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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CREATIVITY AND HOBBIES 
MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

The International exhibition of creativity and hobbies Moscow Hobby Expo, the only project in Russia dedicated to all areas of leisure was held November 18 to 20, 2022 at Crocus Expo. 

EXHIBITORS

The project provided the perfect platform of more than 10 000 sq m for meeting and sharing experience among like-minded people, creative personalities, collectors, modeling enthusiasts, fans of technical skills and "smart" portable devices, fans of ultra-modern gadgets, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle and fishing who are always in search of something new.

Thousands of original ideas and modern trends of the hobby world were presented by such companies as: Nemolotok, LaVita, BALUBOMBS, Technell, Oven, Aries, Vinkova-Art, IMAGIS LIMITED IMAGES LTD, the Federation of Tank Model Sports, the Moscow Automobile Sports Federation, Volniye Mastera, Aviation and Sport, MirabelStudio, ROOSSA OOO, Shederv workshop, Ledentsovaya Fabrika, Kiselev & Co Auction House, Yeletsk Kruzheva, Plasic Platoon, JimScale, Blood Carrot Knights, SX-Art, AAA-miniatures, M.N.K. Jewelry, WOOD_STORE, Vinkova-art, Geek Puzzle  and others.

The product diversity at Hobby Expo is huge, ranging from every conceivable material and tools for:

  • Everything for modeling - accessories and additional details, paints.
  • Ship models.
  • Miniatures and racks.
  • Designer jewelry made from natural gems.
  • Kitchenware and home decor
  • Aroma plaster sachets, aroma soap.
  • Folk crafts.
  • Products made from glass.
  • 3D modeling.
  • Puzzles.
  • Collectibles
  • Numismatics.
  • Clothing and accessories.

PROGRAM

Moscow Hobby Expo is impossible to imagine without entertaining and informative events: international auto and aircraft model competitions, traditionally attracting attention of a huge number of spectators; tank all-around championships; creative competitions and optional master classes; bright presentations of participating companies.

MODELISM SECTION

The Federation of Tank Model Sports hold scenario games using the latest electronic game aids during all days of the event period. Anybody had an opportunity to participate in battles of radio controlled tanks 1/16 scale on the range comprising more than 250 sq m.

The Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO organized Grand Prix of Russia 2022 competition in drift and ring race classes for models with electric drive.

The Moscow Hobby Expo hosted the largest in Russia exhibition and contest of large-scale modeling and painting of military historical and fantasy miniatures. 333 authors from 59 cities of Russia, as well as Riga and Krakow presented 1054 works in various nominations.

The annual winter race on Tiny Whoop class mini-drones Cold Games were initiated and organized by RC Pilots community. The pilots controlled drones using special smart FPV glasses - a device to which a video feed is transmitted in real time.

HISTORICAL ZONE

The Silver Wolf Vikings Club presented the reconstruction of the Viking era and Ancient Russia. There was a field camp of the Russian force made in the exhibition hall. Visitors were able to explore copies of armor and household items that had been used a thousand years ago, walk through craftsmen market rows and hold a copy of the real Viking sword or Russian saber in their hands. Photo zones in the historical camp, as well as a craft fair were available on the first day of the exhibition. One-on-one combat tournament took place November 20, and fives fights on the bridge and squad competitions were held November 21.

MASTER CLASSES ZONE

Courses in various areas of craftsmanship were held within the frames of master classes.

The creative workshop Volniye Mastera held master classes where attendees had an opportunity to make a Christmas tree toy, a beautiful beaded ring and much more under the skillful guidance of the specialists.

Ledentsovaya Fabrika provided a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the products and participate in the company's master classes at the Moscow Hobby Expo. The company produces and sells cases of various purposes (for lollipops, chocolate, marmalade, peanut brittles, caramel, sweets, dough), different types (animals, birds, symbol images, figurines) and for different sizes of sweets.

Liudmila Sudarik, an exhibitor at the Moscow Hobby Expo, displayed handmade souvenirs: charm dolls, princesses, princes, magic horses, owls, kid goats and birds. She also held master classes: Russian war horse - a complex version of the classic mane; how you can make a full-fledged four-legged pony from a Sun Horse on a stick; keeper, angel of knowledge and a charm doll.

