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12 of the Best Summer Outdoor Learning and Play Lessons and Activities for KS1

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Help children have fun in the sun either side of the summer holidays with these lesson plans, ideas and activities to ensure they're engaged in learning in the natural world…

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1 | Sunshine and sandwiches

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A class picnic can provide ample educational opportunities from food science to event planning, and of course you get to eat, drink and be merry too.

Planning, preparing and experiencing a picnic offers opportunities for learning across the curriculum for all year groups, and this lesson plan allows children to use descriptive language to describe a sumptuous menu, use budgeting skills, research what foods to buy and make and expand their culinary tastes.

Get this lesson plan here.

2 | Great books for exploring outdoors

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The natural world is a place of adventure and excitement, so step out of the front door and take your class into the great unknown with these fiction-inspired activities from Carey Fluker Hunt.

Check out the list here.

3 | Colour all around us art lesson

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In this lesson, children will explore the visual and tactile elements of a garden, learn about great artists inspired by nature and make links to their own work, and experiment with line, shape, colour, tone, pattern and texture with a range of materials.

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4 | Bees, pollination and honey

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We share our world with so much wildlife and minibeasts are easy to spot.

This lesson focuses upon bees to give an insight into the complexity of insect life and to explore the beneficial effect of bees on humans and the environment.

5 | Beyond the school gate

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Fieldwork and local area studies feature prominently in the KS1 geography curriculum. In fact, most schools very sensibly make this their first geography topic, since children need concrete and direct experiences of familiar locations to form a firm basis for future place knowledge.

This lesson plan from Ben Ballin sets out some practical ideas for exploring the world beyond the school gate.

Download it here.

6 | Go on a seed safari

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In this lesson children will understand that plants grow from seeds and understand that there are living and non-living things in the world around them.

They will also discover that seeds can be dried, stored and planted another year; create and design their own seed packet; and write clear sowing instructions.

7 | Tunes on the tarmac

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Many teachers and practitioners recognise the benefits of reintroducing singing and action games at breaktimes to improve behaviour and social interaction, encourage active play, and combat obesity.

So, pat-a-cake doesn’t have to be passé – singing in the playground is inventive, active, and catchy riffs spread like wildfire.

8 | Plan a school fruit and veg garden

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In this lesson children will understand that eating fruit and vegetables is an important part of a balanced healthy diet.

They will also explore the range of fruit and vegetables grown in our own country, explore seasonality and plan a school vegetable garden.

9 | Teach geography through Michael Rosen’s Bear Hunt

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It’s a wonder the poor old grizzly hasn’t been hunted into extinction, such is the frequency of bear hunts in primary schools. But the popularity of this ursine search is hardly surprising when you consider the ease with which it can be tied to different areas of the curriculum.

Geography activities are particularly well suited to Michael Rosen’s tale of make-believe adventure as children can re-create the landscape of the story outside of the classroom, and then draw a map to represent the journey made.

Geographical understanding thus becomes embedded as pupils transpose the images in their heads onto the physical world, using directional language as they do so.

10 | Wildlife and habitats

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From the tiniest insect to burrowing badger, we share our environment with a wide range of wildlife.

Encourage your young learners to explore the world around them, think about the impact humans have on wildlife and what we can do, as compassionate citizens, to protect them.

These activities introduce pupils to the concept of gathering evidence on different animals’ and plants’ habitats through investigation.

Part 2 encourages pupils to think about how animals are suited to a particular environment.

11 | Make mini-rainforest shelters

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In this hands-on survival lesson, children will use teamwork, communication skills and lots of creativity and imagination to build mini rainforest shelters from outdoor stuff found in your school grounds.

Rainforests are one of the most valuable resources on the planet, home to some of the most exotic plants and wildlife; all united in a quest for survival in the most challenging environments on the planet.

12 | Sun safety

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And finally, this assembly presentation from Boots Soltan Sun Ready helps to introduce a whole-school approach to sun safety for pupils aged 5-11.

If you’re heading outside, it pays to keep safe from the sun.

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Free Royal Residences Activity

This 'Royal Residences Activity' resource contains an exciting activity for children to match a number of royal residences and properties to their locations around the United Kingdom.

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Free Queen Elizabeth II – Commemoration Coin and Stamp Design Activity

This 'Queen Elizabeth II - Commemoration Coin and Stamp Design Activity' resource contains an activity for children to create their own commemoration coin or stamp design for Queen Elizabeth II.

