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Contents: Festivals & Fairs in Moscow 04 u Go vegan 05 u Food Festival 06 u More Amore Festival 08 u Festival “DUNYASHA! Market “
Expos in Moscow 10 u Exhibition “The Delicate toy”
12 u Fast Art Take Away 14 u The exhibition “Baptist of Russia”
24 u TOP10 best Moscow region getaway for 1 day
Sport in Moscow 18 u Night race
Music in Moscow 22 u Concert Sophie Ockrent 23 u Concert Yann Tiersen
Cover: Orange Textured Abstract Painting (lucasabstract.com)
Moscow Weather source: gismeteo.ru
July, 18th +13 +22 Rain
July, 19th +12 +20 Rain
Festivals in Moscow The festival and fairs section this week is about the most interesting events in Moscow. Find here a Healthy event, A Food festival, A Sunny Relaxing event and a place with special vibes and miracles.
Go vegan On the festival will be presented a special food market with natural organic food, cosmetics, kitchen appliances, spices, ecological packaging and more.
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The capital’s restaurants and cafes will offer a concept of food for fans of a healthy life style.
On July 19th Open time: 11am-8pm Entrance fee: Free 6+
The smallest guests of the festival also will not be bored, they prepared a children’s area with entertainment attractions.
Sokolniki Park m. Sokolniki 1, Sokolnicheskiy Val str., bld.1 www.park.sokolniki.com
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Food Festival This is a real feast for the gourmet! It will feature cuisine of countries such as Greek, Italian, Georgian, Armenian, Chinese, Korean, Uzbek, Serbian, German and many others. The festival offers a specially equipped kitchen, where
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everyone can try their hand in the culinary arts! The festival will also host a workshop on the preparation of coffee and cooking lessons from the most famous chefs in Russia. For the youngest visitors are provided children’s area and musical shows. This Food Festival you can visit with your family.
VDNKH All-Russia Exhibition Centre 119, Prospekt Mira, m. VDNKH vdnh.ru Open time: 10am-10pm 0+
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More Amore Festival
The Most easy and beautiful summer music festival is for sure More Amore. On this day, adults can show off their striped clothes, taste delicacies and purchase unusual items at design-market, and children will do the costumes for the holiday Neptune and swim in inflatable pool. And all this on the green lawns. At the festival, you can make a positive image in funny photo areas, eat ice cream in street cafes, or relax on the sun loungers. For the kids will work pools and trampolines. Everybody can dance on the waterfront and take part in master classes by school Seasons.
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The organizers have planned a special route on a ship on the Moscow River. Anyone can become a member of sailing, and then come back to the festival. On the boat you will get to Novospassky bridge and back, will pass under the bridges with 4 ponds, past by 11 beautiful Quays. Open time: 12am-10pm Entrance fee: 500 – 550RUB 0+ Park Muzeon 2, Krymskiy val str. m. Oktyabrskaya, m. Park Kultury www.muzeon.ru
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DUNYASHA! Market
This week Moscow residents are awaited a “ Magical Event”! During the festival will be set a “Tree of wish fulfilment” and the “Arch of Love.” Come to think and dream! Each guest will receive free magic props, which will help speed up the fulfilment of his desires or to find a soul mate;) Another miracle: free refreshments useful oxygen cocktails. To get the treat, you need to provide a special flyer, or fill out a short application in the “DUNYASHA!” on Vkontakte.ru Pride of the market - a delicious food court. Here, the Spanish tortilla , ecocream and chocolate handmade Korean cold soup and dumplings, falafel and more. In addition, “DUNYASHA!” - It is also a great option of leisure. On the site you will have to wait for the music non-stop, one-giant dance party and more! On “DUNYASHA” can be purchased copyrights clothes, shoes, jewellery, toys and even dishes. All the things presented at the Market, are created by authors and are unique. With over 100 brands and exclusive collections of work. Significant reason to
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buy something made in a single copy, and keep warm golden hands of masters. For the first time on the Market will take place the personal exhibition of the artist’s fashion-free labels and templates, creative motto “Everything deserves to be the canvas” - Olga Sergeyeva. At the site will work an area of interesting workshops for children and adults. Guests show-markets “DUNYASHA!” Will be able to: - Learn what is harmonizing drawing; -Learn to create wonderful attic toys; -Paint with their hands cakes; decorates the body patterns of henna (“mehendi”); - Absolutely free to play board games in the area of toy libraries. The other positive point of that event, that here, you can give the things and clothes that you don’t need to charity. Open time: 12am-9pm Entrance fee: free 0+ ARTPLAY N. Syromyatnicheskaya 10, bld 3 m. Kurskaya, m. Chkalovskaya (same entrance as British Higher School of Art & Design) www. artplay.ru
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Expos in Moscow This weekend we choose for you very interesting exhibitions. Find a great exhibition about Matreshka, an other about a significant part of the history of Russia and devoted to the Italian industry of the 50-60x.
