Hot guys: Sergey Lazarev at VK Fest and Neuromon Feofan at Luzhniki
Movie
Neurobatya, 16+
Directed by Vitaly Dudka. Starring: Denis Vlasenko, Valentina Lyapina, Vitaly Khaev, Nastasia Samburskaya, Alexander Oblasov, Askar Nigamedzyanov, Olga Zhevakina
Neurotic IT specialist Grisha creates a neural network capable of transferring human consciousness into smart devices. But he has to test a unique invention on his own father, the leader of an organized crime group. He turns out to be literally in his son's hands, moving from gadget to gadget. They embark on a crazy adventure that will help them rethink their relationship.
Starting July 17 at the box office
Other, 18+
Director: David Moreau. Starring: Olga Kurylenko, Philip Schurer, Julie Maes, Jean Schatz
Thriller. After her mother's death, Alice returns to her childhood home, where hidden cameras record her every move. An unknown observer leads her to uncover a dark secret that is hidden in the past.
Starting July 17 at the box office
Substitution, 18+
Directed by Pablo Absento. Starring: Ben McKenzie, Boyana Novakovich, Sawyer Jones, Malcolm Fuller, Royce Johnson
Jack sends his wife and sons on vacation to Japan, but through a video call he sees his youngest son drowning. After that, the boy begins to behave strangely, and Jack realizes that his son is possessed by a mythical demon that is visible only through digital devices. Jack must solve the mystery, save his family, and stop the monster.
Starting July 18 at the Okko online cinema
Guys from the south, 16+
Directed by Igor Dmitrenko. Starring: Vartan Danielyan, Georgy Roganyan, Oleg Gromov, Isabelle Smokova, Alexander Zhitnikov, Laura Danielyan
Two friends, the humble Vartan and the adventurer Hera, work as car dealers in a garage cooperative in a cozy southern town. But they both don't have enough money. Vartan dreams of getting married to a neighbor, with whom he is secretly in love, and Hera dreams of a beautiful life. They decide to expand their business and open a fashionable children's store. To do this, the heroes try to earn money for the garage, but each attempt ends in failure or losses.
Starting July 17 in online cinemas Wink, PREMIER, "Ivy"
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 18+
Directed by Chris Fisher, Amanda Rowe. Starring: Melissa Navia, Kristina Chong, Ethan Peck, Anson Mount, Babs Olusanmokun, Celia Rose Goodin, Rebecca Romayne
In the third season of the fantasy series, the characters find themselves in a whirlpool of incredible adventures. While one part of the crew of the ship "Enterprise" remains on board, the other is captured by humanoid lizards. Only a miracle will help them get free, and also a well—coordinated work. The show's authors once again creatively approach each episode, creating it in a new genre — you will find a sitcom from the lives of heroes who became Vulcans, a space opera with thriller elements, a production drama and much more.
From July 18 at the Amediatek
Theatre
Giselle, 12+
Directed by Valentin Grishchenko. Starring: Larisa Korsakova, Lev Brel, Maxim Marinin
As part of the Summer Ballet Seasons, the Russian Classical Ballet Theater is showing Giselle, a ballet staged at the Paris Opera in 1841. The story of his appearance is connected with the love of choreographer Jules Perrault and poet Theophile Gaultier for the outstanding ballerina Carlotta Grisi. It was for her that the ballet was created to the music of Adolphe Adam, one of the most fashionable composers of Paris at that time. The libretto is based on an old legend written by the German poet Heinrich Heine about the Villis, girls who died before their wedding and then took revenge on travelers by dancing them to death.
July 19, 19:00, RAMT
Semyon Kotko, 12+
Directed by Sergey Novikov.
To mark the 85th anniversary of the world premiere of Sergei Prokofiev's opera based on the story "I, the Son of the Working People" by Valentin Kataev. The musical director is Valery Gergiev. Semyon Kotko is Prokofiev's first opera, created after his return to the USSR in 1936. The events take place during the Civil War. St. George Cavalier, young gunner Semyon Kotko returns from the front. During the war, he saved a wealthy peasant, Nikanor Tkachenko, from being shot, and he promised to bless his daughter Sophia to marry Semyon. Matchmaking gets frustrated. Her father wants to marry Sophia to a nobleman.
July 17-20, 19:00, July 19, 20, 12:00, Bolshoi Theater, Historical Stage
"Measure for measure. It's your fault," 18+
Directed by Gabriel Chame Buendfa. Starring: Mathias Bassi, Nicolas Gentile, Agustin Soler, Elvira Gomez, Marilyn Petitot
The Chekhov Festival brought a performance from Buenos Aires (Argentina) to Moscow. This is a vivid and original interpretation of one of the least famous plays by William Shakespeare. In the past, a famous clown, author of a textbook on the art of clowning, and today one of the most sought-after teachers of this genre and directors in Latin America and Europe, Gabriel Chame immerses viewers in an atmosphere of outright farce, where the boundaries between reality and illusion are blurred, and ruthless satire becomes a tool for revealing deep social, philosophical and political issues.
