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Bloc Party announce intimate anniversary warm-up show, playing ‘Silent Alarm’ in full in Birmingham

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Bloc Party have announced an “exclusive” warm-up show to take place ahead of their string of appearances this summer – find all the details below.

READ MORE:  Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We’re not the same band now. The chemistry is different”

The band confirmed last December that  they’d be playing their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ in full at a huge outdoor gig in Crystal Palace  this July to mark their 20th anniversary.

The gig will be  Kele Okereke  and co’s biggest headline concert to date, with support coming from  Friendly Fires ,  The Hives  (UK exclusive performance),  The Mysterines  and  Connie Constance .

They have also announced two other live dates for the summer, with the first taking place at The Telegraph Building in Belfast on July 4 before performing at the 3Arena in Dublin the following night (July 5).

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And now, Bloc Party have shared details of an “intimate” warm-up show ahead of their other appearances. It will take place at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on June 28, with tickets set to go on sale at 10am BST this Friday (April 26). You’ll be able to buy yours here .

The show is billed as “20 Years of Bloc Party: Performing ‘Silent Alarm’ and the Greatest Hits”.

The band were also confirmed to be playing this year’s Glastonbury , which takes place the same weekend as the Birmingham show, indicating that their festival set will go down on Saturday or Sunday.

Bloc Party’s 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates are: 

JUNE 28 – Birmingham, O2 Institute 29-30 – Glastonbury Festival

JULY 4 – Belfast, Telegraph Building 5 – Dublin, 3Arena 7 – London, Crystal Palace Park

Elsewhere, the band recently saw some of their classic tracks, including 2005 single ‘Two More Years’ and its B-sides, finally arrive on streaming platforms .

They had previously confirmed that “every song missing” would soon be added to the services, while the 2004 EP ‘Little Thoughts’ was another that was added for its 20th anniversary .

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Bloc Party announce intimate anniversary warm-up show, playing ‘Silent Alarm’ in full in Birmingham

It will come ahead of major shows in London, Dublin and Belfast, as well as Glastonbury

Bloc Party have announced an “exclusive” warm-up show to take place ahead of their string of appearances this summer – find all the details below.

• READ MORE:   Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We’re not the same band now. The chemistry is different”

The band confirmed last December that  they’d be playing their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ in full at a huge outdoor gig in Crystal Palace  this July to mark their 20th anniversary.

The gig will be  Kele Okereke  and co’s biggest headline concert to date, with support coming from  Friendly Fires ,  The Hives  (UK exclusive performance),  The Mysterines  and  Connie Constance .

They have also announced two other live dates for the summer, with the first taking place at The Telegraph Building in Belfast on July 4 before performing at the 3Arena in Dublin the following night (July 5).

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And now, Bloc Party have shared details of an “intimate” warm-up show ahead of their other appearances. It will take place at Birmingham’s O2 Institute on June 28, with tickets set to go on sale at 10am BST this Friday (April 26). You’ll be able to buy yours here .

The show is billed as “20 Years of Bloc Party: Performing ‘Silent Alarm’ and the Greatest Hits”.

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The band were also confirmed to be playing this year’s Glastonbury , which takes place the same weekend as the Birmingham show, indicating that their festival set will go down on Saturday or Sunday.

Bloc Party’s 2024 UK and Ireland tour dates are: 

JUNE 28 – Birmingham, O2 Institute 29-30 – Glastonbury Festival

JULY 4 – Belfast, Telegraph Building 5 – Dublin, 3Arena 7 – London, Crystal Palace Park

Elsewhere, the band recently saw some of their classic tracks, including 2005 single ‘Two More Years’ and its B-sides, finally arrive on streaming platforms .

They had previously confirmed that “every song missing” would soon be added to the services, while the 2004 EP ‘Little Thoughts’ was another that was added for its 20th anniversary .

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Bloc Party announce intimate anniversary warmup show, playing Silent Alarm in full in Birmingham

It will come ahead of major shows in london, dublin and belfast, as well as glastonbury.

Bloc Party  have announced an “exclusive” warm-up show to take place ahead of their string of appearances this summer – find all the details below.

The band confirmed last December that  they’d be playing their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ in full at a huge outdoor gig in Crystal Palace  this July to mark their 20th anniversary.

The gig will be  Kele Okereke  and co’s biggest headline concert to date, with support coming from  Friendly Fires ,  The Hives  (UK exclusive performance),  The Mysterines  and  Connie Constance .

