Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
GUM Christmas Market
Located right at the Kremlin walls, Moscow’s iconic GUM Christmas market will open this year on Nov. 30 and run through Feb. 28. Visit the festively decorated wooden stalls on Red Square to peruse Russian handmade crafts, take part in a variety of master classes, and, of course, warm yourself with popular holiday treats such as blinis, waffles, sausages, mulled wine and kvas. The GUM Christmas fair will also feature a large ice-skating rink, live entertainment and attractions for adults and children alike.
GUM Christmas Market at Red Square, Krasnaya Ploshchad 3.
St. Andrews Christmas Bazaar
A little bit of home on Saturday for anyone who grew up with traditional church fairs. There will be piles and piles of gifts, mince pies (how could there not be?!), carols, a raffle, activities for the kids while their parents shop, plenty of food an drink, which you can work off on tours of the church tower. And did I mention mince pies? Delicious. All this takes place on Sat. Dec. 1 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission 100 rubles for adults 50 rubles for students and pensioners, and children under 12 — free.
St. Andrews Anglican Church. 8 Voznesensky Pereulok. Metro Pushkinskaya, Okhotny Ryad.