During all days of the show Vladimir Nezhny presented author's master classes on the creation of movable miniatures made from wire. One could make everything from an ordinary and accessible twisted pair that one’s imagination can envision - from dwarfs to majestic dragons.

MasterMAMA group of skilled mothers with many children invited to master classes on various techniques of decorative creativity. Children learnt to make a toy with their own hands without using needles, make their own author's key trinket with bobbles made from beads, accessories and yarn and got acquainted with the Slavic technique of making dolls from natural materials.

RoboUniver, an educational robotics related universe, invited all kids aged from 6 to 17 years to participate in a real robo football battle. Each child could learn how to control the robot in order to score a goal against the opponent. 

Bombodeli company, a family project of creative people who have stepped into the unknown of a new direction to create 3D molds for bath bombs, gave lessons to creative personalities how to create 3D molds for bath bombs..

Gold Fish board games club, Fallout and Malifaux gamers community held master classes on teaching wargames all days of the exhibition. Everyone had an opportunity to touch the world of the galactic civil war that broke out at the beginning of the 31st millennium which put an end to the Emperor's Great Crusade.

Presenters Athanasief D.A. and K.A. Dyachenko held master classes on 3D modeling using a 3D pen and Autodesk Fusion 360 cloud CAD software. Attendees could select the sketch they liked and create a unique model from it.

Speakers made lectures within the frames of the business program. The speakers Anna Andreeva and Elena Proviz held lectures for the visitors. Anna Andreeva, the owner of AAA-ACCOUNTING; spoke on the topic Creative Thinking - Support and Resource for Life. Elena Proviz, spoke on the topic Creativity in Business - Create or Exclude? Obedin & Partners law firm provided consultations in protecting ideas. Sergey Lysenko, a famous traveler with 26 years of experience, who had visited 108 countries around the world, 50 of which driving his own car, shared his knowledge on the preparation and implementation of both short-format road trips and real expeditions in difficult conditions. 

The hobby and craft industry has grown rapidly during the pandemic as many people have taken up new hobbies which, in some cases, have evolved into emerging business ventures. There is a definite need for this event and we will continue to support the industry by providing a proven platform that serves both exhibitors and visitors alike. With a wide range of decorative and stylish items the show is the perfect place to get in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. The assortment ranges from beautiful home accessories to decoration and gift ideas up to delicious treats and Christmas specialties.

See you at Moscow Hobby Expo in 2023!

PRESS RELEASE
International exhibition of creativity and hobbies MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

Crocus Expo will host November 18 to 20, 2022 the International exhibition of creativity and hobbies Moscow Hobby Expo, the only project in Russia dedicated to all areas of leisure. The project provides the perfect platform of more than 10 000 sq m for meeting and sharing experience among like-minded people, creative personalities, collectors, modeling enthusiasts, fans of technical skills and "smart" portable devices, fans of ultra-modern gadgets, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle and fishing who are always in search of something new.

EXHIBITORS

The Moscow Hobby Expo exposition will offer an excellent platform to present your company and products in the Russian market, personally meet a wide audience of attendees, study market conditions and establish strong business relationship. Visitors will be able to get advice from qualified specialists as well as test new items and make profitable purchases.

The product diversity at Hobby Expo is huge, ranging from every conceivable material and tool for painting, handicrafts, gluing, sewing, modeling, kneading clay, adorning, decorating to high-quality papers and paints, easels, brushes, graphic accessories and other DIY articles.

Thousands of original ideas and modern trends of the hobby world will be presented by: Nemolotok, LaVita, BALUBOMBS, Technell, Aries, Vinkova-Art, IMAGIS LIMITED IMAGES LTD, Federation of Tank Model Sports, Moscow Automobile Sports Federation, Volniye Mastera, MirabelStudio, ROOSSA OOO, Shederv workshop, Ledentsovaya Fabrika, Kiselev & Co Auction House, Yeletsk Kruzheva and others.

