Festive events for City Day. Museum of History "Lefortovo"

This weekend the capital will celebrate its 870th birthday. In honor of this event, dozens, if not hundreds of entertainment events will take place.

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The theme of the holiday will be reflected in the motto: “Moscow is the city where history is made,” dedicated to the outstanding contribution of our city and its residents to Russian and world heritage. The large-scale program, organized by the Moscow Department of Culture, will traditionally take place over 2 days. Residents and guests of the capital will enjoy concerts, excursions, photo exhibitions, theatrical performances and much more.

The capital's parks have prepared programs in various directions. Guests of the events will be able to plunge into the atmosphere of Moscow in the 60-70s, see the best theatrical productions of the capital's theaters, and collect models spacecraft and take part in “folk karaoke”.

Also, in honor of the holiday, on September 9 and 10, Moscow museums and parks will hold more than 200 free excursions. More than 80 museums will take part in the project, exhibition halls, parks and galleries. It is planned that about 6,000 people will attend the excursions.

Residents and guests of the capital can enjoy walks along the central streets and ancient estates, bicycle and scooter excursions, trips on the Moscow Central Circle and by boat on the Moscow River and much more. Free excursions are organized as part of the “Moscow Excursion” project, which is supervised by the Moscow Department of Culture and MOSGORTUR.

Red Square

The gathering of guests will begin from 10:00 to 11:30, a total of 7,500 people are invited to Red Square, among them honorary citizens of Moscow, veterans, representatives of public and youth organizations, officials, ambassadors of foreign states, participants in the “Active Citizen” project.

Traditionally, the opening ceremony on Red Square will kick off all festive events; it will begin on September 9 at 12:00 and will be broadcast live to all city venues. At 13:00 – the citywide musical start of the holiday to the sounds of the Moscow anthem.

The event program will be based on performances dedicated to the 870th anniversary of the city. The repertoire of the ceremony will reveal the historical role of Moscow as an outstanding center of world science, culture, politics and sports, and will reflect personalities and deeds known throughout the world famous people related to Moscow.

Arbat

On City Day, Arbat will unfold inter-museum festival. It will take place on the stage near the Yevgeny Vakhtangov Theater - on the so-called Dog Playground, which disappeared in 1962 during the construction of Kalinin Avenue.

The festival will tell the story of this unique place and the adjacent Arbat alleys - the space of life of the Moscow aristocracy, as well as famous writers and poets, philosophers and musicians.

The cultural program includes: walking tours, lectures by famous historians and literary scholars, creative meetings with actors and writers, concerts of classical and jazz music, presentation of the book “What Composers Say About Scriabin Today” and much more.

An exhibition curated by historian Anna Esparza will tell about the cultural and historical topography of the Dog Playground and its “heroes through the centuries.” The exhibition will feature materials from the collections of the A.V. Shchusev Museum of Architecture, the Marina Tsvetaeva House-Museum, and the A.N. Memorial Museum. Scriabin, Gogol's House, the library "House of A.F. Losev", the State Museum of V.V. Mayakovsky, State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow Memorial Museum of S.A. Yesenin, Memorial Museum-Apartment El. F. Gnessina.

The main headliners of the evening on September 9 will be the creative union Russian group“Feelin's” by Gennady Filin and the famous Italian vocalist BorisSavoldelli. Most of the performance will consist of the best from the international program: “YeseninJazz”. A parallel program of the festival will be presented at the Marina Tsvetaeva House-Museum and at the A. N. Scriabin Memorial Museum.

On September 10 at 21.00 at the Marina Tsvetaeva House-Museum, viewers will enjoy the premiere of the program “Easy Name: Pushkin”, prepared especially for the festival by Alisa Grebenshchikova: literary reflections on the influence of the Golden Age of Russian poetry on the Silver Age will be presented in the words of Marina Tsvetaeva and Alexander Blok.

Tsvetnoy Boulevard

For the fourth year in a row, the event on Tsvetnoy Boulevard will bring together concerned citizens. The largest Moscow charitable foundations and public organizations will unite to talk about the need to develop charity in modern society.

The “Good Moscow” festival is a solemn event and a big city holiday, which will draw attention to the socially significant problems of the capital and show that everyone can help people by doing good deeds.

Foundations and public organizations will present their activities to city residents in the format of an exhibition, where everyone will be able to take part in master classes or buy goods made by foundation wards at the fair. A large market will be organized on the territory of the festival, where youth brands of clothing and accessories will be presented. The money collected from renting space at the market will be donated to charitable foundations.

On September 9, anyone will be able to take part in the charity race. To participate, each participant must make a charitable donation of 200 rubles. All funds raised will be used to implement the activities of charitable foundations. Registration for the race is carried out on the website dobroyzabeg.rf Registration will be open from 12:00. The race starts at 14:00.

On September 9, the main stage of the festival will feature the following performances: the Chelsea group, rapper Kravts and ex-vocalist of the pop group Tatu Lena Katina, Brandon Stone, the MBAND group, Natan, Yuri Kononov, Natella, K. Lugovaya. The concert starts at 18:40.

The concert will continue on September 10. From 16:00 to 20:00 on Trubnaya Square the following will perform: the Pizza group, Emma M, Elina Chaga, Lyudmila Sokolova, Markus Riva, Utah, Biteev, Maria Miya, Basil, Malinovsky Alex, Django, Masha Koltsova, Alexander Elovsky, Nastasya, 2Mashi, Domenik Joker and Katya Kokorina, Alina Grosu, Legalize, Sogdiana, Knyazeva Elena and rap artist Dzhigan.

Triumfalnaya Square

The topic of interaction different types art, which will become the main idea of ​​the program in the Muzeon art park, will be continued by the program on Triumfalnaya Square. Spectators can expect theatrical and musical performances, literary performances, poetry readings and much more. Moscow, as the birthplace of great poets and writers, will appear on Triumphal Square in the brilliance of literary metaphors. The program includes revived heroes of books beloved by many generations, urban myths and legends, and literary quests.

On September 9, the creative union of the Russian group Feelin’s Gennady Filin and the famous Italian vocalist Boris Savoldelli prepared their program. Performances by the groups “Accident”, “Underwood”, and the group “Mayakovsky” await all fans of pop and rock music. In addition to the musical program, spectators will enjoy an exciting immersion in theatrical productions of the “Theatre of Poets” - the Center for Drama and Directing, the Gogol Theater, the Praktika Theater, the Kamburova Theater, “MOST”, and the Taganka Actors’ Community.

In addition to the program on stage, as part of the celebration, an interactive event “Rhyme with Moscow” will take place on Triumfalnaya Square.