They have also announced two other live dates for the summer, with the first taking place at The Telegraph Building in Belfast on July 4 before performing at the 3Arena in Dublin the following night (July 5).

The show is billed as “20 Years of Bloc Party: Performing ‘Silent Alarm’ and the Greatest Hits”.

The band were also confirmed to be playing  this year’s Glastonbury , which takes place the same weekend as the Birmingham show, indicating that their festival set will go down on Saturday or Sunday.

Bloc party’s 2024 uk and ireland tour dates are: .

JUNE 28 – Birmingham, O2 Institute 29-30 – Glastonbury Festival

JULY 4 – Belfast, Telegraph Building 5 – Dublin, 3Arena 7 – London, Crystal Palace Park

Elsewhere, the band recently saw  some of their classic tracks, including 2005 single ‘Two More Years’ and its B-sides, finally arrive on streaming platforms .

They had previously confirmed that  “every song missing” would soon be added  to the services, while the  2004 EP ‘Little Thoughts’ was another that was added for its 20th anniversary .

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17 Exciting Things to do in Moscow

Written By: Linda Voltaire

Updated On: December 21, 2022

Visiting Russia? These are the top 17 things to do in Moscow to help you plan your trip.

If the western world has New York City , the first great metropolis on the eastern side of our planet is Moscow. A huge city with a complicated and impressive history, Moscow gets a bad rep over Russian politics – but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. Capital to the largest country in the world, Moscow takes the grandeur of its standing very seriously.

This is a place where luxury is king and where opulence takes a front seat in every aspect of life. The buildings are grand and imposing, the parks are luscious and enormous, and even the subway stations look different in Moscow than anywhere else in the world.

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Best Things to do in Moscow, Russia

Walking around Moscow is also going through the tumultuous history of the 20th century, which had Russia as one of its main protagonists. There are fascinating remains of these times everywhere in the former Soviet capital, from the gorgeous Seven Sisters skyscrapers to the Orthodox cathedrals that were closed for the better part of a century.  Still, Moscow is also a completely modern city, with a vibrant social and party scene, incredible restaurants, and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world.

After living in Russia’s capital as an ex-pat for four years, I got the privilege to experience not only the main attractions in Moscow but also the everyday life in this huge city and quickly found my sweat spots off the beaten tracks! So here is my list of my top 17 things to do in this exciting metropolis!

Attractions in Moscow

When visiting a famous city like this one, it’s a must to go through the most iconic landmarks first. Moscow has plenty of those, most of them in the center of the city, which is very well-planned for tourists.

1. The Red Square, Kremlin & Surrounding Area

No place tells the story of Moscow’s power in the past century the way the Red Square does. This is where the biggest political meetings in the USSR occurred for many decades, and you can feel the power on each step.

Here, you’ll also find the historic museum at the entrance, showcasing the decades of history behind this iconic landmark. The Lenin Mausoleum, perhaps the most famous resting place in the world and home to the remains of the former communist leader, is also here.

On one side of the Red Square you’ll find the Kremlin, the fortified complex that now hosts the presidential residence. This is also home to the most iconic of all Moscovite landmarks: St. Basil’s Cathedral, a 16th-century marvel of colors. This is the best spot to take a selfie and show the world you’ve reached the Russian capital!

• Get your Kremlin Skip the Line Tickets and Kremlin tour here.
• Free cancellation up to 24-hours in advance of the tour.

2. Bolshoi Theatre

You can easily spend a couple of days just exploring the Moscovite city centre, and the Bolshoi Theatre should be your second stop. Walk past the Red Square and then head to the nearby Bolshoi Theatre, one of the oldest and most renowned houses of opera and ballet on Earth.

Visit for the impressive early 19th-century architecture, but if you’re seeing a ballet performance, make sure you book between 3 and 6 months in advance! I can strongly recommend this as it is a truly unique experience!

• Book a private 2-hour tour of the legendary Bolshoi Theatre.
• See the presidential box reserved for tzars, watch a rehearsal and skip the lines through a separate entrance.
• Free Cancellation up to 24-hours in advance.

3. Luxury Shopping at GUM and TSUM

While many might think of Moscow as the sad place with the long bread queues from the USSR days, it’s been quite the capitalist haven for a while.

