Dancing in tinsel: "The Nutcrackers" in theaters and "Dudes" at the box office
Movie
"Dudes", 18+
Directed by Valery Todorovsky. Starring: Anton Shagin, Oksana Akinshina, Evgenia Brik, Maxim Matveev, Igor Voynarovsky, Ekaterina Vilkova, Konstantin Balakirev
Valery Todorovsky's film will be re-released. This is an extended version of the telemusic. Moscow, 1955. Komsomolets Mels helps to fight against the stylish fans of boogie-woogie, jazz and fashionable clothes. But his life changes dramatically when he meets a girl named Benefit in an underground dance club and falls in love with her. Now Mels has to not only get used to the society of dudes, but also defend his new ideals.
Starting December 11 at the box office
"The Incredible adventures of Shurik", 12+
Directed by Roman Kim and Misha Semichev. Starring: Timur Batrutdinov, Marina Kravets, Natalia Medvedeva, Marina Fedunkiv, Olga Kartunkova, Yana Koshkina, Ekaterina Morgunova, Maxim Kiselyov, Valentina Rubtsova, Vladimir Selivanov, Stas Kostyushkin
New Year's musical comedy. Shurik sits on a bench like Forrest Gump and tells random passersby the story of his life. Among the listeners are Olga Buzova, Sarik Andreasyan, Alexander Sheps and other stars. At the center of his story is his sincere love for Nina, whom Comrade Saakhov is going to marry. To save his beloved, Shurik is forced to go through a series of dizzying trials.
Starting December 11 at the box office
"Three Cats. Time travel", 0+
Directed by Alexey Gorbunov. The roles were voiced: Nyusya Glushinskaya, Leva Kutenkov, Volodya Prudnikov, Leva Entelis, Mikhail Khrustalev, Svetlana Kuznetsova
Kittens, dreaming of giving mom and dad an unforgettable holiday, accidentally launch a time machine and embark on an exciting journey through different eras. But the main discovery awaits them in the finale: they witness the first day of the meeting of mom and dad — and realize that the best gift to the family is stored in time itself.
Starting December 11 at the box office
"The Snowman", 6+
Directed by Alexander Babaev. Starring: Ekaterina Temnova, Polina Maksimova, Dmitry Chebotarev, Karina Razumovskaya, Alexander Samoylenko, Alexander Zhukov, Philip Pale
Varya asks Santa Claus to give her her best friend. It will turn out to be a Snowman who has come to life, talking and constantly forgetting everything. Now this friendly duo will embark on an exciting quest to find a magical artifact that will help stop the evil witch Blizzard.
Starting December 11 at the box office
"Interesting situation", 18+
Directed by Goga Mamajanyan. Starring: Olga Kuzmina, Vyacheslav Chepurchenko, David Manukyan, Anna Bogomolova, Olga Kabo, Alexander Yatsko
The guy throws Lada on the anniversary of the relationship. The girl goes to the club with her friend. There she meets an old acquaintance who is ready to heal her mental wound. A few days later, Lada finds out that she is pregnant.
Starting December 11 at the Ivy Online Cinema
"Brother forever", 16+
Directed by Grigory and Anna Selyanov
Alexey Balabanov's "Brother" and "Brother 2" have become part of the cultural code of modern Russia. The creators of the documentary explore the behind-the-scenes filming process, rare archival materials and little-known episodes from the history of the creation of the dilogy. The film features interviews with actors, experts, film critics, and viewers, for whom Danila Bagrov continues to be a symbol of the times.
From December 12 on Okko
Theatre
The Nutcracker, 6+
Choreography: Lev Ivanov. Starring: Denis Rodkin, Artemy Belyakov, Eleonora Sevenard, Elizaveta Kokoreva, Artem Ovcharenko, Anna Nikulina
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker saw the limelight at the Mariinsky Theatre on December 6, 1892, on the same evening as the opera Iolanta. The libretto based on the fairy tale by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, freely translated by Alexandre Dumas, was composed by Marius Petipa. The festive look of the performance was created by Grigorovich's permanent collaborator, artist Simon Virsaladze. Over the decades of the ballet's stage life, all the leading Bolshoi artists have tried on various roles in it.