On September 10, the festive program on Triumphal Square will continue. Guests of the event will be able to listen to one of the brightest representatives blues direction in Russian rock, former member groups “Time Machine” and “Sunday” - Evgeny Margulis, as well as People’s Artist of Russia - Sergei Sharkurov, Anna Buturlina with a musical group and the group “NETOSLOVO”. In addition to the musical component of the festive program, spectators will be able to see theatrical performances by the “Man” theater and the “Sphere” theater.

Gorky Park

The Park will host the “Bright People” festival, which will unite all types of art. At 14:15, a ten-hour theatrical and musical performance “Color Dreams” will begin from GITIS graduates and Liquid Theater participants - director Andrei Smirnov and artist Vitaly Borovik. Spectators can expect amazing encounters and a vibrant show with the participation of acrobats, aerialists, dancers and opera artists.

The headliners of the festival will be the French theater company Remue Ménage, which has been creating street performances at the intersection of various art forms for more than 15 years: circus, dance and music. For the first time in Russia, the artists will present a performance – Gueule d’ours (“Bear’s Mouth”) with the participation of performers on stilts in bear costumes. Another unique show will be presented by the Italian theater troupe Corona - dancers, acrobats and musicians will perform the play Fiore di Loto (Lotus Flower).

Fashion shows will take place on the main stage. In parallel with the fashion shows, young artists will present their performances here. In addition, interactive zones with workshops from the best workshops and libraries in Moscow will be open all day.

Sokolniki Park

Central theme The City Day celebration in Sokolniki will be “Opera”. The concert program of the holiday will begin with a live performance of the Moscow anthem, followed by performances by opera singers. On the Main Alley of the park there will be pedestals with “living” statues in snow-white costumes, which will perform opera roles for guests. Will complement concert program world famous performers from Europe. In addition, guests will be able to take part in the “Parks are Singing” program and perform their favorite songs. The festive concert will end with a performance by a Russian opera singer.

Tsaritsyno Park

The festive program “Moscow Creates”, built on the masterpieces of Russian and world classical music, awaits Tsaritsyno spectators on Moscow City Day.

The Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will attract lovers of the classics on Moscow City Day.

The “Great Russian Classics” program is a reason to be proud of the names of Russian composers known throughout the world. The festive program is based on masterpieces of Russian and world classical music. Contribution to world culture of Russian opera and ballet.

Over the course of two days, the best examples of Russian classical music, beautifully performed, will be heard in Tsaritsyno Park. The festival participants will include symphony orchestras, as well as instrumental soloists and vocal performers.

On the first day, the following will perform for the guests of the festive program: Kaluga Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Gindin. Conductor - Alexander Gindin, soloists - Alexander Malofeev, Alexander Doronin. Kaluga Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Gindin, reader - Pavel Lyubimtsev, conductor - Ilya Norshtein. State Orchestra named after E. Svetlanov conducted by Vladimir Yurovsky, conductor – Valentin Uryupin.

On the second day, all spectators will be treated to a continuation of the festive program: Kaluga Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Gindin, conducted by Semyon Tkachenko. Kaluga Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Gindin, reader Alexander Oleshko, conductors - Andrey Rubtsov, Alexander Gindin. MGASO under P. Kogan, soloists of the New Opera Theater: Dmitry Boborov, Andrey Borisenko, Tatyana Tabachuk, Ekaterina Petrova, conductor - Alexander Sidnev. GSO " New Russia» directed by Yuri Bashmet, soloist – Philip Kopachevsky, conductor – Denis Vlasenko.

Izmailovsky Park

The celebration of Moscow City Day in the Eastern Administrative District will take place in Izmailovsky Park.

Spectators will be able to see transforming stage structures and videos on LED screens. Guests can expect modern stage technologies and special effects, light and sound performances, and a pyrotechnic show.

On September 9, the traditional final concert of the festival of young musicians “Metro on Stage” will take place on a unique stage on the water. The 10 best finalists will perform under the green logo of the Metro newspaper! In addition to the performances of young groups, famous artists will also take the stage - Olga Kormukhina, Yulia Chicherina, the Chizh and Co group, the Underwood group, the Pilot group and Alexey Belov.

In front of the stage there will be demonstration performances by stuntmen and water athletes, flyboarding, aquabike, wakeboarding, and demonstrations of extreme sports.

On September 10, guests of the park will be able to listen to a musical set by one of the best DJs in Russia - Dj Feel, as well as get acquainted with the repertoire of the young and bright singer EMMA M, hear the popular groups “Accident”, “7B”, Dana Sokolova, “Slot Mara”, “ The end of the film".

On September 9, the program starts at 13:00 and ends at 22:00, and on September 10 it will run from 14:00 to 20:00. The program in Izmailovo will be a gift for the youth of Moscow in honor of the City Day celebration.

Kuskovo Estate

City Day in the Eastern Administrative District will be held at the Kuskovo estate. The estate, which belonged to the Sheremetyev counts, was intended for lavish receptions, theatrical celebrations and festivities.

The program for celebrating Moscow City Day on September 9 at the Kuskovo estate includes classical forms of art. Spectators can enjoy opera, ballet, chamber music and early music ensembles. The art project “Tenors of the 21st Century”, Honored Artist of Russia Svetlana Krinitskaya (soloist of the Moscow Operetta Theater), People’s Artist of Russia Pavel Ovsyannikov (conductor of the S.S. Prokofiev Symphony Orchestra of the 21st Century) will perform for the guests of the estate.

People's Artist of Russia Boris Frumkin (conductor of the O. Undström Orchestra), "New Russian Quartet", historical dance workshop "Entree", Dmitry Pokrovsky's ensemble, chamber orchestra "Moscow Camerata", "New Ballet", chamber ensemble of soloists Lsudes soloist Lyudmila Salei, classical choreography ballet, Rozmanin symphony orchestra, Irina Sukhonova, Yuri Nugmanov, Ivan Shcheglov, Alexander Gladkov, group “Five”.

On September 10, the festive program will be continued by the ballet of classical choreography, Sergei Tatarenko, Ksenia Dezhneva (Soloist of the Bolshoi Theater), Ilya Ushullu, Alla Omelyuta, string Dominant Quartet, State Chamber Orchestra of Jazz Music named after. Oleg Lundstrem.

The audience will see the revived pages of the history of such famous dynasties as the Sheremetevs, Golitsyns, Trubetskoys... In the evening there will be a concert with the participation of famous artists.

In honor of the 868th anniversary of the city of Moscow, festive events were held in the libraries of the Southern Administrative District.