If you’re up for some shopping, you’ll find one of the biggest luxury malls in town, TSUM, right behind the Bolshoi and GUM, at the red square. GUM is the most famous department store in town, where you’ll find luxury everywhere and all high-end brand. 

All in an imposing late 19th-century building with lots of history, worth a visit just for the design, its bridges and the glass roof even though you are not up for shopping!

4. Christ the Savior Cathedral

A newer addition to the gorgeous Moscovite cathedrals and my grandeur neighbor during my years in the city Don’t let the young age of this building fool you. After the perestroika in the early 90s, the newly revived Russian Orthodox Church received permission to build a cathedral on this site. They did the location honors and built the largest temple of the Christian Orthodox Church.

The façade is as grand as you’d expect, but it’s the inside that will mesmerize you, with its domes as tall as the skies in bright gold and gorgeous paintings and decor! Bring a shawl to cover your hair to adjust to the local tradition.

Head to the back of the cathedral and you will find one of the most photographed bridges in Moscow, the Patriarshiy Most. This is the perfect spot to get a good view and photo of the cathedral but also to see the Kreml and Gorky Park from a distance. Or why not just enjoy a moment watching the river and its boats!  

• Get around Moscow with ease using the Hop On Hop Off boat and Bus ticket. 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets available.

5. Gorky Park

Cross the river and head to Gorky Park along the Moscow river. The most famous green area in town, similar to New York ’s Central Park and the weekend hangout for locals. There are many beautiful parks in the city, but if you’re only visiting for a few days, this is the unmissable one! 

With fair attractions to entertain children, beautiful artificial lakes and gardens, and lots of outdoor activities, it’s a lovely place to relax. A place of rest in the middle of the metropolis. The area in front of the New Tretyakov Gallery & the Muzeon Park of Arts is actually one of my favorite oasis as a bit more quiet and peaceful than Gorky itself.

Why not spend some time in the museum to get a great tour of Russia’s history through art or just enjoy the art exhibition outside where local artists spend their weekends. 

6. River Cruising

One of the best ways to experience Moscow is from the Moscow River. There are many stops for the boats and one is just next to Gorky Park. See the city from another perspective – and turn the ride into a romantic one by taking the evening cruise. Moscow is magic during the night.

If you’re looking for a truly luxurious experience, take the Radisson Blu cruise – or the Erwin for a delicious seafood dinner. Both stop at Gorky or at the luxury Radisson Royal Hotel, set in one of the Seven Sister’s skyscrapers.

• We use Get Your Guide when booking city tours and they offer a River Sightseeing Cruise seeing all the main tourist attractions in Moscow

7. Metro Hopping

First inaugurated in the 1930s, the Moscow subway system is one of the oldest in the world, and certainly the most beautiful. Started under Stalinist times, each metro station is dedicated to grandeur and oozing personality.

Visiting the subway stops is an attraction in and of itself, and Komsomolskaya, Mayakovskaya, Kropotkinskaya are my favorites. Those surrounding the Red Square are also mesmerizing – in general, these are kind of like underground palaces.

Most of the signs at the Moscow Metro now have Latin letters, so it’s very easy to get around!Unfortunately, the trains are not as beautiful and pleasant as the stations but still, this is a true Moscow experience.  Take a guided tour of the 9 most beautiful Metro Stations including the award-winning art deco station. See more details here.

8. Arbatskaya & Artsy Moscow

Novy Arbat Street is one of the most touristy areas in the city, with lots of shops and cafés directed at visitors. When you walk a little beyond, you’ll find a different part of town, where the hip scene thrives because so many artists live in the area. Just follow the small streets with fewer tourists!

9. Moscow State University View

In his effort to create a grander Moscow, Stalin had seven skyscrapers built in different parts of town; they’re called the Seven Sisters. The largest of these buildings hosts the main building of the Moscow State University, one of the most prestigious colleges in Russia – and the one with the best view.

Although this is a little outside the city centre, the sight from above is more than worth it, with the nearby fountains and park and then the whole of the city behind them.

10. Russian Market

If you love to visit markets wherever you go, Moscow has one of the most impressive ones in the world – the Izmailovsky. You can easily take the metro here and feel like you’ve been transported to another time.

This place was first built in the 16th century and retains the look of an old fairytale, with a lineup of colorful old castle. A lovely local experience beyond the confines of the bustling metropolis, where you can also try some delicious Russian barbecue.

Here, you’ll find beautiful souvenirs at great prices.

