Vacation in May. Where to go on vacation for the May holidays

May is considered the beginning tourist season in many countries.

  • 7 countries to travel to May holidays possible without a visa.
  • 4 countries where a visa is required.
  • 3 the best places in Russia.
  • Where to fly with a child?

Where to relax on the May holidays at sea abroad inexpensively and without a visa

To travel abroad, you must have a passport.

But a visa is not always required, in some countries you can stay up to 3 months without it.

Since the issuance of a pass document involves paperwork and takes a lot of time, many tourists prefer countries with a visa-free regime.


In some states, for example, in Egypt, a visa is a simple formality and you can apply for it right at the airport upon arrival.

If a hospitable country lets everyone through its borders, this does not mean at all that holidays in it are worse or better than in those where a visa is required. There are attractions everywhere.

Türkiye

From 37 000 ₽. Four seas in one country!

If you prefer beach holiday, then choosing Turkey, you definitely will not lose.

After all, the coast of this country is washed by four seas at once:

  • Aegean,
  • black,
  • Marble
  • Mediterranean.

Important! Each of the Turkish Seas has its own merits, but for a holiday in May, it is still better to opt for the Mediterranean.




The water at this time is still cool there, but it is quite suitable for swimming. The beaches are both pebbly and with soft white sand. In addition, unforgettable impressions can be obtained from diving and various excursion programs.

Among the many Turkish beaches most popular with Russian tourists Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer are considered.

You can stay in Turkey without a visa for 60 days. But even if your vacation is much shorter, you should not spend it solely on beach relaxation. Visit other sights of this sunny country, for example, the Topkapi Palace Complex, ancient cities Ephesus and Troy mineral springs Pamukkale, Cappadocia valley, statues on top of Turkish mountains.

Egypt

From 30 000 ₽ The cheapest vacation packages abroad.

This sunny country no less popular among Russian tourists.

You can sunbathe on the sandy beach and enjoy swimming in warm water at the resorts of Red (Marsa Alam, El Gouna, Hurghada) and mediterranean sea(Alexandria, Mersa Matruh).

The flora and fauna of the seabed will be appreciated by diving enthusiasts, connoisseurs of cultural recreation will also find something to do.

But perhaps the most Europeanized is Sharm El Sheikh - the resort of the Sinai Peninsula.

Perhaps because only for this paradise of the country a visa for foreigners is not required.

It is enough just to say the phrase “Only shinai” at the airport and you can rest easy for 15 days. If you want to get to other resorts in Egypt, you must pay a fee for a visa, which is issued at the airport, about $ 25. Another plus of Sharm El Sheikh is the relatively inexpensive prices for tourism. And impressions are everywhere, each place has its own. You can also get vivid emotions in the Sahara desert, because there are not only endless sands, but also picturesque oases.



Even if you are not a fan of cultural recreation, be sure to visit the pyramids of Cheops in Egypt, Alexandrian lighthouse, ruins of ancient temples.

The cost of a tour to Egypt can only be named based on individual preferences and capabilities. So, a ticket for 7 days for one person can cost 15 thousand rubles, or reach half a million.

You can sunbathe and swim in Egyptian resorts all year round. For example, in May there is such a temperature:

The price of a tour to Egypt for the May holidays starts from 30,000 rubles for two for 7 days.

Georgia

From 56 000 ₽. In a hospitable country there is everything for everyone.

This state is famous all over the world for its hospitality, but this is far from its only advantage. In Georgia, any person will find a vacation to their liking, because there is absolutely everything here: caves, monasteries, towers and fortresses, mountains and the sea.

The most popular regions among tourists, each of which is unique, unrepeatable.

  • Svaneti
  • Batumi
  • Telavi
  • Vardzia
  • Kakheti
  • Mheta

The resort town of Borjomi should be singled out separately from the list of Georgian resorts, because people come here not just to relax, but to be treated. It has been proven that the local mineral water It is healing and has a beneficial effect on all systems of the human body. Healing in Borjomi can be found not only for the body, but also for the soul: be sure to visit the Church of St. George and Borjomi-Kharagauli Park.



The Black Sea, washing the shores of Georgia, is not yet warm enough in May, but this does not stop many tourists.

For Russians, entry into the territory of Georgia for a period of 90 days is allowed without a visa. True, there is one caveat: crossing the border through South Ossetia and Abkhazia is prohibited.

Montenegro

From 65 000 ₽. Eco-friendly and budget vacation.

