Festive program for 12. Giant samovar and traditional costumes

Celebrated in our country on June 12. This is one of the youngest, but most significant public holidays, for which major cities Large-scale holiday programs are being prepared. FBA Economy Today will talk about the events planned for this day in Moscow.

History of the Russian Day holiday

In 1990, on June 12, at the first congress of people's deputies of the RSFSR, the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was adopted. Two years later the Supreme Council Russian Federation adopted a resolution according to which a new holiday appeared in the country - “The Day of Adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Federation.” Its second name is Independence Day. The adoption of the declaration was the beginning new era in the life of the state, which has interesting story, and its people have tremendous will, which has been confirmed more than once in the most difficult moments of life.

In 1998, head of state Boris Yeltsin proposed renaming the holiday “Russia Day.” After the new one was adopted in 2002 Labor Code, this name remained behind this holiday.

In 2018, Russia Day falls on Tuesday. But since the working day of June 11 was moved by government decision to Saturday, June 9, Russians will rest for three days - from June 10 to June 12 inclusive.

Holiday programs are being prepared especially for Russia Day, which include a variety of events - from patriotic rallies and activist gatherings to grand concerts, festivals, sports competitions and fireworks.

On June 12, the Kremlin hosts an award ceremony by the President of the Russian Federation state awards: recognition on top level the talent of Russians, successes and skills is an unchanging tradition of Russia Day.

Program of events for Russia Day in Moscow

Main events dedicated to the holiday Russia Day will be held in the capital on June 11 and 12. The center of Moscow and large parks will all become festive venues. And the main street of the capital, Tverskaya, will turn into a pedestrian street for the duration of several festivals at once. One of them is “Moscow through the prism of eras. A city that always hears time, lives it in its rhythms and opens towards the future.” The festival grounds will be dedicated to seven cultural eras XX and XXI centuries: “The Time of the Classics” (1900s), “The Formation of a New State” (1920s), “The Country of Victorious Socialism and the Post-War Years” (1930s - 1940s), Thaw (1950s - 1960s) ies), Time of Change (1970 - 1980s), “Time new Russia"(1990s - beginning of XXI century) and “Modernity” (2010s).

Each site will host a rich cultural program corresponding to the theme of the era. In addition to performances by artists and musical groups, 20 sports zones will be organized here, where children and adults will be able to exercise together with experienced instructors. It is also planned to install seven FIFA cyber football zones.

On June 10, 11 and 12, Muscovites and guests of the capital are invited to free walking tours dedicated to the history and life of the capital, as well as its famous residents. A whole cycle has been prepared, consisting of 27 excursion programs. The excursions will be led by guides of the city project “Walking around Moscow”. To get into the group (up to 60 people), you need to register on the project website.

On the evening of June 12 on Red Square there will be festive concert with the participation of popular performers.

According to tradition, the celebration of Russia Day will end with fireworks, which will begin at 22:00.

The main fireworks display - 500 salvos in 5 minutes - will take place next to the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge. Launches will also take place at other sites: in Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill, on Luzhnetskaya Embankment, at VDNKh and in Novo-Peredelkino, in Izmailovo and Kuzminki, in Yuzhny Butovo and Mitino, as well as in 3elenograd, Troitsk and near Borisovskie ponds.

On Russia Day, June 12, an extensive and eventful program was prepared for Muscovites and guests of the city.

Lucky Coin and “Land of Dolls”

Place: Pushkinskaya Square

Time: from 12:00 to 20:00

On Pushkin Square Muscovites can look forward to the “Multinational Russia” festival, which will open at noon. Children and adults will see stories about different peoples and cities big country in the "Cartoon Country" tent. You can forge a coin for good luck or create your own ceramic masterpiece in the “Land of Crafts,” where everyone will be taught how to use a potter’s wheel. A real forge with a hammer and anvil will also be opened here.

You are invited to see how dolls are created in the “Land of Dolls” tent. The works of the winners of the All-Russian children's competition “Dolls in national costumes of the peoples of Russia” will also be presented there. At 14:00 there will be a press conference with the participation of the winners and jury members of this competition.

The festival will end with a big concert - it will begin at 15:00 with the People's Friendship Parade. Pop stars and popular musical groups sing their own best songs. Participants of the “Voice” project will perform here, as well as a youth national orchestra"Terem" and others.