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The Delicate toy
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An unusual exhibition “The Delicate toy� opens at the Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art. This cultural event is designed once again to present to the public the phenomenon of Russian Matreshka dolls. This symbol of Russia and folk art firmly entrenched in the everyday
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life of its inhabitants, and serves as a popular souvenir among the guests of the country. The Matreshka is an artistic trend of the early 20th century, organically merge with traditional folk images of Russian culture. Matreshka appeared as a
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product of the integration of Japanese and Slavic art in the early 20th century. The first copy of carved dolls appeared in the workshop “Children’s Education” in 1890. For his work on the first Matreshka took well-known artist in the neo-Russian direction SV Malyutin and hereditary turner VP Zvezdochkin.
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The public first saw the toy in the year 1900 at the exhibition in Paris. At the exhibition “The Delicate toy” Visitors will see objects from the museum, collected with the assistance of art-pedagogical toy museum and the State Museum of Oriental Art.
The All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Arts 3, Delegatskaya str. m. Tsvetnoy Boulevard www.vmdpni.ru Open time: 10am-6pm Entrance fee: 20-250 RUB 6+
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Exhibition Fast Art Take Away The Series Fast Art Take Away is devoted to the industry of the 50-60x to, the time that marked the beginning of the famous Italian economic miracle, called “Made in Italy�. After the war, a number of industries, including automotive, began to develop in an unprecedented pace. Italy has become one of the most industrialized countries in the world. The new project of the author is mainly hand drawings. Find there amazing drawings of the best models of cars manufactured by Fiat, such as the famous Fiat 500 and V8 Zagato and more. In addition, Massimiliano has created a series of drawings depicting the Lancia and Alfa Romeo. Of course, in this cycle, could be impossible without the famous Vespa Piaggio. On the exhibition will be shown the installation dedicated to the famous Italian motor scooter. This beautiful exhibition born, after 8 month of traveling. During that time Massimiliano Robineau traveled to Italy in search of objects and beauties of nature, 12
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he visited Rome and Sicily, where it’s still possible to find a lot of beautifully restored retro car. The result - more than 50 bright & light sketches, which will surely impress the audience. But, first of all, this project is a tribute by Robineau to the legendary objects of Italian design. Open time: 11am-10pm Entrance fee: free 0+ Zeppelin Gallery 31, Novinsky Boulevard m. Barrikadnaya www.zeppelingallery.com
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Baptist of Russia
The reign of St. Vladimir was the most important period for the formation of the state of Russia (Named Rus on those times). The memory of Prince Vladimir was reflected in iconography and painting, in Russian chronicles and literary works in the arts and crafts XI-XX centuries. The subject range of the exhibition includes all the variety of museum exhibits: manuscripts, printed books, icons, splints, engravings, monuments of arts and crafts and small sculpture, ecclesiastical objects, archaeological treasures and more.
The exhibition is dedicated to the “Day of the Baptism of Russia” as a commemorative date of an important historical event, which has had a significant impact on social, spiritual and cultural development of the peoples of Russia and the strengthening of the Russian state”. State History Museum 1, Red Square, m. Okhotny Ryad shm.ru Open time: 10am-6pm Entrance fee: 100-350 RUB 0+
The exhibition was attended by the leading museums of the Russian Federation (Moscow Kremlin Museums, the State Hermitage Museum, State Russian Museum, the State Tretyakov Gallery and others), the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts. An important place in the exhibition is devoted to the famous “Gnezdovsky treasure” which includes 105 items, and the most important monuments of ancient writing - Sviatoslav Miscellany anthology (1073), the second oldest Slavic dated (and Old Slavic) manuscripts, and Mstislav Gospel (before 1117).
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Sports in Moscow Do you like to Run? This weekend you will find amazing Night Run. Find more info about in our “Sport� selection.
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Night race An unusual event is scheduled on July 18th the Moskva River embankment. The night race will allow tired of “concrete jungle” to distract and get their modicum of freedom with great benefit to health. The event is not held for the first time. The previous two night race has a great success. Participants gathered in a few hours before the start, before the stage was arranged dances. In a marathon gathered more than two thousand people with light lanterns on their heads. It looked like a big light show. An exciting spectacle of a large number of light spots, pleasant air in the face, what else can you dream about after a long day. On July 18th Start: 10:30pm till 3.30am moscowmarathon.org 16+ Olympic complex “Luzhniki” 24, Luzhniki, str. m. Sportivnaya www.luzhniki.ru
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Music in Moscow Enjoy the music by visiting the best concert of this week – a Jazz, soul- and funk concert or listen the new album, from the Frenchman that create the soundtrack for “Amelie”.