On the eve of citywide celebrations in honor of the 868th anniversary of the city of Moscow in library No. 137 (st. Lipetskaya, 10, building 1, building 3) 4 September An event dedicated to City Day took place - “Moscow... How much has merged in this sound for the Russian heart!”. In the local history hall, book and illustrative exhibitions were presented for viewing: “Moscow is a city of a great past, a city of our future”, “We opened a merciless path to Berlin with the battle for Moscow”, “Literary Moscow”, “New books about Moscow”. The museum corner displays objects reflecting the life of residents of the area in the 20th century. Chief bibliographer Klyuchnikova N.M. conducted a review of new books about Moscow and a tour of the library. The subscription included an expanded exhibition of new acquisitions, librarian E.I. Panchenko. gave a brief overview of the new products and held individual conversations at the exhibition throughout the day. As part of the event, there was a concert by amateur singer Angelina Pullo, who fell in love with readers for her vocal talent. She performed songs about Russia, about love, and about Moscow; the audience happily picked up the familiar melodies. During the concert, poems about Moscow were read. At the end of the concert, the audience sang the Moscow anthem in chorus.

“Everything here is mine, and this is where I come from.”

Children's Library No. 143 (Kirovogradskaya St., 20-22) and the Center for Culture and Sports of the Southern Administrative District held a joint campaign from the cycle "Book on the Bench" “Everything here is mine, and this is where I come from”Park "30th Anniversary of Victory" Chertanovo district, Central Southern Administrative District. The program of cultural and educational events included : “You are not just a city, but Moscow”: Review of book and illustration exhibition. Express quiz “Do you know Moscow?”. At the event, awards were presented to the best experts in Moscow among adults (books about Moscow) and young experts of the capital were awarded with memorable gifts and souvenirs. “Favorite corners of Moscow”: Exhibition of postcards about Moscow . Exhibition of drawings from the art studio "Rodnichok" and design from the studio "Arkada" TsKiS Southern Administrative District Branch No. 1. Skill lessons from young artists. “This is my street, my friends live here”: Blitz - a quiz about the streets of Moscow . Rewarding the winners of the quiz with gifts.

"Young Bookworm": Literary competitions and riddles for kids. “My city is a drop of Russia”: asphalt vernissage. Master class from the Arkada design studio. "Book on the Bench": Library caravan. Distribution of books and magazines for children and adults. Promotions “Enroll in the library today” for big and small city residents. Registration of children and adults in libraries. Distribution of information leaflets, business cards "Cinderella is looking for friends" and recommendation lists about Moscow. Distribution of booklets for parents “Do you want your child to read?”, “How to build relationships with teenagers”, “Personal time travel: How to save yourself.”

"Beloved City"

Library No. 143 ( Kirovogradskaya st., 44, bldg. 2) and DC "Harmony" held a joint event - "Beloved City".

Several sites were prepared for the event, where various master classes and exhibitions of works by readers were held: “Peace to your home.” Master class on making amulets dolls from the “Giving Warmth” circle; exhibition of paintings “I love this world” by artist Nadezhda Nikolaevna Voronova.

The program of cultural and educational events included : “My dear Muscovites”: Honoring the 90th anniversary of the war veteran, Muscovite Vera Andreevna Nadorova.

In the poetic living room “I look at Moscow through the prism of centuries!” Poems were performed by poets, high school students from secondary school No. 932 and district veterans. A presentation of a new book by a member of the Union of Writers of Russia, writer Irina Mikhailovna Yaroshenko, “How the King Became a King,” took place.

Curious Muscovites walked through the streets and squares of Moscow with the help of multimedia presentations: “Moscow is the capital of Russia” and book exhibitions “I love this elm city...”, dedicated to their hometown. Guide Tatyana Ivanovna Kokorina took everyone through the streets of Moscow. “Moscow streets named after Muscovites who defended the Motherland”: Express quiz. Rewarding the winners of the quiz with prizes and memorable gifts. The celebration ended with the awarding of the winners competition "Best front garden" And karaoke concert “The Best City on Earth”.“Read it, give it to someone else”: Bookcrossing. The participants of the action were provided with books, magazines, booklets, advertising leaflets, and lists of recommendations. Booklets and recommendation lists about Moscow.

"Golden-domed Moscow"

September 5 in library No. 148 named after F.I. Tyutchev (Chongarsky Boulevard st., 10, building 2) for City Day “Golden-domed Moscow”: Virtual trip. Conversations and mini-quizzes were held for children and teenagers at 12/3 Balaklavsky Prospekt. 6.09.15 “Moscow is the holy of Rus', both the heart and the head!”: Cultural and educational event. The program includes: venues for competitions, master classes, dances, a concert of pop masters organized jointly with the Nagorny Palace of Culture, a performance by Elena Orlovskaya, a laureate of many festivals and art song rallies. A historical reconstruction dedicated to the city of Moscow. "Moscow reading room". Registration of children and adults in libraries. Gifts and souvenirs, awards for the best book experts. Quizzes, literary competitions and crosswords about Moscow. “We live in this city, and it is growing, and we are growing”: Competitions, asphalt vernissage. “Skillful hands of Muscovites”: Master class on quilling, decoupage, sand animation. “Moscow courtyard: Sports games of our childhood”: Sports yard games. Checkers, chess. Board games. Advertising of books and magazines. Distribution of information leaflets. "Book on the Bench": Bookcrossing. On the library page books, magazines, booklets, flyers, recommendation lists, as well as information booklets about what is available to readers in the library were provided for readers disabilities. Booklets and recommendation lists about Moscow. In the Veteransky courtyard of the Nagorny district of the Southern Administrative District.

September 6, 2015“Moscow: rings of centuries. From the history of the names of localities and districts, streets and alleys of the capital": Open lecture. Meeting with the compilers of the book “Onomastics for everyone: The world of names and titles” - M. Gorbanevsky and M. Maksimov. Speech by author-performer S. Svetlov. Readers answered questions in an interactive quiz about Moscow, located in the Library Information Terminal. Open review of literature, reviews of books about Moscow. For all categories of readers at Chongarsky Boulevard, 10, bldg. 2.

Moscow - best city land"

Library No. 151 (Chertanovskaya st., building 27 building 2) held a promotion"Moscow is the best city on earth." In the Park named after 30th anniversary of the Victory, dedicated to City Day. The action was organized jointly with the Chertanovo Central Administration, the branch of the United Russia party, the Chertanovo Central Social Organization, and the Vysota State Budgetary Institution SDD.

An exhibition “You are not just a city, but Moscow” was organized for the event, which was of great interest to visitors.

Handouts were prepared: information booklets, leaflets (about Moscow, about writers and poets who lived in Moscow, etc.). Teenagers took part in quizzes about Moscow. The most active ones received various prizes.