Holidays in Montenegro are rightfully considered eco-friendly and budget-friendly. People come here who want to take a break from the bustle of the city and the frantic pace of life, to be alone with nature. The Adriatic Sea in Montenegro is clean and transparent, has a beautiful greenish-blue hue. The coast is completely dotted with beaches, large and small, sandy, pebbly and rocky. The largest and most popular is Slavic Beach, which is located in Budva.

Other famous resorts Budva Riviera:

  • Petrovac
  • Becici
  • Rafailovici
  • Sutomore
  • Saint Stephen
  • Duke Novi.



The swimming season on the Adriatic opens at the end of April, so you can safely go to Montenegro for the May holidays.

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Duke Novi

Be sure to visit the island of St. Stephen, Skadar Lake and the Ostrog Monastery - the three main attractions of Montenegro.

There is no need to worry about a vacation visa, because from the beginning of entry into this small, but very beautiful country a pass document is not required for a whole month.

Israel

From 120 000 ₽. One trip is not enough to cover all the sights of this country.

You can stay in this country without a visa for 90 days. But, probably, even this time will not be enough to fully enjoy the beauty and feel the spirit of the promised land. Israel is a country that attracts not only pilgrims, although, undoubtedly, main feature it in the union of three religions at once. Every Christian who comes to Israel considers it his duty to visit the walls of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The most famous attraction of Judaism is the Wailing Wall, everyone can visit it, regardless of religious views.

Also in Jerusalem, you can visit the Yad Vashem Disaster Museum, the top of the Mount of Olives. In Nazareth, it is worth visiting the Church of the Annunciation and other Orthodox churches. There is something to see in other cities of Israel: Tel Aviv, Akko, Haifa.

And, of course, after such a variety of excursions, you will want to relax on the Cote d'Azur. Israel is washed by the waters of three seas: the Red, the Dead and the Mediterranean, so the variety of resorts is very wide.

  • Tel Aviv is considered one of the best seaside cities in the world. True, for the quiet family vacation this resort is hardly suitable: life is in full swing here both day and night. Tel Aviv is especially popular with young people because of the abundance of all kinds of parties, clubs, restaurants.
  • Herzliya is more peaceful. A lot has been built here. luxury hotels, so this resort is considered one of the most presentable and expensive.
  • In Netanya, prices are more affordable and at the same time you can find both a quiet cozy corner for relaxation and various entertainment events. All these are resorts of the Mediterranean coast, the beaches here are sandy and quite clean.
  • The Red Sea resort of Eilat is suitable only for diving enthusiasts, the underwater landscapes there are really gorgeous. But swimming is difficult because the entrance to the sea is rocky and very inconvenient, and there are no special sights.




The Dead Sea and its Tiberias resort in Israel is the most popular. Unique composition healing water helps to cope with many ailments. Hot springs and therapeutic mud complement the healing value.

You can bask in the rays of the Israeli sun all year round. In May, the weather conditions are as follows:

Vietnam

From 121 000 ₽. Gorgeous beaches of the Red and Dead Seas, cheap diving.

The stay of tourists without a visa is allowed only 15 days. Alternate beach holidays with active and cultural ones to spend this time with maximum benefit. Visit Da Nang Water Park, walk along flower gardens, book a tour of the ancient temple complexes, "go wild" at parties in Da Nang, take part in dog races and taste crocodile meat.

Well, if you dream of diving, it's time to make your wish come true, because this pleasure is relatively inexpensive in Vietnam.

Concerning beach resorts South China Sea, then young people are advised to give preference to Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City, it is better to go to Phan Thiet with your family, and the wealthiest tourists can afford luxurious but expensive Phu Quoc.




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Jordan

From 121 000 ₽. This country is often chosen by family tourists.

This country combines the beauty of nature and monuments of ancient culture, a rich excursion program and a "paradise" beach holiday.

The pride of Jordan is sacred mountain Heaven associated with the name of the prophet Moses. In addition to the Biblical significance, this place delights with its beauty. It is also worth visiting Wadi Rum with its unique rocks and canyons. You can touch the history in the Amman Citadel, the Umayyad Palace and the capital of the Nabatean kingdom, Petra.

But the main thing that tourists, especially families, go to Jordan for is gorgeous beaches Red and Dead Sea with soft sand and crystal clear water.

Favorite resorts of tourists from all over the world:

  • Petra
  • Aqaba
  • Amman
  • Jerash

A visa for a period of 30 days is issued directly at the airport. However, if you don’t want to waste precious vacation time, you can get a pass document to Jordan in advance, through the embassy.

