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NewsTank biathlon 2019: T-80 tanks and woman’s crew
The upcoming tank biathlon 2019 will surprise visitors with 2 innovations. Previous tank biathlons featured T-72B3 tank as the main vehicle. This year the Russian ministry of defense have introduced into the competition T-80UE-1 tank. In contrast to the T-72, with diesel engine, the T-80 has a gas-turbine engine, which gives the tank superior cross-country performance and high speed. 
The Red Bull Air Race returns to Russia for a third time
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a pure motorsport competition that combines speed, precision and skill.
How to explore Moscow museums for free?
The Russian capital has a lot to offer, including museums, that you can explore for days. It is not a secret, that entrance to museums in Moscow is rather expensive, however, any museum was designed to be open to everyone, without regard to their financial status. So there are some days and even a night a year when everyone can visit most Moscow museums for free.
E-visa to Russia
Starting from August 8, 2017, nationals of 18 foreign States may be granted an e-visa to Russia through the border crossing points, located on the territory of the free port of Vladivostok.
Visa-free entry, Free transportation and other benefits for the fans of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 Russia
The games of the Confederations Cup 2017 will come to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Sochi from June 17 to July 2, 2017.
Not So Fast: Simplified visa regime postponed to 2017
A simplified procedure of entry to Vladivostok by filling out an electronic questionnaire visa application on the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has been postponed once again.
18 Russian Museums Go Free fall 2016
The Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, the Hermitage and the State Russian Museum of St Petersburg, as well as other museums of different Russian cities will be “temporarily free” to all visitors.
Moscow City Day 2016
This year Moscow celebrates its 869th birthday. The Moscow City Day 2016 will be celebrated on a large scale in the early September.
Saint Petersburg named Europe’s best destination
For the second consecutive year, the “northern capital” of Russia was awarded the status of the Europe’s best destination, according to World Travel Awards.
10 Russian landmarks, which are not inferior to foreign analogues
Russia is a transcontinental country, covering much of eastern and north-eastern Europe and the whole of northern Asia. With such a vast area of territory, Russia boasts numerous landmarks, some of which are copies of world’s most famous sights.
Rehearsals of Victory Day military parade 2016
Moscow visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of Russia’s military hardware rolling across Moscow’s streets during the rehearsals ahead of Victory Day parade on May 9.
Take part in the Russia E-guide contest
Are you going to Russia? Enter to Win free accommodation and a customized sightseeing tour based on your personal preferences.
Grelka fest 2016
Grelka Fest is an annual largest event of Siberia taking place in the ski complex “Sheregesh” and attracting more than 10,000 spectators each year. Usually it takes place the first weekend of April, however, in 2016, the festival will span two weekends of the month.
Not for the weak of heart: Competitions on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal
Travelers to the Baikal are given a chance this weekend to see two exotic competitions that will take place on the frozen waters of the lake: Sled Dog Race and XII Ice Marathon.
Finally it happened! Russia grants 8-day visa-on-arrival access
By the act of 2015 the city of Vladivostok was awarded a special status of Free Port, which implies a simplified visa regime for entering into it.
Journey to Christmas
This year Moscow will turn into an amazing sea of wonders: the streets of the capital will become uncharted islands where everyone will be able to make a Journey to Christmas.
LumiFest: Saint Petersburg will take the baton from Moscow to become the host of the next Light festival
Guests of LumiFest will see Aleksandrovsky Park in a new light this October. The Park and the neighborhood will be brightened up from early morning to late evening.
Russian Cuisine Festival: The best Moscow’s chefs will create menus based on works of Russian classics
After successful debut last year, the Russian Cuisine Festival is coming back to Moscow this fall.
The CIRCLE OF LIGHT festival 2015 will turn Moscow into a city of lights
During the CIRCLE OF LIGHT festival 2015 major buildings of Moscow will serve as a canvas for different multimedia and light installations.
Grand closing ceremony of fountains in Peterhof 2015
Every year visitors of St. Petersburg have a great opportunity to see a traditional opening and closing festival of the fountains in Peterhof.
Moscow city day 2015
This year Moscow celebrates its 868th birthday. There will be about 1,000 different events and activities including parades, fairs, street entertainments, sports contests and live music concerts.
The International Military Music Festival Spasskaya Tower 2015
The International Military Music Festival Spasskaya Tower 2015 will take place on Moscow’s Red Square from 5th to 13th of September 2015. The traditional participants of the Festival Spasskaya Tower 2015 are the units of the State Honour Guards and the leading Russian and foreign military music bands from 14 countries.
International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2015
The International Air show MAKS 2015 occupies a leading position in the ratings of major world aviation forums and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every time it is held.
At the edge of the Earth: Taybola Festival
The International Art Festival “Taybola” is held on the banks of the White Sea in the Onega district. This is one of the most beautiful places of the region with stunning landscapes and amazing northern nature.
Russian Summer is in full swing: Celebrting the “Ivan Kupala” Festival
Ivan Kupala Day combines the words: the Slavic name Ivan (St. John the Baptist), and Kupala, which is derived from the Slavic word for bathing. Traditions and activities associated with this holiday is closely linked to Pagan rituals.
International Championship of Pole Sport will take place in Moscow
For the first time in the history of the pole sport and the aerial acrobatics, the International Championship of extreme aerial disciplines will take place in Moscow.
World champions perform stunning aerobatics above Sochi’s Olympic Park
Best world aerobatic teams will perform in a large-scale air show in Sochi. They will fly in formation over the Olympic Park at the shortest distances possible.
Museums at Night 2015
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. More than 250 cultural institutions will be accessible free of charge all day long on May 16 till late at night.
How to spend Russian “May Holidays” in 2015
If you are lucky to spend the first ten days of May in Russia you’re lucky enough! Plenty of events will be held over the next two weeks. Russians call this period “May holidays”. We have compiled a list of the most exciting upcoming events to help you find out what to see and do during your visit in Russia.
Paskha. The opportunity to take part in traditional Russian festivities.
A festival and holiday celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Variuos fairs are opened on Moscow’s pedestrian streets. Visitors can try traditional Russian Easter dishes and learn what customary Easter gifts for friends and relatives are.
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