The Russian company Oven, one of the leaders in the production of cross stitch embroidery kits, will present its new products. By the New Year 2023, the company has prepared funny and simple-to-make magnets embroidered on plastic canvas, as well as sweet designs on canvas with the long-ears symbol of the next year

LaVita will showcase yarn from Turkey, which perfectly combines affordable cost, impeccable raw material quality, high thread strength and perfect permanency of color. The yarn is developed specifically for hand knitting and allows you to create real masterpieces of handiwork, including home textiles, adult and children's clothes, as well as toys.

Evgueniya Vinkova, a glass artist Vinkova-Art, will display at the show various works of decorative fine art: lantern candle holders, decorative figurines of angels in tiffany techniques, plates and a wide choice of handmade glass items. Evgenia's works have been exhibited in the Museum of Russian Art for several years. The Vinkova-Art brand received high praise at exhibitions in Moscow and Berlin.

Technell is a manufacturer of ship models for self assembly and accessories for ship modeling. The company will display ship models that correspond as accurately as possible to historical data, possess a rich history and universal fame. 

BALUBOMBS will showcase unique bath bombs. Bright and unusual aromas, rich colors, incredible designs and product sizes are the hallmarks of the manufacturer.

The exhibition will feature a master class area where attendees will have an opportunity to take part in master classes from Volniye Mastera. The creative workshop Volniye Mastera is a community of passionate professionals with extensive experience in working with beads. One will find gifts for the New Year, jewelry made of beads and natural stones - necklaces and brooches, theatrical handbags, Christmas tree toys and handmade balls, collectible beaded thimbles at the workshop stand.

PROGRAM

The exposition will be supplemented by entertainment and educational events: international auto and aircraft model competitions, traditionally attracting attention of a huge number of spectators; tank all-around championships; creative competitions and optional master classes; bright presentations of participating companies.

Contests: 

  • Tank battles 1/16 scale organized by the Federation of Tank Model Sports.
  • Exhibition and contest of stand models.
  • Russian Grand Prix in car modeling sports.
  • Cup of the tournament of tank pilots at the RU in honor of A.N. Portnov. 

Entertainment activities:

  • Robo soccer.
  • Board games zone.
  • Photo zone with LEGO products.
  • Hobby Expo Fashion Day.
  • Robo battle from RoboUniver. 

Informative events:

  • Historical reconstruction zone.
  • Introduction to war games and table-top role-playing games.
  • Lecture hall with performances and master classes by famous artists and modelers.

Master classes:

  • Piloting of radio controlled drones and tanks.
  • Assembly and programming of robots from LEGO.
  • Assembly of plastic models without glue.
  • Handmade bracelets from strips of genuine leather.
  • Patchwork Bunny - the basics of creating a Slavic toy.
  • Backpack trinkets and pendants made of beads and fittings.
  • Dolls made of threads and lace.
  • Bracelets or pendants made of handmade ceramic parts.
  • Traditions of a Slavic toy made of patchwork, master class How to Sew a Bird.
  • Harmonizing Painting.
  • Painting on eco-bags and textile toys.

The Historical Reconstruction zone of the Viking era and ancient Russia will operate at the Moscow Hobby Expo.

Visitors will see a field camp of the Russian task force and the shopping arcade of artisans, where armor, weapons and household items that were used a thousand years ago will be presented.

Also a single combat tournament, fivers battles and squad battles on the bridge will be held within the frames of the event.

The Moscow Hobby Expo will host the largest in Russia exhibition and contest of large-scale modeling and painting of military historical and fantasy miniatures.

Works made by pupils of modeling sections from all over Russia and international masters in more than 100 categories will be displayed within exposition comprising 300 sq m.

The unlimited thematic will allow participants to present historical and fantastic characters, models of military equipment, combat robots, spacecrafts, civilian vehicles, construction machinery, ships, dioramas and much more.

A separate category will be formed by works from private collections, on the basis of which it will be possible to trace the evolution of modeling and painting miniatures, see various painting techniques and the difference between the "old" and "new" schools.

