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"Winter Holidays in Moscow in the 19th and 20th Centuries": a lecture and mini-tour

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Guests are invited to discuss the cultural and architectural aspects of Christmas and New Year, and to stroll through the palace's state rooms.

From January 2 to 10, the Petrovsky Travel Palace will host a special cultural and educational program.

On January 2, 3, and 10, visitors will be able to learn about the history of Christmas and New Year's celebrations in the pre-revolutionary and Soviet eras. A guide will discuss key city locations associated with the history of winter holidays, the image of a festive city in works of art, and the formation of familiar holiday traditions. Guests will learn how decorated fir trees appeared on the streets and in residents' homes, how the city prepared for Christmas in the 19th century, how attitudes toward winter holidays changed during the Soviet era, and which city streets and squares were the centers of Christmas and New Year's celebrations in the past. Furthermore, they will be able to learn where favorite New Year's films were filmed and what gastronomic specialties of the holidays were characteristic of different eras.

The lecture will take place in the conference room on the first floor of the Petrovsky Palace and will last 50-60 minutes. Following this, a guided tour will discuss the major milestones in the palace's history and explore the interiors of the state rooms on the second floor. Visitors will see the state rooms, where all Russian monarchs from Catherine II to Nicholas II visited and where receptions were held. They will also see the painted dome in the central Round Hall, the stucco bas-reliefs, and the grand staircase. The tour will last 30-40 minutes.

The event starts at the palace's northern entrance, checkpoint no. 5, on the Left Palace Alley. The entrance is located 10 meters to the left of the palace's central entrance, near the first two towers and the arch between them.

Address: Leningradsky Prospekt, Building 40, near the Dynamo (city exit No. 1) and Petrovsky Park (city exit No. 3) metro stations. Then it's a 7-10-minute walk.

You must have your original passport (or birth certificate for guests under 14). Admission to the grounds is restricted to those who have been assigned a ticket; your ticket cannot be shared. Part of the tour takes place outdoors; organizers recommend dressing appropriately for the weather and wearing comfortable shoes.

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A RUDN University student won 1,000,000 rubles in the "I Do" competition track of the All-Russian student project "Your Move"

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A RUDN University economics student is among the winners of the fifth season of the All-Russian student competition "Your Move." Second-year student Elizaveta Levina (Advertising and Public Relations major) was among the top 100 winners out of 12,779 applications from across Russia.

The media project "Partner | Unified State Exam" brought her victory. Here's how the idea was born.

"Students who score 100 points are geniuses," I thought when Channel One reported on the stories of students who'd scored the maximum on the Unified State Exam. I could only dream of a 100 points. "Well, so what? There's no harm in dreaming," I thought throughout high school. But in 2024, I passed the Unified State Exam in Russian with a perfect score of 100. This became a reality thanks to a friend with whom I studied for the exam. After enrolling at RUDN University on a scholarship, I realized I wanted to share my experience with today's students and show that anyone can get a perfect score on the Unified State Exam. And achieving such a result is much easier with a like-minded person. That's how the idea for the "Partner | Unified State Exam" project was born, where anyone can find a friend to study with through a special chat," says Elizaveta Levina.

Our student's idea is being implemented as part of the "I'm Doing" competition track of the All-Russian student project "Your Move," which is part of the "Russia – Land of Opportunity" presidential platform. The media project's VKontakte community has several regular columns, the main one being "Interview with a 100-Point Scorer." Text and video interviews have already been published with students who achieved 100 points in all Unified State Exam (USE) subjects, including Nadezhda Yashmolkina, the only student in the country who achieved 400 points. The community also covers USE news, including changes to the exam schedule and procedures. Short, funny videos also help students cope with stress.

For winning the competition, Elizaveta received 1,000,000 rubles, which she can use to implement her idea, further education, charity, and improve her living conditions. Incidentally, the student won the competition in the "Pioneer" track last year. Back then, she created a presentation about RUDN University called "Cultural Walk," developed an itinerary for the "More Than a Journey" program, and defended her project, "The Image of a Russian Student."

"I would like to express my gratitude to my mother, who always believes in me, to RUDN University, which supports the "Partner | Unified State Exam" media project, and to all the organizers of the "Your Move" project," added Elizaveta Levina.

