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As the largest populated city in Europe - Moscow has more events going on at any given time. You can check out events happening at the world-famous opera and ballet performances of the Bolshoi which must not to be missed if in Moscow. Avant-garde and classic theatre productions as well as stadium concerts by the world's biggest rock and pop stars are always on show.
The Winter Festival is celebrated around the Western Christmas and New Year time. The Russian Winter Festival combines different celebrations and holidays and is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy Russian customs and festivities, such as traditional folk music, troika (sleigh) rides and games with Russian food and of course Vodka.
Again annually in February or March, Moscow residents engage in a festival of last minute debauchery before the sober month of Lent sets in. The Maslenista Festival also known as Pancake week or Butter week has people indulging in bliny or pancakes to celebrate Russian heritage. Celebrations include Russian style bare knuckle fist fights, bear performances, effigy burning and puppetry.
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