Knight tournament and fencing school

Place: Tverskaya street

Time: from 12:00 to 22:00

Russian History Day will be held on Tverskaya Street. The best reconstructions of the festival “Times and Epochs. The Meeting" will be shown in 17 thematic zones. There, guests will be told how the country has changed over many centuries, and volunteers will tell them how to navigate the sites.

At the Dyakovskaya Culture site they will show how weavers, potters and jewelers work. Here you will be treated to dishes prepared according to ancient recipes. At the site dedicated to the 17th century, visitors will be invited to a shoemaker's shop and an icon painter's workshop. 18th century dances, work mint and the navigation school will be shown on the “Era of Peter I” site.

On the site dedicated to the Patriotic War of 1812, there will be a fencing school, a saddler's workshop and a field kitchen. Against the backdrop of reconstructions of the Russian redoubt and the French camp, everyone will take photographs as a souvenir. In addition, unique examples of equipment will be located here - the Austin-Putilovets and Mannesmann-Mulag armored vehicles, the Renault FT-17 tank, and mock-ups of the Ilya Muromets and Fokker aircraft.

Right here International knightly tournament WMFC (World Medieval Fighting Championship). It will take place within final stage festival tournaments. The best reenactment athletes will find out which of them is most worthy of wearing the title of champion.

Giant samovar and traditional costumes

Place: Hermitage Garden

Time: from 12:00 to 21:00

A huge brass samovar “Moscow” with a volume of 300 liters and a height of about two meters will be brought to the capital for the Samovarfest festival. Its uniqueness is that it can serve tea to 500 people at the same time. The samovar was made especially for the holiday. It will be heated with wood and pine cones. By the way, it claims a place in the Russian Book of Records as the highest in the country.

The samovar will be placed on a small pedestal, around which wooden tables and benches will be installed. At the same time, six taps will pour the hot drink into cups. For tea, guests will be offered bagels, baklava, and cheesecakes.

“The main goal of Samovarfest is to make the atmosphere of the city as friendly as possible,” said festival organizer Natalya Dolgareva.

Native art on Triumfalnaya Square

Place: Triumfalnaya Square

Time: from 17:00 to 22:00

The festive program “Native Art / Art of the Motherland. Last century". It will be presented by the XVII Open Arts Festival "Cherry Forest" and the State Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val.

At the monument to Vladimir Mayakovsky, visitors will see a unique exhibition-installation. Ten cube stands will display reproductions of paintings by Wassily Kandinsky, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Natalia Goncharova, Kazimir Malevich and Tair Salakhov. At the book sale, everyone can buy publications dedicated to the 20th century.

The lecture “Native speech of Russian art” will begin on the open stage at 17:45. It will be read by art critic Sergei Fofanov. Guests will learn about the phenomenon of perception visual arts in Russia through the school textbook “Native Speech”, through which many generations in our country became acquainted with the basics of Russian literature.

The program will conclude with a concert of the Moscow State Academic symphony orchestra conducted by maestro Pavel Kogan. They will perform Dmitry Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1, Alexander Scriabin's "Dreams", Aram Khachaturian's waltz to Mikhail Lermontov's drama "Masquerade", and Sergei Prokofiev's waltz from the ballet "Cinderella".

Classic masterpieces and life-size puppets

Place: Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve

Time: from 12:00 to 20:00

You can listen and read poetry, dance in a circle and dance at the “Russia” festival, which will be held in Kolomenskoye. Over one and a half dozen will also perform here. creative teams. Among them are “Fidgets”, “Gzhel”, “Guslars of Russia”, “Russian Patterns”.

Classic lovers folk songs and compositions Soviet stage will be pleased with the performance State Chapel Moscow named after Vadim Sudakov. Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva will also play classic masterpieces. Theater artists " New Opera"will perform a Russian urban romance. Children won’t be bored at the festival either: they will be entertained by life-size puppets and clowns from the “Cranks” theater.

The festival will end with a gala concert of artists of the Helikon Opera Theater. It will pass near the Church of the Ascension of the Lord. Here will be performed arias from world operas: “The Barber of Seville” by Gioachino Rossini, “Carmen” by Georges Bizet, “Eugene Onegin” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Boris Godunov” by Modest Mussorgsky.

Police orchestra and pop stars

Place: Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill

Time: from 17:00 to 22:00

The final gala concert of the XII Shield and Lyre festival will take place on Poklonnaya Hill. The stars will take the stage Russian stage— Alexander Rosenbaum, Zara, Soso Pavliashvili, Alexander Ivanov, Jasmine, Alexander Buinov, Stas Piekha and many others.

Central will perform with them concert orchestra police and enforcers from among the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. Free admission.