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Hansel and Gretel KS1 and KS2 Pair Work Fairy Tales Activity

Hansel and Gretel KS1 activities are designed to be used with mixed ability pairs. They promote British Values through the story of Hansel and Gretel.

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KS1 and KS2 Arithmetic Worksheet resource has six differentiated sets of worksheets to practise addition and subtraction, multiplication and division.

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Acts of Kindness KS1 and KS2 Summer Bingo Game

Acts of Kindness KS1 and KS2 Bingo Game teaches children how their behaviour can positively impact others and also make them feel good about themselves.

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KS1 and KS2 Reading Challenge for Summer Holidays

KS2 Reading Challenge is designed to encourage children to read in fun ways over the holiday period.  It includes reading a variety of genres.

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KS2 Summer Holiday Homework activities are designed to encourage children to have fun during the summer holiday, whilst developing practical skills.

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Dinosaurs Cross Curricular Activities for Year 5 and Year 6 for group work learning based around the pre-historic era. Covering English, Science and Maths.

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KS1 and KS2 Space Group Project in three differentiated levels to promote teamwork focusing on a group application to the National Space Agency.

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Year 4 Guided Reading Pictures Resource - Non-Text Guided Reading Comprehension in the form of an image showing a woman exploring a food market on holiday.

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Year 5 Guided Reading Pictures Resource - Non-Text Guided Reading Comprehension in the form of an image showing a coastal village in Greece at dusk.

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Year 1 Guided Reading Pictures Resource - Non-Text Guided Reading Comprehension in the form of an image showing a woman​ looking out over a river.

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KS2 Matching Synonyms Worksheet Trail Chaser Set 2

KS2 Matching Synonyms Worksheets has six differentiated sets of fun worksheets to practise synonyms by matching words to create a trail.

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The Holiday Park Non-Text Summer Year 2 Guided Reading Pictures Comprehension

Year 2 Guided Reading Pictures Comprehension - Non-Text Guided Reading Pack in the form of an image of holiday homes on a caravan site in the UK.

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Year 1 and Year 2 Pirate Adventure KS1 Summer Activity Booklet

KS1 Summer Activity Booklet for Year 1 and Year 2 children with 5 differentiated activities covering English, Geography, Science and Mathematics objectives.

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KS1 and KS2 Group Work Activities for cross-curricular learning based around the Three Little Pigs story. Covering Geography, Art and Design, Science, English and Maths.

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Year 6 Guided Reading Picture Non-Text Comprehension in the form of an image showing world-famous landmarks from around the outside of a globe.

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Differentiated KS1 and KS2 Poem Teamwork Transition Activity Pack

Transition Activity Pack for KS1 and KS2 in three differentiated levels to promote teamwork and collaboration within small groups focusing on a rhyming couplets poem.

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KS2 Roman Numerals differentiated Tarsia games for Year 4 and Year 5 students to recognise Roman Numerals from 1 up to 2500.

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Synonyms tarsia game activities in six differentiated levels to match synonyms. Aimed at Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

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A guide to Moscow’s summer festivals

May 26, 2018 • 4 min read

People attend open-air concert during Usadba Jazz festival at the Archangelskoye Estate @ Anton Gvozdikov / Shutterstock

People attend open-air concert during Usadba Jazz festival at the Archangelskoye Estate @ Anton Gvozdikov / Shutterstock

Believe it or not, in summer Moscow usually gets rather hot. It’s also the season when the city is fully awake, with more events happening than at any other time of the year. Almost every weekend a new market, exhibition or festival takes place, making it pretty hard to choose which one to attend.

Of course, the highlight of this summer in the Russian capital will be the celebration of football, as Moscow gets ready to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup (from 14 June to 15 July) along with 10 other cities across the country. Nevertheless, over the years some big annual events have become an integral – and fun – part of Moscow’s summer culture. Here are our top picks.

An open-air concert during Usadba Jazz festival at the Arkhangelskoe Estate © Anton Gvozdikov / Shutterstock

Usadba Jazz at Arkhangelskoe

This iconic open-air jazz festival has been taking place in Moscow for over a decade, making it one of the city’s favourite outdoor events. The location is always the same – the gorgeous 19th-century  Arkhangelskoe Estate and its surroundings. Apart from some great classical and modern jazz, blues, funk, soul and world music, there’s a new theme each year: in 2017 it was ecology, introducing some local eco-designers and culinary artists to jazz-loving Muscovites.