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Concert Sophie Ockrent Sophie is an amazing singer, combining the inimitable Russian soulfulness and traditional American harmony. Jazz, soul- and funk music is a broad spectrum, from Ray Charles to Jamiroquai and from Aretha Franklin to Freak Power, in the music program Natural Woman by Sophie Ockrent. Concert Sophie - an incredible opportunity to plunge into full freedom and drive music. On July 18th Start: 8.30 Tickets: 900-2500RUB 18+ Jazz Club “Academichesky� 1, Donskaya str. m. Oktyabrskaya www.academrest.ru
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Concert Yann Tiersen Frenchman Yann Tiersen in Russia known and loved at irst as the author composed of his early recordings of the fsoundtrack for “Amelie”. And this, incidentally, is one
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of the main contradictions nearly 20-year career Tiersen - scribbled so cinematic music that he regularly for film composer. In fact Tiersen - multi-instrumentalist and composer, whose interests include classical and minimalism, postrock , folk-tronic and quite traditional indie rock. The present-day concerts, by the recently released a new album Artis is named “Infinity”.
On July 19th Strart: 8pm Tickets: 1900 RUB YotaSpace (GlavClub) 11, Ordzhonikidze str. m. Leninsky Prospekt yotaspace.ru
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TOP10 best Moscow region getaway for 1 day Life is beautiful when it’s summer! We truly love Moscow, but some time it’s so good to go out from the busy city. We choose for you the TOP10 Best places in Moscow Region, for a one day holiday.
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Yes, there is waterfalls in Moscow Region;) On the high bank of the Nara River is located a beautiful springs valley - the highest one (height 5 m) forms a waterfall, named Rainbow Waterfall. Under the waterfall there is a small passage, however, is likely to get wet. In recent years, the place became popular: on the in front of the waterfall are sometimes the tents or Buses. Rainbow Waterfall is located almost on the border of Moscow and Kaluga regions, in the Podolsk district. He formed due to karst spring that flows into the Nara River. The temperature of water there is - 8 C.
The amazing beauty of the New Jerusalem Monastery was founded in 1656 year by Patriarch Nikon. The original idea was to recreate, albeit in a small copy of Jerusalem, located in the Holy Land. Which is reflected in the title of the monastery. Thus it was supposed to emphasize the importance of Moscow as the “Third Rome.” Today the monastery is striking in its exterior grandeur, unusual architecture ... and the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity that prevails within its walls.
Admire nature – at the Rainbow waterfall
Getting there: you need to go to Kaluga highway and before you reach the village of Papineau and bridge over Nara River - turn right. GPS: 55.204909, 36.946338
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Visit a monastery - the New Jerusalem Monaster
How to get there: by train(elektritchka) from m. Rizhskaya, m. Dmitrovskaya, m. Voikovskaya (Leningradskaya Square), m. Tushino - travel time from 50 minutes to 1 hour, till stations: Novoiyerusalimskaya or Istra) GPS: 55.921836, 36.844874
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Kolomna, like no other city of Moscow Region, rich in extant architectural monuments of the XVI - XIX centuries. Kremlin tower, building churches and cathedrals, spiers steeples, manor buildings create a unique atmosphere of a provincial Russian town. The main attraction and a symbol of the former significance of the city - Kolomna Kremlin, which is considered the most beautiful in all the Region of Moscow.
Rocky, sandy beach, clear water, pine forest imperfection and crystal clear air - what else is needed for a good rest in the company of loved ones? Conventionally park is divided into two zones - paid and free. The only difference is that the fee is not equipped with changing rooms and a food court.
