7th Cyprus-Russian Festival

Vestnik Kipra Publishing House in association with the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Cyprus and the Limassol Municipality organizes the Cyprus – Russian Festival for the 7th consecutive year.

Every year more than 15,000 people gather at Limassol’s Molos to celebrate the unique relationship between Russia and Cyprus. More than 500 actors, dancers and singers from both countries take part in a non-stop 8 hour program.

The Festival will be opened by the President of Cyprus Mr. Demetris Christofias.

Programme

12:00 - 22.00
Festive Fair (more than 100 participants)

15:00 - 18:00
Shows and concerts by Russian and Cypriot children's groups and organizations (Angel Dreams, Angara, Vera, Five Kingdoms, Agatho, Dance Factory and many others)

15:00 - 22:00
Russian Village - great fun for people of different nationalities and ages: games, competitions, traditional crafts. At the beginning of each hour from 16:00 to 22:00 there is a tea party. Guests will get an opportunity to enjoy this healthy drink and hear stories about Russian tea-drinking traditions.

Art Exhibition by Russian artists and Photo Exhibition.

15:00 - 18:00
Games and Competitions with prizes from the University of Nicosia.
Exhibition of antique cars.

15:00 - 19:00
Shows by Russian groups Russian-Kolbussian and Russkie Zabavi

17:00 - 18:00
1st Cyprus High Heels Race
Bicycles Parade from Monville cycles

19:00 - 19:30
Official Opening Ceremony with the expected participation of the President of Cyprus Dimitris Christofias

19:30 - 22:00
Official Gala Concert:
Russian composer and singer Alexander Morozov
Popular Cypriot singer Hovig
Traditional Dance Group Romiosini
Cyprus Traditional Dance Group Konta Stin Paradosi
Singer Elena Kozar and many-many others

22:00 - 22:45
Concert by a famous Russian singer Anita Tsoy and her group.

22:45
Fireworks