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Nizhny Novgorod, with a rich history and culture that spans over 800 years, mixes ancient buildings with modern cultural spots. Located where the Oka and Volga rivers meet and unofficially called ‘the capital of sunsets’, the city offers breathtaking views of the two rivers.

There are numerous opportunities to participate in cycling races in Russia, but many of them are primarily for athletes. However, if you are keen to cycle just for fun along Moscow’s central streets, which are closed to traffic for the event, join the Moscow Cycling Festivals! There will be three of them: Spring Festival on May 18, the Summer (Night Race) on July 6, and the Autumn Festival on September 14.

Dolls are not just children's toys, but also an art form that can reflect feelings, thoughts, and deep reflections of the author. See it with your own eyes at the Philosophy of Reflection exhibition, which is open until March 29. Admission is free of charge.

Maslenitsa Week, the last week before Great Lent, is one of the most joyful Slavic holidays, and this year it runs from March 11 to 17. If you are in Moscow, you have a chance to take part in various activities in different parts of the city. During the festival, you will be able to take part in master classes, watch fairy tale and choir performances, and try pancakes—the main attribute of this holiday.

Moscow is a huge city, and in everyday life, all we see around are stone buildings, subways, and roads. If you are missing the sight of green leaves and flowers at the end of the long winter, we recommend visiting one of the city's greenhouses.

The ancient town of Klin, located on a river bank 85km from Moscow, stands out because of its associations with Tchaikovsky and Gaidar, its Christmas tree decorations, a famous old shopping arcade, and its parks. Any weekend in the approaching spring offers a great opportunity for a trip here, with the roundtrip journey taking no more than 5 hours.

The freezing cold of winter is coming to an end, nature is slowly waking up from its slumber, and the weather is getting better every day. We encourage you to come out of your ‘winter hibernation’ by attending some exciting FREE events in March. Check out the list below for more information.

Have you ever wanted to attend a music performance in a church or a cathedral? They might not be the first place that comes to mind while thinking of concerts, but some functioning churches and cathedrals in Moscow host organ and other music recitals. Life in Moscow has compiled a list of such places located near the city centre and not far from metro stations.