Russian Avant-Garde. Art for a New World
- December 8 - March 26, 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat), 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun)
- Hermitage, the Manege of the Small Hermitage
- 500 rubles
Featuring over 500 artworks, the exhibition explores the history of the avant-garde movement in Russia, starting from its roots and going all the way to the present day. Even if you already know your Malevich and Kandinsky, you won’t be disappointed by the works of those lesser-known yet no less influential painters who have played their part in creating what we now know as the Russian avant-garde.
Time to Fly: Soviet Film Posters from the 1970s and 80s
- December 1 - February 26, 10 am - 10 pm daily, except for Tuesdays
- Erarta
- 600-1,000 rubles (includes an annual pass)
Explore some of the highlights of the Soviet film poster collection at the display that marked the beginning of the winter season at Erarta Museum. The exhibition brought together remarkable samples of the graphic and printing arts, which serve as a throwback to the country’s life in between the ‘70s and ‘80s when digitalization hadn't entered the scene yet.
Market by the Sea: New Year edition
- December 17-18, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free entrance
For all the festive feels, go to the holiday-themed Market by the Sea, which is about to pop up at Sevkabel Port this weekend. This is a go-to destination for when you’re willing to tick a few things off your holiday to-do lists, refresh your wardrobe, as well as try your hand at loads of arts and crafts, be it painting on fabric, floral design, watercoloring, or wreath making – all while supporting local brands and projects.
Christmas fair
- December 17 - January 9, 12-9 pm
- Manezhnaya Square (near the Nevsky Prospekt metro station)
- Free entrance
December may be the busiest time of the year yet you can’t but make time for the city’s main holiday market. With its retro-style aesthetics, stalls of seasonal treats and beverages, and an eventful program, it’ll put you in a holiday spirit in a minute. Thank us later!