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"Making people laugh is a source of pride for me": Celebrating Yuri Nikulin's birthday

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December 18th is a special day for anyone who loves laughter, the circus, and good cinema, as it was on this day in 1921 that the great clown, talented actor, and true hero Yuri Nikulin was born.

Growing up in a theatrical family, Yuri wanted to study acting after finishing school, but the war interrupted these plans.

Two wars

In 1939, the future artist was called up for military service, and for the next seven years he defended our country, first in the Soviet-Finnish War, during which Nikulin's battery protected the approaches to Leningrad from enemy air raids, and then in the Great Patriotic War, during which the artist also fought near Leningrad.

Circus on Tsvetnoy

Returning to civilian life in 1946, Yuri Nikulin attempted to enroll in a theater school, but both GITIS and VGIK rejected him, failing to recognize his talent.

However, he was accepted into the school-studio of spoken genres at the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, with which the artist never left, first working as a clown and then heading the institution.

Today, the Circus on Tsvetnoy is named after Yuri Nikulin, and his son runs it.

Acting career

The actor entered the film industry at age 36, making his first appearance in a cameo role in "Girl with a Guitar," starring Lyudmila Gurchenko. After several more small but memorable cameos, he joined the legendary trio Balbes, which, along with Experienced (Yevgeny Morgunov) and Coward (Georgy Vitsin), captivated audiences.

Comedies starring Yuri Nikulin continue to attract thousands of people of all generations to their screens. He created unforgettable characters in "The Diamond Arm," "Kidnapping, Caucasian Style," "The Old Robbers," "The Twelve Chairs," and others.

The actor was no less adept at dramatic roles, as can be seen in films such as "When the Trees Were Tall," "They Fought for Their Country," "Twenty Days Without War," "Scarecrow," and others.

Yuri Nikulin was remembered as a man of boundless kindness. "I'm a clown," the artist said of himself. "I get joy when I hear the audience laugh. I get joy when I see the smiles of children and adults."

Thank you for the laughter and tears, for my favorite films and the Circus on Tsvetnoy, happy birthday, legend!

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Fairytale frigates carrying gifts decorated Moscow's river terminals.

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Specialists urban economy complex Enormous fairytale frigates have been installed at the Northern and Southern River Terminals. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.

"The themed structures feature ships with wind-filled sails, with New Year's gifts on their decks. Each vessel is 10 meters long and decorated with bright LED lighting. The frigates were positioned near the station buildings, and Christmas trees decorated with colorful baubles, stars, garlands, and other ornaments were erected nearby. Lighted trees were also installed at the Northern River Terminal," added Pyotr Biryukov.

New Year's Moscow

Over four thousand illuminated decorative structures and Christmas trees were installed throughout the city for the New Year and Christmas holidays. They create a festive atmosphere and provide additional illumination at night.

Light arches have appeared on Pushkinskaya Square and Novopushkinsky Square, on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares, and on Gazetny and Kamergersky Lanes. They have undergone technological upgrades and now operate in full color with the ability to control light and color scenarios. The pedestrian section of the Boulevard Ring is traditionally decorated with light tunnels and the number 2026, and a giant Christmas tree bauble has been installed in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill.

The center of Moscow was decorated with illuminated arches.

Modern energy-saving LED lighting is used to decorate the city. These lights consume tens of times less electricity, are safe, and are designed to operate in all weather conditions.

In recent years, Moscow has accumulated a sufficient supply of decorative elements to fully embellish the city. All lighting and decorative structures are multifunctional, reusable, and transformable.

Moscow has begun preparing for the New Year, using decorations from previous years.The capital's bridges were decorated for the New Year.Light tunnels decorated Moscow in anticipation of the New Year.

Get the latest news quickly on official Moscow messaging channels. MAX AndTelegram.

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Poetry of creation

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The concert-performance is based on Sergei Mikhalkov's book "War Poems" and explores poetry as a testament to the times, human resilience, and faith in Victory. The production is based on poems written by the author at the front and in the home front—heartfelt, direct, addressed to soldiers and officers, mothers and wives, children, home front workers, and prisoners of war.

Directors Evgeny Dubovskoy and Igor Sergeyev construct the play as a restrained and precise conversation about war, devoid of external pathos, where poetic words become the central character. It is a reflection on the inner strength of man, his responsibility to history, and the ability to create even in the midst of destruction.

