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Sport events
International dog team race "Kalevala"
Republic of Karelia
9 - 16 march, 2014
The largest by duration and distance dog team marathon race in the European part of Russia goes 440 km along the land of the epic "Kalevala". The route (seven days with autonomous overnight stops) passes through historical sites associated with...
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Arts festivals
The VII International Festival of Circus Art
Udmurt Republic, Izhevsk
6 - 10 march, 2014
The Festival of Circus Art is held annually since 2007. Traditionally the legends of world circus and young gifted artists who just make their debut at international circus arena take part in the festival. The festival programme always includes...
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Other festivals and celebrations
The Traditional Expedition of Paragliders to Rdeysky monastery
Novgorod region
1 march, 2014
Thirteen years ago a group of paragliders for the first time has reached the walls of Rdeysky monastery by paraglides. Since then, annually in March the expedition to Rdeyshchina takes place. As part of the adventure paragliders land on Rdeyskoye...
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The folk celebrations
The folklore festival "Novgorod Maslenitsa"
Novgorod region, Veliky Novgorod
1 - 1 march, 2014
The traditional holiday in folk calendar that is celebrated before Great Lent. The guests of the holiday are treated to pancakes, they participate in traditional ceremonies, ring dances, Russian folk games and amusements, decorate stuffed Maslenitsa...
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The folk celebrations
All-Russia Festival of Folk Culture "Siberian Maslennitsa"
Krasnoyarsk region
1 - 2 march, 2014
Krasnoyarsk region invites to participate in an active winter holiday! The educational forum "Surikov reading" will become the main event of the festival. Another highlight is the assault of snowy town – Siberian folk fun, made famous...
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Arts festivals
The XII International Festival of Film Debuts Spirit of Fire
Khanty-Mansy autonomous region
28 february - 6 march, 2014
TheSpirit of Fire will be one of the events opening The Year of Culture in Ugra. The festival is held since 2003 with the support of the Government of Khanty-Mansy Autonomous Region – Yugra and the Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation....
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Arts festivals
The V International Festival of Green Documentary Film ECOCUP
Moscow, Moscow
27 february - 2 march, 2014
ECOCUP means the best documentaries from around the world, specially selected for Russian audience and shown for the first time in Russian language. The festival brings together filmmakers, "green" painters, designers, photographers, board...
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Sport events
Alpine skiing Championship of Russia
Kabardino-Balkar Republic
26 february - 4 march, 2014
Alpine skiing Championship of Russia for men and women (disciplines: downhill and super-G). The aim of the sporting event is to strengthen friendly relations between athletes, promote healthy lifestyle and make the nation healthier.
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The folk celebrations
Multi-day festival The Main Maslenitsa of the Country
Yaroslavl region, Yaroslavl
23 february - 2 march, 2014
Maslenitsa (Pancakes Holiday) has been the most favourite holiday in Russia from time immemorial. Yet, in Yaroslavl region Maslenitsa week lasted not seven but eight days. The beginning of the holiday was not Monday but the previous Sunday -...