Published on: 2026-08-18
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
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Equip yourself with a microscope and feel like a real scientist, master rhinestone painting, and learn to communicate without using voice or hearing at city events. From August 19 to 24, concerts, lectures, workshops, and tours will be held at venues across the capital. We tell you about the most interesting ones in our article.
Win the battle of retro gamers and learn about the four-legged astronauts
On August 19 at 7:30 PM, a tour will be held at the “Cosmonautics and Aviation” center “Animals in Space”. It is dedicated to the 66th anniversary of the launch of the spacecraft Sputnik-5 with Belka and Strelka on board. Visitors will learn which animal was the first to orbit and when the first zoo was sent there. Participation requires pre-registration.
On August 19 and 20 from 10:00 to 20:00, everyone interested will be able to join the Kurchatov Institute master class “Seeing the invisible”. It will take place at the “Flavors of Russia” festival at VDNH. Scientists study objects at different levels: first they examine the object itself, then its internal structure, cells, and even molecules. Workshop participants will have to work like real researchers and discover what macro-world is hidden inside familiar plants and products.
On August 19 and 20 from 12:00 to 14:00, a walking tour will take place “Gogolevsky Arbat”. Participants will learn about the history of the district from the times of Ivan the Terrible to the present day, find themselves “on the other side of Arbat,” follow the route from Gogol House to the Kropotkinskaya metro station, and see the Arbat lanes. Excursions can be attended by preliminary registration.
From August 19 to 25, residents and guests of the capital will be able to join retro gamer competitions. They take place at the festival venue of the “Moscow Seasons” at Revolution Square. A player ranking is compiled daily in three disciplines: Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat 3, and International Superstar Soccer. The best players of the week advance to the finals and receive prizes: custom controllers with their nickname, branded T-shirts, and souvenirs. Large tournaments will be held at the end of the season, and the main winners will be awarded special retro consoles in the style of “Summer in Moscow.” Players are welcomed on weekdays from 12:00 to 21:00, and on weekends from 11:00 to 21:00.
To paint a picture with rhinestones and find out why leaves turn yellow
From August 19 to 25, stylists from the brand “Remez” at the summer club “Moscow” offer services to all who wish express hairstyles, and also talk about skincare products. The venue is open from 12:00 to 21:00.
19–21 and 24–28 On August at 10:00, tours of the observation deck of Kazansky railway station take place.
On August 20 at 14:00, in the summer club “Moscow” on Tverskoy Boulevard, you will be able to create pet portrait.
At 16:00 on the same day, a creative meeting will take place at the A.S. Pushkin library-reading room “Feathered Friends”. Children will learn how humans tamed parrots, which species of these birds fit in the palm of a hand, and which are the largest. At the end of the session, there will be a master class on creating a three-dimensional little parrot. Participation requires pre-registration.
At 6:00 PM, at the ‘My District’ program venue on Lukinskaya Street (house 12, building 1), there will be master class about drawing with rhinestones. Participants will create a sparkling picture using a pattern or come up with their own design.
On August 21 and 22 from 10:00 to 20:00, the Kurchatov Institute will hold a master class “Photosynthesis” at the “Flavors of Russia” festival at VDNH. Experts will explain how aerobes replaced anaerobes, talk about the evolution of organisms on Earth, and help understand the significance of values for this. Visitors will explore the process of photosynthesis and learn why leaves turn yellow in the fall. Participants will isolate two pigments—chlorophyll and xanthophyll, separate them using a special method, and look at chlorophyll under ultraviolet light.
Get acquainted with sand therapy and see historical gardens
On August 22, at 10:30 and 11:20, an event will take place at the family psychological center “Klen” master class about sand therapy. Participants will learn how this method helps relieve tension and restore internal resources.
At 16:00, an event of the “My District” program will take place in the park on the Moscow River embankment (44 Borisovskie Prudy Street) event, dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the birth of Faina Ranevskaya. Guests will listen to stories about the life and work of the actress, memories from her friends and colleagues, as well as amusing anecdotes and aphorisms.
On August 22 at 7:00 PM, there will be an event in the park by the ‘Raduga’ ponds symphonic music concert. It will be part of the festival “Park Symphony.” In the first act, the “Golden Age” orchestra will perform folk melodies and other well-known compositions. In the second act, the Moscow Cossack Choir will take the stage. Their performance will be dedicated to military folklore, Cossack traditions, and lyrical songs that have become the soul of the people.
On the same day, the IX Festival of Historical Gardens will take place at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Visitors will learn how gardens have changed over the centuries, the role they play in the modern world, and will also be introduced to original compositions, each dedicated to the interaction between humans and nature in a metropolis. Concerts, lectures on garden and park art, master classes, tours with the participation of landscape project creators, and other cultural events have been prepared for visitors. Admission to most events is free, but participation in some will require purchasing ticket. A detailed program can be found at on the site.
On August 22 and 23, in the summer cinema houses at the festival venues of the “Moscow Seasons” on the streets Gorodetskoy and Break, as well as on Glory Square creative workshops will be held. Participants will learn how to shoot a video about Moscow, how to conduct interviews and direct the sounds of the celebration, as well as create storyboards and clapperboards.
Join the film shoot and conquer virtual space
At the same time, the MosKino film park will host movie weekend. Guests will be able to join staged filming for the movie “Wedding in Malinovka,” see a cowboy stunt show, participate in a themed interactive quest, take excursions, and create posters and paintings from plasticine at master classes. Participation in the events will require entry ticket to the movie park.
On August 23 at 10:00 AM at the site of the “My District” program on Akademika Yangelya Street (building 4), everyone interested will be able to join weaving camouflage nets for participants in the special military operation. An experienced mentor will show visitors different techniques and help create a piece of the net. The finished product will be sent to the front line. All materials are provided by the organizer.
From 11:00 to 20:00, a master class by the Kurchatov Institute will take place at the “Flavors of Russia” festival at VDNKh “Chemical Rainbow”. Participants will learn what pH is and how to determine this household chemical indicator using pH indicators.
On August 24, the English language club Good Talk will hold master class on creating decorations from colored salt for children aged 6–11. During the craft session, young visitors will learn the English names of colors, master basic verbs, and learn to describe sequences of actions in English. Participation requires pre-registration.
Until August 31, visitors to the “Cosmonautics and Aviation” center will be able to take virtual journey into space. In augmented reality, participants will assemble a rocket, launch it, and go on a flight. Sessions are held from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 21:00 every 15 minutes.
Until September 6, 30 festival venues of the “Moscow Seasons” project are operating “Houses of Kindness”. Gifts are collected here for participants of the special military operation, children from the new regions of Russia, and animals from shelters. You can bring here essential goods, personal hygiene products, sweet gifts with a long shelf life, stationery supplies and creative kits, as well as food, equipment, and disinfectants for cleaning up after the animals.
“Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season, which has already become a good tradition and an integral part of the life of the capital. The main theme this year is “Time to be together.” The project unites people of different generations around common values, allowing them to become closer not only with their relatives but also with the entire city during walks, cultural and sports events, charitable actions, as well as right next to home in all districts of the capital.
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