Hosted by the prominent media personality Victoria Lopyreva, the Gala Dinner was held on March 7, 2020, to announce the 4th edition of Matryoshka Festival. The Russian Fairy Tale was brought to life at Armani Hotel under the glimmering lights of Burj Khalifa with renowned singers, classical pianist, stars of the world-famous Russian ballet and a fashion show exuding elegance.

In an elated glorification of Russian culture, the red-carpet function featuring magnificent creations from Maison Damiani on the runway, was complemented by a special curation of soul-stirring performances with Dubai’s dancing fountain in the background. Headliners of the evening included the internationally acclaimed Russian singer Alexey Chumakov, and a phenomenal operatic solo by pop icon Nyusha.