The performance features Polina Borunova, Marianna Vasilyeva, Yulia Vostrilova, Danila Dzygar, Pavel Ilyin and others.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

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The Polytechnic University's stardom is growing

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The White Hall hosted the semi-final of the largest student cultural and creative project, "Polytechnic Star," which has been unveiling new talented vocalists and presenters for 18 consecutive seasons.

The participants went through auditions, numerous rehearsals, and meticulous preparation. The White Hall stage featured everything from world pop hits to rap and beatboxing. The entire show program was meticulously prepared and directed by the project's organizing team, led by Denis Levshin. The event was supported by the Student Club and the help of volunteers from the KOrgi organizing team.

"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this incredible project. After months of preparation and the efforts of both organizers and participants, the long-awaited semi-final finally took place, and not only did it take place, but it was held at the highest level. Everything was perfect—from the semi-finalists' performances to the musical accompaniment during the breaks. I'm sure the final will amaze everyone even more with its scale and vibrancy!" commented Fatima Osmanova, a finalist in the "Hosts" category and a first-year student at the Institute of Mathematics, Economics, and Telecommunications.

The evening was memorable for its vibrant and dynamic performances, unique media coverage, and the sincere emotions of the participants and support groups.

I'm so happy to have made it to the finals. During our rehearsals, the stage truly felt like home, and I've made even more progress in a direction that truly brings me immense happiness! The guys and I have become very close during this time and have become a true team. The level of organization and scale of the project are simply outstanding. The organizers are incredibly talented. I won't make any predictions for the finals; I only know that I want to give it my all and enjoy what we're doing! shared season 18 finalist Anna Sviridova, a first-year student at the Institute of Mechanics, Economics, and Telecommunications.

The performances were judged by experienced experts for whom creativity, music, and youth initiatives have become an integral part of life: Tatyana Barabanova, Deputy Head of the Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity at SPbPU; Alexander Tsepkalo, host of student and city events and finalist of the 15th season of the Polytechnic Star project; and Chairman of the United Student Council. Thomas Schochenmayer, as well as singer-songwriters – the winner of the 15th season Elena Shundeeva and the winner of the 11th season, Artem Ilchenko.

This year, the team was almost completely revamped, and we once again undertook a titanic effort to ensure the semi-final was a success! We put maximum effort into unlocking the potential of each vocalist: we added a lot of unique elements to their songs, allowing them to explore new genres and roles. It's also great that this year, the system for training hosts from scratch was fully operational, and we were able to showcase the results of this work at the semi-final. The semi-final was quite dynamic, with many memorable and captivating performances. And judging by the audience's feedback, we succeeded," shared project director Denis Levshin.

Of the 26 semi-finalists, 16 advanced to the final round. The project final will take place on April 23 in the White Hall. The name of the new "Polytechnic Star" will be announced then.

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"A Hero in a Cloak": Polytechnician Guvanch Durdyev Wins the Fontanka Prize

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The awards ceremony for the 2025 Fontanka.ru city portal's main prize was held at the Hermitage Museum's General Staff Building. Among the eleven laureates, who received griffin statuettes and silver badges based on the results of a public vote in which more than 120,000 people participated, was Guvanch Durdyev, a student at the Humanities Institute of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

In August 2025, Guvanch unexpectedly gained popularity and the status of “people’s traffic controller.”

During a heavy downpour, he noticed a near-cold traffic jam at the intersection of Nauki Avenue and Grazhdansky Avenue. A student working as a courier during his summer break, he couldn't help but rush to the driver's aid. Within hours, Guvanch began receiving messages asking, "Is that you online?"

"I didn't think there would be such consequences, that I'd appear in the news. I just wanted to help drivers; I had no idea I could appear online. I decided to search for myself online and immediately found it on Fontanka. It was a very pleasant experience, of course, and I shared it with my family. Friends said that heroes should be recognized, but I don't consider myself a hero," Guvanch modestly noted after his actions received widespread public attention.

Thanks to his knowledge of traffic rules, the student spent nearly 30 minutes manually directing traffic. Drivers filmed him, praised him, and smiled and made approving gestures. Social media users dubbed the young man a "caped hero."

Guvanch Durdyev is a third-year student at the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Humanities, majoring in Linguistics. He's been living in St. Petersburg for three years and plans to work in his chosen field—he dreams of becoming a translator or a school teacher.

The young man is distinguished by his proactive nature, friendliness, responsibility, and willingness to help. These qualities, demonstrated in August, were recognized at the Fontanka.ru Recognition and Influence awards.