Off The Beaten Track Moscow

Once you’ve covered the most touristic spots, Moscow still has plenty to offer – and the places below will also be full of locals! Moscow is a city for hipsters, full of trendy and arty spots where you can literally feel the creativity oozing! So for some local vibes, I would strongly recommend my sweat spots below!

11. Patriarshiye Prudy

This is my favorite area in the entire city! While Moscow is generally a very noisy metropolis, Patriarch Ponds is far quieter, yet such a vibrant place. This is a very hip and trendy area making you think you are rather in Paris than in Moscow. Here the streets are narrow and full of chic eateries and clubs to see the local crowd.

A little bohemian and with an air of peace you won’t find anywhere in the city this is a great spot to spend an afternoon with your thoughts.

12. ArtPlay

Barely 15 minutes away from the city center you’ll find the artsiest Moscow district: ArtPlay. For decades, this block was a factory, but it was renovated to become a hub for the arts not too long ago.

Now, you’ll find it’s full of exhibitions, showrooms and art schools – and some of the most creative people in town. Writers, painters, and young hip people use ArtPlay as a rendezvous, and you can feel the creative energy here. The industrial design with modern interior decoration is also a feast for the eyes!

13. Shopping Local Designs

If you’re into design, both international and local, you’ll find lots of cute things at Patriarshiye Prudy. Department store Podium Market is also a great spot for shopping, as a department store everywhere in town, with lots of local and international brands. There’s one in the Four Seasons Hotel next to Red Square. My favorite Moscow mall is Tsvetnoy Central Market, a cool spot with great brands, lots of inspo, and even a cute café!

14. Moscow City

Like many other great capitals of the world, for the past few decades, Moscow has hosted a super modern area full of modern skyscrapers – Moscow City. With a completely different vibe than the rest of town, it’s like a mini Dubai, with lots of impressively tall glass buildings. Here, you’ll find the best rooftops in towns, such as Ruski and Sixty they are perfect spots for dining or enjoying a glass of wine with a view. There are also a relatively new shopping mall with lots of international brands called Affimall!

Wine, Dine, and Party in Moscow

Gone are the gloomy Moscow days – cold as it might be in the winter, Russia’s capital is a place for the senses. Great food and drinks abound – and the clubs are hot, too!

15. Where to Eat in Moscow

Moscow is a great metropolis where people love to dine out, and there are endless options for delicious food. The flavors are as diverse as you’d expect from a big city, with options of fine dining and little hipster eateries. 

• For traditional Russian flavors, I can’t recommend Café Pushkin, Dr. Zhivago, and Turnadot enough.
• When looking for international cuisines, Italian is always the way to go, and my local favorite is Probka.
• Fine dining is best done among the clouds at White Rabbit, with European flavors.
• As for the hip spots, you can spend a full day just eating around trendy places, from burgers to Asian fusion.

More Dining Options

• Patriarshiye Prudy offers a lot of small and classy spots with cool concepts, like breakfast restaurants I Love Cake and Fresh.
• For dinner, I love the NYC experience of Saxon & Parole, and the wonderful trendy Pins, with its delicious food and drinks.
• For delicious Asian food head to CutFish. 
• Lastly, there’s a recent revival of food markets in Moscow, offering lots of great choices of international flavors at affordable places.
• Don’t miss out the Vietnamese food stand at the Danilovsky market, and everything at Usachevsky!

16. Rooftopping

Big cities deserve to be seen from above, having a cocktail among the clouds. These are my recommendations for rooftop bars in Moscow.

• As I mentioned in the Moscow City section, Sixty & Ruski are two of my favorites, overlooking the newest part of town. 
• White Rabbit and its fine dining is also a lovely place for a fun dinner looking down on Moscow.
• O2, in the city center, has an advantage above all others: amazing views of the Red Square.
• Buono, above the Radisson Royal Hotel, might be the most romantic rooftop hotel in town, with its candlelit setting.
• Also on the Radisson stands the Mercedes. It’s a luxurious and posh experience with delicious cocktails.
• The Sky Lounge offers a peculiar experience, mixing an old Soviet building with futuristic additions.

17. Moscow by Night

Party the night away! The city is full of bars everywhere, but there are some areas where you’ll find more than others.

