Life in Moscow

What do magnolias, apple trees, daffodils, and sakura cherry blossoms all have in common? They’re all in bloom right now blooming in Moscow. ! Late April and early May is the perfect time to enjoy the full splendour of spring, so here is a list and we’ve gathered of the best parks and festivals where to you can experience it all.

This year, both the Orthodox and Catholic churches celebrate Easter on the same day—April 20. On Sunday, the air temperature in Moscow is expected to reach +22–24°C, allowing people to enjoy the Easter festivities alongside the long-awaited warm and sunny weather. As always, the city offers a wide range of events, from festivals to various concerts dedicated to the holiday.

In the third and final batch of winter leisure recommendations from interns of the HSE University website team, Sofa recommends a popular flea market in the eastern part of the city, while Sofiya talks about where to enjoy imperial Russian architecture and the quietness of a natural park at the same time.

In this latest batch of winter leisure recommendations from interns of the HSE University website team, Daniil talks about a tranquil park just next to the buzzing Moscow City and Alina shares her selection of ice-skating rinks.

This autumn, six HSE University students helped develop the HSE University portal, including the Life in Moscow website. All of them study at the School of Foreign Languages in Moscow. At the end of their internship, we asked the participants to share some of their favourite places to spend leisure time, do sports, and have fun in the wintry Russian capital. Below, Diana and Mary talk about a secret photo booth and invite everyone to attend a free Christmas play performed in English.

This winter, Moscow invites locals and visitors alike to revel in the atmosphere of the upcoming holidays in its shops, theatres, exhibitions, ice rinks, and more. The winter markets in particular create a special feeling of cosiness during the cold evenings. Read on to learn more about some of Moscow’s most festive markets this December.