The festival was first held in 2006. Gala concerts were held in many cities of Russia - St. Petersburg, Sochi, Ryazan, Kostroma, Vladimir, Yaroslavl and others.

Multi-colored volleys

Place: Red Square

The culmination of the holiday will be fireworks, which will be launched at 22:00 at the Bolshoi Moskvoretsky Bridge between Moskvoretskaya and Varvarka streets. 500 multi-colored volleys will soar into the sky. The fireworks will last five minutes.

Information: Moscow City Hall website

The history of the Russian Day holiday is relatively young. But almost no one has a question about its exact date. Moscow celebrates this celebration on a grand scale and everyone will take part in festivities, competitions and other events that have been held for several years on June 12th.

The whole country will celebrate Russia Day 2018 on Tuesday, but since this is officially a national holiday, it automatically becomes a day off. Questions may arise: how do we relax on June 12?

How will Unity Day be celebrated?

The rules for postponing celebrations are in accordance with the Government decree. But since the celebration is still a long way off, no orders have been received in this regard yet.

Previously, this holiday was just another day off. "People's servants" made notes, and people ran to summer cottages, or went to a country barbecue.

The current state of affairs has changed radically; this holiday is literally imbued with the spirit of patriotism, pride for the Motherland and is an emblem of the unity of all peoples of our country. The topic of devotion to one’s homeland is not touched upon by chance, because every Russian is proud of the country and its successes and victories.

Important! On this day, the President of Russia proudly celebrates all citizens who have insignia and awards them with the highest State Prize.

Planned events in Moscow for Russia Day 2018

Moscow celebrates this day widely and grandly. A great variety of educational and entertaining events delight thousands of Muscovites and guests of the capital. The program script is drawn up at least six months before the event, and adjusted within 2-3 months.

Residents and guests of Moscow will certainly be pleased with:

• excursions to educational and cultural centers cities;
• fairs of souvenirs and handicrafts, where everything can be seen, touched and purchased;
• open-air folk festivals;
• award ceremony for gifted children;
• music festivals and competitions;
• entertainment programs for children of all ages;
• unique show horse riding at the Kremlin school;
• magnificent ceremonial fireworks for Russia Day.

In 2017, this day was marked by holding on Tverskaya historical festival on the theme “Russian History Day”. About 18 historical zones were arranged for the mass public, and one of them was from the “Era of Peter I” to the “USSR of the 30s”. So on June 12, 2018, the Government plans to recreate a grandiose historical forum.

Interesting! One of the most unusual places in Moscow that you can visit on holiday is the Mosfilm film studio. The scenery of entire film industry towns is presented here. “Moscow in the 19th century” - this theme well reflects the atmosphere that reigns on the site. When you get there you can feel how time has stopped.

Sports events will also not be left without attention. As last year, guests of the capital will be delighted by the “Big Training” from Match-TV, athletes will perform with their programs, and the enchanting procession of bikers will delight.

For lovers theatrical arts mini stages will be erected in squares and parks where actors will perform, and unique performances dedicated to Russian themes will be held in theaters.

Museums, exhibitions and galleries will take a special part in the celebration and are waiting for their visitors. Entrance to some cultural institutions of the city on this day will be free.

Children will rejoice a large number tournaments and competitions. As always, the winners will receive unforgettable cups and memorable gifts. Master basic skills in applied arts Absolutely every child can test their creative streak.

You can also have fun playing animated games, fly a kite, do face painting, and take pictures with rare, fancy animals. Creative people will certainly enjoy the open-air theatrical performance.

Important! The festivities will be broadcast on television. Therefore, you should not despair and be sad if you were unable to visit Moscow on a holiday.

Anyone will have the opportunity to show interest in master classes held by various interest clubs and educational circles.

In honor of Russia Day, Tsaritsyno Park welcomes everyone who wants to take a break from the bustle of the city and listen to the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky. Babushkinsky Park will organize a family holiday “Country of Talents” with the participation of parents and children. In Filevsky Park you will be surprised by the originality of the flash mob with a program dedicated to the theme “Culture and traditions of the Russian people.”

On Pushkinskaya, a festival will open using tents and marquees. In each tent, adults and children will get acquainted with ancient Russian crafts and learn the history of creating dolls.

The Samovarfest festival will open with the removal to the Hermitage Garden square of a huge samovar made of brass especially for the holiday. Guests will be served tea and treated to cheesecakes and pies. The festival organizers will try to create an atmosphere of friendliness and hospitality in the city.