Speakers who have prepared exclusive materials for the exhibition attendees will make lectures within the frames of the business program. The speakers Anna Andreeva and Elena Proviz will hold lectures for the visitors. Anna Andreeva is the owner of AAA-ACCOUNTING; author of two books Taxes. How and Where to Reduce Legally and Franchise Management Guide; consultant to the finance committee of the public organization of small and medium-sized businesses Support of Russia; the creator of the accounting franchise in Russia. The speaker will present information on the topic Creative Thinking - Support and Resource for Life. Elena Proviz is the founder of the Branding Project packaging company and co-founder of the Fast it2b company. Elena has 20 years of experience in marketing in industrial companies and 10 years of experience in a modern art gallery. The speaker will present the topic Creativity in Business - Create or Exclude? Obedin & Partners law firm will provide consultations in protecting ideas. The company lawyers deal with issues related to acquisition, use and protection of intellectual property and personal data. They analyze the degree of legal vulnerability of intangible assets and select optimal solutions for protection, create effective strategies for legal support of projects and work to achieve a guaranteed result. The Moscow Hobby Expo will host a lecture by Sergey Lysenko, a famous traveler with 26 years of experience, who has visited 108 countries around the world, 50 of which driving his own car. Besides Sergey visited all regions of the Russian Federation. Sergey will share his knowledge on the preparation and implementation of both short-format road trips and real expeditions in difficult conditions. Everyone willing will have an opportunity to ask questions, find out interesting routes and discover a lot of new and unknown things.

VISITORS

Moscow Hobby Expo was initially launched in 2010 and has grown significantly over the years, providing a wide spectrum of materials, equipment, supplies and ideas that are showcased to trade buyers and the general public, encouraging people to take up a creative craft or hobby. Attracting thousands of visitors each year, people from all over Russia visit the trade fair to source materials, supplies, equipment, ideas and techniques.

The hobby and craft industry has grown rapidly during the pandemic as many people have taken up new hobbies which, in some cases, have evolved into emerging business ventures. There is a definite need for this event and we will continue to support the industry by providing a proven platform that serves both exhibitors and visitors alike. With a wide range of decorative and stylish items the show is the perfect place to get in the mood for the upcoming holiday season. The assortment ranges from beautiful home accessories to decoration and gift ideas up to delicious treats and Christmas specialties.

See you at Crocus Expo within Moscow Hobby Expo!

POST RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CREATIVITY AND HOBBIES
MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

Crocus Expo hosted November 19 to 21, 2021 the International exhibition of creativity and hobbies Moscow Hobby Expo, the only project in Russia dedicated to all areas of leisure. In the course of 3 day one had an opportunity to prominently present products, find new clients and partners, obtain market information, monitor competitive activity and gain first-hand knowledge of the conditions of the industry of handicraft, hobby and creativity.
EXHIBITORS
The project provided the perfect platform of more than 10 000 sq m for meeting and sharing experience among like-minded people, creative personalities, collectors, modeling enthusiasts, fans of technical skills and "smart" portable devices, fans of ultra-modern gadgets, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle and fishing who are always in search of something new.
Companies exhibitors from all over Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Izhevsk, Kazan, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov, Sevastopol, Tula, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl and others) displayed the most popular products of the modern hobby industry.
Large key players of the market were among the exhibitors: Hobby Center, Fonduchok's Boutique, Lab Model, Hobby Ostrov, Attic of the Collector, Neocraft, the Federation of Tank Model Sports, the Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO, Volnyie Mastera, Mirabel Studio and others.
The following was showcased at the exposition:

