Moscow will celebrate its 879th anniversary on September 5 and 6
Moscow will celebrate its 879th anniversary on September 5 and 6, 2026, during the first weekend of autumn, with events planned across the city center, parks, cultural institutions, educational facilities, social service centers, and residential areas. The program will be finalized shortly.
Consensus
- Moscow will celebrate its 879th anniversary on September 5 and 6, 2026.
- The celebration will take place during the first weekend of autumn.
- Events are planned in the city center, parks, cultural institutions, educational facilities, social service centers, and residential areas.
- A government decree authorizing the celebrations was signed by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.
- The official program for the event will be approved shortly.
Points of divergence
- In the previous year, the Day of the City was celebrated on September 13 and 14. — kommerasant
- In 2025, events included film screenings, tours, lectures, and workshops about Moscow's history, culture, notable residents, and urban development. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Two-day program: how Moscow will celebrate its 879th anniversary — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow will celebrate City Day on September 5 and 6 — НТВ Москва
- Moscow will celebrate its 879th birthday on September 5 and 6 — Вести
- City Day will be celebrated in Moscow on September 5 and 6 — Коммерсантъ
- City Day will be held in Moscow on September 5 and 6 — Ведомости
- Moscow City Day will be held on September 5 and 6; the capital celebrates its 879th birthday — Новости Москвы