Countries that require a visa

Applying for a visa, especially a Schengen one, is quite troublesome, but this should not stop those who dream of a luxurious vacation. To get a coveted pass document to a particular country, you need to collect a package of documents, pay a fee and apply to the consulate or embassy. However, not everything is necessarily done by oneself, because visas are dealt with in special agencies and travel agencies.

By the way, having made a Schengen visa, you get the right to visit not one country that issued the document, but several European states that signed the Schengen agreement at once.

Italy, Sicily

In order to get on italian island Sicily, you need a Schengen visa. Getting this pass is not easy. It is best to contact a special agency where you need to provide a package of necessary documents and they will help you do everything right without wasting time and nerves, without the risk of disrupting your vacation due to a visa. True, then you have to pay a certain amount of money. Also, the visa support service is provided in all travel agencies. However, you can get the coveted pass to the island of Sicily, and at the same time to a number of other European countries, on your own.

And now directly about the island itself and its attractions. You can enrich yourself culturally by visiting various excursions:

  • Valley of Temples (structures in honor of the gods);
  • Val di Noto (Baroque buildings on the site of cities destroyed by an earthquake);
  • Catacombs of the Capuchins (extraordinary exhibition of mummies);
  • Palazzo Normanni (real royal palace).




The hallmark of Sicily is the most high volcano in Europe - Etna. There are many tourists who want to climb it, and therefore three routes were developed at once to satisfy such a whim. Each path to the top of Etna is unique and leaves vivid impressions in your memory.

Sicily is the most major island Mediterranean Sea. All the beaches here are very beautiful and clean, everyone will find their own " paradise". In Syracuse, you can walk barefoot on the soft golden sand, this resort is considered the best for family tourists. In Taormina, the coast, although rocky, the purest water where you can easily see all the inhabitants of the sea. In addition, this resort favorite place divers and surfers. For those who crave the exotic, you can choose to relax in Catania with black volcanic sand.

True, it is still too early to swim in Sicily in May, not all tourists can dare to go into the water. But the sun is already warming in the summer.

Greece, Thessaloniki

From 52 000 ₽. A city-museum with a clear Aegean Sea.

Thessaloniki is not just Greek city and the city is a museum. It ranks second in importance after Athens.

white or bloody tower- one of the most famous sights of Greece. Its walls keep the memory of fierce battles and mass execution. You can also feel the spirit of antiquity in the cross church of Panagia Halcheon, Cathedral in honor of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica, near the fortress walls, a six-meter monument to Alexander the Great, the Arch and the tomb of the commander Galerius.

Art connoisseurs will be able to see various works of painting and architecture on Aristotle's Square, in the center of which is big statue great philosopher. Many tourists are not averse to holding on to Aristotle's left toe, because there is a legend that this simple action improves mental abilities.

You can get acquainted with the richest history of Thessaloniki in the archaeological and military museums. Also, interesting expositions can be seen at the Museum of the Struggle for Macedonia and the Museum of Byzantine Culture.

The beaches of Thessaloniki, or rather its suburbs, can surely be called another attraction of Greece. The water in the Aegean Sea is impeccably clean, from the sandy shore you can watch a romantic sunset and other picturesque landscapes.

The beaches of Perea and Agia Triada are considered the most popular among foreign tourists. Despite some distance from the city, to get to côte d'azur Quite easy: regular buses run every half an hour.

Weather conditions in Thessaloniki are not much different from other resorts in Greece

Austria

From 65 000 ₽. Excellent fishing and picturesque landscapes of lakes.

To apply for a visa to Austria for a period of 3 months, you need to collect Required documents and pay a fee of about 25 euros. Having received the coveted pass and finding himself in this amazing European country you can see attractions such as:

  • Tower of the Mad in Vienna
  • Hofburg and Schönnbrun Palaces
  • Protected park with full-flowing waterfalls and gorges.

Also connoisseurs natural beauty in Austria they will be able to admire the mirror-like surface of numerous lakes, and even swim in them - this is a great alternative to the sea coast. It is thanks to this that Carinthia is a favorite Austrian resort. Only May is not the most suitable month for swimming, but at this time there are the most vivid landscapes, fragrant aromas of flowers. You can also go fishing or go boating, try the local schnapps drink.




The climatic conditions in Austria largely depend on the altitude.

