Moscow Urban Forum 2023 ticks all the right boxes
December 13, 2024
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Moscow Urban Forum 2023 ticks all the right boxes

Moscow Urban Forum 2023 (MUF 2023) – an exceptional urban fusion of business, education, entertainment, and innovation – is attracting scores of visitors from across Russia and worldwide, including the Middle East.

Being held in warm summertime across sprawling Moscow City, the massive extravaganza began on August 1 and will conclude on September 10, 2023.

Moscow Urban Forum ends on September 10, 2023. Image: MUF 2023
Moscow Urban Forum ends on September 10, 2023. Image: MUF 2023

The 2023 edition of the Moscow Urban Forum is the most oversized edition to date.

The unique and spectacular fusion of business opportunities, education knowledge transfer, modern culture and exciting entertainment is taking place at four iconic public venues in Moscow City – Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Zaryadye Park, Manege Exhibition Hall, and Gostiny Dvor – offering a larger-than-life celebration that caters to a diverse range of tastes and for all age groups and walks of life.

e-visa convenience

MUF 2023 is proving especially popular with visitors of all ages from across the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region.

This follows the Russian government’s recent move permitting the citizens and official residents of 55 countries to apply for an e-visa to enter and stay in Russia for tourism and other valid reasons.

Zaryadye Park, foreground, is one of the four MUF 2023 venues. Image: Arnold  Pinto
Zaryadye Park is one of the four MUF 2023 venues. Image: Arnold Pinto

5 Middle East nations

Five Middle Eastern countries are now eligible for the e-visa facility: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The simplified e-visa process has dramatically facilitated international tourist inflows into the Russian capital since implementing the new e-visa regime in late July 2023.

The four main pillars of MUF 2023 encompass business innovation, entertainment extravaganza, vocational programmes, and global interaction.

MUF 2023 is witnessing record numbers of visitors. Image: Arnold Pinto
MUF 2023 is witnessing record numbers of visitors. Image: Arnold Pinto

Business innovation

As part of the grand event’s business innovation component, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and visionaries have converged on Moscow City to explore emerging trends, innovative technologies, and new business opportunities shaping Moscow’s urban future.

Entertainment extravaganza

In terms of entertainment extravaganza, families, youth, and art enthusiasts are being exposed to many entertaining performances, interactive activities, and cultural festivals, making MUF 2023 a true celebration of diverse talents and cultures.

Vocational programmes

MUF 2023’s vocational programmes initiative offers an invaluable platform for skill development and vocational training, catering to those seeking to enhance their professional capabilities and broaden their horizons.

Recreational activities are a part of the mega event. Image: MUF 2023
Recreational activities are a part of the mega event. Image: MUF 2023

Global interaction

The event’s global interaction interface sees an open invitation having been extended to the world as MUF 2023 is a melting pot of contemporary ideas. This place fosters international partnerships and collaborations that hold the potential to drive positive change on a global scale.

For the entire duration of MUF 2023, the Luzhniki Olympic Complex is the go-to hub for more than 350 daily and weekend high-octane events, including spectacular cultural symphonies, theatrical spectacles, and interactive experiences for the audiences.

Film enthusiasts also can immerse themselves in cinematic enchantment, explore meticulously curated sets, and even participate in impromptu movie shoots.

Technological innovation at a MUF 2023 venue. Image: Arnold Pinto
Technological innovation at a MUF 2023 venue. Image: Arnold Pinto

For those seeking outdoor adventure, a winter wonderland ensemble features a synthetic ice rink and exhilarating tubing and snowboarding slopes, all under the care and guidance of seasoned winter sports athletes.

MUF 2023 also showcases rare virtuosos, showcasing astonishing feats such as sealing matchboxes, slicing fruits, and even uncorking bottles with unparalleled precision.

Expert dog trainers are also revealing well-guarded secrets of canine education through captivating demonstrations, fostering the cultivation of harmonious relationships between pet dogs and their human companions.

Zaryadye Park is hosting Moscow Urban Forum activities. Image: Arnold Pinto
Zaryadye Park is hosting MUF 2023 activities. Image: Arnold Pinto

Innovation is also thriving at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex venue, where aspiring digital artists have the unique opportunity to create digital characters for computer games, even as the enigmatic world of automotive design unfolds, captivating budding automotive engineers.

An interactive sandbox experience at the Luzhniki venue located in a bend of the River Moskva in the Khamovniki district of Moscow City also engages children in hands-on archaeological exploration.

On the other hand, MUF 2023 attendees at the same venue can ascend a majestic Ferris wheel that offers breathtaking panoramic views of Moscow City and savour the delights of a gourmet festival meticulously curated by masterful culinary artisans.

Apply for a Russia e-visa here: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/index_en.html

Last Updated on 1 year by Arnold Pinto

Arnold Pinto

Arnold Pinto

Arnold Pinto is an award-winning journalist with wide-ranging Middle East and Asia experience in the tech, aerospace, defence, luxury watchmaking, business, automotive, and fashion verticals. He is passionate about conserving endangered native wildlife globally. Arnold enjoys 4x4 off-roading, camping and exploring global destinations off the beaten track. Write to: arnold@menews247.com
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