The children's drawing competition "Moscow through the eyes of children" was able to reveal hidden talents the younger generation. Active participation Our little future readers from the “Young Family” club took part in sports competitions on the street. A master class “Aqua make-up on the face” was held at the site. The festive program was attended by: teachers of the children's art school "Tutti", student of the art school "Tutti" Maria Aganova, the disabled people's society "Chertanovskaya Poems-Ya" with a program of author's poems, the choir "Ladushka" of the Chertanovo Central Music Center with the program "Songs about Moscow", performance by the youth association "Dialogue", children's dance ensemble "Spring Caprice", Papushina L.V. member of the Veterans Council.

From 14.00 to 15.00 passed "Retro disco" organized by Library No. 151 together with the United Russia party and the State Budgetary Institution SDD “Vysota”. The holiday turned out to be warm and cheerful. An exhibition “You are not just a city, but Moscow” was organized for the event, which was of great interest to visitors.Handouts were prepared: information booklets, leaflets (about Moscow, about writers and poets who lived in Moscow, etc.). Teenagers took part in quizzes about Moscow. The most active ones received various prizes."Book on the Bench" - advertising of books and magazines, attracted the attention of not only our readers, but also residents of the neighborhood celebrating City Day in the Park named after. 30th anniversary of the Victory.

Children's drawing competition "Moscow through the eyes of children" was able to identify the hidden talents of the younger generation. Our little future readers from the Young Family club took an active part in outdoor sports competitions. The “Aquagrim” platform also worked at the event.

The festive program was attended by: teachers of the children's art school "Tutti", student of the art school "Tutti" Maria Aganova, the disabled people's society "Chertanovskaya Poems-Ya" with a program of author's poems, the choir "Ladushka" of the Chertanovo Central Music Center with the program "Songs about Moscow", performance of the youth association "Dialogue", children's dance ensemble "Spring Caprice", Papushina L.V. member of the Veterans Council.

From 14.00 to 15.00 there was a “Retro Disco”, organized by Library No. 151 together with the United Russia party and the State Budgetary Institution SDD “Vysota”.

September 5 Central Children's Library No. 152 (st. Voronezhskaya, 10) held a library and educational event “We came from a book: girls and boys, Muscovites!”

“We came from a book: girls and boys - Muscovites!” - under this thematic title the City Day was held in Central Children's Hospital No. 152.

September 5, 2015 Moscow celebrated its 868th anniversary. The holiday was a great success. And not only on the central streets, but also on the outskirts of the capital. Despite a very rainy and cold day, more than 100 people came to the library to share the celebration of the City Day. The holiday began with the Moscow anthem and was further accompanied by songs about Moscow.

The library territory was divided into 3 areas. The “Library Town” territory, where young Muscovites began their “journey around Moscow” with entertaining and educational games. The “Moscow Rally” territory. At this site, many pit stops awaited the children: Creative pit stop “Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin”. The children made the Kremlin tower on their own. Ecological pit stop “There will be a garden city here. My district in 2030." The children “fantasized” with their own hands what the Orekhovo-Borisovo district would be like in 15 years. Pit stop Educational “Hello, Moscow.”

The children were treated to a 3D tour of the central streets of Moscow with questions and riddles. And the most active participants received prizes.

Territory "Laboratory of the original genre". For several hours, the children plunged into the world of acting: Equilibrium with a cane, musical eccentricity, the basics of pantomime, animal hands and much more. Taught a master class on acting - theater studio “I am an Actor!” On this day, Subscription staff prepared exhibitions of books about Moscow: “My favorite city is my Moscow” and “the streets of my city are Moscow.”

"Happy birthday, city!"

September 05, 2005 from 13:00 to 16:00 library no. 157 (st. Gas pipeline, 9, bldg. 2) in the park at the Mayak Palace of Culture(9-A Gazoprovod St.) held a library and educational campaign “Happy Birthday, City!” During the event, residents of the Chertanovo Yuzhnoye microdistrict were presented with: a review of the exhibition “Golden-domed City - Proud Moscow”, a blitz tournament “Touching Moscow”, a quiz “Moscow! There is so much in this sound,” a competition of proverbs and sayings about Moscow for children and teenagers, creation of a wish tree, bookcrossing, distribution of promotional material, leaflets, booklets about the library.

“Russia begins with Moscow”

September 5 Children's Library No. 158 (Dorozhnaya St., 20-1) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day - “Russia begins with Moscow.”

The program of the event included educational quizzes designed for different ages: “Do you know your hometown?”, “My district is Chertanovo Yuzhnoye”, a review of books about Moscow, a reading competition, a master class on creating a drawing, which was conducted by a professional artist and teacher art studio of the Druzhba DC by A. Nazarov, asphalt drawing competition “My Beauty Moscow”, master class on making holiday cards with the coat of arms of the Chertanovo Yuzhnoye district and appliqués.

The event venue was decorated with colorful balloons, which undoubtedly attracted the attention of the children.

Visitors to the park enjoyed answering quiz questions, listening to poems about Moscow, and reading aloud themselves. The master class on drawing and creating an appliqué of the Kremlin's Spassky Tower was very popular. The older children painted St. Basil's Cathedral using mixed media with wax crayons and watercolors, while the little ones painted festive fireworks. The winners of competitions and quizzes received prizes.

In addition, the library itself hosted an Information Day dedicated to our beloved city. Book and illustrative exhibitions were organized in all departments of the library, and discussions and reviews were held about the history of Moscow and our region.

“Happy birthday, Moscow!”

September 5 library No. 159 (Bulatnikovsky proezd, 2 V, room 6) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day - “Happy Birthday, Moscow!”

Three schools also took part in the event. These are schools No. 2001,925,933. A chess tournament was held among the students. Library employee Tarasova A.V. conducted a master class “Moscow Autumn” Children made mice out of cones. Children answered quiz questions “What do we know about Moscow?” The quiz was conducted by I.A. Shevtsov’s libraries. and Garbuz O.S.. The quest game “Moscow Panorama” was conducted by S.V. Simagina with the children. The children took part in the children’s drawing competition “Moscow through the eyes of children” and solved crossword puzzles. The protesters showed that they know their favorite city well. Librarians also distributed booklets and advertisements inviting people to sign up for the library. All children received books as a gift.

“Happy birthday, Moscow!”

September 5 library No. 160 (Medynskaya st., 9A) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day -“Happy birthday, Moscow!”

The event was held by libraries No. 159 and No. 160 together with the State Budgetary Educational Institution “School No. 933” of the Biryulyovo Western district. Due to heavy rain, the City Day celebration was moved from Shkolny Boulevard to the school premises. At the book exhibition “Moscow - the Heart of Russia” there was a literature review and a quest game “Moscow Panorama”. Local history quizzes were held for children:

1) “The Kremlin - the center of Moscow” - about the sights of the Kremlin; 2) “The history of Moscow in street names”; 3) "Moscow is my hometown."