To admire architectural ensembles and cosy streets - Visit Kolomna
How to get there: Leaving the capital by the Volgogradsky Prospect, 115 th kilometer on Novoryazanskoye highway. On the train, departing from the Kazansky railway station, you will get to Kolomna for a little over two hours. GPS: 55.104746, 38.757903
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For a great Sunbathing visit the quarry in Lytkarino
Getting there: by bus #538 from metro “Kuzminki” (stop “Administratiya”). If you get there by car, take the hightway through the Volgograd Prospect, and then through Novoryazanskoye highway. In the area “Tokarevo” you need to turn to the Lytkarinsky highway. GPS: 55.597359, 37.899742
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Find something Ethnic – in Ethnomir Tourist center Ethnomir - a project that allows visitors to see the life, traditions and culture of peoples around the world. On a large site are built “etnodvory” which represent’s traditional way of life, customs and culture of different countries. In addition, Ethnomir includes a Trade Fair Space, “The Street of the World” - a cultural and educational centre, innovation centre and arboretum. It also regularly hosts master classes of crafts. In Ethnomir is possible to stay for a night in real yurt or an Indian tipii. Getting there: Kaluga region., Borovsky District, der. Petrov Ethnomir. Go to Kiev highway on Borovsk, follow signs. GPS: 55.241167, 36.425027
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station Serpukhov bus №29 to Gavshin to stop “Otdelenie Savkhoza Bolshevik “(about 500 meters behind the single track railway crossing) (about 20 cars per day, about half an hour on the road), then walk 50 meters. GPS: 54.938611, 37.360556
and compass! Getting there: Syany is located 4 km from the station “Leninskaya” Paveletsky direction, near the village of “Novlenskoye Vyselki” on the left bank of the Pakhra river, 100 meters to the dam, in one of the craters. GPS: 37.787395, 55.485325
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Wonder to find something abandoned – Visit the Manor Pushchino-on-Nara In the south of Moscow region, just a kilometer away from Serpukhov city and literally 50 meters from a pretty busy highway, are located picturesque, not worse than ancient ruins, ruins of a real palace. Currently, the building looks more like a grand theatrical scenery, rather than the former here once the estate. Pushchino-on-Nara is worth visiting at least for two things - to see a dozen Corinthian columns and wonderful to visit Moscow in the most luxurious place for quiet reflection, framed by these same Corinthian columns. In addition, you may be a witness to the last days of their existence. Not the fact that unguarded palace ruins stand for is not something that a thousand or even a hundred, but still at least a couple of years ... How to get there? By public transport from Moscow by train to Serpukhov. From the train 26
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For the adventurous - The Syanovskie caves You can feel like a digger in a Moscow underground system Syany: about 19 kilometres of tunnels at a depth of 25 meters! Syany - the most popular of the suburban quarries, where once there was mining of limestone. It is very much as landmarks and attractions, and visitors. On weekends, the system is visited by tens or even hundreds of people in the new year - up to 600 people, and during the annual opening and closing events of the season - two thousand. Attention! Before you go into an underground journey, read the safety rules and be sure to bring a map
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Boooo! !You like scary movies? – visit the Ghost town under Firsanovka This place is a medieval town with a dungeon, a church, scaffold and old houses. Also not far is thrown ashore ship present, with a sail, and all other attributes peculiar to it. In fact, it sets constructed for the series “Notes forwarder Stationery”. Local entrepreneurs have their enclosed by a fence, put toilets and now take an entrance fee of 100 rubles. By the way, despite the fact that all this scenery, the buildings are quite resistant construction, for them it is possible to climb and climb the stairs to www.intermarkrelocation.ru
the second floor. How to get there: go to the station. Firsanovka, cross the railroad tracks till the bus stop, take the bus №40 till the final (stop “Sanatorium Mtsiri”). GPS: 56.121496,37.057958
and before arriving in Podolsk turn left in Dubrovitsy, where stands the amazing baroque church, which is crowned by a gilded imperial crown instead of a dome. Getting there: Bykov - Novoryazanskoye Rd., 25th km, turn left at the Zhukovsky, at the entrance to the city - the first turn at right GPS: 55.608130 38.048900
reserve is hard working. Remember: You can bring a carrot and apples for animals;) How to get there: From the Railways station of Serpukhov in the reserve side (journey time 35 minutes, stop “Reserve”) are bus: №31 (Turov), №41 (Zibrova) and bus number 25 “Serpukhov - Donkey”. GPS: 54.86698,37.34676
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Wish to see many estates in one day?- visit Bykovo In one day, you can get to a few manor houses , all with amazing architectural styles. Start with the best one Bykovo where overgrown park is a large palace in the style of English castles, and on the edge of the park stands a two-storey pseudo-Gothic church – buildby Vasily Bazhenov. Then, having left on a small concrete-surfaced road (A107), drive to the village Satino (left turn at the village sports base, between Warsaw and Kaluga highway) where the elegant two-storey house with an observation tower in the eclectic style, built baker Filippov for his mistress. To come back better than Warsawskoe highway www.intermarkrelocation.ru
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Wish to see wild animals – go to the Prioksko Terasny Reserve This protected area grows about 1,000 species of rare and unique plants and surrounded by pine trees. In a conservation area with a large variety of animals: elk, wild boar, wolf, otter, lynx, deer and many other mammals. Over the spring and summer reserve circling finches, flycatchers, chickadees and hawks, more than 150 species of birds. But the most interesting inhabitants of the reserve - bison, on the preservation of which the Moscow Digest
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Moscow Digest Edition 029.2015 July 18th & 19th Intermark Relocation 7/1 Kropotkinsky Pereulok, Moscow, Russia, 119034 Office: +7 495 502 95 53 www.intermarkrelocation.ru www.facebook.com/IntermarkRelocation
Numerous sources were referred to in the making of this publication. Photography source, not indicated inside the Moscow Digest: www.2do2go.ru newsvo.ru dailyway.ru rguts.ru ru.wikipedia.org profkomrudn.ru frantsouzov.livejournal.com www.worlds.ru lucasabstract.com goingvegan.org
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