Maslenitsa Russian Festival 2012

The Russian Sun Festival –a celebration of the beginning of spring – features events across London including, a photography exhibition at City Hall (Feb 13-26) and masterclasses with Russian chefs, culminating in a day of celebration in Trafalgar Square on February 26, with performances by the Folk State Academic Pyatnizky Choir, pop band Balagan Limited, Siberian folk music and dance by Ülger ensemble and others. This London event is the largest celebration of Russian art, culture and food outside Russia and the climactic party in Trafalgar Square will include a live video link-up with Moscow's Red Square.