December 17, 18, 19:00, Bolshoi Theater
"Alone in the universe", 16+
Directed by Maxim Melamedov. Starring: Kristina Babushkina, Ekaterina Stulova, Artem Tkachenko, Maxim Litovchenko, Alexandra Mileshina
The premiere of Woody Allen's play "Central Park West". A sarcastic tragicomedy about how difficult it is to be honest with those you love. Phyllis suddenly realizes that there is a secret in her marriage. Sam's husband turns out to be not ready for an honest conversation, Carol's friend nervously defends herself. And Carol's own husband, Howard, is unwittingly drawn into someone else's drama. The external lightness of the dialogues hides the fear of loneliness, jealousy, and attempts to maintain the illusion of well-being.
December 13, 19:00, Variety Theater
"Elementary, Hudson! The case of dog B.", 12+
Directed by Igor Teplov. Starring: Nikita Zabolotny, Vladimir Motashnev, Anna Karmakova, Vera Shpak, Pavel Alekseev, Mitya Fedorov
The performance conveys the spirit of good old England. The mystical Victorian atmosphere, the menacing towers of Tower Bridge and the chilling howl from the misty swamps… But it's not scary, it's funny. In the Broadway Moscow version, Mrs. Hudson sets the tone. A confident, stylish and young woman is investigating. She is joined by the villain Moriarty, a cartoonish Italian macho man. Holmes and Watson are struggling to keep up with their landlady. And the musical point is set by the gang "Union of Redheads" with a cycle of dashing songs about the past exploits of the great detective.
December 11, 12, 19:00, December 13, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, 14 December, 17:00
Jobs, 16+
Directed by Mark Rozovsky. Starring: Bogdan Khanin, Denis Yuchenkov, Natalia Koretskaya, Yana Prygankova, Vasily Rakhmanin, Maxim Yakimov
The premiere of a musical and poetic show about the life of Steve Jobs. The story of the genius who turned the world upside down will be told through jazz and poetry. The personality of Steve Jobs is unique, and yet every viewer can recognize himself in it. Original poems and music were created for the performance.
December 17, 18, 19:00, The Nikitsky Gate Theater, New Stage.
Concerts
"Picnic", 12+
The 45th anniversary concert of the band. The recording of the debut album "Smoke" will be the same age. The landmark album "The Egyptian" is 25 years old. And finally, Edmund Shklyarsky, the leader of the Picnic, is 70 years old. At the concert, fans will hear their favorite songs "Hieroglyph", "Egyptian", "Shaman has three hands", "Needle", "Kingdom of Curves". The music will not only sound, but also play with new colors using unique laser technologies, fantastic characters and unusual video sequences.
December 13, 19:00, VTB Arena
"Denis Rodkin. New Year's magic of ballet stars", 6+
On the eve of the New Year, the premiere of the Bolshoi Theater presents a festive evening. Ballet stars will take part in the show: Mikhail Lobukhin, Semyon Chudin, Maria Alexandrova, Eleonora Sevenard, Nina Kaptsova, Kristina Zakharova, Ivan Mikhalev. An exquisite festive program awaits the audience, which combines masterpieces of classical choreography and bold modern productions. It will be an evening in which styles, eras and emotions are intertwined — a real celebration of high art.
December 13, 19:00, The State Kremlin Palace
Lohengrin, 12+
Concert performance of Richard Wagner's opera Lohengrin. Tenor Dmitry Korchak plays the title role. His performance of the Lohengrin role at the opening of the season at the Rome Opera received a standing ovation and rave reviews from critics. The following people will take the stage: Nadezhda Pavlova, Evgeny Stavinsky, Evgeny Nikitin, Anna Prilepko, Konstantin Fedotov. The concert will be accompanied by the Russian National Orchestra. Michael Guttler is at the conductor's desk.
December 13, 19:00, Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Christmas Ballet Gala, 6+
This year, the Christmas Ballet Gala celebrates its tenth anniversary. The anniversary Christmas show will be attended by the stars of the world ballet, including the artists of the Bolshoi Theater of Russia.: Kristina Kretova and Igor Tsvirko, Alyona Kovaleva and Artemy Belyakov. MAMT artists Oksana Kardash, Ivan Mikhalev, Innokenty Yuldashev, Elena Solomyanko. The New Year's mosaic will be made up of famous choreographic miniatures from the world's treasure trove of ballet and bright modern numbers.
December 15, 19:00, Kremlin Palace
The Nutcracker, 6+
People's Artist of Russia Nikolai Tsiskaridze will bring to Moscow the best students of the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet, which turned 287 this year. The audience will see Pyotr Tchaikovsky's legendary ballet extravaganza "The Nutcracker" choreographed by Vasily Vainonen. The performance, created in 1934 in Leningrad specifically for students of this school and young stars of the Leningrad Academic Opera and Ballet Theater (formerly the Mariinsky) Galina Ulanova and Konstantin Sergeev, is today a recognized masterpiece and a real pearl of world choreography.