Czech

From 48 000 ₽. thermal springs and two and a half thousand castles.

The Czech Republic is a country of countless castles. Seeing all two and a half thousand in one trip, even using the visa validity period (90 days) to the maximum, is unrealistic, so we will name only the most significant and interesting ones: Karlstejn, Gluboka nad Vltava, Prague Castle, Zleby Castle.

The resorts of the Czech Republic are not only cultural, but also health-improving holidays. You can get medical treatment, gain strength in Jáchymov, Teplice, Klimkovice, Luhacovice - for each disease there is a suitable sanatorium or boarding house.

But perhaps the most famous hospital in the Czech Republic is Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) with its thermal springs.

Those who prefer to splash in the azure waves and sunbathe on the golden sand should know that this state has no access to the sea. Nevertheless, thousands of tourists flock to the Czech Republic every year, because there really is something to see here.



The weather in May in the Czech Republic is quite capricious, be prepared for unpredictable thunderstorms and rain. However, the air temperature is quite stable.

Where to go on vacation in Russia

In our vast Motherland, there are also a large number of places that you should definitely visit. Many tourists come to Russia to see with their own eyes the golden domes of Orthodox churches, to admire the unique nature of Lake Baikal, to watch Russian ballet at the Bolshoi Theater.

If you are planning a vacation, then do not exclude Russia from the list of options. Look at your homeland with different eyes, choosing for excursions those regions where you have never been. In the big country There are sure to be places of interest in the world to suit even the most discerning travelers.

Moscow and Moscow region

There is everything from the Kremlin to the waterfall.

Moscow is worth visiting not only because it is the capital of our Motherland. In a huge metropolis there is entertainment for everyone. In addition to the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral, it is recommended to visit VDNKh, the Alexander Garden, the Bolshoi Theater, the Diamond Fund. The Arbat also attracts tourists. This ancient pedestrian street has a special atmosphere. A splendid view of the city opens from the Sparrow Hills.

There is also something to see in the vicinity of the capital. The most famous tourist places Moscow region:

  • Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra;
  • Museum-Estate Arkhangelskoye;
  • Holy spring of St. David;
  • Kolomna Kremlin.




Do you know that in the Moscow region there is a waterfall called Gremyachiy Klyuch? It is located in the Sergiev Posad district near the village of Vzglyadnevo. This is not just a picturesque place with clean and healing water saturated with radon. Pilgrims from all over the country flock to Gremyachiy Klyuch to bathe in the sacred spring and draw water home. Indeed, according to legend, a waterfall appeared after the prayer of Sergius of Radonezh.

Prices for holidays in Moscow
Camp site price (1 day)Apartment price
From 3500₽From 1200₽

Krasnodar region

From 20 000 ₽. Rest in May on the Black Sea has its charms.

If we talk about holidays in Russia, then we cannot fail to mention the Black Sea coast. The most popular local resorts: Tuapse, Gelendzhik, Anapa, Hot key and Sochi. IN Krasnodar Territory You can swim not only in the Black, but also in the Sea of ​​Azov. True, the water temperature for swimming in May is “not for everybody”. The air is somewhat warmer, so at the end of spring you can already soak up the rays of the sun, which are so lacking in the rest of the country.

Holidays in May have their own charms:

  • Most picturesque waterfalls Krasnodar Territory dries up in summer, but in May they can be seen in all their glory;
  • At the very beginning of the tourist season, there are still no large crowds of people, queues, revival on the beaches;
  • Prices for goods and services for tourists are relatively inexpensive.



Baikal

From 25 000 ₽. Why go abroad when all you need is in Siberia?

Landscape lovers and active rest will definitely appreciate the resorts of the "Holy Sea" (as Lake Baikal is called). And why go abroad if everything you need is in our native Siberia:

  • Thermal springs Goutzhekit and Dzelinda;
  • Healing baths
  • Caves and gorgeous views of Aya Bay;
  • luxury sandy beaches Barguzinsky Bay
  • Water activities and fishing in a quiet cozy place the village of Baikalsky Priboy;
  • The boundless diversity of the unique flora and fauna of the Baikal-Lena Reserve;
  • Mysterious rock Shamanka on Olkhon island.



Apartment price From 25000₽From 1200₽From 600₽

Where is the best place to go on vacation with a child?

Thinking about holidays with children should be done with great care. It is important to foresee the weather conditions, so that there are no difficulties with acclimatization, and entertainment, so that the child is interested, and places for food, where there is an appropriate menu. You should also correctly calculate the family budget so that there are no unforeseen situations during the trip.

