Winter FestivalCelebrated over the Western Christmas and New Year period, the Russian Winter Festival combines different celebrations and holidays and is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy Russian customs and festivities, such as traditional folk music, troika (sleigh) rides and games, Russian food and lots of vodka. There are also musical and dance performances, and characters dressed as popular Russian mythological figures are there to greet the crowds. For more information contact the Russian Federation Tourism Department on +7 (8) 095 208 2937 or email tourdept@yandex.ru
Venue: Izmailovo Park
Date: 25 December 2009
to 5 January 2010
Millionaire FairUnless you're a dollar millionaire, you're not likely to make many purchases at this annual event but there's a hefty dose of window shopping to be savoured by those so inclined& or to give you something to aspire to! Among the items sold and exhibited in the past were a golden coffeemaker worth EUR6, 500, a million dollar (US) phone encrusted in diamonds and several Bugatti cars costing 1,300,000 EUR each.
Venue: Crocus Expo Center
Date: 27 - 30 November 2008
Website: www.millionairfair.ru/eng/main/
Maslenitsa FestivalAnnually in March, Moscow residents engage in a festival of last minute debauchery before the sober month of Lent sets in. Because dairy and eggs are not allowed during Lent, the most common indulgence is bliny (pancakes), leading to Maslenista also being referred to as Pancake week or Butter week. Over the years, the Russians have used the practice of eating pancakes and culture of general indulgence to celebrate Russian heritage. Celebrations in true Russian style include bare knuckle fist fights, bear performances, effigy burning and puppetry.
Date: 8 - 14 February 2010
Fashion Week MoscowFollowing in the vein of Fashion Week London, Pairs, Milan and New York, Fashion Week Moscow is a growing draw for fashionista the world over, with over fifty fashion houses showcasing their productions to nearly 100 000 guests bi-annually. The ethos on the Moscow event is to promote the fashion industry in Russia and has made big names of Igor Chapurin, Andrew Sharov and Tatiana Parfenova.
Venue: Gostiny Dvor
Date: October 2009, TBC
Website: www.fashionweekinmoscow.com
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