The Theater of Illusion will present a unique circus spectacle for spectators of absolutely all ages. The amazing combination of magic and enchantment will not leave even the most demanding critics of mimic art indifferent.

Holiday on city streets

Mass peaceful rallies with bright posters will be held on the streets of the city, decorated with colorful balloons and garlands, and patriotic songs will be played. This tradition is observed annually, and it will not be possible to do without it on this day.

While walking around the city, you can go to a cozy cafe, have a snack or a full dinner. In summer, city cafes and restaurants offer visitors to enjoy the view of the city and relax in the shade of the terrace.

Mobile stations will be created for snack lovers. Water, juices, ice cream and several types of fast food - all this can be purchased right on the go. Children will be delighted and delighted by the colorful caramel and delicious cotton wool. Sweet souvenirs will be made specifically for the holiday theme.

Advice! Be sure to visit Red Square on this day. You can see the incredible show with your own eyes, and for children such an action will, of course, be a joy!

As you know, a holiday cannot be complete without a concert. The audience will be presented with venues where all Russian pop stars will perform. You can enjoy music and listen to your favorite hits literally in any part of the capital.

An incredible gala performance will take place on the main square of the country. The most famous and beloved artists by many Russians will take part in this project. New songs will be presented by singer Valeria, Philip Kirkorov, the group “Viagra” and other performers.

Preparation unforgettable show lasted several months and was thought out literally down to the smallest detail. Plan and create one incredible project The best engineers of our country will help. The end of the concert will take place at 10 pm, and as a finale to the closing of the holiday there will be a traditional fireworks display, which will once again amaze the audience with its splendor.

A holiday of this magnitude will be remembered for a long time by all Russians and guests of our capital. Folk festivities will take place not only in Moscow, but throughout all the cities of our multinational Motherland. Even in small towns this day will be greeted with delight. Therefore, you should never miss Russia Day on June 12, 2018; the holiday will be unforgettable.

Every year we relax on a holiday that is not understood by everyone - Russia Day. We will tell you what kind of holiday this is, when it will take place this year, and what events and entertainment Moscow has prepared for us for this holiday.

What will happen on this day in Russia in 2018?

City leaders thought about leisure activities this weekend. There will be quite a lot of events, concerts, various excursions, free visits museums, festivals and fireworks. The people's universal joy is transmitted as if in a chain. Our people, like no other, have had to endure so much. We just need to set ourselves up positively in order to revive our power again and help everyone achieve prosperity. People should go to museums, know our history, and visiting them for free is a good sign for our society.

It is an excellent tradition to present awards from the State by the President of the Russian Federation every year on Russia Day. People who have achieved high results in any work: be it science, literature and art, or this new technology, humanitarian work, should be awarded. Pride in such people should be instilled from childhood. The younger generation needs to grow up with a sense of patriotism.

Our main city countries Moscow probably evokes a pleasant feeling in everyone, just from one word - Moscow. Its preparation for the holidays is felt in every family. And the Russian Day holiday is no exception. Red Square is filled with fun, joy, people open their souls because they see changes in our lives.

Russia Day in Moscow 2018

Tverskaya Street will turn into the central venue for Russia Day celebrations for two days. Already on June 11, traffic will be blocked here, and the entire nearby space will be divided into different thematic zones. Each of them will be dedicated to a separate historical era and decorated in the appropriate style. Life and traditions of past years will be united here, and one of the main topics will be sports, because the football championship is just around the corner.

In addition to excursion spaces, dozens of creative zones will be opened on Tverskaya with demonstration performances of professional athletes and amateur competitions, and a large entertainment program for the youngest guests.

Russia Day in Moscow parks

According to good tradition, Moscow parks will not be able to ignore Russia Day. Year after year, celebrations, concerts, thematic exhibitions and parties for children and adults are held here. In Victory Park, for example, for two days in a row, on June 11 and 12, there will be a “Samovarfest”, where they promise to organize a global tea party. Directly on Russia Day, a flash mob will be held here and the national anthem will be performed. Whether you remember the words or not is not so important - the main thing is participation; anyone can join the patriotic action.

At 13:00 the festive program will begin in Fili Park. Meeting point - main stage. The organizers promise that it will be at least fun, and there will be something for all guests to do until 19:00. In addition, gala concerts will be held at the Vorontsovo estate (from 15:00 to 18:00) and in the Aptekarsky Ogorod.