The children also solved the crossword puzzle “What do we know about Moscow?” Everyone was offered an express lecture “Riddles and secrets of Moscow” about the most interesting and unknown in the heart of Russia. A competition of children's drawings on paper was held - “Moscow through the eyes of children”. All participants in quizzes and competitions were awarded prizes - interesting children's books. Children took part with great interest in a master class on making crafts from fir cones - “Moscow Autumn”. During the event, a checkers tournament was held among middle school children school age. The winners were awarded memorable prizes.

"I'm walking around Moscow"

On September 5, 2015, together with the Nagatinsky Zaton District Administration, the Planet of the Young Leisure Center and the Kolomenskoye TCSO, Library No. 162 named after. K.M. Simonova held a library and educational event "I'm walking around Moscow", dedicated to the City Day and the Day of Knowledge, which took place on Kolomenskaya Embankment. Participants of the action, residents of the Nagatinsky Zaton district, were invited to an amusing trip along the improvised streets of Moscow, on each of which master classes, interesting intellectual and entertaining presentations, and performances awaited travelers creative teams, bookcrossing, sports competitions, relay races, prizes and gifts.

On Masterovaya street adults and children enjoyed taking part in the master classes “Mukasolka”, “Butterflies from candy wrappers”, “Making bracelets from ornamental stones and beads”, “Funny crafts from wool and cardboard”. There were many who wanted to touch creativity. And the most enthusiastic readers even tried to create a bookmark with their own hands at the master class “Making Bookmarks”

On Theater Square guests were accompanied by music: here they could see a performance by the theater studio “Jem”, which the audience remembered for its bright performance (an excerpt from the play based on poems by A. Barto and D. Kharms), and plunge into the atmosphere of popular pop songs about Moscow, performed by singer Elena Razborskaya ( family club “With a smile” of the leisure center “Planet of the Young”) and an employee of Library No. 162 named after. K.M.Simonova, diploma winner of the Moscow City Art Song Contest Olga Kalugina. On this day, guests heard a song based on the verses of Olga Kalugina’s own composition “Moscow - the city of love” (music by A. Klimov).

On Mira Avenue there was an interactive public lesson in English and French languages, and you could be transported to Brazil to the sounds of berimbau, fiery rhythms of atabaque at an open capoeira master class. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, games and is accompanied by national Brazilian music. Representatives of the Brazilian school “Capoeira” demonstrated their skills and gave a brief historical excursion. There were many who wanted to plunge into the atmosphere of Latin American culture and gain interesting skills in the company of professionals.

Many fun relay races and sports games took place in Sportivny Lane, which made it possible to make leisure time not only interesting, but also useful.

IN Lane K.M.Simonova a multimedia presentation “The History of the Poem “Wait for Me”” was demonstrated and a book and illustrative exhibition “K.M. Simonov 1915-2015” was launched, which presented not only the works of Konstantin Mikhailovich Simonov, but also new interesting materials about his life and work , published on the pages of newspapers and magazines in 2015.

Located nearby Library Street. Here you could get advice from librarians, get acquainted with new journals, and, of course, sign up for the library. You could also take a historical and local history trip with the help of the multimedia presentation “A Little Journey Around Big Moscow”, take part in the interactive quiz “Moscow and Muscovites” and test your knowledge of the history and symbols of Moscow. But since the action was dedicated not only to the City Day, but also to the Day of Knowledge, the participants were able to look through the interactive “Guide to school life"and test your attentiveness using the interactive quiz "In the Land of Unlearned Lessons" and the book darts "Tales of the Scientist Cat." The most active participants were awarded memorable prizes.

Of particular interest was the bookcrossing exhibition, where books about Moscow were presented, as well as classical literature, detective stories, science fiction, children's books and magazines. Almost all the books were found new house and your readers. In addition to the book, each participant in the action received a bookmark-invitation to the library, bookmarks and booklets about Moscow and the history of the Nagatinsky Zaton area.

And on Picturesque street You could not only draw, but also write a wish to your hometown. Young, adults, and elderly people wrote wishes and greetings to the city, but the most active “congratulators” were children and teenagers. And with the help of face painting you could make the holiday bright and unforgettable and get a lot of positive emotions!

The holiday was a great success: a festive, friendly atmosphere was created, which aroused a positive emotional mood and an active desire to take part in the holiday.

Library No. 163 (Danilovskaya embankment, 2, building 2)

September 5, 2015 library No. 163 held a library and educational event “The war entered my boyhood”.

The events included in the holiday program were designed for people of different ages: adults and children and took place in the premises of library No. 163 (269) and in the area near the library, located at the address: Danilovskaya embankment, 2, building 2.

Celebration dedicated to City Day “The war entered my boyhood” opened with congratulations from the representative of the United Russia party, T.V. Ovchinnikova. and a welcoming speech from the head of library No. 163 Kiryanova L.N.

Citizens visited a tour of the exhibition "A Word about a People's Feat" dedicated 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The exhibition is based on a collection of documents, materials and memorabilia dedicated to the history of the 7th Kirov People's Militia Division, which was formed in this area of ​​Moscow.

The event was decorated with loud readings of poems and memoirs about the wartime childhood of the poet E.I. Podporina and the prose writer G.M. Penchik. , as well as a performance by a duet from the veterans’ choir “Rechenka” consisting of V.V. Korzyukova. and Ilchenko M.E. with folk songs.

The holiday continued with master classes dedicated to various types handicrafts, which were carried out not only by library staff, but also by its regular readers. Our guests made rag dolls at the “Folk Doll” master class, learned embroidery and quilling techniques at the “Cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, quilling” master class, learned to weave figures from a traditional but forgotten material - bast at the “Magic” master class bast."

Prepared and conducted for children special program. It included outdoor games, a library quest “We are walking around Moscow”, and a drawing competition on asphalt “Children Draw the World”.

The holiday ended with a joint tea party and the presentation of prizes to the most active participants in our program.

"City Day on Shabolovka"

September 6 library No. 164 "Education of workers)(Shabolovka St., 36) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day - “City Day on Shabolovka”.

The program of events was prepared by Library 164 in partnership with the gallery on Shabolovka.
Citizens visited the excursion "Vanguard around the tower" took fascinating walks around Shabolovka, got acquainted with the history of the area, which played an important role in the formation of Moscow between the two world wars, and the experimental space 1920-1930s, full of monuments from the avant-garde era.