Dates: 2–3 June 2018

Red Square Book Fest

This year Moscow’s annual book festival will be taking over the historic Red Square for the fourth time. The event celebrates the reading culture, introduces the best local publishing houses, and allows visitors to purchase books, attend masterclasses and listen to some well-known modern Russian writers. The program covers several themes, including fiction, non-fiction, ebooks, children’s and educational literature, antique and secondhand books, as well as Russian regions.  Famous Russian museums present their publishing projects and catalogues, and there are live concerts and performances throughout the festival.

Dates: 3–6 June 2018

The Red Square Book Fest is a celebration of the written word in the Russian capital © smej / Shutterstock

Moscow Flower Show

Who knew Moscow could be a rose? Last year a new sort of rose was created just to celebrate the 870th anniversary of the Russian capital. This international garden festival is a paradise for the admirers of landscape design and all things green and blooming. Both recognised and up-and-coming landscape designers present their works and compete for the main prize, awarded by an international jury. And visitors get a chance to release their inner flower child.

Dates: 29 June–8 July 2018

Taste of Moscow

This international food festival   has been around for a long time, covering 19 cities of the world and gaining huge popularity in Moscow. The city’s 30 best restaurants will take part in the program this year, offering visitors their most renowned dishes and products. You can treat yourself to delicacies from one of the exclusive menus created specifically for the festival, attend degustations or learn how to cook from a professional chef. The interactive program will also include concerts, masterclasses, pop-up performances and children’s activities.

Dates: 26–29 July 2018

The Moscow Flower Show turns the city centre into a huge garden © Yulia Mayorova / Shutterstock

Much loved by both locals and visitors to the city, the annual Park Live rock festival has achieved international status in its six years of existence, treating the fans with performances from world-famous and local rock stars. Hosting Muse in 2015 has been the highlight in the festival’s history, while Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Limp Bizkit and System of a Down have also headlined. In 2018 revellers will have a chance to see David Guetta, Gorillaz and Massive Attack at the vibrant Gorky Park  in the heart of the city.

Dates: 27–29 July 2018

Afisha Picnic

Moscow’s biggest open-air festival is a summer rave for food and music lovers. Organized by Afisha magazine, it’s been expanding year on year, eventually moving from concert halls and stadiums to the vast Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve , a former royal estate and a Unesco World Heritage Site by the Moscow River. The organisers make sure there’s lots going on, so apart from multiple music stages you can find food stalls with local products, a designers’ market, gaming and lecture areas – all with a strict no-alcohol policy.

Dates: 4 August 2018

The Times and Epochs re-enactment of a battle between Polish and Ruthenian archers © Degtyaryov Andrey / Shutterstock

The Times and Epochs re-enactment of a battle between Polish and Ruthenian archers © Degtyaryov Andrey / Shutterstock

Times and Epochs

The ultimate historical festival in Russia expands with each passing year, taking over Moscow parks, recreational areas and some of the main streets. It brings together the best from the world of historical re-enactment, boasting more than 6000 geeky participants in 2017 (many of them from abroad). Soldiers, merchants, craftsmen, musicians all walk the streets in traditional costumes, performing or teaching the arts, crafts and games of the past. Best of all, the festival is focused on getting the audience involved in the lifestyles of different eras, from the Stone Age to the Soviet times.

Dates: 10–22 August 2018

Moscow City Day

Moscow turned 870 in 2017, and to celebrate the occasion, the city administration decided to host a 10-day festival under the slogan ‘Moscow is a city where history is being made’. With Russian avant-garde the main theme, dozens of events, lectures, performances and street markets celebrated the history of the capital as well as its prominent inhabitants. Plenty of music, food and modern art is always to be expected on the city streets during this time. Don’t miss the magnificent fireworks.

Dates: 1–10 September 2018

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All about summer Power Point, crafts and no prep, print and go activities.

This product is suitable for the northern hemisphere and for children aged 5-6 years old.

This product includes a 9 slide power point that teaches children, in simple terms, about summer. No need for you to spend time researching or making power points.

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Activities for early finishers and words for display also included.

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The Best Time To Visit Moscow - Summer VS Winter | Moscow Places Blog

The Best Time to Visit Russia and Moscow

What time of the year is best for visiting russia, moscow winter vs moscow summer – let the fight begin.