• Patriarshiye Prudy has lots of hip and small clubs and great bars, including the super fun private club Clava, which has a great vibe and people from all walks of life.
• For more hipster style bars, Red October is the place to go.
• Streak is a summer favorite, with a lovely terrace to catch a beautiful sunset – plus, their mozzarella bar is delicious.
• At night, Red October lights up with clubs everywhere, including the cool rooftop one Gipsy.
• Jagger is also a great spot during summer with a more relaxed vibe in garden setting. 
• For the traditional Russian luxury experience, go to SohoRooms, a whole other world including all-night go-go dancers.

There are so many things to do in Moscow at night and during the day, you definitely need several days to explore this exciting destination.

Moscow is a must-see city, a city like no other ! I hope you will enjoy this Russian metropolis as much as I did!

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10 thoughts on “17 Exciting Things to do in Moscow”

These places look so awesome! Moscow is truly a beautiful city

Very good article, you have explained so nicely. Russia has always been a part of history and its good to know about much more about architecture and other things, wish i could see the inside of façade

Thanks for sharing such a nice article.You have very beautifully explained everything that one need for a trip to Moscow.

Nice article. Love the hidden gems and graffiti art, would love to visit Artplay. Thanks for a comprehensive guide to Moscow!

Moscow is a city where the past and the future live side by side. Here we can find everything from medieval fortresses and Soviet monoliths to glass skyscrapers and innovation centers.

Your article is good and meaningful .

Thanks for sharing about ArtPlay district, we didn’t know about it and it looks amazing 🙂 Hopefully there’ll be a second time in Moscow, we visited last May and really liked the city!

Wonderful stuff! I’ve been to Moscow, but not properly – it’s a long story lol!

Anyhoo, my next thing is to fly from Berlin to Moscow and then travel from there to Beijing via the Trans-Mongolian / Trans-Siberian train. Now, if only I could just find the time …!

I hear Moscow is very beautiful at night. I hope to get out there one day. A friend of mine went to St. Petersburg and had a great experience. Despite all the tension we see on the news with Russia and other Countries like the U.S. I wonder what the sentiment is with Russians and foreigners visiting their country for tourism. Especially Americans.

that looks like quite a beautiful place. 🙂

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Contrasts: 12th century monasteries and some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe can be found side-by-side in this complex and captivating city. The diversity of this mega-city is astounding. Only a few steps away from the solemn red facade of the Kremlin and the sounds of righteous church bells, a buzzing night scene and alternative-fashion boutiques can be found.

Culture: In Moscow only the best goes. Be it a theatre, restaurant or gallery, the standards are certain to be world-class. The Bolshoi ballet company is reputed to be even better than the Mariinsky’s and “MMOMA” (Moscow’s museum of modern art) exhibits works of art as profound as any that could be found in the famed MOMA.

Convenience: Unlike the rest of Russia, it’s easy enough to get by with just English in Moscow and, driving excepted, it is surprisingly safe: the murder rate is lower than in some of America’s major cities.

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The Bolshoi theatre is familiar to almost everyone as Russia’s grandest theatre, but what people don’t know is that there are many more bolshoi (big) sites in Moscow that are worth travelling all the way to Moscow to see. For more than 100 years, the world’s biggest bell has been hidden behind the Kremlin’s walls and inside Moscow’s main park (which is bigger than some countries!) there is the world’s largest outdoor ice-rink. Travelers that visit Moscow can stay at the Izmailovo, Europe’s biggest hotel, then eat at the largest and most historic McDonald’s in Europe and after that have fun at the largest European indoor theme park!

Ancient Past & Stunning Architecture:

As those who travel to Moscow will see, just because Moscow is a city of record-breaking, glitzy high-rises doesn’t mean that there is no history. On the famous Arbat street, time-worn, wooden storehouses and century-old churches are squashed up against grey, soviet blocks which are then towered over by 21st century office-blocks. Unlike its much younger sibling, St Petersburg, Moscow’s roots stretch way back to the 12th century. Within the walls of the Kremlin, the city’s oldest building the Cathedral of Assumption can be admired in all its 500+ years of age.

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For a foreigner who has never visited Russia, Moscow is the perfect stepping stone into this great land of mystery. From the country’s best classical ballet troupes to snow-white troikas trotting through the parks, all the highlights of Russian culture can be had in Moscow without any of the complications that would be expected in other, less developed regions of Russia.

