When February comes, some of us dreading it. February is the lovey-dovey months. On February 14th, people celebrate Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Alas, not every one of us is blessed with a lovely relationship. This can come as pressure for singles. When everyone else goes for a date, the not-so-lucky feels nothing but lonely.

There’s a quick fix for this. First, is there’s nothing wrong of being single. Singles shouldn’t have to worry about what anyone else says. It’s better to be alone than be in a wrong relationship. Secondly, no one can say that if you’re single, you can’t have a date. Take time to do a self-love activity on Valentine’s day.

Grab a good book (preferably Russian Literature) and eat your favorite chocolate brand. Or spend the night watching Russian movies. Russian movies will keep you entertained while also learning Russian customs and language. If you are in Russia, there are several events in Russia that will help you forget Valentine’s day.

These events are exciting and fun to attend. Pick among the ones aligned with your interest and hobby.

1. Hunting, Fishing, Tourism Territory 2019

Hunting, Fishing, Tourism Territory 2019 is a trade fair exhibiting fishing equipment, hunting equipment, and tourism services for both activities. This year it will be held on 20-24 February in Moscow. If getting out in the nature hunting and fishing is your hobby, the booth here will definitely distract you from Valentine’s day.

2. Collection Premiere Moscow 2019 (CPM)

Collection Premiere Moscow 2019 is an annual fair for fashion wear, lingerie, and accessories. This event is certainly a must visit for ladies. There are 15 exhibition halls. Each displays different categories including womenswear, menswear, eveningwear, plus size, and lingerie. There are also special sections exhibiting premium brands, shoes, and beachwear.

It’s a paradise! You can get lost among the exhibits and suddenly Valentine’s Day sounds like an unimportant concern. CPM will be held in Moscow from 25 to 28 February 2019. The venue is Expocentre in Moscow. It’s one of the important events for the Eastern European fashion market.

For inspiration, check out the fashion style of Russian ladies. You might want to steal some looks and then plan your shopping spree accordingly.

3. Lingerie Show-Forum 2019

Being single is not a reason to buy lingerie. Ladies, of course, can by one and enjoy wearing them for yourself. Luckily, there is a lingerie show near Valentine’s Day this year. Lingerie Show-Forum 2019 is set to be held at Moscow Event Hall “InfoProstranstvo” at 20-28 February. It’s a stade show specializing in international lingerie, swimwear, and hosiery.

The exhibitors are manufacturers and suppliers of lingerie, from Russia and aboard. The buyers are mostly people in fashion business: retailer or business owners. However, it doesn’t limit the visit from the general public. If you’re interested, you can go to this fair. The location is close to the Red Square, only 700 m from Kremlin

4. Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition MITT 2019

Planning a trip in the near future? It’s best to go to MITT 2019 to help you plan the best vacation ever. MITT is the largest exhibition in tourism. Around 3000 participating companies are scheduled to participate, covering over 180 travel destinations in Russia. Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition 2019 will be held in Moscow from 12 to 14 March 2019.

The exhibition is the opportunity to get a peek of the Russian travel industry, as well as raising your awareness about travel destinations in Russia.

5. Coffee & Tea Russian Expo 2019

As indicated obviously on its name, Coffee & Tea Russian Expo 2019 is an expo about these two much love beverages. If you’re a fan of coffee and tea, there’s no better way to distract yourself from Valentine’s day than browsing over exhibitors booths here. 130 companies are set to display their products and services.

Mark the date at the calendar: 13-15 March 2019 at ECC Sokolniki Moscow. Apart from the exhibition, there are educational programs and competitions. Watch, or even participate, as baristas, roasters, and tea masters show off their skill at the competitions. CTRE is the largest exhibition about tea and coffee in Russia.

6. Ladya 2019 The Spring fantasy

If you want to educate yourself more on Russian folk arts and crafts, Ladya 2019 is the event for you. It is scheduled to be held on 4-8 March 2018 at Expocentre Moscow. The event organizer, the Association of National Art Crafts of Russia, has been continuing to preserve the folk art tradition with this expo.

Over 250 organizations will participate in this event. The art items exhibited including Ghel porcelain, Rostov enamel, Kholmogorsk and Tobolsk carved bone, Skopinsk and Pskov ceramics, weapon by Zlatoustov and Tula masters, and Kubachinsk jewelry. Ladya also exhibits the art of weaving and embroidery from all over Russia.

7. St. Petersburg International Motor-Show 2019

Now this event is a must visit if you’re an automobile fan. Scheduled from 4 to 7 April 2019 in Saint-Petersburg. The event calls the most avid find of cars, motorbikes, and their accessories. You might get a peek of the latest products of the year, and might even get a chance to see them real close before the new products hit the market. St. Petersburg International Motor-Show 2019 will be held at CEC Expoforum.

If you like to make modifications to your ride, this is also the event for you. You can get information regarding tuning, accessories, spare parts, tires, and sound system.

So those are the events that will make you forget about valentine’s day. Do not be too sad about the love day because there’s definitely no reason to! Bring your friends and have fun at one of the events above.