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What events will be held as part of the Winter in Moscow project from December 19 to 21?

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This coming weekend, from December 19th to 21st, you can attend master classes, go ice skating, participate in the "Moscow Estates" and "Moscow Traditions" festivals, as well as the "Family Games" project, watch a performance, and experience the festive spirit at a New Year's fair and light show. These events are part of the project. Winter in Moscow.

New Year's master classes

On Friday, December 19th, at the chalet Workshop of Magic Toys Master classes on Christmas tree decoration painting, New Year's card making, and home decorations will be held at Manezhnaya Square: "Holiday Surprise" at 11:00 AM, "Wish Star" at 12:00 PM, "Christmas Tree Decoration Factory" at 1:00 PM, "Sweet Secret" at 2:00 PM, "Interactive Card" at 3:00 PM, and "Hairdresser" at 4:00 PM. Admission is free.

On the same day from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the Muzeon Art Park, guests of the Gift Factory art pavilion of the Youth of Moscow and Made in Moscow projects will be making New Year's calendars — wall or tabletop. From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, visitors are invited to master the technique of working with decorative elements, paper, and stencils to create an original New Year's card.

On Saturday, December 20, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, a master class will be held in the same space. 3D pens, where participants will learn about 3D printing using 3D pens. From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, a workshop on creating New Year's tree balls.

On Sunday, December 21, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, visitors will be able to make custom iconsFrom 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM they will learn how to compose correctly wish mapfor the coming year using collages. Participants will also learn how to formulate goals and visualize their dreams.

Admission to all events at the Gift Factory art pavilion is free.

Master classes will be held daily on Tverskaya Square. In the festive palm conservatory, guests will learn about the symbols and traditions of Christmas celebrations during the Tsarist era, create their own candlestick for their home, and learn the basics of embossing.

December 19 At 3:00 PM, you are invited to the class "Christmas Imitation: Traditions of the Royal Christmas Trees", at 4:00 PM, there will be a master class "Magic Embossing: Christmas Silhouette", at 5:00 PM – "Guardian Angel of Christmas", and at 6:00 PM – "Christmas Candle".

The following events will take place from December 20th to 21st master classes: 15:00 — “Christmas Candle”, 12:00 and 16:00 — “Christmas Trick: Tsarist Christmas Tree Traditions”, 13:00 and 17:00 — “Magic Minting”, 14:00 and 18:00 — “Guardian Angel of Christmas”.

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Games, shows and a festival on the skating rinks

In the Beskudnikovsky district, at the skating rink in the Svyatoslav Fedorov Park on Dmitrovskoe Highway (80a), on December 20 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a festival dedicated to Mitten Day will be held. Mittens' FestivitiesThis free event for residents aged six and up will be held in Russian folk style. Guests will enjoy a concert by ethnic ensembles, a show featuring a brown bear, and a competition for the loudest ditty.

Twice a week, on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, young guests with their parents can take part in the children's skating rink at VDNKh. animation and entertainment programOn December 20th and 21st, they will enjoy interactive games and competitions, encounters with fairytale characters, figure skating lessons, and creative workshops. Admission is free.

During these same days, the capital will host the Moscow Traditions festival at the skating rinks in Gorky Park, on Tsarskaya Embankment Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, at stadiums RZD Arena And Avangard, V equestrian complex "Bitsa".

Those interested will be able to try their hand at the traditional winter sport of felt boot hockey. The courts will also feature areas for air hockey, snow darts, curling, a hockey strength test, a shooting range, and billiards. Participation is free.

On the skating rink at Revolution Square on December 20th and 21st at 6:30 pm they will show ice show "Composers" Featuring Russia's best figure skaters. Tickets are available for purchase at the venue on the day of the performance.

On Sunday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, Olympic champion Alina Zagitova will give a figure skating master class at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex. Participants will learn the athlete's professional secrets and will also see the class broadcast on a screen next to the rink. The class is free, but registration is required. registrationA total of 22 exciting master classes with famous figure skaters will be held during the winter season.

A sports festival will also be held at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex on December 21. "Retrodisco"From 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM, festival participants will be able to skate to hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, test their knowledge in quizzes, and take stunning photos.

You can also enjoy active time every day at the skating rink on Vorobyovy Gory. It's open from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Skates and penguin assistants for young skaters are available for rent. Admission is free, with prior reservation required. registration.