  • Everything for stand modeling - radio-controlled models for assembly and spare parts (Hobby Ostrov, Lab Model), vessels model kits, accessories and extra parts (Falconet, Technell), weapons and vehicles model kits made of wood (T.A.R.G.), photoetching (Microdesign TPO), chemistry for modeling, plastic stencils for camouflage (KAVmodels).
  • Embroidery kits - author's patterns and finished embroidered pictures (Neocraft, Fonduchok's Boutique).
  • The collection of male accessories of instrumental images ARLI, listed in the Book of Achievements and Records of Russia.
  • Designer jewelry made of natural gems, bronze, silver, beads and fittings, in the technique of galvanoplastics (companies Valeri_and_co, Girl of the Woods, Silver World, Volnyie Masters, U TANI).
  • Kitchen utensils and home decor (PaLka project).
  • Wide range of thermo-adhesive applications made from hand-painted fabrics and kits for patchwork from Happy Fabric and TkaniMarket shop.
  • Original products made of jeans Jeans Fantasy for fans of original ideas (master Angelika Dymova).
  • Amazing dolls, stunning soap bouquets, work from epoxy resin, chess from real amber (a young online platform for handicraft masters Ukhty! Bazar, Milyie Melochi).
  • Handmade chocolate from Raccoon's studio.
  • And much more.

Fans of active outing and fishermen, both professionals and amateurs, had an opportunity to purchase everything necessary for winter fishing and not only at Fishing section. A wide range of fishing equipment, spinning rods, stock, fishing gear (fishing rods, fishing lines, devons, lures, reels, tackles) and handmade lures were displayed there. Companies from Voronezh, Izhevsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg including Piranya and Uspeshnaya Rybalka showcased their new products.
PROGRAM
Moscow Hobby Expo is unimaginable without entertainment and informative events. Visitors had an opportunity to watch: copter flights; trucks and all-terrain vehicles overcoming various obstacles; radio-controlled cars competing with each other in speed and maneuverability. And most importantly - anyone willing could take part in various activities: master a new style of painting; improve skills of sculpting; learn how to manage technical devices.

MODELISM
The Federation of Tank Model Sports held scenic battles with the latest auxiliary e-gaming tools and RC tank pilot competitions. Everybody having RC of scale 1:16 had an opportunity to attend practicum Basic Level of RC Tank Model Operation and master class Use of Small Machine Tool in Tank Modeling, interactive tank battles on the area of more than 250 sq m.
The Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO held Grand Prix Russia-2021 in classes of electric ATVs and highway-ring car models with electric drive.
Patriot club of historical and technical stand modeling organized demonstrations and master classes for children and teenagers on stand modeling. Yuri Rozhdestvin, chief designer of the Malenkiy Samoliotik KB, held master classes on folding paper and expanded polypropylene aircraft for children aged 3 to 12 years.
HISTORICAL PLATFORM
The Historical Platform presented the reconstruction of the Viking era and Ancient Russia organized by Silver Wolf Guard. There was a field camp of the Russian force made in the exhibition hall. Visitors could explore copies of armor and household items that had been used a thousand years ago, walk through craftsmen market rows and hold a copy of the real Viking sword or Russian saber in their hands, watch one-on-one combat tournament and fives fights on the bridge and squad competitions.

SHOWS AREA
A large fashion show of designers and handicraftsmen Hobby Expo Fashion Day was held for the visitors of Moscow Hobby Expo November 20, 2021. The show was organized by the Podium Moscow Fashion Theater and its artistic director, image maker and stylist Evgenia Lisitsyna. The program featured shows of designer clothes and accessories collections made in various techniques (patchwork, wallowing, knitting, sewing), as well as shows from masters working with single images and products.
MASTER CLASSES ZONE
Master Elena Komissarova held master classes on decoupage New Year's jewelry, children's bracelets and decorative boards using acrylic paints, stains and patterns. Master Lyubov Mosolova also held master classes on working with memory wire and beading wire.
Mastermama group of skilled mothers with many children invited to master classes on various techniques of decorative creativity. Children learnt to make a toy with their own hands without using needles, make their own author's key trinket with bobbles made from beads, accessories and yarn and got acquainted with the Slavic technique of making dolls from natural materials.
A number of master classes from Alexandra Fedulina, a painter, were held in the same zone. The master classes were devoted to creating a picture in the most aerial and difficult technique – pastel, with a palette-knife and in the modern "acrylic" technique.
Pervaya Masterskaya organized master classes on the manufacture of New Year and Christmas toys and not only. Children aged four to six years got a chance to undergo vocational guidance of an engineering and technical orientation. The children were guided to work on machines (lathe, fretsaw, grinding, drilling); master skills in working with plastic, glass, plywood; learn to cut, drill, polish and work on a lathe; make their own detail or souvenir on the memory of the exhibition.
Everybody was invited to master classes on mathematics and English from Skysmart online school. There were no complicated concepts, cramming, boring homework, control works and marks in a school register during the classes - only fascinating and creative classes in English and mathematics!
The organizers of Moscow Hobby Expo would like to express their gratitude to exhibitors and attendees of the event for their creativity and would like to invite everybody to join the next edition of the project in 2022!