The Moscow State University Botanical Garden invites you to join the evening open-air performance at six in the evening. You will hear arias, romances and duets performed by famous opera singers and see an energetic dance show from the artists of the Rus ensemble. In Gorky Park, in addition to the main program, it will be possible to join in from 19:00 to 23:00 Viennese waltz on Pushkinskaya embankment.

A parade of kites will be held in Perovsky Park in honor of the holiday. Everyone will be able to not only watch the colorful aerial performance, but also make their own paper drone under the careful supervision of professionals. Each aircraft will remain with you for a long memory.

Schedule of educational walks around the city

11:00 - « High mountains merchants Khludov." Meeting point - on the site in front of the Kurskaya (Koltsevaya) metro station;

12:00 - “Kolomenskoye. From Grozny to Quiet." Meeting point - at the Kolomenskaya metro station, exit to the museum-reserve;

12:00 - “Novodevichy necropolis: yesterday and today.” Meeting place - on the territory of the necropolis, at the grave of Boris Yeltsin;

13:00 - “Satire of Moscow.” Meeting point - at the Kropotkinskaya metro station, exit to the Cathedral of Christ the Savior;

14:00 - “My silver Age. Akhmatova". Meeting point - Bolshaya Ordynka street, building 17;

15:00 - “Steps of time: from Gogol to the Romanovs.” Meeting point - at the monument to Gogol in the courtyard of the Gogol House (Nikitsky Boulevard, building 7a);

16:00 - “Vagankovsky necropolis: an open-air museum.” Meeting place - at the grave of Alexander Abdulov;

19:00 - “Along the Krivokolennaya path behind the Orlov diamond.” Meeting point - on Myasnitskie Vorota Square, next to the metro station " Chistye Prudy».

10:00 - “Along the Pea Paths.” Meeting point - in the underground lobby of the Kurskaya metro station;

12:00 - “Furious Meyerhold.” Meeting point - theatre square, near the columns Bolshoi Theater;

12:00 - “Novodevichy necropolis: yesterday and today. Continuation". Meeting place - at the grave of Boris Yeltsin;

12:00 - “Ah, Arbat, my Arbat...” (part one). Meeting point - at the exit from the Smolenskaya metro station;

12:00 - “Forty forty merchant Zamoskvorechye.” Meeting point - on the square at the exit from the Novokuznetskaya metro station;

13:00 - “Rawhide farms in loft style.” Meeting point - in the underground lobby of the Kurskaya metro station;

13:00 - “Secrets and legends of the Simonov Monastery.” Meeting point - near the exit from the Avtozavodskaya metro station, the last car from the center;

13:00 - “The legendary mayor Alekseev” (with a tour of GUM). Meeting place - in front of the gates of the Alexander Garden;

14:00 - “My Silver Age. Yesenin." Meeting place - at the monument to Sergei Yesenin on Tverskoy Boulevard;

15:00 - “Ah, Arbat, my Arbat...” (part two). Meeting point - at the exit from the Arbatskaya metro station;

15:00 - “Myasnitskaya - behind the scenes of old Moscow.” Meeting point - at the exit from the Krasnye Vorota metro station;

16:00 - “The Place Under the Pines.” Meeting point - in the center of the hall of the Chkalovskaya metro station;

16:00 - “My Silver Age. Chaliapin." Meeting point - Theater Square, near the columns of the Bolshoi Theater;

16:00 - “Vvedensky necropolis: from Lefort to the present day.” The meeting point is the northern entrance to the cemetery from Hospital Val Street;

16:30 - “Ogorodnaya settlement: from the city of Zemlyanoy to the city of Bely.” Meeting point - at the Krasnye Vorota metro station, exit to Myasnitskaya Street;

18:00 - “My Silver Age. Mayakovsky." Meeting point - Triumfalnaya Square, near the monument to Vladimir Mayakovsky;

18:00 - “Arbat: untrodden paths.” Meeting point - Novy Arbat street, building 17.

19:00 - “Along Gostinaya Hill to Vorontsov Field.” Meeting point - in the center of the hall of the Chkalovskaya metro station;

14:00 - « Best stories the best city on Earth." The meeting place is in the center of the hall of the Chkalovskaya metro station.

Russia Day is a public holiday celebrated annually on June 12. In 1990, on this day the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was signed.

In honor of the holiday of June 11 and 12 in the capital there will be a festival"Russia Day. Moscow time" Its main site will be Tverskaya Street. During the holiday it will be made pedestrian. Seven thematic zones will open there. Each of them will be dedicated to different periods in the history of Russia (starting from the 20th century).