The event hosted the grand opening of the exhibition “Shabolovsky cluster: dreams, ideas, projects.” The exhibition presented projects of young architects, artists and designers: drawings and graphics, three-dimensional visualizations and layouts, multimedia presentations that offer a new vision for the development of the Don and Danilovsky districts (in the square of the “constructivist Kremlin” from Serpukhovsky Val to Konny Lane, and from Donskaya to Lyusinovskaya street). All these projects were prepared in 2015 with consultations from the staff of the Center for the Avant-Garde of the “Education of the Workers” library and on the basis of “field research”.

Also at the holiday, the so-called “Big Neighborhood Lunch” took place - this is a revival of the wonderful tradition of a common yard holiday, when neighbors gather together at one table. Various master classes were held for children and adults. The children made cardboard dolls in the style of Malevich’s “peasant women” and dressed them in paper costumes 20-30s, then they created colorful paper posters for their favorite cartoon. Conducted a presentation session on art therapy for adults, which is dedicated to self-exploration and the creation of their own artistic works.

There was also a retro fashion show "Moscow. Sixties" from the historical costume theater "Retro image" and a display of authentic 1960s dresses with a story about the fashion of the time.

In addition, a memorial plaque was solemnly installed on Shabolovka - near an old, hundred-year-old poplar, in the very place where there was a cafe "Three Poplars" from the story Alexander Borshchagovsky “Three poplars on Shabolovka”, based on which T. Lioznova made a legendary film “Three poplars on Plyushchikha.”

The celebration ended with a film screening Tatiana Lioznova "Three poplars on Plyushchikha".

“Happy Birthday, our native city!”

6 Septemberlibrary no. 165(Andropova Ave., 17, building 1) held library and educational event dedicated to City Day.

Before the start of the event, a festive atmosphere was created: music was playing, balloons were flying, songs about Moscow were being sung, librarians in flower headdresses were handing out advertisements, information booklets, programs, and posters.

Readers and residents of the area near the library walls took part in a festive game, took part in the Moscow Talents music competition, drew on the asphalt, and answered quiz questions "What do you know about Moscow" and for the correct answer they received an invitation to a master class. A specially invited master of paper models, Vyacheslav Borisovich Galkin, conducted a master class “Our fairy-tale city of Moscow,” where schoolchildren could make not only houses, towers and palaces of the capital, but also place fairy-tale characters from A.S. fairy tales there. Pushkin. The youngest visitors attended the “Moscow Matryoshka” master class and made bright and beautiful bookmarks with the image of a nesting doll for the library, and then had fun decorating pictures about Moscow. Every half hour there was a mini-session “Our Planetarium” for the kids, where they not only admired “ starry sky", but also learned a lot about the stars.

There was a drawing exhibition in and around the library. "Take a look and be surprised" prepared by students of GBOU schools No. 978, No. 1055, 1375, as well as library readers. Also at the entrance to the library there was a photo exhibition of a very young photographer Anna Skorokhodova, being a record holder in the category of photographic portraits, included in the lists of the International Agency of Records and Achievements (IARiD). In the halls of the library one could see the exhibition “Museum of the History of Moscow. The virtual tour of Moscow was interesting for older schoolchildren and adults.

The premiere of the author's song took place in the reading room Olga Petrovna Mordanova “Nagatinsky Waltz”, which the listeners really liked, it was a real “Musical gift to Muscovites”, and after that a meeting took place "KINO.press club", where the head of the public press center of MDOO, journalist Valery Borisovich Senkevich held a fascinating conversation with the children about the work of animators and showed several original cartoons. Club members spoke about their creative activity and presented their photographic works at the Moscow Smile exhibition.

All participants of the holiday were satisfied and received a lot of new impressions and gifts. Librarians from all 3 divisions of Library No. 165 took part in the event.

"Day of the city"

September 5 library No. 166 (Leninsky Prospekt, no. 37A) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day.

At the opening of City Day, the Moscow Anthem was played in library No. 166. The audience was then presented with an electronic presentation "City of the future!", where, in addition to a virtual tour of the capital, along the streets of the beginning of the century and the grandiose buildings of our time, a quiz was held “Do you know that...”

At the same time, a book exhibition was announced "Moscow is in your heart", where you could find answers to many of the city’s mysteries in books. The opening of the exhibition was very symbolic "Future 2147", focused on the 1000th anniversary of Moscow. At one of the playgrounds for children there was master class on decoupage “Dream City!”, where, together with their parents, the children created a souvenir with their own hands - a decorative panel.

Throughout the entire event, library employee Chursina S.V. held a win-win quiz “Do you know Moscow!”, where each participant received a souvenir for correct answers. As part of this competition, participants tested their knowledge about the city in which they live, learned Interesting Facts, about the people, streets, outskirts, squares, gardens and parks of the capital.

Many visitors, waiting for the opening of the “Electronic Moscow” site (theremin master class), enjoyed participating in the program "Album flash mob" where they acted as co-authors of the album "Moscow of the future" for posterity, which will subsequently serve as material for study by the organizers of the project “Future 2105-2147. Humanity in the future." One reader took part in a video project "Message to posterity."

September 5 library No. 167 (Kashirskoe highway, 53, building 6) held a library and educational event dedicated to City Day. The event was held with the support of the District Administration.

Quiz and creative competition Information about the quiz was posted in the library premises, in the “Veteransky Yard”. " Travel to your city " Excursion quiz for big and small for City Day. Residents of the Moskvorechye-Saburovo district took part in a quiz in the form of a lottery. Participants had to guess the location indicated in the question. Most of the questions were devoted to the Moskvorechye-Saburovo region.

Residents of the area also took part in creative competition "My Moscow". The contestants were faced with a task depict Moscow as they see it in any manner convenient for them: drawing, appliqué, creative installation. At the end of the competition, all participants received memorable souvenirs, and the works made were presented at an exhibition in the library dedicated to City Day.

The summer festival "Flower Jam" has barely died down when a new city event is just around the corner, which will take place as part of the year-round project "Moscow Seasons" - the celebration of the 870th Anniversary of Moscow or, as we are more often used to calling this holiday - Moscow City Day 2017. From the article you learn about the program of events: about all the free events that will take place in Moscow at this time. For convenience, we will divide all events by venue.

When will Moscow City Day 2017 be celebrated? We answer: with September 1 to September 10, 2017. This duration is explained by the anniversary. Moscow turns 870 this year. The main events will take place on the weekend of September 9th and 10th.

The main topic The festival will feature bright personalities who created the 870-year history of Moscow and beyond. In 10 days, it’s as if you’ve flipped through 870 pages of a book called “Moscow - 870 Years”.