I guess you have already heard that Russia is the coldest country in the world, right? Really want to say sorry to you… but you were mistaken all this time. Yes, it gets extremely cold in some parts of my huge country. But to be honest in those areas only few people live. The majority of the cities are located in a pretty warm climate and it the weather gets too cold we don’t go outside. Moscow winter is not too much cold. Because Russian people love to stay warm more than anyone else.

But you have to decide what is the best time to go for yourself. So Let’s get a closer look at each of the seasons.

WINTER IN MOSCOW – TO GO OR NOT TO GO

Wrapped in all white the city is like a pretty Russian girl who gets married also gets dressed up in white gown, wears a lot of sparkling decorations. The winter time is definitely the most special time and a very unique experience. That is why I place winter on the first place.

  • Average temperature from Dec to Feb -10° C
  • The coldest is January down to -25° C
  • What to wear really warm winter jacket, winter boots, winter hat and winter gloves
  • Any holidays or festivals?  New Year celebrations, Orthodox Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Defender’s Day

What is good about Moscow winter? First of all it is very beautifully decorated so you will be able to take reaaly good pictures and then post those on Instagram. The Moscow government starts decorating all the city in early December, everything is shining with lights and almost everywhere you will find the main attribute – a Christmas tree. But do not expect any mass celebrations on 25th of December. Most of the Russians are Orthodox Christians and they celebrate Orthodox Christmas on 7th of January. And actually we even call all the decorations “New Year decorations”, “New Year Tree” etc.

And of course during the winter time in Moscow there are tons of activities to do. You can skate almost in any park, even on The Red Square. You can try forest skiing, mountain skiing, snowboarding, sledging, tube sliding and many other fun activities.

Do not be afraid! Winter in Moscow is so much cool!

SUMMER IN MOSCOW – THE BEST TIME TO ENJOY THE CITY

Most of the tourists visit Moscow during the warm summer period. In the summer it is so diverse: the skyscrapers reflect the bright blue sky, the streets are full of green trees and colorful flowers, people are smiling to each other.

  • Average temperature from Jun to Aug  20° C
  • The warmest is July up to 27° C
  • What to wear  whatever you normally wear in summer but just for any case prepare an umbrella and a jacket
  • Any holidays or festivals? Children’s Day,   Day of Russia, Navy Day, every week there are different festivals in the parks

Summer in Moscow is probably the best time for visiting. It is my favourite season. When we were kids June, July and August were holidays from school so we could do whatever we wanted. So I guess all of us, Russians I mean, got used to having fun in summer that’s why there are a lot of festivals and most of the people take yearly leave in July or August. Many just roam around the city parks, hiding from sun in the shades of trees, taking free yoga or dance classes. Youth go out with their skateboards, rollers, rent bicycles and enjoy the active lifestyle. Also it is possible to take a ferry ride on the Moscow river and closer to the evening it gets only more romantic. At night a lot of us go to different restaurants, nightclubs, cafes, outdoor cinemas. It is very difficult to resist the Moscow charm and stay inside. 

But unfortunately the last 2 years weather gets very unpredictable. One day it can go up to 30°C and the next day it can go down to 10°C and cold rain. So I suggest you to check the weather forecast before you come. Prepare the right clothes, please. But in any way if you get too hot or too cold you are always welcome to hide in museums, cafes, exhibition complexes.

FALL SEASON IN MOSCOW – GOLDEN SEASON

The autumn in Moscow is actually not the most popular touristic season. But if you plan to come during this time do not get upset! Moscow will please you with golden colors of the fall.

  • Average temperature Sep, Oct, Nov  11°C, 5°C, -1°C
  • Temperature changes significantly  be aware
  • What to wear  depending on the month prepare different cloths, check the forecast and keep an umbrella
  • Any holidays or festivals? 1st Day of School, Teacher’s Day, Unity Day

I want to be honest with you. The sky becomes gray and it often rains. The cold wind makes you want to stay indoors all the time. But still the nature tries to brighten up our life and add some colors. The most colorful time to visit is the end of September or October. Then leaves on the trees change the color and it gets very very beautiful. I promise you if you catch this time you will make a lot of great pictures. We call it Golden Autumn.

But even if you get unlucky with the weather Moscow still has a loooot of things to offer you. Most of tourists prefer visiting museums, theaters, various concerts and exhibitions. If you want to spend your time more actively I suggest you to visit mazes, escape room games, try trampolines parks and other fun activities.

