MOSCOW HOUSE
At Moscow House, you will get acquainted with Russian culture and traditions in all kinds of fields: from cooking to pickup games. You will find out how to do a circle dance, cook pelmeni (Russian meat dumplings), paint a Russian nesting doll, play leapfrog, will try hand in playing balalaika.
We have invited professional musicians so that you can see how melodic folk instruments can be; professional dancers to show the diversity and beauty of national dances; cooks to let you know just how delicious and creative the Russian cuisine can be.
Moscow House activities start as early as 8:00 a.m. Please come to do your morning exercises with us. And during the day, you can play board games, take part in master classes, drink tea or coffee and just relax.
Welcome to Moscow House!
Moscow House Programme
October 10, 2017
Working hours: 08:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m.
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Time |
Event |
Description |
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08:00 a.m. — 08:45 a.m. |
Morning exercises to music |
Start your day in a truly cheerful way |
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8:45 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.
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Master class: painting of Dymkovo toys
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Not only will you be able to paint their own toy, but also to learn about the history and specific features of handicrafts. |
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7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. |
Master class: playing Russian folk instruments |
The host will tell you about the most interesting Russian folk instruments such as gusli, balalaika, rebeck, ratchet, tambourine, spoons, etc.
After a brief instruction, you will be able to try on the role of musicians and to take part in an impromptu orchestra. |
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9:00 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. |
Concert |
Evening of playing Russian folk instruments. |
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10:30 p.m. — 01:00 a.m. |
Homelike atmosphere |
Music, chatting in an informal setting |
October 11, 2017
Working hours: 08:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m.
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Time |
Activities |
Description |
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08:00 a.m. — 08:45 a.m. |
Morning exercises. |
You will have a change to try our shaping workout. |
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8:45 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. |
Master class: painting of Tula gingerbread |
Who was the first one to make Tula gingerbread and what is the secret old recipe? You will find answers to these questions in our master class and will be able to create your own pattern. |
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7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
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Master class: cooking pelmeni (Russian meat dumplings) and varenikis (Russian vegetable dumplings) |
The master class will be given by a chef of a Russian cuisine restaurant. He will tell you about the dishes and recipes popular in different regions. |
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9:00 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. |
Concert
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Performance of a dance band. |
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10:30 p.m. — 01:00 a.m. |
Homelike atmosphere |
Music, chatting in an informal setting |
October 12, 2017
Working hours: 08:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m.
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Time |
Activities |
Description |
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08:00 a.m. — 08:45 a.m. |
Morning exercises |
A little bit of beat for the participants |
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8:45 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. During the whole period
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Day of Russian games
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The host will tell you about the history of the Russian games, about their origin. And after that all the participant will have a chance to play them. |
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7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. |
Russian circle dance. Learning, playing together. |
Ornamental, game-like, processions, role-playing: which types of circle dances do you know? In this master class, the participants will not only learn about the importance of the circle dance in Russian culture, but will also be able to participate in the game. |
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8:30 p.m. — 01:00 a.m. |
Homelike atmosphere |
Music, chatting in an informal setting |