A special feature of Moscow's public outdoor events is that after visiting each event, you will be left with memorable photographs against the backdrop of memorable installations, gain a lot of new knowledge and skills at lectures and master classes, and be sure to try new unusual dishes that will pleasantly surprise you at the price.

Moscow City Day 2017 in numbers

• 42 holiday venues not only in the center, but in almost every district
• more 1000 events from 1 to 10 September

Opening hours of the sites: from 11 am to 9 pm.

Program of events on Tverskaya

Tverskoy Boulevard is where the main events traditionally take place, dedicated to the Day cities. This year the following sites will start here:

• Sports grounds future. Come to Tverskoy Boulevard in sportswear and you can learn new games and sports. For example, spaceball- something between billiards and football. Everything will take place outdoors from 11am to 9pm. You can also have a snack in open cafes. The menu will consist exclusively of healthy food.
• Very close, on Novopushkinsky square, master classes will be held for children telling about the laws of nature and scientific experiments. Here are just some of the topics - Your DNA, Give Paper a Second Chance, High Voltage, Jet Master Class and many others. Detailed schedule for each day with time indication - see.
• U monument to Yesenin There will be fascinating lectures about the history of Moscow.
• U monument to Timiryazev- lectures about various megacities.
• On Tverskaya Square There will be events dedicated to the continuity of generations. These events are especially good for grandparents and grandchildren to attend. Guests will take part in culinary and creative master classes, interactive performances and performances, and watch concerts. Art objects will be installed - family trees, some of which can be filled historical photos your family. Children will be able to learn how to make architectural sketches.
• Take a walk to Stoleshnikov Lane and sign up for one of the tours of Moscow mansions. On weekdays walks start at 7 pm, on weekends at 2 pm and at 5 pm.

On Kamergersky Lane from 15:00 (on weekdays) and from 12:00 (on weekends) 45-minute classes in classical ballet and opera singing will be held. .

Program of events on Revolution Square

Starting your walk from Tverskaya metro station, continue it to the very heart of Moscow, to Revolution Square and Manezhnaya Square. Here, according to tradition, the main art object of the holiday will be installed and the largest fair will be located.

• On Revolution Square. What was installed in this place as part of the Moscow seasons - an ice slide with a skating rink, and a huge stuffed doll. This fall a real one will appear here pool for a wakeboard that will last up to October 9. For those who are not afraid of cool weather, master classes in this sport are provided. Everyone else can just watch the performances of professionals who are preparing their show programs on September 9 and 10.
• We continue to get acquainted with water sports and take a walk to Manezhnaya Square. Here the structure will be assembled to create artificial wave 12 meters high. On September 9 and 10 you will be able to watch performances by flowboarders and bodyboarders.
• Acting workshops for children will be held next to the pools. Schedule .

Program of events on Kuznetsky Most

Master classes for children on creating cartoons will be held on Rozhdestvenka Street. Children will be told and shown in action such creative professions as animator, cameraman, director, costume designer. Schedule of numerous master classes.

Program of events on Old Arbat

Events on Old Arbat dedicated to Moscow City Day 2017 will be held under the banner Russian aviation and its heroes. Children will be able to build real model airplanes and learn the basics of the airline business. Everyone will be able to take pictures against the backdrop of unusual airplane wings.

Program of events on Novy Arbat

During the celebrations of Moscow City Day 2017, New Arbat will turn into a seaport or fishing village. Walk down the street and you can stand at the helm, learn the story of famous sailors, take a photo on the captain’s bridge, or try yourself as a polar explorer.

Other sites

• On Kievskaya, Automotive lessons will be held at Europe Square. Attend this event if you are interested in Formula 1 and racing cars.
• On Tretyakovskaya in Klimentovsky Lane they will install the art composition “Worker and Collective Farm Woman” and organize lessons on the theory and history of painting. Surely, you will want to visit the Tretyakov Gallery again.
• On the platform near the metro Airport(Leningradsky Prospekt, 62) there will be events dedicated to cosmonauts and chess players.
• In the northeast of Moscow near the metro Otradnoe(Khachaturyan St., 13) guests will be able to learn about the heroes of the Russian navy and aviation, make a tin soldier and a model airplane.
• In South Tushino (metro Skhodnenskaya) on the street of the same name, property 56, you can remember or learn about the best films and performances about Moscow, make circus and theater props with your own hands, and also become an author of the Moscow 870 magazine.
• IN Zelenograd on Station Square the site will be dedicated to travel and travelers, as well as documentaries about them.
• In the east of Moscow in Novokosino on Gorodetskaya Street, 14, City Day will be celebrated with sporting events with the opportunity to make your own painting on a T-shirt.
• IN Kuzminki(Marshala Chuikov St., 3) there will be various sculptures and art objects dedicated to the great figures of Moscow, as well as creative lessons on wood burning or liquid stone casting. Everyone will be able to learn the basics of Morse code.
• Domodedovo. The main topic is architects and interesting buildings in Moscow.
• Events dedicated to Moscow City Day 2017 will be held even in Troitsk(Lilac Boulevard, 1). Topic: inventions and inventors. At the master classes they will tell you how photography is developed, how Tetris was invented, and children will be able to assemble 3D models of robots with their own hands.

Events for Moscow City Day 2017 in parks

Moscow parks will compete with the main streets in terms of the scale of the celebration. Perhaps the most interesting program is being prepared by the main park in Moscow - Gorky Park; the programs of other parks are smaller in scale, but with their own twists.

In Gorky Park

Come on September 10 at 13:00 Fountain Square, this is where it all starts. On City Day in the park starts Festival "Bright People". First a theatrical procession, and then a 10-hour fairy tale “Colorful Dreams”.

At this time, groups from France, Italy and Russia will perform on the main stage with their own show programs, each of which may seem unusual, but very interesting.

Look out for Corona Theater performing on the main stage at 3:30, 4:50 and 8:15 p.m. These performances opened the famous Venice Carnival.

In the Hermitage Garden

On September 9, a 12-hour theater marathon will take place on the main stage of the park, where you can see excerpts from your favorite performances. A good opportunity to increase your awareness of the repertoire of Moscow theaters. You will be able to see artists from the following theaters: School of Contemporary Play, Theater on Serpukhovka, Theater named after A.S. Pushkin, Musical Theater named after K.S. Stanislavsky and Vl.I. Nemirovich-Danchenko, Ballet Moscow, Liquid Theatre, Taganka Theater, etc.

On September 10, the holiday will continue with a concert, songs about Moscow, and a poetry performance. Full program celebration of Moscow City Day in the Hermitage Garden is available on the official website.

In Muzeon Park

The park will turn into a catwalk where guests will feel like models. You can learn about modern fashion trends, make fashion accessories under the guidance of artists and designers, watch performances by the teams “Sketches in Space”, “Freak Factory” and the Artem Gaponenko Theater.

