Gala concert marking the 870th anniversary of Moscow.

Russian capital starts the festival dedicated to 870th anniversary of the city that will last for 10 days, Events are to be conducted at 39 city spots. Concerts, performances, master-classes and other activities are on the festival’s schedule.

The main topic for the festival are particular muscovites who have made a big contribution in history, culture, science, sport and architecture. The City Day celebration on 9 and 10th of September is to become the culmination of the festival that will spread all over the city.  

 Eighty museums and galleries will work free of charge in honor of the celebration of the 870th anniversary of Moscow.

Eighty museums and galleries will be open for free on September 9 and 10 on the occasion of the celebration of the 870th anniversary of Moscow, according to the official portal of the mayor and the government of the capital.

"To visit any of the city museums you need to get a free ticket at the ticket office, you do not need to present any documents, do not register in advance or register, but you need to pre-register to get free guided tours in museums 9 and 10 September, "- told the Moscow Center for Museum Development.