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If you’re looking where to spend your winter months, consider travelling to Russia and make an appearance at any of the Russian Winter Festivals in Moscow.

Russian Christian and Pagan holidays are always celebrated in Moscow with a number of festivals starting mid- December until mid-January.

The Moscow Russian Winter Festivals take place at Izmailovo Park, where tourists and visitors can enjoy troika rides and hear folk music performances. It happens on the last week of December and first week of January.  It is possible to experience Russian Winter Festival activities elsewhere in Moscow including ice sculpting on Red Square and snowman-building on Arbat Street.

Get captivated with the Moscow’s classical music scene on its winter height  in mid-December and during the first week of January. Both local and international musicians perform during the nights of December.

Head to Red Square and join the throngs of celebrants ringing in the New Year with the chime of the Kremlin clock tower. This is Moscow's version of watching the ball drop in New York City. Though, you have to dress warmly with a good pair of boots because if you think you can thrive in Moscow by day, Moscow at midnight on January 1 takes a lot of bravery.

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Both the 6th and 7th of December are religious days for Othodox believers. Orthodox Christmas falls on December 7 and Christmas masses are held in churches throughout the city.  But don’t miss the most popular mass held at the Kremlin. Russian Christmastide on the other hand takes place between January 7 and January 19th. It is closely associated with fortune telling, carolling, and other Russian traditions. Another tradition for some, you can be brave to swim in the icy river water on Epiphany which happens on January 19^th.

Maslenitsa, a festival leftover from Pagan times, nevertheless corresponds with the Orthodox celebrations of Lent and Easter. This winter festival ushers out the cold weather and welcomes spring with traditional food like blini or Russian pancakes which symbolizes the sun.  Fun games, performances, and plenty of gut-warming vodka also take place on this Russian winter festival.

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The Crocus City Hall, the venue for 2013 Miss Universe, is Russia's only multipurpose two-level concert hall that can accommodate over 6,000 people.

Situated at the 3rd pavilion of the Crocus City Expo, the Crocus City Hall can host to events like concerts of international and Russian fame, shows and corporate events, fashion shows, congresses, forums and conferences.

First time in history, the most prestigious and world-famous beauty pageant is currently being held in the Russian capital, Moscow. Final show of the 16 lucky contestants selected from representatives of 90 countries and grand coronation night take place at the center stage of Crocus City Hall.

The Auditorium with a total capacity of 6,171 seats can be divided into a hall with a capacity of 2,173 seats. It can also be given a fan zone transformation and be increased to a capacity of 7,233 people.  The hall's mechanical, sound and light equipment meet the latest trends in the global market. The auditorium also has a system for simultaneous translation of speech into 8 languages.  The system is ideal for any occasion including multinational events such as the 2013 Miss Universe Pageant.

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The interior of the Crocus City Hall was designed by some of the world's leading designers in modernist style with elements of modern technology. The Crocus City Hall is also fully accessible and equipped with stuff needed by people with a disability including ramps, lifts and areas for wheelchairs. The foyer of the Crocus City Hall includes bars with variety of snacks, drinks and confectionery. In the lower foyer you will find a walk-in closet and luggage storage.  For more convenience,there are three separate parking areas available at the underground, ground and roof with a total capacity for 6,000 cars.

Come visit Moscow and have a glimpse of the now famous Crocus City Hall.  It is located at 65-66 Km Moscow Ring Road, Trade and Exhibition Complex, Building 2, Pavilion 3, Krasnogorsk, Moscow, Russia.

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