Other parks

We talked about events only in large parks, but do not forget that absolutely every park in Moscow is preparing its own program.

• Izmailovsky- will honor famous designers, architects, artists.
• Baumansky will turn into Moscow of the 60-70s. Outdoor film screenings, a disco with rock and roll music and a flash mob, which will end with a mass choir, are expected.
• Fili- literary evenings and a concert of pop stars on September 10.
• Kuzminki- stargazing and film screenings.
• Tagansky- sporting events and games, dance training.

What will be free on City Day 2017

All public events on City Day, including participation in master classes, distribution of special equipment and consumables, will be absolutely free, sometimes registration will be required. Below we have indicated the official website where you need to register.

Some venues that typically charge entry fees will also become free. For example:

• Zoo, September 9, free tours at 9 and 11 am.
• Gingerbread Museum, tours on September 9 at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30 and 19:00.
• Museum of Living Systems, excursions on September 9 and 10 at 10:30 am.
• Excursions to Kuskovo, September 9, starting at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30.

Fireworks for Moscow City Day 2017

This year's fireworks show will definitely be memorable, because they will launch into the sky 13 260 volleys The fireworks will be made in the form of figures of flowers and festive items. At the end of the fireworks show, the number 870 will appear in the sky. List of places from which the fireworks will be especially visible (13 sites in total):

• Raushskaya embankment
• Luzhnetskaya embankment
• Kadyrov street (wasteland)
• Victory Park
• Roslovka street
• Friendship Park
• Novgorodskaya street
• Bauman Park
• Kuzminki Park
• Brateevsky Park
• Moskovsky settlement
• Lake Alley
• Sadovo-Krestyanskaya street

• On the official website of Moscow you can explore the multimedia project “Photos, Videos and Personalities”, dedicated to the most prominent people of Moscow in its entire past history.
• Official project website: interactive map events, latest news, photos and videos.
• How public transport will work on City Day.

You have learned about the program of events for Moscow City Day 2017: where to go and what to do. Almost all events are suitable for visiting with children. Almost all sites will have food courts for snacks. A special feature of the festival is a carefully selected menu of cafes and an open-air restaurant. Even fast food is prepared exclusively from farm and fresh products.

A year ago, exactly 322 events were organized in Moscow for City Day. This time, the organizers decided to break the record and hold more than a hundred events dedicated to the anniversary of the capital.

When is City Day in Moscow in 2017?

A series of festive events will start on the first day of September, and at forty city venues at once. The main theme of the Moscow Anniversary 870 festival will be the Russian avant-garde, and the events themselves will tell about the great achievements and discoveries that belong to our beloved city and its residents. Guests, of whom there will be a lot - more than ten million people are expected to visit the sites, will get acquainted with the inventions of outstanding Moscow engineers, refresh their memory of the names of famous composers and artists, learn the fate and history of important city buildings, and also walk the roads of significant military campaigns. Take a look so you don't miss all the fun.

where to go

Many metropolitan spaces and establishments will join the holiday. Therefore, the question of where to go for City Day in Moscow will not arise. The main thing is to decide what will be closer to you: fairs, master classes, exhibitions, performances in squares - there will certainly be entertainment for everyone. The organizers will begin to create a festive mood in advance: in a few weeks in honor of City Day, Moscow will be seriously transformed. On public transport there will be colorful signs, it will change appearance buildings, and themed board games, souvenirs and even candies will appear on the shelves. Also in 2017, on City Day in Moscow, art objects will be installed that will tell about the achievements of cultural figures, athletes, architects and many others.

City Day on Tverskaya Street

One of the main venues for celebrating City Day will be. On September 9 and 10, spectacular performances by acrobats and wakeboarding masters will take place here, and excerpts from theatrical productions, successfully running in Moscow theaters. You will be able to jump on the Olympic trampoline and try dishes of the capital's cuisine from different eras.

Events in the parks

Moscow parks will also join in celebrating the capital's 870th anniversary.

On September 9-10, 2017, Moscow will traditionally host mass celebrations dedicated to City Day. In 2016, exactly 322 cultural and entertainment events were organized in the capital in honor of the holiday. This year, the city authorities decided to break their own record and hold a 10-day event, during which the public will enjoy even more all kinds of activities.

Celebrations will begin on September 1 at 40 cultural venues in the capital. The main theme of the upcoming events is the Russian avant-garde. The events themselves will tell about significant discoveries and great achievements, one way or another connected with Moscow and its residents.

Visitors can get acquainted with the inventions of famous metropolitan scientists and engineers, the achievements of architects, creative heritage great artists, composers and theater figures; history of the main city buildings, streets, parks, etc.

Although the Moscow-870 festival starts on September 1, the main festive events will take place on the 9th and 10th, including concerts, theatrical performances, excursions, quests, master classes, exhibition projects, fairs and much more. etc.

On September 9 at 12:00 on Red Square the opening ceremony of the holiday will traditionally begin, which will last until 13:00. At its end, the Moscow anthem will be played, which will mark the beginning of the City Day festivities.

As part of the Moscow Day celebrations at the walls of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, visitors will enjoy a rich cultural and entertainment program, consisting of performances by chamber and symphony orchestras, a concert by popular performers and a festival of modern children's songs.

On Moscow City Day, numerous excursions, interesting lectures by famous metropolitan literary scholars and historians, concerts of jazz and classical music, and creative meetings with prominent theater and film actors and favorite writers will take place on Arbat.

Tsvetnoy Boulevard

During the festivities, representatives of the capital’s largest charitable foundations and public organizations to educate the public about the importance of charity.

Here visitors will find an exhibition-fair of hand-made goods, creative master classes, sport competitions, a festive concert with the participation of popular performers, meetings with famous cultural figures, etc.

On Triumfalnaya Square, Muscovites will also enjoy a vibrant cultural program with theatrical and musical performances, literary performances, poetic meetings, literary quests and much more. etc.

Moscow will appear before the public as the birthplace of A. Pushkin, M. Lermontov, F. Dostoevsky, B. Akhmadulina and V. Vysotsky. Here visitors will be greeted by the revived heroes of their loved ones literary works, urban myths and legends.

Alley of Cosmonauts

On City Day, Cosmonaut Alley will become a meeting place for science fiction and space fans. Here, in the form of staged elements of a spectacular show, citizens will be able to get acquainted with the key events of the Russian cosmonautics - the launch of the first artificial satellite, Yu. Gagarin's flight, man's spacewalk, etc.

Celebrations on the occasion of City Day will end on September 10 at 22:00. This evening a grandiose festive fireworks display will thunder over Moscow.