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Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

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We had a great time both in Moscow and St Petersburg. Your travel agency was excellent in coordinating the whole trip. Everything worked like clockwork. The guides assigned to us were very nice and friendly. They had a great knowledge of their subjects. The cars and the drivers were great. The hotels were good and the itinerary was good. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. It was nice dealing with you and your company. Thank you very much for a great Russian experience. Have a great future ahead

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Moscow’s elections dealt a blow to Putin’s party. But it’s complicated.

Actual opposition candidates were banned from running in this election, sparking a summer of pro-democracy protests. But activists still won a small victory.

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Russians across the country voted this weekend, but everyone was watching city council elections in Moscow.

That’s because this summer, tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Moscow’s streets , demanding that the city council election be free and fair after election officials barred opposition candidates in July from running for the 45 seats open on the city council. That decision turned a sleepy municipal election into a huge political controversy that intensified amid police crackdowns against demonstrators and opposition figures.

Election officials didn’t reverse their decision, and the elections went ahead as planned on September 8.

But the results were pretty interesting: The ruling United Russia party, which supports Russian President Vladimir Putin, barely clung to its majority, losing about 13 seats in the city council (from the current 38 down to just 25).

Opposition parties, on the other hand, did quite well, winning 20 seats. They included the Communist Party (13 seats), the A Just Russia party (3 seats), and the liberal Yabloko party (4 seats).

There’s a catch, though: These aren’t the “real” opposition parties in Russia.

With the exception of the Yabloko party members, the opposition candidates who won are part of Russia’s “systemic opposition.” These are parties that are more or less loyal to the Kremlin and are sanctioned by the government to operate as “opposition” parties and stand for elections. In other words, they’re mostly a sham meant to provide a veneer of democracy on an undemocratic system.

But some of the real opposition figures who were disqualified from running are still claiming victory. Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition figure who was disqualified from running against Putin in 2018, deployed a “ Smart Voting” strategy, basically asking voters in the Moscow election to cast ballots for anyone who might be able to defeat a pro-government candidate .

That helped elevate the Communist Party and others that aren’t natural allies for the pro-democracy opposition, but also drew votes away from the more explicitly pro-Putin and United Russia candidates.

“We can say clearly that in Moscow this result is a triumph for Smart Voting,” Navalny said , as the results were released, according to Politico.

Just how big a triumph, though, is debatable. Turnout was low in the city of about 12 million. Just a little more than 20 percent of Moscow voters turned up at the polls, about the same percentage as in the last Moscow city council election in September 2014.

And beyond Moscow, Putin’s United Russia party still dominated in regional elections that were also held over the weekend. All 16 pro-Kremlin governors were reelected, including the governor of St. Petersburg , a Putin ally who has a reputation for being both incompetent and corrupt.

And while there were plenty of allegations of fraud , including ballot stuffing, those complaints are likely to go unchallenged.

Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the vote was “very successful for United Russia” and that the party has “demonstrated its political leadership.”

Putin’s hold on power hasn’t been directly challenged this time around. But the real opposition’s organization — and attempt to undermine Putin — can still be counted as a small victory. Even if it’s an imperfect one.

The Moscow elections may be a victory for the opposition, but that victory comes in a pretty depressing context

All 45 seats in the Moscow city council were up for reelection on September 8. The legislative body was controlled by the pro-Kremlin ruling United Russia party.

But Putin and United Russia have been slipping in popularity as more Russians become disillusioned with the state of their economy, including rising inequality and falling incomes. Declining oil prices and sanctions have squeezed the Kremlin, and the government had to push through unpopular measures last year, including increasing the retirement age.

So the Moscow United Russia candidates came up with a plan to run as independents in the city council instead.

A bunch of other candidates wanted to run as legit independents. To do so, they had to meet some pretty onerous requirements, specifically garnering 5,000 signatures each from voters.

But officials on Moscow’s electoral commission invalidated many of the signatures for these opposition candidates, claiming they were faked or had incorrect details; some opposition leaders accused election officials of altering the signatures themselves.

About 30 opposition candidates were initially disqualified from running, and many just happened to be outspoken critics of the Kremlin. None of the United Russia-candidates-turned-independents were disqualified, and critics claimed they didn’t even bother to actually collect signatures or that their applications were barely verified by election officials.

This decision to bar the true opposition from running sparked weeks of protests , including some of the largest Russia has seen in years. Opposition leaders were arrested, as were about 2,500 protesters , some of whom face harsh penalties for their participation.

