From May 1 to May 10, Moscow will host hundreds major city events: concerts, memorial events, exhibitions and sporting events. The events will take place at 35 venues in the city center, 20 in city parks, as well as nine district venues.
“Next week the May holidays begin. Major events will take place on May 1 - this is a demonstration of trade unions, on May 9 there will be a parade on Red Square, a procession of the “Immortal Regiment” and about 300 more large mass cultural events dedicated to Victory Day will be organized,” he said at a meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government.
1st of May
On May 1, a traditional procession of trade unions and labor collectives will take place on Red Square, in which more than 100 thousand people can take part. It will start at 10:00, and the gathering of guests starts at 09:00. Last year, about 100 thousand people took part in this procession.
In addition, the parks will open the summer season. From 13:00 to 19:00 there will be theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, creative and sports master classes.
“May 1 is the Spring and Labor Day, the summer season traditionally starts in our parks of culture and recreation, the entire infrastructure is prepared, more than 780 different places for various activities,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Culture. Rental points will open in the parks, and all playgrounds and fountains will be operational.
According to him, over the past five years the number of visitors to the parks has increased fivefold. And if you add the territory of VDNH and parks at your place of residence, then this figure will be much higher , Alexander Kibovsky clarified. This happened not only due to infrastructural changes, but also thanks to new programs: sports, animation, and children's.
9th May
Festive events, dedicated to the Day Victories will take place in the capital during all May holidays. On May 5, a gala concert for veterans will take place in the Moscow Government building on Novy Arbat (house 36/9). Also in the International program sport games children of hero cities, a motorcycle parade “Moscow is a city for motorcyclists” is scheduled for May 6.
On May 6, a cadet parade “The connection between generations will not be interrupted” will be organized on Poklonnaya Hill, in which more than 2.5 thousand students from cadet classes will take part. On May 6, citizens will be able to take part in sports festival“Sports Moscow salutes the Great Victory!” at the Moskvich cultural center. The dress rehearsal for the parade will take place on May 7. On the same day, the “Silver Boat” rowing competition starts in Krylatskoye, timed to coincide with Victory Day. On May 8, the traditional laying of wreaths and flowers will take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
In addition, on May 8 and 9, special holiday programs await Muscovites and guests of the capital on Poklonnaya Hill, Triumphalnaya Square, Pushkin Square, the square in front of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, on Tverskaya Street, Arbat, Gogolevsky, Nikitsky and Chistoprudny boulevards.
Nine have been prepared especially for veterans holiday concerts, including:
— May 5 - at the territorial center of social services "Yasenevo" (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 10:00;
— May 5 - at the territorial social service center "Zyuzino" (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 10:00;
— May 10 - at the Troparevo-Nikulino social service center (South-Western Administrative District), beginning at 14:00;
— May 11 - at the social service center "Zelenogradsky" (ZelAO), beginning at 14:30.
Victory Parade and fireworks in the parks
The main event as part of the celebration of the 72nd anniversary of the Great Victory, as in previous years, will be a military parade on Red Square. It will start at 10:00 Moscow time. The live broadcast will be shown at all festive venues in the city, including parks.
Then the “Immortal Regiment” action will take place on the main square of the country. More than 300 thousand citizens will walk through the center of the capital with portraits of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers - veterans of the Great Patriotic War. “The gathering will begin at one o’clock, the procession is expected to begin at three o’clock in the afternoon. Naturally, all city services are mobilized to ensure that this event, like last year, is organized at a high level and passes without any unpleasant moments. Moreover, there will be many guests. What’s nice is that guests come from abroad,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government.
The Victory Day celebration schedule at all venues will be the same:
— 10:00 — live broadcast of the Victory Parade;
— 13:00 - start of festive events;
— 18:55 - minute of silence;
— 19:00 - start of evening concerts;
— 22:00 - festive fireworks.
You can see fireworks in 19 parks and at VDNKh. " Fireworks in the night sky can be seen everywhere, anywhere in our city,” added Alexander Kibovsky.
Victory Day at VDNKh will be held at two sites - in Ostankino Park and on the square in front of the main entrance. The arch of the main entrance will turn into a giant canvas, on which a unique light projection will be shown. In addition, the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble named after A.V. will perform on the square. Alexandrova.
A traditional concert of the State Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater under the direction of maestro Valery Gergiev will take place on Poklonnaya Hill. It will start at 13:00.
