Lifestyle Event

Maslenitsa Russian Festival

Event date:2012-02-19

The Russian Sun Festival-a celebration of the beginning of spring-features events across London including a fashion show at the V&A (Feb 22), a photography exhibition at City Hall (Feb 13-26) and masterclasses with Russian chefs, culminating in a day of celebration in Trafalgar Square on February 26, with performances by the Folk State Academic Pyatnizky Choir, pop band Balagan Limited, Siberian folk music and dance by �lger ensemble and others. This London event is the largest celebration of Russian art, culture and food outside Russia and the climactic party in Trafalgar Square will include a live video link-up with Moscow's Red Square.