If you're planning to travel to Russie soon, here are famous cultural events you can discover in this wonderful country. Needless to say, there's something for every taste, so enjoy your stay in the land of the Tsars!

Moscow

The Summer Ballet Festival

This cultural event, which began in 2001, was initially designed to attract tourists passing through Moscow who were disappointed by the closure of the theatrical season. Gradually, Muscovites themselves became interested, so it was decided that the festival would be celebrated every year. It even received the support of the city of Moscow to showcase Russian cultural heritage. The Summer Ballet Festival takes place at the Russian Youth Academic Theater. It has already attracted more than 400,000 people. It owes much of its reputation to the diversity of its repertoire, which includes classics such as "Swan Lake" by Tchaikovsky and "The Sleeping Beauty" by Marius Petipa.

In 2019, the festival will begin on July 29 and end on August 30. For more details, you can visit the official website of Russian Ballet International.

Moscow City Day

This celebration is held every year on September 19 and brings together thousands of people in the heart of the Russian capital. During this event, the Russian metropolis hosts free concerts, conferences as well as all kinds of street entertainment that particularly highlights local traditions and the city's history. The celebration concludes with a grand feast and fireworks.

It should be noted that the day is not a public holiday, and many workers attend to unwind after work. So expect crowds as people leave their offices.

The International Book Fair

This year in 2019, all Moscow book market players gather at Gostiny Dvor, located near Red Square, behind the Goum. At the book fair, you'll find publishers, distributors, booksellers, authors, and more.

This fair will run from December 5-9, 2019. For details, you can visit the fair's website: Moscow Book Fair.

Alfa Future People

This is a festival dedicated to electronic music that has been held outdoors since the summer of 2014. As each year, it will take place August 16-18 in the city of Bolchoïé Kozino, located 400 km east of Moscow, near Nizhny Novgorod.

For 2019, renowned DJs are expected at the festival, including the duos Showtek and Camo & Krooked, the trio Dash Berlin, DJ Carnage, and DJ Cesqueaux.

The Alfa Future People festival ticket is valid for the entire duration of the event—three days—and costs 6,000 rubles (approximately €82).

Saint Petersburg

The city of Saint Petersburg is bustling during the White Nights period when it comes alive 24 hours a day. The city hosts festivals, concerts, and countless other activities. Dining establishments, museums, and shops also extend their opening hours for the delight of both locals and tourists. But there are also wonderful events outside the White Nights...

The International Festival of Palaces of Saint Petersburg

This festival, which began in May, will not end until July 31, 2019. As you can tell from the event's name, concerts and performances are held in the most beautiful palaces of the city such as the Menshikov, Yusupov, and Sheremetev palaces, among others.

The Multivision Festival

It takes place every year, usually between October and November. This festival focuses particularly on the screening of animated films. Beyond screenings, the organizers of the Multivision festival prepare various workshops for children. Needless to say, works competing in this event are rewarded with titles such as best children's animation or best experimental animated film.

The Tsar's Ball

If you wish to find yourself in the era of the Tsars, attend this unique event that takes place every New Year's Eve in the Catherine Palace. The evening is punctuated by musical concerts featuring instruments such as the harpsichord, harp, and flute, as well as a sumptuous dinner where guests can savor dishes that high society once enjoyed. Details about this extraordinary evening can be found on the official Tsar's Ball website. Note that the event is expensive.