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“Amur blizzard” in Khabarovsk
63 athletes from Khabarovsk, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Vladivostok, Blagoveshchensk and Zavitinsk were involved in dog races. Numerous spectators saw wonderful dogs. Among the various breeds were Siberian Huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Huskies, Alsatian, Chukchi and Schnauzer. Moreover, it was an opportunity for children. They took part in the competitions with one dog sled at the 200 meters distance.
Activities in the Pushkin State Museum
“8 February children will become caretakers, guides and administrators of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. Let’s make a great Autonomy day”, — said the museum\’s director Marina Loshak. Also there will be a special program for pregnant women. After that the Pushkin museum will continue the project “Drawing together”. It is a great […]
Yakut horses for tourists
The resort “Belokuriha” has bought unique Yakut horses. Soon they will be ready to communicate with tourists. “Yakut horses are very beautiful. They have a long undercoat, bushy tail and a long mane. The horses of this breed are hardy and undemanding. Even in winter they are able to forage themselves,”- said deputy general director […]
Family Day Vacation in Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-reserve
Kirillo-Belozersky Historical Architectural Art Museum-reserve has provided a good tradition. Family Day Vacation is held every last Sunday of the month. The admission is free for large families, children (under 18 years) and high school students. The first Family Day Vacation will be held on 25 January. At 12 p.m. there will be a master […]
New Moscow symbols
Now Moscow has got its own symbols and slogan. The logo represents the name of the capital in colored letters (with unique print). Moreover, it is already legally protected. The Russian slogan sounds like “Not just a city”. “Symbols and slogan will be used for exhibitions and other tourist activities” — said Sergei Shpilko, the […]
Cossack-warriors reappearance
Cossack-warriors brigade will patrol “Sokolniki” park on weekends and holidays. During Christmas holidays 200 Cossack-warriors provided security in Moscow parks. There weren’t dangerous situations. Cossacks only had discussions with inebriated people. Moreover, in accordance with the law, the Cossacks haven’t got any weapons. Cossack-warriors and police officers had their first raid on 6 December 2014.
“Sochi Park” reduced ticket prices
After Christmas holidays “Sochi Park” returned to normal prices. For adults the cost will be 1000 rubles, for children — 750 rubles. Timetable for the \»Sochi Park\» will stay the same. It will work from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the day off is Monday. It’s a great chance to spend a wonderful weekend with […]
Moscow Zoo’s opening hours
Moscow Zoo will be open every day during New Year’s holidays. Moreover, it cancelled sanitary days on 29 December and 5 January. January 1, 2015 the zoo will work from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m. Box office will open until 16 p.m. The ticket price will stay the same at 300 rubles. So, tourists will […]
New VDNKh benches
Four heated benches were installed between №64 “Optics” and №66 “Culture” pavilions on the main VDNKh Avenue. This innovative park furniture is the know-how of Moscow designers (LLC “Hobbika”). The basis of the benches construction is the heating element which raises the temperature of a surface, depending on the atmospheric temperature. If it is 20 […]