Sports events
During the May holidays, 25 sports events will be held in Moscow mass events. From April 29 to May 5, the International Sports Games for Children of Hero Cities will take place ( Cultural Center"Moskvich", Volgogradsky prospect, building 46/15). The X St. George Games are planned for May 6 (Commonwealth Sports Palace, Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, 30, beginning at 13:00).
On May 1, 2018, Moscow will host numerous celebrations, performances, festivals and other events that are very interesting to attend with friends and the whole family.
During the May holidays in 2018, movement and parking on certain streets in Moscow will be blocked or limited. In addition, a ban has been introduced on the sale of alcohol in places of numerous celebrations. Certain public transport routes will be changed, and metro stations near the festivities will operate in a special mode.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: how to relax during the May holidays 2018
May 1 marks a state holiday - Labor Day or Spring and Labor Day. This is a non-working holiday.
In 2018, it falls on the first day of the week. Together with the pre-holiday days, there will be 4 days off - April 29, April 30, May 1 and 2.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: where to go on May 1 in Moscow
According to traditions, May Day rallies and demonstrations will be held on May 1 on Red Square. Representatives of absolutely all trade unions in Moscow, workers from the Moscow region, students, veterans, and activists will take part in the procession.
At the end of the procession there will be a meeting and speeches by popular socio-political figures.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: cultural program on May 1
May 1 is the opening day of the spring-summer season in all parks of the capital, each of which has prepared interesting events for its visitors: festivities, show programs, performances and much more.
There will be a Flower Ball in the 50th Anniversary of October Park on May 1. Guests will see floral decorations and take part in master classes on making flowers from different materials. Cheerful animators in costumes will put guests in a festive mood. flower fairies, and in the evening there will be a concert.
The Hermitage Garden will host a spring Flower Day, the website has learned. Here you can buy cut flowers, flower and hyacinth bulbs, spring primroses and potted plants. In addition, visitors can expect a spring design market and a classical music performance.
In Fili Park, May 1 will be held in the retro genre - with picturesque scenery and melodies of the 1930s–1960s. Guests will attend a concert of musical and dance ensembles, remember the yard fun of the 20th century, and during master classes they will plunge into the creative atmosphere of the Skillful Hands clubs.
There will be a sports celebration at Krasnogvardeisky Ponds. The program includes a demonstration of systematic summer classes, sports master classes by experienced running, dancing and yoga instructors.
In Izmailovsky Park there will be sports and music competitions and intellectual quizzes, master classes, as well as theatrical performances and performances.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: “Play May” arts festival
The festival will take place in the Vorontsov Garden on May 1. There will be many thematic art blocks for visitors: scenic, musical, dance and visual.
Young directors will show 3 new performances for adults and children. Artists from major Moscow theaters and students from stage institutes will take part in them.
The best songs from their repertoire will be sung by young vocalists, winners and favorites of professional competitions. And on the dance floor there will be cover teams dancing in the K-pop genre.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: Moscow Spring festival
During the “Moscow Spring”, the capital will be transformed into a big stage: performances will take place not only at the usual venues of the “Moscow Seasons” festivals, but also on the roofs and balconies of buildings.
The competition connects artists working in the genre of a capella (singing without instrumental accompaniment). It is open to musicians who have at least a year of vocal experience and who have reached the age of 18 at the start of the competition.
Free events in Moscow on May 1, 2018: youth festival in Victory Park
The first of May in Victory Park will be dedicated to youth culture: extreme sports, cheerleading and performances by popular artists.
The program will be opened by world professional boxing winner Kostyantin Tszyu. The athlete will talk about his principles of life: training, nutrition and regime; will present a number of boxing techniques for volunteers. During the day, visitors will have a photo and autograph session with Konstantin Tszyu.
An interesting and eventful program is expected in the Russian capital for the May holidays. As it became known during the next meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government, over three hundred public events will be held on city streets and squares. It is expected that this year no fewer residents and guests of the capital will take part in them than last year. Then in festive events About ten million people took part.
Festive program for May 1 in Moscow
The May 1 celebration program in Moscow includes many events. This includes the traditional Moscow Spring festival, which will include street celebrations, fairs, master classes, interactive shows, competitions and quizzes, concerts by street performers, and open-air cafes.
Each site will have its own design and theme.
Music lovers can enjoy concerts of classical works and jazz, as well as discos with fiery retro music.
Flower growers will be interested in attending master classes on floriculture, flower exhibitions, and seeing original art objects and flower arrangements.
