Russia's Arts Night on November 3-4 offers free tours, concerts and films

Russia's annual Arts Night will take place on November 3 and 4, on the eve of and during National Unity Day. Moscow museums are preparing free tours, lectures, concerts and film screenings; registration is required for most events.

Russia's annual cultural and educational Arts Night will take place on November 3 and 4, on the eve of and during National Unity Day. Museums, theaters, libraries and cultural centers across the country are preparing evening programs, with many events free of charge.

In Moscow, museums under the city's Department of Culture will traditionally join the initiative. Visitors can attend free tours, lectures, exhibitions, concerts and film screenings. Events will take place on November 3 from 11:00 to 23:00 and on November 4 from 10:00 to 23:00. Advance registration on the website will be required for most events.

The State Historical Museum in Moscow in the evening

Regions are also preparing extensive programs. More than 2,500 events will be held in Krasnodar Krai during Arts Night, while in Crimea the initiative will take place on November 3 under the slogan “The strength of the people lies in cultural unity.” The peninsula's theaters and museums will hold master classes, theatrical defiles, exhibitions and concerts.

The initiative has been held since 2013 and is timed to coincide with National Unity Day, observed on November 4.