December 18, 19, 19:00, The State Kremlin Palace
The Vivaldi Orchestra: "Splashes of champagne", 6+
The Russian State Academic Chamber Vivaldi Orchestra conducted by People's Artist of Russia Svetlana Bezrodnaya offers to turn over the "revived pages" of the more than 35-year-old chronicle of the collective. The program includes popular classics, both in traditional readings and in arrangements by famous twentieth—century jazzmen Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Bert Schetfter. Works by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Bizet, Verdi, Chopin, Strauss, Khachaturian, Shchedrin will be performed. The concert is attended by vocalists Denis Volodin, Dmitry Chebotarev, Daria Martynova.
December 17, 19:00, Central House of Scientists
"ABBA's Golden Hits. Happy New Year!" 6+
Hits of the legendary band ABBA and the musical symbol of the New Year is the song "Happy New Year!". The audience will enjoy bright, unforgettable melodies performed by the stars of musicals Natalia Bystrova, Yulia Churakova and the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra. The program includes "Dancing Queen", "Thank You For the Music", "Money, Money", "SOS", "I Have a Dream", "Super Trouper", "Mamma Mia".
December 11, 19:00, Moscow House of Music
"Secrets of the big house. The story of a New Year's toy", 4+
New Year's immersive performance. On the eve of the holiday, Santa Claus has trouble — the magic star disappears, without which it is impossible to light the main Christmas tree and start a family holiday. The evil Time Lord erased the memory of the Christmas tree toys and broke the star into many pieces. He dreams that the New Year will disappear forever.
From December 14, 12:00 p.m., Arkhangelsk Museum-Reserve
"The Snow Queen. The story of Kai and Gerda", 6+
The play is based on the famous work by Hans Christian Andersen. This is a deep and touching story about the power of friendship, loyalty and a kind heart. A fragment of the icy mirror hits Kai's heart, turning the kind boy into a cold and indifferent one. He is carried away to his kingdom by the powerful Snow Queen. The brave Gerda goes to the rescue of a friend, and her journey will be full of surprises and surprises. At the end, all the guests will enjoy a festive Christmas tree and an impressive snow show.
From December 13 to January 18, VDNH, Moskvarium, Manatee Children's Theater
Museums
"December 14, 1825," 12+
The exhibition is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Decembrist Uprising. The exhibition contains more than 100 paintings, graphics, sculptures, applied arts, as well as manuscripts and documents. The key topic is the events of December 14, 1825. Among the exhibits are autographs, portraits and personal belongings of participants in the uprising, watercolor views of Nicholas I's rooms in the Winter Palace, paintings of events on Senate Square, officers' and soldiers' uniforms of the rebellious regiments and units that were on the side of the emperor.
From December 13 to April 5, Main Museum Complex, Picket Hall, No. 196, State Hermitage Museum (Saint Petersburg)
Ruby Stars, 16+
The exhibition presents the works of the outstanding photographer Vladimir Klavikho-Telepnev, dedicated to the Soviet architecture of the 30-50s. The photographs embody the author's desire to continue designing the spirit of the city, created by outstanding architects, writers and artists of the Soviet era.
From December 12 to January 18, the Museum of Modern History of Russia
"People, dolls, masks. Theater of the Far East and Southeast Asia", 6+
For the first time, about 300 unique exhibits are gathered in one space, revealing the centuries—old magic of the theater - from sacred rituals to vivid folk performances. Guests will see costumes from the Beijing Opera, Japanese masks, puppets from the Indonesian Wayang shadow Theater and rare items from private collections.
From December 18 to March 8, Museum of Oriental Art
"Beautiful monsters", 0+
The project addresses the theme of exotic animals in the works of European artists from different times: Albrecht Durer, Giovanni Battista Piranesi and others. The exhibition will combine works of the XVI–XX centuries from the collection of the Pushkin Museum: graphics, paintings, decorative and applied arts and video art. As well as works by contemporary artists interpreting the legacy of the masters of the past and their experience of depicting exotic animals. The exhibition will feature works by Fabrizio Clerici, Heinrich Strub, Dmitry Plavinsky, Gary Hill and others.