July 17, 18, 20:00, Ermolova Theater
Crime and punishment, 16+
Directed by Boris Eifman. Starring: Polina Pavlenko, Vladimir Afonichkin, Daniil Afonichkin, Sergey Volobuyev, Maria Abashova, Dmitry Fischer
The Boris Eifman St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater will present the ballet "Crime and Punishment" to the music of Gustav Mahler and Boris Tishchenko on the Historical Stage of the Bolshoi Theater. The world premiere of the play took place on September 17, 2024 in St. Petersburg. This is Fyodor Dostoevsky's third novel, translated by the choreographer into the language of dance. Remaining true to his author's principles, Boris Eifman does not illustrate a textbook text, but tries to give his own answers to global questions about the inner nature of man, the meaning of universal moral guidelines and the results of their overthrow.
July 22-24, 19:00, Bolshoi Theater
This is my life, 16+
Directed by Gulnaz Balpeisova. Starring: Alyona Babenko, Ivan Stebunov, Yefim Belosorochka, Marta Khovanskaya
She's 50. She is bright, bold and wise, but at the same time childishly touching and very lonely. After breaking up with her lover, Millie was left with only memories of Sunday trips to eateries and movies. But giving up wasn't her style. There is still time to challenge the ruthless time and start from scratch. After all, this is her life — and she has decided to live it to the fullest!
July 20, 19:00, Sovremennik, Main stage
Museums
Potsdam. July 1945, 6+
The exhibition is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Potsdam Conference, the last official meeting of the leaders of the three largest powers of the anti-Hitler coalition. The exhibition includes original documents and personal belongings of representatives of the Soviet delegation. Among them is the portfolio of Andrei Gromyko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USSR to the USA. Of particular interest is a unique rarity — a memorandum to Air Marshal Fyodor Falaleev from the Commander of the US Air Force, General Henry Harley Arnold, on the results of the strategic bombing of Japan by the American Air Force.
From July 17 to August 2, Victory Museum
On the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, 0+
A new exhibition at the Museum of Oriental Art is dedicated to the fine and decorative arts of Kyrgyzstan of the 20th century. The beauty of the country's nature and the unique culture of the Kyrgyz people will be reflected in the project. The audience will see paintings by representatives of national fine arts of different generations: Semyon Chuikov, Gapar Aitiev, Dzhambul Dzhumabayev, Dogdurbek Nurgaziev, easel sculpture and ceramic compositions by Shaarbek Amankulov. Decorative and applied art objects of the late 19th-20th centuries echo the paintings. Archaic patterns are embroidered by Kyrgyz craftsmen on hanging bags, curtains on niches in the yurt, and mittens for dishes.
July 17 – October 12, Museum of Oriental Art, Pavilion No. 13 at VDNH
Tasha Artzolotoe "13 seasons: Butterfly hunting", 6+
Tasha Artzolotoe's solo exhibition, which features works from the series "Milyuzina Waters" and "Butterfly Hunting", dedicated to the brightest, most intense and sensual time of the year — summer. The artist explores it, observing the subtle boundaries between reality and dreams, nature and human emotions.
From July 18, ART&BRUT Gallery
In the lens — Russia, 0+
The exhibition "Through the lens — Russia" is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the creation of the Museum-Gallery E. Yevtushenko" in Peredelkino, which the poet donated to the Russian Federation on July 17, 2010. Visitors will be able to see the author's photographs of Yevgeny Yevtushenko, personal belongings of the poet. As well as the works of contemporary photo artists and photography enthusiasts Alexandra Vityushkina, Pavel Volkov, Stanislav Napalkin, Rufyana Nikitushkina, Sergei Puponin, Vladislav Sokolovsky, Alexander Chernavsky.
Until August 30, Yevgeny Yevtushenko Museum-Gallery
Concerts
MTS Live Summer: Neuromonk Feofan, 16+
Neuromonk Feofan gathers guests for traditional birthday celebrations in the open-air format: singing, laughing and dancing uncontrollably with Dramodey and his constant companions — DJ Nikodim and the bear — in the open air. Neuromonk Feofan prefers to hide his identity under the image of an elder. A project with an original and recognizable sound, combining energetic drum&bass, melodious Russian folk motifs and beautiful deep vocals.