Whatever resort for a holiday in May is chosen, a lot depends on the tourist himself. Almost any incident can be corrected, and in order to have as few of them as possible, it is better to plan a vacation with children through well-known travel agencies, especially if this is your first trip. And in case, even if the weather suddenly deteriorated, you can get a lot unforgettable experience and take amazing photos.

Holidays with children abroad

Where to go with a child? To Turkey, Egypt or Prague?

It is quite difficult for little travelers to adapt in hot weather. weather conditions, so it is advisable to postpone the exotic for a while.

However, if the trip is scheduled for May, in most countries the weather at this time is not yet as hot as in the summer months, which means that acclimatization is easier. Most often, Russian tourists are received by Turkey and Egypt, in the hotels of these countries everything is provided for families with children:

  • Playgrounds
  • Pools
  • Russian-speaking nannies and animators
  • Children's menu.

If the presence of the sea coast is not necessary, then for the trip you can choose large European cities where there is entertainment for both adults and children. For example, in Prague there is an amazing zoo, a museum of toys and miniatures, where it will be interesting for a child, and parents can admire majestic castles and taste real Czech beer.

Holidays with children in Russia

Safari Park in Gelendzhik, Sochi park in Sochi. Where else can you go with kids?

Tourists with children often choose to rest in their native country. There are several reasons for this:

  • There is no need to issue a passport, visa and other documents;
  • The child remains in his usual climatic conditions;
  • In some cases, air travel is not so long, and besides, they can be replaced by any type of land transport.

As for the cost, a lot depends on the choice of the resort. Some tourists, choosing a vacation in Russia, hope to save money. But Russia does not always mean cheap, and on the contrary, not every trip abroad costs a lot of money.

Children can find entertainment in the capital to their liking. Moscow is full of entertainment for a child of any age: themed museums, a water park, a zoo, and playrooms.

Not far from the capital there is the city of Lipetsk, and if you are traveling by car, be sure to visit the amazing fabulous place- Kudykina mountain.

If you still want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, feel free to go to the Krasnodar Territory. The air of the sea and mountains is saturated with microelements and is very beneficial for health. And for children there is a lot of interesting entertainment:

  • Safari Park in Gelendzhik (the largest Russian zoo);
  • Many water parks;
  • Dolphinariums of Anapa and Gelendzhik;
  • Sochi Amusement Park;
  • Rope park Esto-Sadok.

The huge demand for tours for the May holidays 2020 in Russia is not accidental - after all, the "May holidays", as they are also called, are a great chance to spend a full vacation, spending a very small number of vacation days.

How do we relax on the May holidays in 2020? There will be many days off, as usual, and that's great, because many people dream of spending sunny May days not at home, but in.

Holidays for the May holidays can be organized in different ways. The most familiar: give up on the dacha, work on the beds, fry a barbecue.

And there are more entertaining ideas for recreation. For example, spend the weekend in May 2020 traveling. Where? It's a matter of taste and budget. May tours- extremely varied. It can be foreign tours - by sea or to European capitals - Prague, Paris. This can be a vacation in sanatoriums, and trips to nature - for example, to Seliger or Valdai. Popular for the May holidays and short sightseeing trips of one day, and tours for 2, 3, 5, 7 days - these are mainly tours in Russia.

Tickets for May 2020 are better to buy in advance. As in the case with new year holidays, leaving the choice to the last moment and waiting for profitable last-minute tours is pointless. Prices will definitely not drop below - neither for foreign tours, nor for trips around Russia, but all the best vacation options will be sold out. Someone has been making plans for the May holidays of 2019 since January! But most tourists are determined with the purchase of the tour in March - early April.

Where to go for the May holidays in Russia? The choice is huge! These can be boarding houses - in the Moscow region, in the Krasnodar Territory, in Belarus, in the Caucasus, in Valdai, on Seliger. Or, if you do not want to sit still, you can purchase a multi-day tour of beautiful cities and scenic natural attractions.
For those who want to be in time for the holidays and visit, and work in the country, and see the world, there are convenient one-day excursions - they are very interesting, do not take much time and, moreover, are inexpensive.

In addition, in May, as a rule, navigation on the rivers and lakes of Russia is already open, so you can choose an excursion with a boat trip.

Where to go on May holidays with a child? As usual, we pay great attention to excursions for small tourists. We have collected all the programs that you can go to with children in a special section "".

