Moscow Celebrates State Flag Day with 700+ Flags and Cultural Events

Moscow is celebrating the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation with over 700 flag installations, cultural events, and public festivities across the city from August 21 to 23. The celebrations include flag displays on bridges and government buildings, free concerts, film screenings, and interactive activities for children.

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The Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is celebrated on August 22.
Moscow is decorating the city with over 700 flag structures and tri-color displays.
Flag installations are placed on three major bridges: Big Moscow River, Big Kamenny, and Novoarbatsky.
Government buildings including the State Duma, Federation Council, Moscow Government, and Federal Antimonopoly Service are decorated with tri-color compositions.
A congratulatory video will be shown on media facades of the 'book buildings' on Novy Arbat on August 22.
Architectural lighting in central Moscow will operate in festive mode on the holiday.
Around 250 cultural events are scheduled from August 21 to 23 across Moscow.
Most events are free to attend.
Events include film screenings, concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, and interactive activities for children.
Cultural institutions such as libraries, parks, museums, and theaters are participating in the program.

Points of divergence

Family patriotic festivals are held on Tverskaya Square, and themed excursions and quests are taking place at VDNH. — tg_mosrutop
The colors of the tricolor decorate the Government House and Moscow City. — tg_rian_ru
The program involves more than 200 cultural venues, including specific events like the film 'Wings over Berlin' on August 21, 'The First Oscar' on August 22, and 'Liberation. The Fiery Arc' on August 23 at Zaryadye Park. — m24
A theatrical performance titled 'Waltz in 2/4' will be staged on August 22 at the 'Theatrical Boulevard' festival, based on events from 2015 in Donbass. — m24
A music program is scheduled at the Lyublino estate on August 22, featuring the choir of the V.S. Loktev Ensemble and soloists from state music theaters. — m24
A patriotic concert is planned at Filis Park on August 22 with songs by Soviet and modern composers. — m24
On August 21, themed quizzes, contests, and performances are scheduled at the 850th Anniversary Park of Moscow. — m24
Children's activities include quizzes and discussions at Library No. 180 and a 'Tricolor' craft workshop at Library-Media Center No. 67. — m24

Coverage (10 sources)

Today marks the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation. In honor of the holiday, themed... — Город Москва
Moscow prepares for the Day of the State Flag - colors of the tricolor decorated the Government House and "Moscow City". — РИА Новости (Telegram)
In honor of the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation, more than 700 tricolors will appear on the streets of the capital. They will decorate... — Город Москва
On August 22, the Day of the State Flag of Russia is celebrated. In honor of this holiday, numerous events will be held on various city squares... — Город Москва
Moscow residents told how the city will be decorated for Flag Day — НТВ Москва
More than 700 flags will decorate Moscow on the occasion of the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation — Вечерняя Москва
About 250 events prepared in Moscow for the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation. From August 21 to 23 guests... — Город Москва
About 250 events will take place at cultural venues in Moscow on the occasion of the Flag Day — НТВ Москва
Seruginina spoke about the program of cultural venues of Moscow for the Day of the Flag — Вечерняя Москва
Flag of Russia Day Program will unite more than 200 capital cultural venues — Москва 24

Moscow Celebrates State Flag Day with 700+ Flags and Cultural Events

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