See you at Crocus Expo in 2022!

PRESS RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CREATIVITY AND HOBBIES
MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

Crocus Expo will host November 19 to 21, 2021 the International exhibition of creativity and hobbies Moscow Hobby Expo, the only project in Russia dedicated to all areas of leisure. The project provides the perfect platform for meeting and sharing experience among like-minded people, creative personalities, collectors, modeling enthusiasts, fans of technical skills and "smart" portable devices, fans of ultra-modern gadgets, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle who are always in search of something new.

The Moscow Hobby Expo exposition will be supplemented by entertainment and educational events: international auto and aircraft model competitions, traditionally attracting attention of a huge number of spectators; tank all-around championships; creative competitions and optional master classes; bright presentations of participating companies.

EXHIBITORS

Companies exhibitors from all over Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Izhevsk, Kazan, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov, Sevastopol, Tula, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl and others) will display the most popular products of the modern hobby industry. In the course of 3 day one will have an opportunity to prominently present products, find new clients and partners, obtain market information, monitor competitive activity and gain first-hand knowledge of the conditions of the industry of handicraft, hobby and creativity.

Large key players of the market are among the exhibitors: Hobby Center, Fonduchok's Boutique, Lab Model, Albatross Company, Attic of the Collector, Microdesign TPO, Technell, Falconet, Ovechkiny Zabavy, Neocraft, the Federation of Tank Model Sports, the Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO, Mirabel Studio and others.

The exhibition will feature: stand models; designer apparel; bracelets and wristbands; painted clothing and accessories; lampwork design elements in vintage and retro styles; products made from selenite, felted wool, wood, malachite, leather and other natural materials; pottery; polymeric utensils; interior items and furniture made of natural materials; tapestry products; antiques; handmade dolls; phytodesign and handmade flowers; diamond painting; bouquets of candy; products in decoupage technique and much more.

Fans of active outing and fishermen, both professionals and amateurs, will have an opportunity to purchase everything necessary for winter fishing and not only at Fishing section. A wide range of products will feature fishing equipment, spinning rods, stock, fishing gear (fishing rods, fishing lines, devons, lures, reels, tackles) and handmade lures.

PROGRAM

We can rightfully define the program of the exhibition as really spectacular. Visitors will have an opportunity to watch: copter flights; trucks and all-terrain vehicles overcoming various obstacles; radio-controlled cars competing with each other in speed and maneuverability. And most importantly - anyone willing can take part in various activities: master a new style of painting; try yourself in sculpting; learn how to manage technical devices.

FOR MODELING FANS

The Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO will hold Grand Prix in classes of electric ATVs and highway-ring car models with electric drive.

The Federation of Tank Model Sports together with the Central Sports Tank Club will organize scenic battles with the latest auxiliary e-gaming tools and RC tank pilot competitions. Everybody having RC of scale 1:16 will have an opportunity to attend practicum Basic Level of RC Tank Model Operation and master class Use of Small Machine Tool in Tank Modeling, interactive tank battles (both one-on-one and in mixed teams), the open tank all-around championship Tank Olympus 2021 - Ring Races and Tank Triathlon. The federation invites also to attend the special exposition devoted to the 100 anniversary of national tank production.

Yuri Rozhdestvin, chief designer of the Malenkiy Samoliotik KB, will hold master classes on folding paper and expanded polypropylene aircraft for children aged 3 to 12 years. The master classes will feature competitions on the flight accuracy of models made by their hands.