Entertainment

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According to the established tradition, it is customary to leave the city for the May holidays. Meanwhile, the beginning of May in Moscow promises to be warm, and those who stay, or vice versa, intend to visit the capital at this time on a tourist or business visit, are waiting for at least interesting program. Hustle and boogie-woogie lessons, special film screenings, festivals, walking tours, the first spring picnics, bike rides, congratulations to veterans and fireworks.

The Localway editors have collected the most interesting ideas, routes and programs for you.

A park

Have a picnic with a view of the newly built palace of Catherine II in Tsaritsyno, admire the most beautiful ponds and graceful swans, or feed nuts to squirrels in Izmailovsky park: whichever option you choose, this is obviously one of the best ideas for the first warm days of spring.

You can prepare a basket with different "goodies" and go to any of the Moscow parks, but if you want a full-fledged barbecue, then this year more than 20 special picnic areas will be equipped in all districts. The official list includes Sokolniki, Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo, Tsaritsyno, Izmailovo, Serebryany Bor, Biryulevsky Arboretum, Bitsevsky Forest and Kuzminki-Lyublino.

Everywhere there are several zones at once, where barbecues, tables and gazebos are waiting for guests. You will only need to take coal with you.

Where: the full list can be viewed here http://www.mospriroda.ru/oopt/picnic/

Dancing

You can learn how to dance hustle for free on Andreevskaya Embankment. As the organizers promise, you can learn the basic movements very quickly, after which it remains only to improvise and enjoy the process. Classes are held every day in the evening and usually begin in late April - early May, with the onset of stable warm weather. This year the lessons will be held from Monday to Thursday from 19:30 to 20:00, and on Fridays and weekends from 19:00 to 19:30.

Boogie-woogie will be taught to dance at the Museum on Tuesdays, the schedule of lessons in the garden. Bauman is yet to be confirmed. Classes are absolutely free, the exact schedule always appears on the website.

Where: the hustle schedule can be checked at http://www.1hustle.ru/open/, boogie-woogie http://www.swinginmoscow.ru/


As usual, exhibitions, excursions, film screenings, English lessons are planned in Gorky Park - and all this is absolutely free. For a small fee, you can view the night sky at the observatory, or rent bicycles to take the breeze through the park.

Until the end of May, the exhibition "8 Minutes Around the Park" will show the history of Soviet attractions from the 1920s to the 1990s. The name was not taken by chance: this is how long the session of riding on the Big Ferris Wheel of Gorky Park lasted - in 8 minutes the wheel made a full turn.

You can also sign up for a free tour: for example, in May there will be Myths and Legends of Neskuchny Garden, Living History of Gorky Park, From Peter I to Pushkin’s Heroes of Neskuchny Garden, 14 Love Stories, and sightseeing tour"From the depths of centuries to the height of a bird's flight." Details can be found here http://park-gorkogo.com/events/4

They are waiting for an excursion to the observatory every evening, subject to good visibility, tickets for 100 and 200 rubles http://park-gorkogo.com/events/183

On Fridays you can go to free English lessons with native speakers, the schedule and topics of classes appear here http://park-gorkogo.com/events/22

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Sight

On May 9, in the afternoon, buy flowers and go to Theater Square to congratulate veterans on one of the main holidays of the country - the day Great Victory. On this day, many of those who live in the regions will specially come to Moscow.

On the same day, you can watch the fireworks. 70 fireworks installations will be installed at 15 locations: on Poklonnaya Hill, in Luzhniki, in the parks of Kuzminki and Izmailovo, Lianozovo, Tushino, Obruchevo, Novo-Peredelkino, Pokrovsky-Streshnevo, Mitino, South Butovo, VDNH, in the Levoberezhny district, in Troitsk and Zelenograd. The most spectacular fireworks will be on Poklonnaya Hill. Another a good place - Observation deck on Sparrow Hills, which offers a wonderful view of Moscow at night.

How much: free

Museum, Landmark

Long weekends are a great opportunity to go to the museum for the day. In the museum fine arts them. Pushkin, in addition to permanent exhibitions, it will be possible to get to temporary ones. Until May 15, there is an opportunity to see a large-scale exhibition dedicated to the work of the Northern Renaissance master Lucas Cranach the Elder and representatives of several generations of this dynasty. About a hundred works within the framework of this exhibition came to Moscow from the collections of museums in Gotha, Berlin, Madrid, Prague, Budapest, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod and several Russian private collections.

