Maslenitsa <br>24 February 2020
Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian festival, a mix of pagan beliefs and Christian traditions, which marks the end of winter. It is also known as Pancake Week. The traditional Slavic holiday is the fun farewell of winter, which is illuminated by the joyful expectation of the approaching warmth, the spring renewal of nature. Popular festivities […]
Paskha (Easter) <br>19 April 2020
The Orthodox festival and holiday celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter (Resurrection of Christ) is the most important and bright holiday of the Orthodox calendar. In the Russian folk tradition, Easter was celebrated as a triumph of renewal and rebirth of life. Rejoicing and joy of spring day, concert programs with […]
Museums at Night <br>16-17 May 2020
Almost all museums of Buryatia will be accessible free of charge all day long until late at night. Museums at Night is an annual festival designed to encourage people into museums, galleries and heritage sites by showing off the best they have to offer. Venue: Different museums of the Buryat Republic Event cost: Free
Day of Buryat Republic <br>30 May 2020
Day of the Republic of Buryatia is one of the significant holidays of Ulan-Ude residents. The celebration takes place in almost all cultural institutions. Ethnocultural festivals, historical exhibitions, concerts, entertainment for children will be held. A large program awaits the residents and guests of the capital, revealing the history of the republic, as well as […]
Republican choir assembly/Youth dance battle <br>June 2020
On the Day of Russia in Concil Square the choir assembly teams of cultural and leisure institutions, universities, colleges, children’s art schools, and secondary schools of the republic will attend. In addition, in the Youth Dance Battle in team competitions and individual battles dancers will compete not only from our republic, but also dancers from […]
Surkharbaan <br>July 2020
On Surkharban the best bators (warriors-wrestlers), the Mergens (sharpshooters), horses and dexterous riders will meet at the Central Stadium of the Republic of Buryatia. There will be competitions in the Buryat wrestling «bүkhe barildaan», archery, weight-lifting, breaking the spinal bone «kheer shaalgan» and the traditional dice «shagai naadan». The evening will end with a grand […]
International Music Festival “Voice of nomads” <br>July 2020
The Festival “Voice of Nomads” takes place in Buryatia since 2009. The concept of the festival is the idea of the ethnic diversity of cultures. The 11th time the festival gives the audience a waterfall of world music rhythms. Every year in the festival «Voice of the nomads» participate musicians of the highest level, who […]
Ulan-Ude city day <br>5 September 2020 (To be confirmed)
Ulan-Ude will be celebrating its 353rd anniversary on 7 September 2019. Do not miss this event if you are anywhere near the city. Traditionally the celebration starts at 11:00 on Sovetov square, continues until 20:00 hours and culminates with concerts and fireworks. Special events are held at venues including pedestrian part of Lenina str. (also known […]
Zula-Khural <br>December 2020
Zula-Hural is the traditional festival of the Buddhists, which is held on the twenty-fifth day of the first winter month of the lunar calendar. Zula-Khural is dedicated to the great Bogd Tsongkhapa, a reformer of Tibetan Buddhism, the founder of the Gelugpa school, who is considered earthly incarnation of Bodhisattva Manjushri. A thousand candles will […]
Free admission to the State Hermitage Museum <br>First Thursday of each month (Currently unavailable)
The State Hermitage Museum On the first Thursday of each month the Hermitage grants free entrance for all individual visitors. First Thursday of each month: 19 March 16 April 21 May 18 June 16 July The Hermitage is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious museums. The museum houses over 3 million items including […]