Patriot club of historical and technical stand modeling organizes demonstrations and master classes for children and teenagers on the topic LEDs in stand modeling; Aviation dioramas. From design to implementation; Miniature - what to start with?; Tanks and self-propelled guns of the Great Patriotic War (assembly of models made from plastic without glue); Verrtolets (assembly of Mi-2 helicopter model from paper).

A dense and topical program will be held on the stand of the RCPILOTs community: racing on quad copters and the competitions. The Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO will hold off-road and highway training courses and RC Drift courses. Qualifying phase of the competitions, a training stage, master classes, a mini-show and a briefing will take place during the first two days of the show.

HISTORICAL PLATFORM

The Historical Platform will present the reconstruction of the Viking era and Ancient Russia. There will be a field camp of the Russian force made in the exhibition hall. Visitors will be able to explore copies of armor and household items that were used a thousand years ago, walk through craftsmen market rows and hold a copy of the real Viking sword or Russian saber in their hands. Photo zones in the historical camp, as well as a craft fair will be available every day. One-on-one combat tournament will take place November 20, and fives fights on the bridge and squad competitions will be held November 21.

SHOWS AREA

A large fashion show of designers and handicraftsmen Hobby Expo Fashion Day will be held for the visitors of Moscow Hobby Expo November 20, 2021 at 13:00. The organizers are Podium Moscow Fashion Theater and its artistic director, image maker and stylist Evgenia Lisitsyna. The program features shows of designer clothes and accessories collections made in various techniques (patchwork, wallowing, knitting, sewing), as well as shows from masters working with single images and products.

MASTER CLASSES ZONE

Master Elena Komissarova will hold master classes on decoupage New Year's jewelry, children's bracelets and decorative boards using acrylic paints, stains and patterns. Master Lyubov Mosolova will also hold master classes on working with memory wire and beading wire. Everybody is invited to attend the master classes.

Mastermama group of skilled mothers with many children invite to master classes on various techniques of decorative creativity. Children will learn to make a toy with their own hands without using needles, make their own author's key trinket with bobbles made from beads, accessories and yarn and will get acquainted with the Slavic technique of making dolls from natural materials

A number of master classes from Alexandra Fedulina, a painter, will be held in the same zone. The master classes will be devoted to creating a picture in the most aerial and difficult technique pastel, with a palette-knife and in the modern "acrylic" technique.

VISITORS

International exhibition Moscow Hobby Expo presents the entire world of hobbies for any age! For retail representatives, dealers and suppliers, the exhibition is an opportunity to learn about the trends of the hobby industry, negotiate and find new partners among exhibitors. Professional hobbyists, fans and those who are in search of a creative outlet come from all over Russia in search of materials, supplies, equipment, ideas and techniques and thus making the event a long-awaited meeting place for people who cannot imagine their lives without entertaining pastime.

The cost of the ticket for the event is 300 RUB for adults and 200 RUB for children aged 7 to 14 years. The ticket is valid for one person and entitles to two entries within one day.

See you at Crocus Expo November 19 through 21, 2021!

ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CREATIVITY AND HOBBIES MOSCOW HOBBY EXPO

Crocus Expo will host November 19 to 21, 2021 the International exhibition of creativity and hobbies Moscow Hobby Expo, the only project in Russia dedicated to all areas of leisure. The project provides the perfect platform for meeting and sharing experience among like-minded people, creative personalities, collectors, modeling enthusiasts, fans of technical skills and "smart" portable devices, fans of ultra-modern gadgets, as well as lovers of an active lifestyle who are always in search of something new.

The Moscow Hobby Expo exposition will be supplemented by entertainment and educational events: international auto and aircraft model competitions, traditionally attracting attention of a huge number of spectators; tank all-around championships; creative competitions and optional master classes; bright presentations of participating companies.

EXHIBITORS

More than 300 participating companies from 14 cities of the Russian Federation (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Izhevsk, Kazan, Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Saratov, Sevastopol, Tula, Chelyabinsk, Yaroslavl and others) will display the most popular products of the modern hobby industry. The exposition space will comprise more than 10 000 sq m.