Family Games Project

From December 20th to 21st, events as part of the "Family Games" project will be held at various venues across Moscow. You can take part in laser tag and mini-orienteering tournaments on December 20th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the venue near regional center "Meeting Place "Baku"" on Usievich Street (properties 12–14) and on December 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Avangard stadium on Entuziastov Highway (building 33).

Get acquainted with games of the peoples of the world, such as shuffleboard, box hockey, cornhole and culbutto, on December 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in M.P. Sudakov Square on Sovkhoznaya Street (house 17/49) and on December 21 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the site near regional center "Meeting Place "Baku"".

Families with children will be able to participate in a hockey relay race and learn shooting skills on December 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Zhuzha Parkon Akademika Millionshchikova Street (building 14, building 2) and on December 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. children's park "Fili"on Bolshaya Filevskaya Street (building 9).

Open tournaments and master classes in arm wrestling, wrist strength testing, kettlebell lifting and tug-of-war will be held on December 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Nagatinskaya embankment (house 42, building 3) and December 21 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Tove Jansson Square (quarter 165).

In addition, you can take part in winter skittle competitions and sword fights on December 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Linden Park (quarter 152) and December 21 from 14:00 to 16:00 on park area from Musorgsky Street to Dezhnev Passage in Yurlovsky proezd (near house 8).

Join the tug-of-war, log pillow fights and sack jumping competitions on December 20 from 12:00 to 14:00 near cultural center "Novoslobodsky"» on Sushchevsky Val Street (building 10a, building 1) and on December 21 from 12:00 to 14:00 in Nadezhda Square on Leninsky Prospekt (buildings 82–86).

On the site next to cultural center "Novoslobodsky"Also on December 20 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM there will be games on teamwork and logic, and on December 21 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM the same competitions will be organized in Nadezhda Square.

In the park near the Nekrasovka transport hub on Rozhdestvenskaya Street (building 31) on December 20 from 12:00 to 14:00 children with their parents are invited to family relay raceThe stages include a trampoline obstacle course, ring toss, tag, and balance tests.

From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, family teams will overcome sports route with mini-golf, Jenga, football and fitness relay races, and on December 21 from 12:00 to 14:00 they will play broomball, in which a ball replaces the puck, and a broom replaces the hockey stick. From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, you can attend a fitness class, solve sports riddles, and take part in fun races using trampolines and attractions.

IN M.P. Sudakov Square On December 21st, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sovkhoznaya Street (Building 17/49) will host a flag football practice. Players must stop each other by grabbing a flag attached to the opponent's belt.

Moscow Estates Festival

From December 20th to 21st, residents and visitors of the city can also attend the Moscow Estates festival, which runs throughout the winter. Its flagship venue is located in Kolomenskoye Museum-ReserveEntrance to all events is free.

Here from 11:00 to 21:00 guests are invited to noble promenadeGuests will be greeted by actors in period costumes and invited to participate in interactive activities, noble games, test their marksmanship at the shooting range, or witness amusing scenes from estate life.

On the same site from 11:00 to 21:00 it is open retro photo studio, where you can try on the role of a nobleman, and costume designers will select your outfit and accessories.

IN estate mailFrom 11:00 to 21:00, you can sign a holiday postcard with views of Moscow estates and send it anywhere in Russia.

A tea station is open at Kolomenskoye from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Moscow Tea Party, where they treat you to a hot drink from a samovar.

The Moscow Estates festival's image zone is located on Manezhnaya Square. Here you can feel like a hero. historical portraitThe photo studio is open on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Literary readings and musical performances are held between sessions.

An exhibition, skating rink, and performance at the Moskino Cinema Park

Visitors this coming weekend cinema park "Moskino" Visitors can watch performances, visit the skating rink, a new exhibition at Vadim Zadorozhny's drive-in cinema exhibition dedicated to the 1980 Olympics, and a storyboarding workshop.

At the skating rink, covering over three thousand square meters and located on Cathedral Square, guests can see the decorations of the Moscow Kremlin's churches and chambers, go ice skating, and watch films such as "Guest from the Future," "Morozko," "Snegurochka," and others.

The skating rink will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. until March 1. Your first skating session is included in the price. entrance ticket to the cinema park. To attend subsequent screenings, you must purchase a combined admission ticket. skating rinkSkates can be rented.

