Russian Orthodox Christmas, 7 Jan, churches throughout the city
Prodexpo, Feb, largest annual food and drink exhibition in Russia, Expocenter
Maslenitsa or Blini Day, pancakes are made to celebrate the coming of spring, first week Mar, throughout the city
Women’s Day, early Mar, throughout the city
May Day, colourful parades, 1 May, Red Square
Victory Day, parades at war memorials to celebrate the end of World War II, 9 May, war memorials throughout the city
World Water Festival on the Moscow River, Jun, Gorky Park
Pushkin’s Birthday, poetry readings, 6 Jun, Pushkin Monument
Russian Independence Day, public holiday, 12 Jun, throughout the city
White Nights Festival, music, theatre and street events with fireworks, late Jun-mid-Jul, throughout the city
Festival of Symphonies and Serenades, open-air events, Jul, around Moscow Park
Russian Open, golf tournament, Aug, Le Meridian Moscow Country Club
Moscow International Outdoor Jazz Festival, Aug, Hermitage Garden
Day of the Failed August 1991 Coup, to mark the turn of Communism and honour the dead, 19 Aug, throughout the city
Smirnoff International Fashion Awards, Sep, Andreyev Bridge
International Peace Marathon, early Sep, start at Red Square, finish in front of Rossya Hotel near St Basil’s Cathedral
Moscow Day, a day of celebration, 19 Sep, throughout the city
Kremlin Cup, Oct, Olympiisky Complex
Efes Pilsner Blues Festival, Nov, Moscow Palace of Youth
Anniversary of the October Revolution, traditional holiday, 7 Nov, throughout the city
December Evenings Festival, Dec, Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
Russian Winter Festival, end Dec-early Jan, throughout the city
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