Also in May, one of the most famous paintings by Edouard Manet, Olympia, from the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, will arrive at the museum. This work was painted by Manet in 1863 and had only left the museum walls before that.

The Tretyakov Gallery will host an exhibition of works by Sergei Gerasimov, the author of textbooks for Soviet art paintings. The list of other exhibitions can be found on the website tretyakovgallery.ru

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Cinema

On May 5, a film shot by a Russian team - "72 hours" - will be released on the big screens. Judging by the description, we are waiting for a simple and uncomplicated story about duty and honor during the Great Patriotic War. The director focuses on the story of the small town of Stavrovo and two young people - a Komsomol member and a traitor.

The hilarious romantic comedy My Big Big Greek Wedding 2, the film based on the popular Angry Birds game of the same name, and the sci-fi action movie X-Men: Apocalypse will also be released in May.

The Pioneer Cinema will host special screenings in May as part of the History of Russian Cinema in 50 Films program dedicated to the Year of Russian Cinema. One of the best Russian film critics, the author of Weekend magazine Mikhail offers his own view on the phenomenon of Russian cinema and its development. Organized not chronologically, but according to the principle of the proximity of films to each other, the program presents the history of Russian cinema as a living process and rediscovers it. Details can be found here http://pioner-cinema.ru/ru/

How much: from 150 rubles for morning sessions

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You can walk the familiar streets with professional guides and take a fresh look at the city as part of the Moscow Lane project. Free walking tours are for everyone. Now the schedule includes about 25 routes, for example, “Unknown Tverskaya”, “Amazing Volkhonka and surroundings”, “Romance of Moscow”, “Walking around Kitai-Gorod”. There are also original literary excursions - to the places of Yesenin and Mayakovsky.

It is better to register in advance, as the number of places in groups is limited.

Many others interesting routes can be found at private companies, excursions will cost from 600 rubles: for example, the Pashkov House, the Mosfilm film studio, Khitrovka, Ostozhenka, Bulgakovskaya Moscow.

Where: schedule and contacts can be found here http://mosstreets.ru/

How much: excursions within the framework of the Moscow Lane project - free of charge, excursions from private companies - from 600 rubles

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Park, Landmark, Monument, Cultural Center

At the end of April, the ROSIZO gallery will open in the park with an exhibition of iconic works by artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exposition will be divided into three parts: the art of the first half of the 20th century, the 1960s-1980s, and the work of our contemporaries.

The first section will present the works of Russian avant-garde artists, the second one will show the works of sculptors Nikolai Tomsky and Lev Kerbel, painters Leonid Semeyko, Lemming Nagel, Natalia Nesterova. Contemporary artists will be represented by authors from the end of the 20th century to the present day, among the authors are Eric Bulatov, Igor Makarevich, Georgy Guryanov, Irina Nakhova and others.

And, of course, I promise a lot of entertainment events in the park for the May holidays. A detailed schedule at the end of April will appear on the website http://vdnh.ru/

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Gift Shop, Landmark

From April 22 to May 9 for the third time there will be a festival"Moscow Spring". These days, 26 fairs will unfold, many of which will be dedicated to our famous compatriots.

The “Great Scientists” site will appear on Revolution Square, the fair will be dedicated to “Great Directors and the Great Actress” in Kamergersky Lane, and the “Fashion Village” will be on Kuznetsky Most near the Central Department Store. The addresses of all venues can be found on the website, but it is already known that the total length of the festival route will be 10 kilometers.

Like last year, everyone who decides to go through all the sites will receive prizes: flowers, chocolate or a constructor for children. To do this, you will need to get a special participant book and collect stickers at each of the sites.

Where: a detailed schedule of all sites and the time of events can be found here https://www.mos.ru/vesna2016/#main

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Moscow Spring Festival

Park, Landmark

For example, in the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve. Here you can see deer, elk, wild boars at arm's length, feed carrots to hares and pet a ferret.

The reserve occupies almost 5,000 hectares and almost the entire space is forest. For visitors, a separate path has been laid, along which you can walk accompanied by a guide. The program includes not only the already mentioned deer, but also a bison reserve, a museum of nature, a goblin's house. Those for whom a 1.5 hour walk is not enough will be able to ride a pony and hot-air balloon, go to a souvenir shop or a cafe located on the territory of the reserve.

Tours are held every day, from 9:00 to 16:00, but you should call in advance and sign up for a specific time.