July 22, 20:00, Luzhniki
Closing ceremony of the Donbass Express School Festival, 6+
The Donbass Express is a charity project for young musicians from 12 to 25 years old, which is supported by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives. The festival is led by violinist Peter Lundstrom and pianist Alexander Romanovsky. During the 12 days of the festival, 95 young musicians from all over the country, including from the frontline territories, demonstrated their skills and participated in a rich educational program. The finale will be a concert dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. The orchestra and choir of the participants of the Donbass Express are on stage.
July 23, 2 p.m., Moscow Conservatory, Rachmaninoff Hall
ISENTIE, 16+
ISENTIE's first solo concert. A rapidly gaining popularity Russian singer, familiar to the public from the festivals Signal, Daydream, Fleur, Friendship, Odyssey 7 Wonders. ISENTIE will perform "Ringtone", compositions created in tandem with Mirs Pirs. Fans loved the artist for her deep and piercing vocals, which became her hallmark.
July 8, 20:00, the Original space
Festivals
VK Fest in Luzhniki, 12+
A concert at one of the largest sports and concert venues in Russia and the world. For the first time, the blue carpet show will be seen live by festival visitors. Polina Gagarina, Sergey Lazarev, Vanya Dmitrienko, Olga Buzova, ZOLOTO, NILETTO, Big Baby Tape, Klava Coca, Dzhigan, MONA, ELMAN, TONI, Three Days of Rain, Eljay, the band BREAD, IOWA, "Room of Culture" and dozens more artists will perform on the musical stages. Meetings, autograph sessions, and challenges will be held in the influencer space. And at the VK Lecture Hall, guests will be able to participate in discussions with Maria Zakharova, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Artemy Lebedev, Simona Yunusova, Sedoy Kasparova, Alexander Belkovich.
July 19 and 20, from 12:00 to 23:00, Luzhniki Stadium
"The case of technology" at VK Fest, 6+
The Polytechnic Museum will take part in the VK Fest in Luzhniki with the scientific and educational project "The Business of Technology". He will tell you about the history of technology development and the evolution of devices, about outstanding Russian scientists and inventors, and about the knowledge and skills a modern engineer should possess.
Participants will get acquainted with the telescopic mechanism and will be able to create their own working model at the master class "Telescopic bucket or dragon's mouth?". To consider the device of a microcircuit and different types of lamps, a clockwork mechanism will be offered in the lesson "Parts, mechanisms and devices under a microscope". And at the Vladimir Shukhov Mesh Frames workshop in an open workshop, participants will learn how to create architectural objects based on mesh technology. Participation in the events is provided by a ticket to VK Fest 2025.
July 19, 20, from 11:00 to 20:00, Luzhniki Stadium
Big coffee festival "Zavarka" in Tula, 6+
The main coffee event of the summer is for everyone who can't imagine a day without a cup of fragrant drink. The festival will bring together the country's best roasters, award-winning baristas, chefs, experts and fans of coffee culture in Tula. The program includes tastings, cupping, latte art and alternative brewing workshops, gastronomic collaborations, a barista tournament and evening DJ sets. Among the speakers are Lev Reshetnyak, coach of champions and judge of coffee competitions, Daria Arzyamova, head of the Coffeemania loyalty program, Andrey Kolbasinov, founder of Samovar Coffee and consultant for launching coffee projects in small towns, Vitaly Serdunich, co—founder of the iconic Peter and the Wolf coffee house, and others. The festival unites professionals and amateurs: coffee as an art, as a business and as a lifestyle — in one vibrant, invigorating space.
July 19, Oktava cluster (Tula)
III Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival, 18+
A large-scale film program that will unfold at several prestigious venues in Moscow. 23 films from 11 countries, including Argentina, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, El Salvador. The audience will get acquainted with Latin American cinema in all its diversity. In 2025, the palette of festival film screenings will be complemented not only by documentaries, feature films and short films, but also by excellent animation. This year, the ROSIZO Summer Cinema joined the film festival venues already familiar to the audience for the first time.
From July 22 to July 25, Moscow
The first international school of puppeteers named after S.V. Obraztsov, 16+
36 professional puppet theater artists under the age of 35 from 10 countries of the world take part in the Puppeteer School: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Jordan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Mexico, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. Russia will be represented by participants from 17 cities in the Far Eastern, Volga, Northwestern, North Caucasian, Siberian, Ural, Central and Southern Federal Districts, from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Ulan-Ude and Neryungri.
Until August 2, S.V. Obraztsov Puppet Theater, Akter Boarding house, STD RF (Zvenigorod)
VIII International Art Festival "Inspiration", 0+
This year's festival will bring together leading creative teams and projects from Russia and abroad. In total, the Inspirations program includes over 25 events in 17 genres. Musical and dramatic performances, multimedia installations, theater and dance laboratories, concerts, audio projects and other vibrant activities await the guests.
From July 23 to July 27, VDNKH
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