Navalny and many of his supporters — once it was clear they definitely weren’t going to get on the ballot — deployed this “smart voting” strategy to deny outwardly pro-Putin candidates as many seats as possible.

The strategy seems to have worked, somewhat. Though the pro-government candidates still retain control of the Moscow city council, more opposition candidates will now join them.

But this is less impressive when, as Maksym Eristavi, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council in Prague, told me, you remind yourself that there is no such thing as free and fair elections in Russia.

The opposition that won seats in the city council isn’t the real opposition — they may have the title, but Eristavi likened them to “window dressing.” The appearance of these parties gives the “impression that there is competition.”

And as experts told me back in July , the Russian government was never going to let these Moscow elections be seriously contested. It’s Russia’s most populous city, with more than 12 million residents, so Putin’s regime is going to be particularly attuned to what’s going on there.

“The authorities made a calculation back in the summer: that it was better to keep the actual opposition candidates — the people associated with Navalny — off the ballot and take the protests over the summer, than it would be to steal the elections in September and face protests over that,” Brian Taylor, a professor at Syracuse University and author of The Code of Putinism , told me. “And they may have calculated right on this.”

In other words, the Russian government may have weathered the worst of the protests in the summer, but it still got the outcome it desired, which was a Moscow city council that wouldn’t likely cause much trouble. (The Moscow city council doesn’t have a ton of power, but they could certainly probe corruption and look into things that might make the Kremlin a little nervous.)

Then again, there’s reason to have a little optimism. The opposition did organize, helped sustain protests, and may have at least rattled the United Russia party this weekend.

“There’s no way they can be allowed to win elections,” Eristev said of the pro-democracy opposition. “And they all understand that. So for them, it’s more making a stance for the larger Russian public.”

Taylor told me the opposition still needs to expand its reach beyond Moscow and to give Russian voters a reason to support it that isn’t just about democracy or contested elections: Opposition candidates need to show how Putin’s corrupt system plays into the economic issues that a broader set of Russians are getting nervous about. It’s too soon to say, but if the pro-democracy opposition can build on that, the Moscow elections may be the first step.

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Something for Everyone in Hobart this Summer

Published on 05 January 2024

Summer in the City of Hobart is just warming up with a spectacular line-up of events, catering to every taste and age.

From thrilling family weekends to tantalizing food and wine festivals, international sporting and entertainment events, Hobart promises an unforgettable experience for all.

Acting Hobart Lord Mayor Helen Burnet said the Tasmanian capital shone under the summer sun.

"Hobart is proud to present a diverse and exciting array of events this summer, reinforcing our city's reputation as a vibrant and welcoming community,” Cr Burnet said.

“From family fun to culinary delights, there truly is something for everyone in Hobart."

Hobart Creative City Portfolio Chair Cr John Kelly said it had been a smashing start to the summer with the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, Hay Days concert and the Sydney to Hobart, but there was still plenty to come.

"Our city's creative spirit is on full display this summer, with a calendar of events and programs that celebrate the rich tapestry of Hobart's culture,” Cr Kelly said.

“These experiences showcase the diversity and talent within our community, creating memories that will last a lifetime."

Summer in Hobart

• Taste of Summer Food and Drink Festival (January 4-6)
• Hobart International Family Fun Weekend (January 6-7)
• Hobart International tennis tournament (January 6-13)
• The Great Moscow Circus (January 5-28)
• Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Splash! Program (starts January 8)
• Salamanca Market (every Saturday)
• Street Eats @ Franko (every Friday night)
• Sandy Bay/Brooke Street Pier Twilight Markets (every Friday night, check hobarttwilightmarket.com.au/#market-dates )
• Mathers House summer activities (visit www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Community-programs/Positive-Ageing )
• Youth ARC summer activities (visit What's on - Youth Arts & Recreation Centre )
• Sandy Bay Regatta (January 27)
• Hobart Farm Gate Market (every Sunday)
• IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania (February 3-4)
• Royal Hobart Regatta (February 10-12)
• Lunar New Year (February 11)
• Hobart Current: Epoch (on now until February 11)
• Festa Italia (February 18)
• Run the Bridge Fun Run (February 18)
• MONA FOMA (February 15-March 2)

For more information and a detailed schedule of events, visit hobartcity.com.au or follow us on social media ( www.facebook.com/CityofHobartOfficial or cityofhobarttas on Instagram).

Get ready to make this summer in Hobart truly unforgettable!

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