Where: http://www.pt-zapovednik.ru/

How much: tickets from 150 to 300 rubles

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Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve

Bicycle rental, Cycling

In May, the city bike rental will start operating. And this means that you can take a bike at one of the 150 stations and ride around the city like a breeze.

For lovers of calm skiing, we recommend driving from botanical garden to Kotelnicheskaya embankment: the route passes through beautiful places, for example, in the park "Rostokinsky aqueduct" you can look at the preserved aqueduct, which was built under Catherine I, and then drive along the embankment.

It is better to drive from the Turgenevskaya metro station to Kitay-Gorod in the late evening - the whole path is well lit and very beautiful in the dark. Starting from the Boulevard Ring, you can go towards Tverskaya, after - towards the Church of the Great Ascension, towards the Old Arbat. And, through Garden Ring road, Patriarch's Ponds, Bolotnaya and Manezhnaya Squares, Tretyakovskaya, Ustyinsky Square, Slavyanskaya Square - to the end point. There, at one of the bike rental points, you can leave your bike.

How much: bike rental up to 30 minutes is free, but you still have to pay the selected rate (per day, week or month). Tariffs and addresses of all stations can be found on the website http://velobike.ru/

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Skydiving, Small aviation, Extreme

Implement old dream It's not as difficult as it seems, and it's not as expensive as you might think.

In Aeroclassic, an independent jump will cost 2,000 rubles, with an instructor - 7,000. Photo and video filming are paid separately and cost 2,800. Before the jump, all beginners will be briefed on what to do and how to land correctly. Jumping takes place on Fridays and weekends, the schedule can be found on the website.

In the SKYCENTER club, located near Pushchino, a tandem jump with an instructor will cost 7,500 rubles, for athletes - from 1,050 rubles. Here you can also purchase a subscription for a jump package and gift Certificate. Pre-registration is not needed, you can come on the working days of the center (usually Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

The price for a tandem jump at Aerograd in Kolomna is 8250 rubles. You can order video and photography separately, and also buy a gift certificate for a friend. It has its own school, which anyone can enroll in, and where they will not only tell the theory, but also conduct practical classes - about 10–20 jumps are waiting for students.

Aeroclassic

D. Vatulino

sky center

D. Bolshoe Gryzlovo

Aerograd Kolomna

Airfield Korobcheevo, with. Korobcheevo

Aeroclassic

D. Vatulino

Botanical Garden

It also opens the beach season in May, but still it is quite cool there. The beach season in this country generally practically coincides with the Russian one, the difference is only in the purity of the sea and the value for money.

Jordan

The Dead Sea is the place that, along with its healing mud and waters, is waiting in May for those who want not only to relax, but also to heal. Jordan will meet its guests with beautiful sunny weather and warm sea. beaches, mysterious caves Petra, Coral reefs The Red Sea and ancient monuments will not leave indifferent those who go on vacation for impressions.

Bus tours in Europe

"Galloping through Europe" in May is much easier to move than in other months. Warm, but not yet hot - it's time for bus tours across France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. And walking along the old streets without fear of rain is much more comfortable in spring than at other times of the year, when precipitation, frost or heat drive tourists into four walls under a saving air conditioner or closer to a warm radiator.

If rain isn't something that can dampen your travel cravings, then May's Scandinavia and fields of blooming tulips are a wonderful choice for a traveler. And what is rain compared to the pleasure that everyone will get by looking at the beauty that surrounds him?

Not everyone loves the sun and heat. Do not feed someone with bread, but let them find themselves in coolness, and even rain will not interfere with them. For such travelers, the Baltic countries offer their programs. At +15 °C, you definitely won’t be able to fry, and the weather at this time there is extremely unpredictable.

Czech Republic and Poland - countries for quite budget travel. But since lovers sightseeing holiday for little money a lot, then you need to book a tour in advance.

exotic islands

Mauritius

If popular resorts already set on edge, and finances allow, then you have a direct path to Mauritius - look into the mouth of the volcano, try exotic dishes, gain new experiences. In May, the weather in Mauritius is very comfortable: although during the day the air does not warm up above +20 ° C, due to the lack of winds it does not get cold there.

Seychelles

The world's largest coconut palms and the famous ornithological reserve await tourists in the Seychelles. The heat in May is slowly subsiding there, and the air temperature is approaching comfortable. Amsterdam. Danube, Dnieper, Seine - everywhere vacationers are waiting for comfortable cabins, a rich excursion program and the most vivid impressions.

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