Russian Theater Execs Protest Ministry’s ‘Traditional Values’ Push

The heads of some of Russia’s most prominent theaters have voiced their opposition to a proposed Culture Ministry initiative that aims to “strengthen traditional values” in Russian arts and culture.  The Culture Ministry unveiled its full proposal — entitled “Fundamentals of State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values”…

What’s On in Moscow Feb. 4-6

See underground art underground If you haven’t been to the Zaryadye Park Museum, the current show would be a great introduction. Called “360 Degrees, or the Faceted Vision of the Dragon Fly,” it is dedicated to the art historian and curator Vitaly Patsyukov, who passed away at the age of 83 last October. The show…

Gazprom and CNPC sign agreement to supply Russian pipeline gas to China via Far Eastern route

February 4, 2022, 12:05 This is the second long-term sales and purchase agreement for gas to be signed by the companies. The Far Eastern route is going to increase the amount of Russian gas supplies to China by 10 billion cubic meters. Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) signed a long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement for natural gas to be supplied via the Far Eastern route. The…