Molchanovka invites Irkutsk residents on November 1 to a Russian style festival, the forest spirit day, to celebrate as Russian Halloween. Guests can expect themed costumes, especially Russian evil spirits, as well as a fairy tale quiz, pumpkin darts, face painting, a forest game zone, a costume contest and other entertainment. Admission is free, starts at 15.00 at 253 Lermontov Street.
"Molchanovka" invites Irkutsk residents on November 1 to celebrate the day of the leshy, or Halloween in Russian. The event starts at 15:00.Usually this holiday is celebrated on October 17, but the Department of Foreign Literature suggests moving it to November 1. Their Halloween versus our holiday, Jack-o'-lantern versus leshy, Western traditions versus Slavic customs!
The organizers of the celebration are waiting for everyone who wants to come in themed costumes, with costumes of Russian evil spirits especially welcome.
The program includes:
— an engaging quiz based on Russian and foreign fairy tales
— pumpkin darts
— face painting with aqua makeup “From Beauty to Kikimora and back”
— a forest game zone
— a contest for the best costume
— Halloween “Crocodile”
— prizes and gifts
Everyone is welcome at: 253 Lermontov St. For information, call: 48-66-80. Admission is free.