An exhibition of works by the famed Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch (1863–1944) at the Tretyakov Gallery provides viewers the most comprehensive display of the artist’s legacy to ever be presented in Moscow.
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Moscow is known for its urban sprawl, expansive parks, picturesque metro and cold winters. What it is less known for is its hot dancing scene for tropical rhythms such as salsa. As a music aficionado, this aspect of the city’s life has come most to my attention.
March and April in Moscow may be difficult months, since spring is already here, but the cold wind, the grey skies and patches of snow still linger. Admiring some flowers is always a great way to boost the spirits, and there is a place in Moscow that is already abloom.
If you are interested in Russian history and art, don’t miss this year’s most anticipated exhibition in Moscow. Ilya Repin (1844–1930) comprehensively portrayed the country’s life from the early 1870s to the end of the 1920s. His paintings also include stories from earlier Russian history and folklore.
Polnoch (“Midnight”), an exhibition by ZIP art group, is featured at the HSE Art Gallery January 31-February 24.
ESN HSE Moscow invites everyone to their SocialErasmus event at the Nedoslov Russian Deaf Theatre on February 23. Participants will attend a sign language performance 'Duck Hunting' followed by a tour around the theatre.
A large-scale exhibition of these two renowned Mexican artists is currently open in the heart of Moscow until March 12.
Every winter, HSE students and staff occupy the slope at the KANT skiing complex to organize the HSE Snow Fest. On this day, HSE students, HSE Lyceum students, and HSE staff together can go snowboarding and alpine skiing for free. In 2019, HSE Snow Fest takes place on February 10.
On January 25th, Students’ Day is celebrated in Russia. This year, 18 parks in Moscow are offering free skating for students, while several other attractions have announced free entry or additional discounts.
Whether you are in Moscow for just a couple of days, a semester, or even a year, a guided tour is a great way to get to know some of the city’s most popular attractions, as well as allowing you to explore some unique and more hidden places of interest.