Russian Events list

Guests are kindly invited to celebrate Pancake Week in the country estate of the Hero of the Patriotic War (1812) Major General Alexey Voyeykov. In this old park, they will remember the traditions of

Russia has been celebrating Maslenitsa since the beginning of time. Today, following the traditions, Tambovians are happy to take part in this holiday because this is a great opportunity to have fun.

A felt boot is a special item for a Russian. Valenki (felt boots) used to be worn in order of precedence, inherited, and told fortune on. Seamless boots were popular among boyars and peasants. At the

Spring brings the main musical event of the year to Tambov – the International Festival named after the great Russian musician, Sergey Rakhmaninov. His life and creative activity were closely linked t

Spring is the magic season when everything is reviving: nature is waking up after its winter sleep and something exciting is in the air. The old park in Olshanka is especially beautiful. Its century-o

The theatre festival named after N. Rybakov has been hosted by Tambov region since 2007. It is the only truly actor festival in Russia where the judges evaluate the acting process specifically, an act

On this day, thousands of pilgrims from all over Russia and abroad get together on the bank of the Svyatoye Lake to say a prayer and walk in a procession. The Mamontov monastery, founded in the early

On May days Rakhmaninov’s Museum-Estate “Ivanovka” becomes a tourist Mecca because of the incredible beauty of the blooming lilac nursery. The composer’s beloved lilac bushes, scattered all over the e

The festival symbols – Krasavchik the Rooster, Ko-Ko the Egg, and Jacqueline the Hen - will welcome the guests and treat with traditional and unusual egg dishes. Fried eggs and omelet are just starter

Like a museum hall, Tambov can boast dozens of exhibits – its old buildings in the style of art nouveau. One of the most beautiful houses in this style is Mikhail Aseyev’s mansion, known at present as

A tilting doll is children’s one of the most favorite toys. Its production began in 1959 at the town-forming Kotovsk enterprise – Tambov gunpowder factory. Today Kotovsk dolls are a symbol of the town

The names of two composers – Vasily Agapkin and Ilya Shatrov – are not mentioned in the name of the festival for nothing. The lives and careers of both musicians had been linked with Tambov region. On

Engurazovo village is truly unique among hundreds of other Tambov centers of the population. Distant from the city centers and railroads, steppe Engurazovo is a kind of a Tatar-Muslim island. In the e

Koptevo village is a homeland of the Russian writer, poet and playwright S.N. Sergeyev-Tsenski. This is the reason why the festival that brings literature, art and music fans together is held in this

The haymaking time has always been considered a holiday among peasants. Hay harvest has always been one of the most enjoyable kinds of fieldwork. To work in the field men and women used to wear their

The name of the festival originates from the symbol of Uvarovo – cherry. Uvarovo land has been famous for its cherry orchards since ancient times. On the festival days the symbol can be seen not only

Gomzyaki Camomile is a colorful holiday with the camomile being its symbol. This flower symbolizes love – kind, tender and modest love. On this holiday, the square of Dmitriyevka village will turn int

The Starry Night is a summer festival at Rakhmaninov’s country estate. On this nice and warm summer evening, you will have a great time visiting the open-air exhibitions, presentations and concerts.

The area known as Pritamboviye (Tambov suburbs) has always been famous for its natural beauty which makes it a perfect location for the festival of flavors and gastronomic delicacies. The Cheese Festi

Boisterous and cheerful Bondari Carousel fair is held in the center of Bondari village. Bondari is an old craftsman’s village where folk trades and useful arts have been thriving since the ancient tim

The Cake Festival welcomes all the pastry fans. Local chefs will introduce their best creations: classical large Russian cakes, pies cooked to order, opened and closed cakes with various fillings, fri

The festival fo national cultures is a fun music holiday where music and dance groups of various national diaspores are going to perform. The first days of the festival are going to be held in the ci

Poultry farming is one of the most popular areas of Tokarevka residents’ households. Geese, ducks and turkeys are farmed here. Some exotic species are farmed along with traditional breeds of poultry:

The idea of the holiday is simple and clear to everyone - no matter how hard Russians try to keep up with the fast pace of the modern world and follow fashion trends in clothes, Russian soul still rem

Poultry farming is one of the most popular branches in the household economics of Tokaryovka district. Here they farm chickens, geese, ducks, and turkeys. Besides the traditional poultry breeds, farme