A new exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Olympics will open at Vadim Zadorozhny's Autokinovystavka on December 20 at 11:00 AM. It features Soviet-era memorabilia associated with the USSR's achievements, including over 5,000 items of clothing, technology, toys, and other items created in the 1980s. You can visit the exhibition from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a cinema park entrance ticket.

The Gonzaga Theatre will be showing "Santa Claus's Magic Ball" on Saturday at 4:00 PM, and "The Snow Queen" will be shown on Sunday at the same time.

The "House of Father Frost" set will host a staged filming of "Sherlock in Search of Father Frost." You can participate every 20 minutes from 12:00 PM to 5:20 PM.

Scandinavian tales

A musical performance will be shown at Shkulev Park in Tekstilshchiki, near the skating rink, on December 21 at 4:00 PM. Tales of the Fjords.

Spectators will encounter a world of giant trolls, mermaids, and Vikings, as well as characters from ancient legends: the cunning god Loki, his mother Laufey, and the blue-eyed goddess Freya. The performance will be accompanied by a fire show using torches, fans, and bowls.

After the performance, children will be able to take part in interactive games, and adults will be able to take part in a New Year's photo shoot.

Good works

"Letters of Kindness" campaign The event will take place on December 20th and 21st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During this time, volunteers will be at the "Winter in Moscow" project sites: the skating rink in Kuzminki Park and on Chicherina Street (8, Bldg. 1), as well as at the skating rinks in the Northern River Terminal Park on Leningradskoye Shosse (51), and on Tsarskaya Embankment at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. Residents can sign and send free holiday cards with wishes for family and friends, as well as for participants in the special military operation and residents of the new regions.

On the site next to the "House of Russian Cuisine" at VDNKh from December 4 to 21 will be open The Unclassified Service of Santa ClausThis is a charity project that makes children's New Year's dreams come true. At its center is an open television studio, where athletes, public figures, and other famous people come every morning. Here, any visitor can feel like a TV presenter, take a commemorative photo next to an art piece, and help make a child's dream come true.

The "Kind Tree" charity event is taking place in the capital for the fourth time. It aims to bring a New Year's miracle to the beneficiaries of non-profit organizations. This year, the participants include children whose fathers are defending the Motherland. on the promotion's websiteHundreds of children's stories have already been collected. "Kind Christmas trees" with wish balloons can also be found at the Central Children's Store, Zaryadye Park, the Dream Island amusement park, and other city venues. Simply pick up a balloon and fill out a request to make someone's wish come true.

In addition, more than 30 pavilions will be open from December 1 to February 28. Gift Factory project "Moscow is helping"They accept gifts for special military operation participants, children living in new regions, pet supplies for homeless animals, as well as reflective bracelets, stickers, and other items that improve visibility at night for residents of border regions. Until the end of December, board games for military personnel undergoing treatment in hospitals can be donated to the pavilions. Volunteers also offer postcard writing services.

The pavilion on Tverskaya Square is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The festival sites on Novy Arbat Street (Building 13) and Revolution Square are open weekdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The pavilion on Red Square is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The other pavilions are open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends and holidays.

New Year's Fair and Light Show

From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, you can visit the New Year's fair at Vorobyovy Gory, where you can purchase handmade gifts, freshly baked sweets, and drinks made with special recipes.

From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the Moscow Palace of Pioneers will host light shows every evening throughout the winter. The façade of the main building will be transformed into a multimedia stage featuring festive scenes.

Winter in Moscow: Light shows to be held on Sparrow Hills

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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Literary heritage and historical artifacts: what awaits participants on the "Moscow Estate" route

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One of the main events of the winter season of the Moscow Estates festival is the appearance of a route Moscow Estate, which you can join from December 1 to February 28. This interactive offline game, created in collaboration with Yandex Go, connects 14 historic mansions in the capital. Participants receive a special map and their first stamp at any point along the route, then visit the attractions, collecting stamps with tickets purchased at the estate box office or through the Russpass service. The more stamps they collect, the more valuable the gift they can receive at the festival's flagship venue, the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve.

Kolomenskoye

Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve— combines the wintry nature of the parkland, the architectural heritage of past centuries, and a contemporary events program. Free events designed for visitors of all ages will be held daily for three months. Guests will be able to visit a retro photo studio, creating an immersive experience of a bygone era, and send holiday postcards to anywhere in the country via the "Estate Post Office." On weekends, the program will be complemented by tastings of "Moscow" tea at the "Moscow Tea Party" station, street theater performances, holiday shows, excursions, master classes, and themed activities.