From December 16, Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts
Ensalada, 16+
15 new exhibitions of contemporary art. The concept of the project refers to the ancient musical technique "kvodlibet", the essence of which is to combine different melodies in one piece. New projects will be presented by: Syntax Gallery, Arts Square Gallery, ARTMAG, Kupol Gallery, MSCA Gallery, TRIPTYCH Gallery, Monart, "Heaven", M.A.R.S.H., InGallery, Cube.Market. A New Year's market opens in the lecture hall.
From December 12th, Cube.Moscow
"The charm of beauty. From the history of jewelry in Russia", 0+
A large-scale display of a part of a large collection of jewelry from the collection of the Special Storeroom of the State Historical Museum. The variety of shapes, materials, ornamental solutions and artistic techniques of the collection opens the pages of the history of jewelry in Russia in the second half of the XVII–early XX century.
Until May 11, New Exhibition Hall, Historical Museum
"The soundscape. New symphonies", 6+
The exhibition is dedicated to the sound of industrial cities today. Guests will enjoy field recordings of streets, multimedia installations, sound visualizations, photographs of industrial areas and a new audio composition created by artist Sergey Poteriaev based on the "Symphony of Horns" by Arseny Avraamov. The project rethinks industrial heritage through sound and digital media, combining the past and present of urban landscapes.
From December 18 to March 30, Oktava Cluster, Machine Tool Museum (Tula)
"We stopped by for an hour...", 0+
The animated film "The Bremen Town Musicians" occupies a special place in Russian animation, becoming the first Soviet animated musical. It has not lost its relevance for 55 years now. The exhibition, in the year of the 90th anniversary of the birth of composer Gennady Gladkov, is dedicated to the history of the creation of the cartoon, the authors, characters and music.
From December 16 to March 15, Russian National Museum of Music
"The Path to the classics", 6+
From Buddhist temples to digital worlds. The exhibition features works by teachers and students of the Hangzhou Chinese Academy of Arts. Visitors will see the works of different generations of artists: Wu Fan, Fan Jingying, Huang Ziyan, Zhang Zhao. Modern interpretations of sculptural and pictorial images will be shown by young authors: Lu Yifu, Zhang Zijin. Among the works on display are rare interpretations of historical sculptures and paintings from the monasteries of Dunhuang, Shuanglinsi, Longxinsi, and Yuhuangmiao.
From December 12 to January 25, the State Institute of Art Studies
Festivals
Screening of films-winners of the Far Eastern Film Award, 12+
On December 16 and 20, Moscow will host a series of special events of the National Cinematography Award for Outstanding Achievements in the field of Cinematography and contribution to the development of the film industry in the Russian Far East, during which the 2025 laureates will be presented to the public. On December 16, Dmitry Kachurin's film "Nani — children of the Earth" will be presented to the audience, telling about the life of the Nanai people through observation of their daily lives. Oleg Strom's painting "9 seconds" tells about the events of 2010. At the base of the Pacific Fleet, a fuel oil pipeline is being breached on the Bystry destroyer. Fire, 348 people on board. A 19-year-old sailor from Transbaikalia decides to resist the fire.
December 16, 19:00, Eldar Cinema and Concert Hall
Winter festival "Snow Balls" in the Central House of Artists, 0+
This season, the balls are really snowy: it will snow under the legendary dome of the Central House of Artists in the atrium, creating the atmosphere of a New Year's tale. December 13, 17:00-19:00: A large children's New Year's gala concert — an evening of premieres from the best dance and vocal groups in Moscow. December 14, 13:00-19:00: Theater Marathon festival "Snow Balls". Artists of children's theaters will present a New Year's program with fragments from the most famous domestic and foreign productions.
From December 13 to January 25, the Central Children's Store
10th Moscow Jewish Film Festival (MEKF), 16+
A rich program of Russian premieres awaits the audience. The program includes paintings from 20 countries around the world. Experts — historians, philologists, entrepreneurs, stand-up comedians, psychologists and religious figures — whose performances accompany most of the screenings prepared by the organizers will help to discuss what they saw and enrich the film experience with a meaningful conversation.
Until December 14, the October Cinema Center, the Zotov Center, the Central House of Journalists, the Jewish Museum and the Tolerance Center
Inclusive photo festival "Everything in the frame", 6+
The festival aims to create an open and accessible environment for everyone and to remind that photography is a miracle. As part of the event, the organizers will present an exposition for an audience with an atypical level of vision and hearing. The program includes a series of film screenings, interactive guided tours, workshops on sculpting reliefs, creating Advent calendars and photo garlands.
Until December 20, Rosphoto Museum
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