Large key players of the market are among the exhibitors: Hobby Center, Fonduchok's Boutique, Lab Model, Albatross Company, Attic of the Collector, Microdesign TPO, Technell, Falconet, Ovechkiny Zabavy, Neocraft, the Federation of Tank Model Sports, the Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO, Mirabel Studio and others.

The exhibition will feature: stand models; designer apparel; bracelets and wristbands; painted clothing and accessories; lampwork design elements in vintage and retro styles; products made from selenite, felted wool, wood, malachite, leather and other natural materials; pottery; polymeric utensils; interior items and furniture made of natural materials; tapestry products; antiques; handmade dolls; phytodesign and handmade flowers; diamond painting; bouquets of candy; products in decoupage technique and much more.

PROGRAM

We can rightfully define the program of the exhibition as really spectacular. Visitors will have an opportunity to watch: copter flights; trucks and all-terrain vehicles overcoming various obstacles; radio-controlled cars competing with each other in speed and maneuverability. And most importantly - anyone willing can take part in various activities: master a new style of painting; try yourself in sculpting; learn how to manage technical devices.

The Federation of Automodel Sport of Moscow ROO will hold several events within the frames of Moscow Hobby Expo:

  • On two tracks - with high-speed straight and jumping-off tracks and on a flat track for cars speeding up to 100 km/h - the Grand Prix will be held in classes of electric ATVs and highway-ring car models with electric drive.
  • The best pilots in Drone Races from all over Russia will fight November 19 to 20 to be qualified for the 2022 World Games in the United States.
  • The annual winter race on Tiny Whoop class mini-drones Cold Games will be held November 21.

The Federation of Tank Model Sports together with the Central Sports Tank Club and the Tank Workshop Plant No. 13 will organize scenic battles with the latest auxiliary e-gaming tools and RC tank pilot competitions. Everybody having RC of scale 1:16 will have an opportunity to participate in the competitions:

  • The open tank all-around championship Tank Olympus 2021 - Ring Races.
  • Training workshop Elementary level course for RC tank control, which will be held November 19 and 21 from 9:00 to 10:00. The classes will be held by representatives of the FTMS coaching staff. A certificate will be issued upon completion.
  • Interactive tank battles (both one-on-one and in mixed teams).

The Silver Wolf Vikings Club will present the reconstruction of the Viking era and Ancient Russia. There will be a field camp of the Russian force made in the exhibition hall. Visitors will be able to explore copies of armor and household items that were used a thousand years ago, walk through craftsmen market rows and hold a copy of the real Viking sword or Russian saber in their hands.

Photo zones in the historical camp, as well as a craft fair will be available on the first day of the exhibition, November 19. One-on-one combat tournament will take place November 20, and fives fights on the bridge and squad competitions will be held November 21.

Classes in various areas of craftsmanship will be held within the frames of master classes: scrapbooking, quilling, decoupage, decap technique and sculpting from various materials. The following master classes will be held November 20 and 21:

  • The Albatross Company, a manufacturer of art brushes and materials for artists, organizes two New Year's classes at 11:00 and 15:00.
  • The painter Alexandra Fedulina will hold three master classes, the participants of which will create landscapes and still lives with pastel, acrylic and palette knives.

VISITORS

International exhibition Moscow Hobby Expo presents an entire world of hobbies for any age! Professional hobbyists and those who are in search of a creative outlet come from all over Russia in search of materials, supplies, equipment, ideas and techniques and thus making the event a long-awaited meeting place for people who cannot imagine their lives without entertaining pastime. The idea to bring about such a show was inspired by our busy, fast-paced lifestyles, and how for many of us, we don't grant ourselves that necessary 'me-time'.

Moscow Hobby Expo invites entertainment industrys players and operators to participation. In the course of 3 day you will have an opportunity to prominently present your products, find new clients and partners, obtain market information and monitor competitive activity and gain first-hand knowledge of the conditions of the industry of handicraft, hobby and creativity.

See you at Crocus Expo November 19 through 21, 2021!