The Khitrovo family mansion on Arbat Street

The oldest house on Arbat is Khitrovo family mansionThe building was built in 1777 and received its Empire-style appearance after a fire in 1812. The two-story house, with its triangular pediment and rusticated façade, was home to the young Pushkin couple, Alexander Sergeyevich and Natalya Nikolaevna. During Soviet times, the state rooms and spacious rooms were converted into communal apartments, and it was only at the end of the 20th century that a memorial exhibition dedicated to the classic Russian poet opened there. A year ago, restoration work was completed on the mansion, allowing visitors to see its historic interiors: the building has been restored to its original layout, and the parquet flooring and decorative finishes have been restored.

Today, it attracts those who want to learn more about the life and personality of the great poet and those who are interested in the history of literature. Researchers believe that Alexander Pushkin's memorial apartment on Arbat is just as important as the apartment on the Moika River embankment in St. Petersburg. During the winter season of the "Moscow Estates" festival, the mansion will be one of the locations in an online quest. Secrets of Old Arbat, or Keys to the City, where participants will not only learn the history of estates and their owners, but also solve exciting tasks.

Leo Tolstoy's estate in Khamovniki

One of the most famous literary addresses in Moscow is house, where Leo Tolstoy lived for almost 20 years. The estate complex was built in the early 19th century and was one of the few buildings in the area to survive the fire of 1812. In 1882, the writer purchased the estate, searching for a quiet place in Moscow with a garden and vegetable patch for his large family. The estate in Yasnaya Polyana had become overcrowded: the Tolstoy family had 10 children.

Despite its proximity to central Moscow, the estate long retained a country-style atmosphere. The garden was filled with apple and cherry trees, raspberry and barberry bushes, and a skating rink was used in winter and tea was served in summer. The house had no electricity or running water for a long time, so the family first had to renovate the house: repair the floors, wallpaper, buy furniture, and plan a new layout.

It was within these walls that over 100 works were written, including the novel "Resurrection," the novellas "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," "The Kreutzer Sonata," the play "The Living Corpse," and other texts. After the writer's death in 1911, the estate was purchased by the Moscow City Council, and in 1921, by personal decree of Vladimir Lenin, a memorial museum was opened here. Leo Tolstoy's relatives and close family friends contributed to its creation. Thanks to this, the interior has been restored so accurately that it seems as if the owners have just left the rooms. Today, more than five thousand items in the museum collection include authentic furniture, household items, books, and personal belongings of the Tolstoy family.

A major restoration project was recently completed at the estate. During the work, the building's foundation and supporting structures were strengthened, the stoves and intricate tilework were renovated, and the historic parquet flooring and decorative cornices were restored. Thanks to this, the estate now looks virtually identical to how it did during Tolstoy's lifetime, albeit with modern engineering systems. The museum features the writer's study, living room, children's rooms, and dining room, as well as a stroll through the garden to soak up the atmosphere of a Moscow dacha.

The Moscow Estates Festival is a wonderful opportunity not only to learn about the life of a classic writer but also to attend special tours and thematic master classes that will allow you to take a fresh look at the capital's iconic literary landmark.

The House-Museum of I.S. Turgenev on Ostozhenka

An old mansionThe estate associated with Ivan Turgenev also featured on the "Moscow Estate" route. The two-story wooden house with mezzanines and six white columns was built on Ostozhenka Street in 1818–1819. Varvara Turgeneva, the famous writer's mother, lived here in the mid-19th century. The author of the novel "Fathers and Sons," the novella "Spring Tides," and many other works not only visited but also worked here. Events that took place on the estate formed the basis for the short story "Mumu." Turgenev's characters were based on real people who lived in the house. For example, the wayward and cruel lady's character traits are recognizable as Varvara Petrovna's. Later, locals began calling the mansion "Mumu's House."

The I.S. Turgenev Museum opened in 2009. In 2018, extensive restoration work was completed, recreating the atmosphere of that era. Household items, archival documents, manuscripts, photographs, lifetime portraits, and editions of Turgenev, as well as illustrations to his works, tell the story of the writer, his family, famous guests, and the era that preceded the end of serfdom in Russia.

