{"id":1765,"date":"2015-04-28T21:28:12","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T04:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2019-11-21T17:41:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T00:41:50","slug":"moscow-local-events-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/moscow-local-events-may","title":{"rendered":"Best Time to Visit Moscow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is the<strong> best time to visit Moscow<\/strong>? Any time is a good time, right? (Hint: wrong!) May is the <em>best time to visit Moscow\u00a0<\/em>and Russia in general.<\/p>\n<p>May will be the grand opening of the summer season in Moscow. Every single day will present us a lot of events and fun.\u00a0Brace up and prepare for a <a title=\"Full day tour in Moscow\" href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/moscow-tours-10-hour-tour-in-moscow\/\">full\u00a0day\u00a0tour <\/a>in Moscow!<\/p>\n<h2>7 fun local activities in\u00a0May<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_70204\"  width=\"1070\" height=\"602\"  data-origwidth=\"1070\" data-origheight=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8BvHOoB5LxA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>1.\u00a0Retro Weekend in Victory Park<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>May 1, 12.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Head to Poklonnaya Hill to plunge into\u00a0a different era: Watch\u00a0atmospheric films of 50s in the open air, learn to dance boogie-woogie and hustle, see rare photographs in the local exhibition &#8220;Games of our childhood&#8221;, as well as take part in a bright retro bike\u00a0ride.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1767\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1767\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/v800_fjwUdOTKS_Q.jpg\" alt=\"come to Russia in May\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Retro Weekend in Victory Park. Photo by blog-fiesta.com<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>2.\u00a0The opening of the summer season &#8220;Art in the Air&#8221; in <a title=\"Gorky Park Moscow\" href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/moscow-gorky-park\">Gorky Park<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>May 1-4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A very\u00a0rich program on May holidays in Gorky Park. Listen to\u00a0poems by Alexander Pushkin\u00a0on Pushkin quay, enjoy jazz music on Fountain Square,\u00a0take free\u00a0dances classes of\u00a0Argentine dance, hip-hop, boogie-woogie, hustle.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss &#8220;Color and Light&#8221; installation &#8211; \u00a0a series of five volumetric flowers that will\u00a0bloom on the surface of the Pioneer Pond. These floating sculptures are made of wood and neon cords. Flowers spectacularly glow in the night.<br \/>\nTake photos of the\u00a0most unusual kites in the shape of animals, fish, turbines and even ghosts in &#8220;Motley heaven&#8221; kite fesival.<\/p>\n<p>The sky above the central alley will turn into an exhibition space\u00a0with\u00a0printed portraits of visitors of Gorky Park, made at different times on different events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1769\" style=\"width: 755px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1769\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/1.jpg\" alt=\"when to come to Russia\" width=\"745\" height=\"497\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Art in the Air. Gorky Park. Photo by park-gorkogo.com<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>3.\u00a0Opening of fountain season in\u00a0VDNKh<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>April 30 &#8211; May 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The summer season in\u00a0VDNKh\u00a0opens very solemnly with water fountains streaming into the night sky, and a symphony orchestra performing &#8220;Festive Overture in A Major&#8221; by Dmitry Shostakovich. The action will turn one of the most beautiful fountains of the city &#8211; &#8220;Friendship of Peoples&#8221; \u00a0into a memorable show performed by virtuoso musicians. The show will start on April 30, at 20:00.<\/p>\n<p>Famous Fountain &#8220;Stone Flower&#8221; will please guests with a special pattern and color backlight. In addition, on May 1\u00a0at 20:30 all the fountains of the main exhibition of the country will start working at the same time to earn. The concert will continue until 21:15.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1768\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1768\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1768 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"best time to visit Europe\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/maxresdefault-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/maxresdefault.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Friendship of Nations Founrain, VDNKh.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>4. Moscow Spring\u00a0Festival<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>May 1 &#8211; May 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From 1 to 11 May in the central streets of Moscow you will witness a\u00a0large-scale festival &#8220;Moscow spring&#8221;. This year it will be\u00a0not only about flea markets and fun, but also about special events dedicated to the 70 year anniversary of\u00a0the Great Victory.<br \/>\nThe best products from all over\u00a0Russia will be performed in trade chalets, as well as products with the symbols of Victory.<br \/>\n&#8220;Moscow Spring&#8221; will be held at 19 venues, including Kuznetsky Most, Novopushkinsky park,\u00a0VDNKh.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest way to grasp all the highlights of the downtown festival is though our <a href=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/moscow\/tours\/bus-tour-in-moscow\">Bus Tour Moscow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1770\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1770\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1770 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/10599847_318068921696232_1790879709_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"May is best time to visit Moscow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/10599847_318068921696232_1790879709_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/10599847_318068921696232_1790879709_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spring Festival in Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>5.\u00a0Days of Historical and Cultural Heritage of Moscow<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>April 19 &#8211; May 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Walking and bus tours of the city, city quests, musical programs, literary evenings, workshops &#8211; these and many other free activities await visitors and residents of Moscow in the framework of the &#8220;Cultural Days&#8221; to mark the International Museum Day.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main architectural attractions of the capital opening its doors to the visitors are\u00a0&#8211; Mayor&#8217;s Office, Grand Kremlin Palace, Petrovsky Palace, Leni&#8217;sn Library, Pashkov House, Shechtel Mansion and many others. All museums and exhibition halls, which are administered by the Department of Culture of Moscow, will work for free from 10-00 to 18-00.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1773\" style=\"width: 596px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1773\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/472.jpg\" alt=\"Best time to visit Moscow\" width=\"586\" height=\"783\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tsaritsino Park, Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>6.\u00a0The exhibition &#8220;The Tsar&#8217;s amusement\u00a0lights&#8221; in\u00a0Tsaritsyno\u00a0Museum Reserve<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>February 28 &#8211; May 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exhibition will give you an idea of\u00a0firework shows that were held on the occasion of the coronation of Anna Ivanovna and Catherine II, the Imperial birthdays and celebrations of important dates. And in one of the rooms you can even see\u00a0the\u00a0art reconstruction of fireworks in 1775.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1774\" style=\"width: 990px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1774\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1774 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/469.jpg\" alt=\"Best times to visit Russia\" width=\"980\" height=\"586\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1774\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tsaritsino Park, Moscow<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>7. \u00a0The exhibition &#8220;Best of Russia&#8221; in Vinzavod\u00a0Contemporary Art\u00a0Center<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>April 1 &#8211; May 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most large-scale exhibition, created by the best Russian professional and amateur photographers over the last year will open at the Centre for Contemporary Art &#8220;Winery&#8221;. Take your time\u00a0and explore all\u00a0365 photos that have passed a professional competitive selection.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1775\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1775\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/friendlylocalguides.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Photo-by-riamo.ru_.jpg\" alt=\"Best time to visit Russia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best of Russia photo-exhibition. Photo by riamo.ru<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Source:\u00a0blog-fiesta.com<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When do you plan to visit Moscow?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the best time to visit Moscow? Any time is a good time, right? (Hint: wrong!) May is the best time to visit Moscow\u00a0and Russia in general. 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