As in previous years, a fair will be organized where you can buy flower seeds and learn how to grow exotic plants. Fair opening hours: on weekdays – from 12-00 to 21-00, on weekends and holidays – from 11-00 to 22-00.
According to the program of the May 1st Holiday in the Moscow couples named after. Gorky, “Fili”, “Sokolniki”, “Kolomenskoye”, Babushkinsky Garden, “Kuzminki”, “Troparevsky”, “Tsaritsyno”, “Izmailovo”, the Hermitage Garden and others will host theatrical performances, funny Games and competitions for children and adults.
Here you can play football, tennis and chess, rent a velomobile or a bicycle for a walk, take part in interesting quests, go on excursions and concerts, sunbathe in sun loungers or hammocks, taste delicious food and drinks in cafes and restaurants, etc.
The parks located in different parts of the city will offer, among other things, amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Come here on any day in May, and you will definitely become participants in some program. It will be fun for both children and adults!
Festive events in Moscow on May 9, 2018
In 2018, preparations for the celebration of May 9 were also scrupulous and thorough. Long before the holiday, the Moscow government approved a list of events that were to be held on this day. The Victory Day program included the following events:
Victory Parade on Red Square
Procession of the "Immortal Regiment"
A minute of silence
Campaign "Clear Sky"
Thematic events on Poklonnaya Hill
Festive fireworks in honor of Victory Day
Gala concert dedicated to May 9
In addition to the list of central events held annually in the capital and its environs, residents and guests of Moscow took part in ceremonial events held on the city’s boulevards and park areas.
The appearance of the metropolis changed significantly: on the memorable day, everything in the capital resembled the anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. 14,000 flags, installations of various sizes, impressive decorations and much more expressed the gratitude of compatriots to the defenders of peace and goodness.
During the May holidays, parking in the capital will be free
Everyone will be able to park their car in the center for free on April 29 and 30, and also on May 1, 2 and 9. Also, a representative of the city administration reported an expected increase in passenger traffic during the May holidays by 10%.
To make life easier for motorists who use personal transport, the traffic police department and the traffic police launched the “Alternative routes” project. With its help, drivers will be able to find out about blocked streets in Moscow.
The exhibition at the Museum of Moscow covers 40 years of Intourist activity, from the 30s to the 70s. It contains exhibits both from the collection of the museum itself and from private collections. Posters, prospectuses, brochures, leaflets and badges enticingly telling foreigners about holidays in the Soviet Union are mostly made in the Art Deco style popular in Europe and the USA. Overall, the exhibition is a pleasant opportunity to combine aesthetic pleasure with studying the recent history of the country.
Evgenia Gershkovich, Helga Pataki"Scooter"
A great and inexpensive way to take a useful stroll around the city
“Moscow Rally” is a set for an exciting and educational walk. The first edition case (which can be used as a tablet while walking) contains 8 routes through the historical districts of Moscow and one along the Moscow metro. For each route there is a map and a list of questions that will need to be answered during the walk. You will have to look into Moscow courtyards, carefully study houses and monuments, read signs, and solve puzzles. The kit also includes a brochure with a description of the rules and detailed answers to questions.
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cartoon, adventure, comedy, familyAnimated trip to China
An unlucky stork mistakenly delivers a panda cub to a bear, after which he and his friends go to China to return the baby to its parents. Russian cartoon based on the script of one of the authors of “Madagascar”, voiced by Russian pop and film stars.
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The museum is like a big playground
Once upon a time, Pushkinsky came up with the idea of launching a series of photographs about the museum through children's eyes. If adults feel lost at exhibitions, then children have a very hard time: the paintings are too high, it is not clear why they are here. At this exhibition, everything will be exactly the opposite: the main ones here are children. To get acquainted with the works you need to climb a ladder, crouch down, slide down a slide or look into a closet, so children and adults have the opportunity to see the work of iconic artists outside the framework of schools and concepts. Only masterpieces will be presented in this playful form: from Malevich and Bacon to Abramovich and Kiefer.
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Cities on fish and other everyday surrealism
Surrealism is easy to love, and everyone still seems to love it, and Erik Johansson uses this love effectively. First he comes up with a strange collage picture, then he searches (sometimes for years) suitable nature, takes all the photographs himself, and then stitches the frames together to a highly realistic state. The wool of sheep in his world becomes clouds, the traffic controller turns day into night - the science of sleep in his photographs comes to life to the fullest. In addition to God-level Photoshop, Erik Johansson is interested in street illusions - he draws 3D drawings in public spaces that deceive passers-by.
