The International Festival for Children and Youth

"The Stars of the Capital"

under the aegis of the Cultural and Educational Project "I CAN"

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Location: , Organizer: Creative Association "I CAN!"

As it is stated in ancient chronicles, in 1147 Prince Yury Dolgoruky invited his relative, Prince Svyatoslav Olgovich, to see him in Moscow which at that time was a small castle lost in the boundless Russian forest. Thus the history of the biggest political, economic, cultural and scientific center of Russia began. In the 12th century Moscow turned into a fortress, by the 13th century it was already a town and in the 15th century Moscow became the capital of the Russian State. Today Moscow with its history, architectural masterpieces and innumerable art treasures has found itself in a whirlpool of global currents determining the world development. People from all over the world come to witness Moscow splendors and to fall for the charm the capital of the largest empire on earth certainly possesses. Moscow nowadays is huge, dynamic, diverse and definitely impressive! There are full of things to see and places to visit. From the and the Kremlin to tours in the outskirts of the city, there is something for everyone. You can shop, engage in cultural activities in the capital of music and theatre, or simply be captivated by the beautiful surroundings of Moscow.

Day 1. Sightseeing (transfer is provided)

Arrival of the group to the station, meeting with the guide. Recommended arrival time: from 8:00 to 12:00. Meeting with the guide: not earlier than 8:00. The meeting at the airport is paid extra*.

Boarding the bus. Sightseeing tour of Moscow. (the Red Square, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the monument for Peter the First, the Novodevichy Convent, , Vorobyovy Hills, Poklonnaya Gora, Triumphal Arch, New Arbat, the Field Square, Tverskaya Street, the Pushkin Square and many other)

Transfer to the hotel. Check-in time after 14.00. Early check-in in the hotel is possible only if there are free rooms. Free time. Optional – additional excursions* (excursion to the Novodevichy Convent, excursion to or the Tsaritsyno, excursion to the Ostankino tower, to the Tretyakov Gallery, visit to the water park, and many other places).

Organizational meeting with the leaders of the groups.

Completion of the first day. Free time. Optional – additional excursions* (sightseeing tour of Moscow "Moscow Lights", guided tour to the Novodevichy Convent, to Kolomenskoye or Tsaritsyno, visit of the Ostankino tower, excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery, visit of the water park and many other places).

Day 2. Festival (transfer is provided)

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the concert hall.

Arrival of contestants to the concert hall (concert hall is located near the hotel, about 250 metres away). Registration of contestants.

Rehearsal of the concert program according to the schedule.

Opening ceremony. Welcoming words of the jury and the Organizing Committee.

Performances. Meeting of the jury.

Gala concert. The closing ceremony of the festival.

Awarding ceremony, presenting of the diplomas, cups, souvenirs. Discussion of the performances with the jury.

Round table for teachers and group leaders devoted to topical problems of education in the field of culture and arts. Presenting letters of thanks and certificates of participation to the teachers and group leaders (during the round table).

Transfer to the hotel.

Completion of the second day. Free time.

Day 3. Free time (additional excursions).

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Optional – additional excursions* (sightseeing tour of Moscow "Moscow Lights", guided tours to the Novodevichy Convent, to Kolomenskoye or Tsaritsyno, visit of the Ostankino tower, excursion to the Tretyakov Gallery, visit to the water park and many other places). Completion of the third day. Free time. Day 4. (transfer is provided)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure from the hotel no later than 12.00. Transfer to the railway station (transfer to the airport shall be paid extra). Free time before getting on the train. Optional – additional excursions* (sightseeing tours to the Novodevichy Convent, Kolomenskoye or the Tsaritsyno, the Ostankino tower, the Tretyakov Gallery, visit to the water park, and many other places).

* - Not included in the registration fee

THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR PARTICIPATION

(please choose a preferred category of accommodation)

1. Category "Standard" –Standard Double (Twin) and Triple rooms with shared bathroom, buffet breakfast.

2. Category "Standard+" –Standard Double (Twin) bathroom, buffet breakfast, good service, convenient location (near the metro station).

3. Category "Comfort" –Standard Double (Twin) rooms with bathroom, buffet breakfast.

You could clarify the price with our manager Ekaterina (+7-962-685-98-48)

** WARNING! Number of hotel rooms is limited! We book the rooms only after receiving prepayment. 3-bed rooms are available upon request.

THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: 1. accomodation in Moscow (3 nights); 2. meals (3 breakfasts); 3. guided sightseeing tour of Moscow; 4. transfer from the station to the hotel and from the hotel to the station; 5. transfer from the hotel to the concert hall; 6. transfer from the concert hall to the hotel; 7. meeting of the groups at the station and accompanying the groups to the station; 8. transfers according to the festival program***

THE REGISTRATION FEE DOESN’T INCLUDE: 1. entry tickets and sightseeing fees; 2. additional sightseeing tours and transfers; 3. transfer from the station to the hotel and from the hotel to the station; 4. additional night of stay in the hotel (price upon request);

5. additional meals;

6. fares in public transport.

** WARNING! If a sightseeing tour or transfer is rescheduled by the applicant's request to the date or time differing from the standard festival program all expenses shall be paid by the contestant according to the issued invoice.

Organizational fee for one nomination (not included into the participation fee):

 12 EUR for one ensemble participant (no more than 180 EUR for an ensemble)  25 EUR for a soloist