrushin's Tales" performed by actors from the Happy People Theatre. In addition, a program will be held on Grekova Street that day. Cossack the Volnaya Rus troupe, and on Pererva Street the Snezhen Theatre will present a performance Sweet Meeting.
In addition, on February 22nd, on Tverskaya Square, a Russian animation company invites young guests and their parents to take part inMaslenitsa program.
Cheerful entertainers and favorite cartoon characters will swirl everyone in a festive circle dance. From 12:00 to 3:40 PM, children will take part in exciting games, learn lively dances, solve riddles, and take vibrant photos with life-size dragon puppets Tosha and Misolya.
Young guests will bake pancakes with the characters from the animated film "Drakoshiya," help the little shushu get home before sunset, and give the sun another ray of sunshine with the characters from "Uletnaya Delivery." They will also enjoy sports games with the characters from "Team Match" and techno dancing to remakes of Russian folk songs with the characters from "Tekhnolyka."
Folk melodies with a modern twist will create a unique festive atmosphere, and fun quizzes will help you learn more about your favorite cartoon characters.
At all the city's festival venues, everyone will find something to suit their taste—from vibrant folk dances and songs to fun games and captivating theatrical performances. The festivities will continue until February 22.
You can see how the Maslenitsa festival is going on in Mosphoto report.
Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and assist those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.
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