The Meridian cultural centre invites opera lovers to the gala concert ‘Constellation of Tenors’ that brings together ten most renowned Russian opera singers. The concert will be held on March 7.

Moscow Zoo is getting ready for the Word Cat’s Day first celebrated in 2004. The zoo will please cat’s fans with the exposition titled ‘Love for Cat – Forever’ to last till May 1, 2006.

Today is the first day of Pancake Week (Maslenitsa) - the last week before the Lent. During this week you are supposed not only to consume plenty of pancakes but also to reflect upon God and forgive your foes.

Moscow filial of New York Gary Tatintsian Gallery goes on to acquaint Russian audience with modern Western artists. Following the ‘intellectual objects’ by Karim Rashid and scandalous still-lives by Joel-Peter Witkin here comes the ‘House of Prince’ by Danish artist Tal R.

Well-known Russian actor Yevgeni Zharikov celebrates his 65th jubilee.

Jazz fans are looking forward to the annual jazz festival ‘Spring in Suzdal’ expected on March 3 and 4 in the concert hall of the main tourist complex of Suzdal.

Elizabeth the Second has awarded Russian actor Vasilii Livanov with the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to the friendship of Russia and great Britain as the best performer of Sherlock Holmes’ part.

From March 1 to 6 St.-Petersburg will be hosting the theatre festival “Stage Director is Women’s Profession”. A number of theatres of St.-Petersburg invite theatre-lovers to watch spectacles staged by women.

Books festival ‘Published in Altai’ starts today in the Altai region. It opens with the exhibition of printed editions published in Altai for the last three years.

The fourth International Festival of Cinema Debuts ‘Spirit of Fire’ kicks off this Saturday in Khanty-Mansiysk city. This year the festival is dedicated to the 75-th anniversary since the birth of admirable film director Georgi Danelia.