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GDF AFTER PARTY
June 6
19:00 – 23:00
Russian traditions, soulful music, cheerful round dances, folk handicrafts - you can enjoy all these things at GDF After party!
Outstanding Nizhny Novgorod artists and foreign guests, participants of the festival “Road to Yalta” will perform on stage!
At the end of the party a big surprise awaits all participants!
Come and see! Modern, open hearted, welcoming and 100%
real Russia!
Sightseeing tour 'Nizhny Novgorod is 100% genuine Russia'
June 5
19:00 – 22:00
Explore the true character of Russia through this unforgettable journey!
This is a unique opportunity to see the most important sights of the city at once!
• You will visit the Kremlin — 'stone necklace of the city' and portal to the very heart of Russian history;
• You will hear the ringing of church bells, which will reveal the milestones of Russian history;
• You will attend a performance of a famous opera singer Feodor Chaliapin, as well as meet a great Russian writer Maxim Gorky;
• You will admire paintings of famous Russian artists, which will amaze you at once;
• You will attend a concert of The State Nizhny Novgorod Russian Folk Orchestra, one of the best musical orchestras in the country.
This tour is not only about sightseeing, it is a full immersion into genuine Russia, where the past serves as a pillar for the future, and where art becomes a bridge between generations.
Walk along the Upper Volga Embankment
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
One of the most picturesque places, where you can admire river views while passing by the luxurious Rukavishnikov estate, Sirotkin mansion, and Kamensky house.
NGHM | Foreign Art, K.E. Makovsky Exhibition
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
The work gifted to Nizhny Novgorod by Emperor Nicholas II is not only one of the central exhibits of the Nizhny Novgorod Art Museum but also an outstanding monument to the feat of Nizhny Novgorod residents and the Militia.
International Biennale of Ecological Art
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
Large-scale international ecological event in contemporary art that unites not only modern artists and curators but also philosophers, researchers, and creators of eco-initiatives.
NGHM | Russian Art
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
Updated exhibition dedicated to one of the brightest periods in Russian cultural history - the late 19th to early 20th century. This period is often defined not by scientific but by literary terms: "Silver Age" or "Russian Cultural Renaissance".
Exhibition of Sergey Timofeevich Konenkov
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
The project showcases the work of one of the outstanding Russian sculptors of the 20th century, Sergey Timofeevich Konenkov, People's Artist of the USSR, winner of Lenin and Stalin prizes.
Sightseeing tour of Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
June 5
19:00 – 20:00
Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is one of the best preserved in Russia, offering beautiful views from its walls. Visiting the Kremlin is a must for both city guests and native residents.
Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunset
June 5
19:00 – 21:00
A hot air balloon flight is beauty, romance, a bit of adrenaline, and many more indescribable sensations. And flying over Nizhny Novgorod is a wonderful opportunity to see breathtaking Volga expanses from above.
Tour of Nizhny Novgorod Fair and Strelka
June 5
19:00 – 19:45
Nizhny Novgorod Fair - "Pocket of Russia" and a true symbol of merchantry, center of public and business life. Strelka of Oka and Volga - unique public space with new landscaping.
Sightseeing Cruise on "Ecohod 3"
June 5
20:30 – 21:30
"Ecohod 3" is an ecological vessel with electric propulsion, a cruise on which will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy the picturesque views of Nizhny Novgorod from the Volga and Oka rivers to the sounds of live music.
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunset
June 5
19:00 – 21:00
Hot air balloon ascents are a long-standing tradition in Nizhny Novgorod. Air balloons could be seen in the sky, for example, at the famous All-Russian Industrial and Art Exhibition in 1896.
