Traditionally, before the main descent of the combat sleds, a cans ride will take place. Competitors will need to attach them to tubing and paint for "camouflage". Tazy and other attributes will be given to visitors on the spot. Ride on cans is scheduled from 12:00 to 13:00, sleigh rides - from 13:00 to 14:00.

Citizens interested in history are invited to Gorky Park on February 23. There will be a free excursion "Great Victory and an exhibition of samples of captured weapons of 1943-1948." Beginning at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 at Andreevsky pedestrian bridge on Pushkinskaya embankment. Participants will be told how the iconic Soviet recreation area survived the Great Patriotic War. Sightseers learn that more than half of the park's employees went to the front, and in 1941-1942 it was bombed by German aircraft. As a result, many objects were destroyed. However, the work did not stop for a single day. To get on the tour, you must send a free-form application to the email address: [email protected].

On Defender of the Fatherland Day, the capital hosts many events dedicated to this holiday. As a rule, during this period, the citizens of our country have several free days, which they wish to spend profitably. For those who are confused and do not know where to go, we have prepared this article, which describes in detail the events for February 23 in Moscow, 2018.

How is the holiday in the capital

It has already become a good tradition to hold various thematic exhibitions on these holidays, where you can get acquainted with the weapons of the Great Patriotic War and those that are now in service with the Russian army.

Moscow parks host patriotic festivals where you can take part in various master classes. They are usually devoted to military affairs. They can be used to learn how to shoot accurately, tie sea knots, unfold and fold military equipment, etc. Here you can take part in various reconstructions and impromptu battles.

Very often at such events there are attributes of the war years and, of course, field kitchens, where you can taste real porridge.

In theaters and cinemas on holidays, there are patriotic performances and films that acquaint viewers with the heroism and exploits of our grandfathers and fathers in the Second World War.

The party begins at the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. Here ordinary citizens and war veterans gather to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Right there, in the presence of the leaders of the country and Moscow, a military parade of the Kremlin's guard of honor takes place. Then the holiday is transferred to the central square of the country. A festive concert is held there, where our stars perform songs of the war years. Military events are also held on Red Square, and you can taste field porridge.

Celebration in the parks of the capital

The green areas of Moscow are not crowded on holidays. Here Muscovites not only relax in the fresh frosty air, but also take part in numerous competitions, impromptu battles, etc.

• For five years now, the "Battle Sled" festival has been held in Sokolniki. On it, international teams compete in the descent from a 200-meter height on a sled. This competition attracts hundreds of fans. It's a lot of fun around, especially since military bands are performing.
• Izmailovsky Park is famous for its activities for children. Numerous master classes and competitions for children are held here. They can witness hand-to-hand fighting, sword fights, etc.
• In Gorky Park, excursions are conducted for everyone, where they talk about how the park lived during the Second World War.
• In Babushkinsky, Lianozovsky, Perovsky parks, festive events are also held, where songs of the war years are played, military bands play and are treated to field porridge.
• On 23.02.18 on Poklonnaya Gora the Guard of Honor Watch will be held Here, in the Ice City, events dedicated to Maslenitsa will begin. In addition to field porridge, you can taste pancakes.

February 23rd Market

Brave, strong, intelligent and at the same time gentle, caring men - only fantastic heroes can compare with them in superpowers. The Beer Harbor bar team invites you to try on the image of your favorite character and join the stellar party!

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Intergalactic Party at Artplay 12+

The intergalactic party will be held at the Artplay design center. Visual artist Android Jones will showcase his space works right on the dome of a cinema with a diameter of 8 meters. He will also demonstrate in real time the process of creating his masterpieces. And all this - accompanied by the music of such DJs as Anton El "kin and Chris Helmbrecht.

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The MODS bar ("The Modes Bar") has prepared something enchanting for men. The girls from the Lambretta show ballet will congratulate the strong half of humanity. A dance show with elements of acrobatics and plastics will not leave you indifferent and will be remembered for a long time.

 The MODS bar, st. Aviators, d. 19

On February 23, rock musician, leader of the Blast group, Nash Tavkhelidze, is celebrating his birthday. In honor of this event, the birthday boy will gather on the stage all his friends: Anton Lavrentiev, Nikolai Davlet-Kildeev, Sergey Voronov, Dmitry Varyonkin, Yuri Novgorodsky, Alexander Bruni, DARÏYA. The program of the “Our Bursday Bash” party includes rock and roll jams, a concert and a big rocker disco until the morning.

 Imagine Cafe ("Imagin Cafe"), st. Pokrovka, 16/16 bldg. 1

Why not spend the holidays in a creative atmosphere and fun company? The guys from Painty are throwing picturesque parties where anyone can paint a real picture with acrylics in 2 hours. For the right mood, all artists are treated to a glass of wine.

Italian DJ set and presentation of the book in the club "Chinese Pilot Zhao Da" 18+

The book VIVA ITALIA ("Viva Italy") is written for all fans of modern electronic music. It contains articles about the history of experimental music, about the stages of its formation and development, stories about the brightest names of industrial, noise, acoustic, avant-garde music in Italy. After the presentation, prominent representatives of the Italian musical movement - Stefano Pilia and Massimo Carozzi - will play their sets.

Concert of the group "Accident" 18+

On February 23, one of the funniest and most "boyish" rock groups - "Accident", will perform on the stage of the "16 tons" club. As always, Alexey Kortnev and his musicians will have a lot of jokes, humorous stories and funny stories. And, of course, it will not do without favorite hits: "What did you mean", "Radio Day", "Schedule" and "Vegetable Tango".

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Concert of Alexander Marshal 6+

In the repertoire of Alexander Marshal, military lyrics, songs about duty and the Motherland have always occupied a special place. Honest and frank feelings and thoughts familiar to every man - what else is needed on the most masculine holiday of the year? There is also a place for peaceful love songs in the concert playlist.

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Concert Aly & Fila 18+

Aly & Fila is an Egyptian trance duo. The guys entered the list of the 100 best DJs on the planet and made a significant contribution to the promotion of experimental music not only in their homeland, but throughout the world. Famous musicians perform for the first time in our country, so their concert promises to be grandiose and memorable.