#Hong Kong: Supporting Russia Cultural Festival - Home in the City

APAC Focus IGCS is supporting the 10th Annual Russian Culture Festival in Hong Kong ‘Russian Autumn’.

From 29 October to 30 November 2026, Hong Kong’s Russian-speaking community will be holding the 10th Annual Russian Culture Festival in Hong Kong ‘Russian Autumn’. The Festival’s program includes art and photography exhibitions, cinema, dining, art and craft workshops and other cultural events showcasing the Hong Kong Russian-speaking community.

The visitors have a chance to meet Russian artists, musicians, dancers, designers, chefs and entrepreneurs who live, work and create in Hong Kong. The festival is organized by the Russian Club in Hong Kong with support of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in the Hong Kong SAR. Marina Hoyle, The Russian Culture Festival’s Co-Founder shares: “Our events celebrate the many Russian talents that enrich Hong Kong’s multicultural community.

This year’s programme offers a range of opportunities to explore the connections between Russian cultural heritage and life in Hong Kong:

Art | “Home in the City: Stories Through Art”

5–9 November · Visual Arts Centre

An exhibition exploring how artists from diverse backgrounds have come to call Hong Kong home, with an opening on 5 November. Artist Renato Zaripov will also lead a sketch walk on 8 November, from 11 am to 1 pm (HK$200).

Photography | “Reframe: Seeing Home Differently”

19–22 November · Visual Arts Centre

A photographic exploration of belonging, identity and changing perspectives on Hong Kong, opening on 19 November.

History | Cemetery Walk, Lecture and Icon Exhibition

1 November · Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley / Russian Orthodox Church, Sheung Wan

Discover the history of Hong Kong’s Russian diaspora through a cemetery walk, alongside a lecture and icon exhibition at the church.

Film | “Fear” (2025)

A screening of director Apollinariya Degtyareva’s psychological thriller about a woman whose secluded life is disrupted by unsettling events.

Wellbeing | Breathwork with Aigul

The Hideout, Mui Wo, Lantau

A community gathering focused on breathwork, sensory awareness and nervous system regulation.

Cultural Exchange | Preparing for a Trip to Russia

HKU SPACE

An introduction to destinations, etiquette and practical travel tips, combining insights from a Russian teacher and a student’s recent visit to St Petersburg.

An additional December event | Bulgakov Book & Dinner Night

5 December · Helena May Blue Room

A shared meal and discussion exploring Mikhail Bulgakov’s “The Days of the Turbins”, its characters and historical setting.

A chance to discover the people, perspectives and cultural traditions that contribute to Hong Kong’s multicultural life.