May holidays plans: what to do in Moscow

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

If you have to stay in the capital for the May holidays, do not worry: it is not as boring as it might seem. In addition to giving out with friends and sleeping for many hours, there are many other exciting activities.

The summer season opens in parks, long-awaited films are premiered in cinemas, and museums have prepared new exhibitions. Especially for you, we have compiled a list of events that will help you spend your holidays in style.

Film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Part 2"

When: from May 4

Favorite heroes assembled: Earthman Peter Quill, silent brute Drax, green-skinned mercenary Gamora, living tree Groot and talking raccoon. The heroes do not betray themselves and continue to find themselves in unthinkable situations with enviable regularity, extricating themselves from them almost without harm (and sometimes even with benefit) for those around them.

But for all fans of the space saga there will be a little surprise from the creators. In this film, a new character will appear, played by Sylvester Stallone. As the actor himself admitted, in the film he plays Stakar, a petty antihero from the comics The Defenders and Guardians of the Galaxy.

Exhibition "Looking at the Birds"

Where: State Darwin Museum

When: from 5 to 26 May

The bird is one of the most ancient images in the history of world culture. In art, he traditionally embodies the flight of the spirit, and immortality, and the connection between earth and heaven.

This exhibition will be the first acquaintance of the Moscow public with the Balkan artist Neboisha Kavarich, who is actively exhibited in Europe.

Photo: darwinmuseum.ru

In the bird series, the artist depicts a wide variety of birds - from a dove to a pelican. Visitors to the exhibition will not only be able to enjoy the beauty of each bird, but also try to unravel the message inherent in this or that image. Also, especially for this event, the Darwin Museum will provide rare exhibits from its storerooms.

Run with the whole world

Where: Kolomna

When: May 7th

On May 7, 2017, the international charity run Wings for Life World Run will be held in Kolomna near Moscow for the third year in a row. At 2:00 p.m. ET, thousands of runners in 23 countries will be heading to the race at the same time to contribute to spinal cord injury research and improve the lives of millions of people.

The peculiarity of this event is that it is a race without a finish line, and all participants compete with themselves. Everyone runs as long as they can, until a special car equipped with a reader catches up with him. The finish car starts moving 30 minutes after the start simultaneously on all tracks of the world and gradually increases its speed. When such a car is equal to the runner, the race ends for him.

Exhibition "Gerberber"

Where: Pharmaceutical garden

When: from April 22 to May 9

The first exhibition of gerberas is being held in Russia, timed to coincide with the 280th anniversary of the first description of the Gerbera genus.

This flower is closely related to the "Pharmaceutical Garden": the plant got its name in honor of the German physician and botanist Traugott Gerber - the director of the garden from 1735 to 1742.

The first exhibition of gerberas in Russia presents an unprecedented number of varieties - more than 130, including the most rare, fashionable and new ones. As well as amazing design flower compositions by the best florists in Russia.

Exhibition of sand sculptures in Kolomenskoye 2017

Where:Kolomenskoye park

When: from April 22

From 22 to 28 April, the most talented sculptors from different cities of Russia and other countries created sand sculptures on the themes: "Modern World", "World of the Future", "World of Ecology", "World of Literature", "World of Space", "World of Cinema "," World of Sport "," World of Art "," World of Animals "," History of Civilizations. Fantastic Sand Castle”,“Kizhi Church”.

Anyone who wishes these days can visit the park and peep at the work of the artist.

For young visitors, a large sandbox with sculptures for children has been created at the project site, where sand sculpture competitions will be held. The works will be available for viewing to visitors all May holidays.

Ghostbusters ride

Where:VDNKh, pavilion 55

When: from April 21 to July 1

The incredible Ghostbusters ride appeared in Moscow. It was created using mixed reality technology: the participant finds himself in a real play space with a total area of almost one hundred square meters. All obstacles and objects of the virtual world are accurately reproduced on the site, so they will have to be overcome not in a virtual, but in a completely physical sense: step over, push away, bypass.

Not only sight and hearing work, but also the sense of touch, which makes the immersive experience incredible.

Excellent graphics, accuracy of details, the ability to look not only in front of you, but in any direction make the game as realistic as possible. Therefore, all lovers of "tickling" their nerves simply should not pass by!