An oak tree grows on the estate grounds—a descendant of the famous Turgenev oak from the Spasskoye-Lutovinovo Museum-Reserve in the Oryol Region. Next to the museum, in the I.S. Turgenev Square, the first monument to the writer in Moscow was unveiled.

Razumovsky Palace

Story estates The history of the estate dates back to the 16th century, when it was the property of the clerk Mikhail Munekhin. Over the centuries, the estate changed hands several times until, in the early 19th century, it came into the possession of Lev Razumovsky. The main house was seriously damaged in a fire in 1812, but was subsequently restored according to the designs of the architect Domenico Gilardi, one of the leading architects of post-fire Moscow.

Thanks to him, a monumental brick-red mansion with a distinctive Doric portico emerged. The center of the building is accented by a colonnade, and the side wings are decorated with stucco and distinctive plaster lion masks—a decorative detail that has become a distinctive signature of the estate.

During the Soviet era, the building became state property and housed the Museum of the Revolution. Today, the estate's historic interiors house the exhibition space of the State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia. Visitors come here to see artifacts that tell the story of key stages in the country's history.

The Moscow Estates Festival is in line with the "Tourist Attractiveness of the Country" initiative of the national project Tourism and Hospitality and helps residents and visitors explore the city's cultural and historical heritage in a modern format. Learn more about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution atspecial page.

A communications campaign in support of winter tourism has also been launched in Russia. Over 600 winter travel ideas have been compiled on the national tourism portal. puteshestvaem.rf, which is being developed with the support of the national project Tourism and Hospitality.

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Gorky Film Studio will reveal the secrets of dubbing and auditioning.

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As part of the project Winter in Moscow Gorky Film Studio invites children, teenagers, and adults to creative meetings. These will be held with the support of Department of Culture of the City of Moscow in the film campus.

Guests will enjoy meetings with casting directors, screenings of work by students from the Film Campus' Voice-Over and Dubbing program, and master classes on comic book and digital creation. All events are free, but advance registration is required.

On December 20 at 1:30 PM, a program for guests aged 14 and over, "The Magic of Sound: The Art of Dubbing," will feature work by students of the "Voiceover and Dubbing" course at the Gorky Film Studio's film campus. Participants will present clips from famous cartoons and films that they dubbed themselves, and will discuss how to bring characters to life and convey their personalities and emotions through voice. Experts will share tips on creating unique videos. You can register atwebsite.

Public talk "Casting and Screen Tests. First Steps in Film" The event for children ages 14 and up will take place on December 21 at 3:00 PM. The casting director will share with guests the secrets of successfully passing auditions and the qualities directors look for in actors.

The casting theme will continue December 23At 7:00 PM, guests aged 12 to 14 will receive advice from industry professionals, discussing best practices, personal experiences, and success stories that will inspire new achievements in the coming year.

On the same day at 6:00 pm, a master class will be held for guests aged 10 to 12 years. "Comic Book Creation: Draw Your Own New Year's Fairytale"Participants will create their own comic strip in a festive style and will be taught how to develop their own idea, characters, and plot.

At 7:00 PM, there will be a master class called "Digital Artist: The Magic of Creating Digital Masterpieces." Students will create their own New Year's digital artwork: a card, an illustration, or a themed character. They will learn about various tools and computer programs that will help bring their ideas to life. This class is suitable for teenagers ages 14 and up. You can sign up atwebsite.

The "Winter in Moscow" program at the Gorky Film Studio is supported by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. From December to February, the studio is hosting special events, including tours, master classes, public talks with actors, and meetings with casting directors and other industry experts.

The Gorky Film Studio is one of the oldest and largest in Russia. It has produced over a thousand films, including "Seventeen Moments of Spring," "Officers," "Morozko," "…The Dawns Here Are Quiet," "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka," "Guest from the Future," "Moscow – Cassiopeia," "Carnival," "You Never Dreamed…," "Pirates of the 20th Century," "Three Plus Two," and many others. Today, the Gorky Film Studio is one of the main venues in Moscow's large-scale film cluster, actively modernizing its studio complex. The production center produces feature films and documentaries, popular science series, and series for youth and children's and family audiences. The studio operates sound stages. virtual production pavilion, costume and props complex, digital content creation studios and a youth creative space Gorky Cinema Campus, and also pass excursionsThe film studio hosts festivals, exhibitions, and professional events for filmmakers.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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 provide assistance to 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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