700 anniversary of St. Sergius of Radonezh
16.07.2014 – 18.07.2014
2014 marks 700 anniversary from the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh who is one of the most highly venerated saints in Russia. St Sergius was a spiritual leader, the monastic reformer of mediaeval Russia, the founder of The Holy Trinity St Sergius Lavra.
Over 100 000 pilgrims will come to the Holy Trinity monastery on July 16-18. These days the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the discovery of St Sergius incorrupt relics ( St Sergius died 1392, his relics were found 30 years later untouched by decay). Other events dedicated to St Sergius include celebrations of his birthday (it was in May 2014) and services devoted to his death (October 2014).
Have a look at what will happen in July in Sergiev Posad this year
July 16 12.00 Cross Procession from Khotkovo nunnery to The Holy Trinity St Sergius Lavra.
July 16-19 International Festival of spiritual and folk music. Numerous vocal ensembles, orchestras, dance groups will perform on the Annunciation field which is one kilometer from the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
July 17 All-night vigil on the Annunciation field starting at 6 pm.
July 17-18 Festivals devoted to Russian toys and Russian matryoshka. Sergiev Posad is not only the Russian religious center but also the birth place of the Russian doll.
July 18 Divine Liturgy conducted by the Patriarch at the Cathedral Square of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, starts at 9 am.
July 18 Bell music festival at the White Pond near the ‘The Stables’ museum complex, begins at 9 am
July 18 ‘Russian traditions and modern family’ family program. Children will have a chance to learn about
traditional folk culture in master classes, quizzes, games, quests. ‘The Stables’ museum complex
These days the Trinity-Sergius Lavra will be visited by delegations from the Local Orthodox Churches and top government officials.
While planning a tour of Moscow in July please beware that the Holy Trinity monastery will be closed from July 16-July 20 for regular tourists. You can visit Sergiev Posad with your Moscow tour guide any other day..
Moscow Current Events
Moscow in miniature
Would you like to see the central part of the largest city model that will enter the Guinness Book of World Records? You have an excellent chance to do it till the end of 2015 in All-Russia Exhibition Centre VDNKh. We belive that an architecture model of Moscow (Moscow in miniature) performed at a scale of 1:400 is really worth seeing.
Russian Impressionism Museum
Art-buffs are welcome to visit the Russian Impressionism Museum, which opened its doors in Moscow on the 28th of May. The exhibition hall is located on the grounds of the former “Bolshevik” confectionery factory grounds.
Robostation in VDNH
If you are interested in everything connected with robots you should certainly attend one of the most curious interactive museum called Robostation, situated in All-Russia Exhibition Centre VDNH. Here visitors of all ages have a great chance to get acquainted with modern robots, take part in different activities, enjoy technopark, chemistry show and show of dancing robots.
Archive Of Moscow Events:
19.06.2019 — 15.09.2019
Shchukin. Biography of a Collection.
The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts presents one of the most prominent collections of European Modernist art, encompassing the most important artistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The Shchukin exhibition includes masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gaugin, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and other masters.
18.05.2019 — 19.05.2019
Moscow Museums Night 2019
In 2019 in Moscow Museums Night will be held on May 18. Hundreds of urban cultural spaces will be open until midnight, and some until morning. Many galleries and museums have prepared special programs with free guided tours, concerts and master classes.
2019 year in Russia has been declared as the Year of the Theater, therefore many events will be devoted to the history of the theater.
16.03.2019 — 18.08.2019
Ilya Repin exhibition
All art admirers are welcome to the New Tretyakov Gallery to see a large-scale exhibition of works by Ilya Repin. He was the most renowned Russian realist artist of the 19th century.Please be aware that tickets for the exhibition can only be bought in advance and are not sold on the day of the visit at the box office.
18.01.2019 — 23.02.2019
Primeval Russia Photo Exhibition
One of the most interesting photo festivals opened its doors to the visitors of all ages in CHA (Tsentralny Dom Hudozhnika). The exhibition uniting more than 500 works is devoted to Russian nature. The project “Primeval Russia” was organized by the enthusiastic photographers, documentary directors, cameramen, travelers and scientists. These talented people wanted not only to share the most fascinating views of our country and reveal some interesting facts about wild animals but also to draw visitors' attention to the main theme - relationships between man and nature.
31.10.2018 — 20.01.2019
East: Another Beauty Exhibition
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the State Museum of the Oriental Art. The State Museum of the Oriental Art is the only cultural center in Russia specializing in the storage, study and popularization of the eastern peoples' culture and art.
13.10.2018 — 14.10.2018
Moscow is behind us 1941. The military-historical festival
Did you know that Borodino Field was not only the location of the Battle of Borodino during Napoleoinic Wars but also the place of a severe clash between the Soviet and German forces in 1941? Join the festival of military reconstruction where the events of the WW II will come to life.