Do not miss a chance to come to Moscow even if you are afraid the weather might be not very pleasant! Moscow is always welcome for guests.

SPRING IN MOSCOW – TIME TO FALL IN LOVE 

Spring is the time when the nature wakes up after the long winter sleep. Sun becomes brighter, temperature gets warmer, flowers start to bloom and people start to smile at each other. We say it’s the season of falling in love. And no wonder. I think you also might fall in love with the city if you come in spring.

  • Average temperature Mar, Apr, May  -1°C, 6°C, 13°C
  • Temperature changes significantly  be prepared
  • What to wear  prepare good shoes, the snow is melting, keep your feet warm and dry
  • Any holidays or festivals? Women’s Day, Maslenitsa,  Labour’s Day, Victory Day, Easter

The spring time is the time when the snow melts and summer finally wins the fight against winter. We have a holiday to celebrate the end of winter. It is called Maslenitsa. During a whole week we eat a lot of Russian style pancakes, go out, dance and on Sunday burn a winter scarecrow to let it pass away. It sounds funny and maybe creepy but this tradition is hundreds years old. 

Be aware of holidays in spring

After Maslenitsa the weather usually gets warmer and even the people change. You may think I am kidding and people don’t change. But come here during a sunny day in March and you will see so many smiles around that you never get to see that many any other time. 

Also March, 8th is a very important day in Russia. On this day florists sell more flowers than any other day, more than on Valentine’s day or any other day. Russian women are beautiful and they deserve to get a beautiful flower on the Women’s day. So don’t be shocked when you see every single girl on the street holding a tulip or a few of them. 

On May, 9th we have the second main celebration after the New Year celebrations. On this day we celebrate the victory in the World War II. Maybe you don’t know, but Russia has lost tens of millions during the military operations. Everyone here has a relative of few of them who died during the war, everyone knows how our families suffered and basically had no food to eat, our grandparents still remember everything like it was yesterday. So on the Victory Day we not only celebrate but also show how much we cherish what was done and how much we appreciate it. This day is really special I will write a special article about this day later. Do not miss it.

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You have brought up a really wonderful points, thanks for the post.

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Thank you!! I am glad you liked it!!

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Very well explained and i didnt realize that Russia had so much to offer for Tourists, ill be looking forward to visit Russia soon now,

I hope you will really enjoy your stay in Russia! Whenever you come! 🙂

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Hi.. so what do u suggest, better come in early january or early march ?

Hi! If you want to see snow and decorations then totally go for January!

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Hi.. What is the best time to see flower there? Is july still have flower? Thanks~

Hi! Thank you for a good question! Moscow is full of flowers all the time from the end of May to September. But there is a Festival of flowers in Moscow which will take place from 28th of June to 7th of July 2019. You can see some pictures of the last year here So if you have a chance to come during these dates! 🙂

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Hi guys how are you doing, I’m visiting Russia by the first of Oct. can you guys tell me is it expensive and how is the weather in Oct.

The weather in October in Moscow is around 10 degrees during the day and 2 degrees at night. Other cities in Russia can be different.

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I’d like to visit for New Year’s Eve, and be in Red Square for midnight. But are the celebrations better for New Year’s, or better for Orthodox Christmas? If I only had time for one, or the other?

Definetely the New Year! Russians don’t really celebrate the Christmas. But I must tell you that the only way to be in the Red Square for the New Year midnight is to buy a ticket for GUM ice sakting rink.

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thank you and very informative , I am plaining to visit end of septmber and i have seen so many autumn fotos. Where did you take these photos. Can you exactly specify the location of those fotos please

Unfortunately these photos were not made by me, so I can’t tell you the exact location 🙂 but actually in autumn, during the fall season you can just go to any park to take some good shots. You can check here my favorites 🙂

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Do u think its very cold and difficult for people to visit in November which makes them not enjoying the countries and cant see very well the city ? I mean if i come from the gulf countries and we didnt use to this very cold weather would it be hard to enjoy and unpleasant? Thx

I think it depends on the weather more than the temperature. Wind and rain are the worst things that could spoil the vacation. But in those days you could just prefer indoors activities and it would become better.

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What can we see in April? Melted snow? What kind of flowers we can see?

The first flowers are called snowdrops. Byt he end of April the weather gets warmer and in dendraparks you will be able to see tens of different flowers on the ground as well as on the trees

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