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Let's figure out who is who in Russian art of the twentieth century
One of the most unusual exhibition projects of the season has started at IRRI - the exhibition “It’s time to figure it out!”, which will help to take a deeper and more detailed look at the history of Russian art of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature numerous works by the famous art critic Alexander Kamensky, which were selected for the first time from the archives especially for this occasion. In addition, guests will be able to see works by Martiros Saryan, Marc Chagall, Sergei Konenkov, Robert Falk, Vladimir Favorsky, Alexander Labas, Yuri Pimenov, Andrei Goncharov, Victor Elkonin, Pavel Nikonov, Nikolai Andronov, Tair Salakhov, Victor Popkov, Alexander Sitnikov, Olga Bulgakova, Tatyana Nazarenko, Natalia Nesterova and many others.
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All the secrets of the metro in a few hours
Night, day, about the war, about victory, about socialism, about everything, everything, everything connected with the Moscow metro, you can and should hear on special excursions through the capital’s underground. Tours here are very different, group and individual, free and for money, short and not so short. Choose what is more interesting on the “Metrotour” page of the Museum of Moscow and on the metro website.
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Color eggs and listen to the monastery choir
250 venues throughout the city, 80 concerts, 450 culinary master classes - the scale of the Easter festival is impressive. This year it is dedicated to charity: 32 charitable foundation participate in the holiday and 5% of the proceeds will go to charity. Performances of the “Golden Mask”, city tours, culinary studios and choral concerts - all of this, of course, is free. The full festival program can be found on the official website. The festival will last from April 25 to May 5.
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Moscow singing
This is the third music competition in a row, the main venues of which are located on the street, and listen good music it's completely free. This time the festival will take place from May 1 to May 12. The program and list of venues can be found on the official website.
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Play-game based on Russian fairy tales
One of the premieres of the renewed Moscow Puppet Theater: an interactive performance in Russian folk tales, in which the audience takes direct part. Put "Let's go!" St. Petersburg resident Boris Konstantinov, one of the founders of the St. Petersburg theater Karlsson Haus, laureate of the Golden Mask.
During the May holidays 2019, we will have several days off. According to production calendar, we are resting on Wednesday, May 1st, and Tuesday, April 30th will be the pre-holiday holiday. Next week we will also have a day off from May 9th with a shortened working day on Wednesday May 8th.
Festive program for May 1 in Moscow
The May 1 celebration program in Moscow includes many events. This includes the traditional Moscow Spring festival, which will include street celebrations, fairs, master classes, interactive shows, competitions and quizzes, concerts by street performers, and open-air cafes.
Each site will have its own design and theme.
Music lovers can enjoy concerts of classical works and jazz, as well as discos with fiery retro music.
Flower growers will be interested in attending master classes on floriculture, flower exhibitions, and seeing original art objects and flower arrangements.
As in previous years, a fair will be organized where you can buy flower seeds and learn how to grow exotic plants. Fair opening hours: on weekdays – from 12-00 to 21-00, on weekends and holidays – from 11-00 to 22-00.
According to the program of the May 1st Holiday in the Moscow couples named after. Gorky, “Fili”, “Sokolniki”, “Kolomenskoye”, Babushkinsky Garden, “Kuzminki”, “Troparevsky”, “Tsaritsyno”, “Izmailovo”, the Hermitage Garden and others will host theatrical performances, fun games and competitions for children and adults.
Here you can play football, tennis and chess, rent a velomobile or a bicycle for a walk, take part in interesting quests, go on excursions and concerts, sunbathe in sun loungers or hammocks, taste delicious food and drinks in cafes and restaurants, etc.
The parks located in different parts of the city will offer, among other things, amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Come here on any day in May, and you will definitely become participants in some program. It will be fun for both children and adults!
The festive program in Moscow also includes events dedicated to the 73rd anniversary of the Great Victory on May 9.
Traditionally, the “Immortal Regiment” procession, thematic programs will take place on Poklonnaya Hill, in pedestrian zones, on boulevards, in cultural and recreational parks, and the culmination of the holiday - fireworks.
Guests of the holiday will be treated to performances by brass orchestras, exhibitions of military equipment, concerts where songs from the war years will be performed and theatrical performances, various master classes and a field kitchen.
As you can see, the holiday program for May 1 prepared in Moscow is quite extensive. All you have to do is choose your route and have a great time with your friends and family. Enjoy your holiday!