"They really make this event, so as long as they are there and supporting us to carry on and organize this, then it doesn’t matter," she told RT. "We just carry on and it doesn’t matter whether there are 300 people, 3,000 people, 5,000 people. We are just happy and grateful. We just carry on supporting the people that need it the most.”

The club first started its fund raising tradition back in 1988, when Russia was still shrouded in secrecy as part of the Soviet Union. But since then charitable donations have become increasingly important, and today are a cornerstone of the organization.

And this year embassies from around the globe have all lent a hand to build a bazaar bristling with entertainment, from stalls selling Columbian clothes to dancers performing traditional pieces. And their efforts haven’t been lost on the people attending.

“Well, I come every year and browse around the booths and meet friends, and every year I see a hundred people I know here, so it’s a lot of fun,” said one of the visitors.

“It’s open, it’s chatty, it’s colorful which is relaxing, the noise is relaxing,” said another.

“Were going around having a look and I’m really looking forward to the African stall because that’s something that I’ve never bought before,” a women confessed.

So the essence of the event is to offer a taste of the world without even leaving the building. And of all of that, of course, in the name of good family fun and supporting a worthy cause. And with 61 countries here showcasing their most prized national treasures, it’s sure not to disappoint.

The proceeds of this event will go to 50 charities with causes ranging from helping the homeless to refurbishing female detention centers. And with a cold winter around the corner and a still-unstable economic climate, their hard work definitely won’t go unnoticed by those who need it most.