Björn Ulvaeus visited Moscow for a few hours to get to know the ensemble of the Russian version of Mamma Mia!.

In the afternoon he visited an observation place on Vorobyovy Hills to see the view over Moscow.

By 17:00 he arrived at the MDM concert hall to meet the cast. The meeting began at 18:00, and after an opening speech of the stage producer, at 18:15, Björn went up the stage.  After Russian actors were introduced to Björn, Natalia Bystrova (who played the part of Sophie) presented him a Gzhel samovar (a traditional russian blue and white ceramic for boiling water for tea). Then Björn went down to the auditorium and took a seat in the first row.

The musicians started to play the intro (ABBA songs medley) and after Money, Money, Money had been performed (at 18:33) the press and the other guests were asked to leave the hall. The audition and rehearsal lasted until 22:00.

The following day a short report on Björn's visit was broadcast on the Russian TV channel. It included Björn's interview, behind the MDM scenes, his stroll on Vorobyovy Hills and signing records to a fan.

Thanks to Dimitry Shipov, Paul Carter and Marina-Lena.