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Preliminary results of the international historical and ethnographic expedition following the project “The Material world of the Qur’an (the everyday life of Arabia in the Prophet’s time)”

KunstkameraBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

17.04.2017 n March 15—31, 2017 in the framework of the project “The Material world of the Qur’an (the everyday life of Arabia in the Prophet’s time)” being realized by Saint-Petersburg Kunstkamera Museum, Leiden Institute for Rational Monotheism (President – Aslbek Musin) and the journal “Manuscripta Orientalia” the international historical and ethnographic expedition was brought to…

Jewish Diasporas in Europe and Beyond: Fieldwork

2nd International conference “Jewish Diasporas in Europe and Beyond: Fieldwork and Source Studies”

KunstkameraBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

20.12.2016 Dear colleagues and friends! We are happy to announce the call for papers for the 2nd International conference “Jewish Diasporas in Europe and Beyond: Fieldwork and Source Studies” that is organized by the Department of European Studies at Peter the Great Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) RAS. The conference will be held in our Museum (Saint-Petersburg, Russia)…

SCOPUS

“Manuscripta Orientalia” is included in SCOPUS

KunstkameraBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

On December 12, 2016 the Editorial Board of “Manuscripta Orientalia. International Journal for Oriental MSS Research” received an official letter confirming that the journal has been evaluated for inclusion in SCOPUS by the Content Selection & Advisory Board (CSAB). The letter says in particular: “This is a well organized journal with an excellent editorial policy, and…

Shishkin

Georgy Shishkin

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

28.06.2017 —31.07.2017 The personal exhibition of Georgy Shishkin comprises his major artistic cycles among which are “Russian dreams” – which was first presented in 1990s in Paris, Cannes, Monaco and other cities and brought the artist wide popularity; paintings dedicated to the Ballets Russes and Sergei Diaghilev; works consecrated to the Russian history and portraits…

the “Blue Rose” Society

Victor Borisov-Musatov and the “Blue Rose” Society

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

02.03.2017 —19.06.2017 The art of Victor Borisov-Musatov (1870-1905), one of the leading masters of Russian symbolism, is presented in St.Michael’s Castle in context of his activity in the artistic society “Blue Rose”, the first exhibition of which dates back to 1907, 110 years ago. The variety of symbolist articulation in the oeuvre of Borisov-Musatov and artists…

Stru

Structures

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

06.04.2017 — 07.08.2017 The project that includes art pieces from 1960s to present time is aimed to investigate the concept of the structure (from Latin structura ‎- a fitting together, adjustment, building). Seen as characteristics of the form it acquires pure philosophical meaning. The large-scale and profound “discussion on formalism” will be carried out in the exhibition spaces…

New U.S. Sanctions on Russia Jeopardize Trump – Putin Dialogue (Op-ed)

NewsBy admin June 14, 2017

President Putin has two options: retaliate in kind, and forfeit hopes for repairing ties with Washington, or risk being exposed as weak in defense of Russia’s interests.

the Artist

Vasily Vereshchagin. To the 175th Anniversary of the Artist

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

20.04.2017 – 24.07.2017 The exhibition is dedicated to the 175-th anniversary of Vasily Vereshchagin, world-known Russian artist famous mainly for his battle pieces. The exhibition will comprise over 220 works from the collection of the Russian museum, State Tretyakov gallery and other museums of Russia. Along with the acclaimed paintings of the Turkestan and Balkan…

of Prelate Macarius

The Art of Novgorod the Great in the Time of Prelate Macarius

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

27.04.2017—14.08.2017 The XVI century in Novgorod’s art history is a time of true rise but it still never had been an object of a special exhibition project and shown as a whole artistic phenomenon. The goal of the exhibition is to gather art pieces of the epoch of prelate Macarius, archbishop of Novgorod (1526-1542), metropolitan of…

Anna Azbel

Anna Azbel. Childhood Portrayed

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

24.05.2017—10.07.2017 The Russian Museum presents the personal exhibition of the photographer Anna Azbel “Childhood Portrayed”. Kid’s photography requires specific approach – not only technical skill, knowledge and good circumstances. In many respects, it demands sincerity, mutual trust and willingness of the photographer to experience the moment of collaboration with the child. Performing genre scenes or…

Hunt

Hunt Slonem

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

25.05.2017—26.06.2017 Hunt Slonem is one of the most remarkable representatives of American neo-expressionism. His formation as an artist was mostly completed during his education at the prestigious Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. In 1973 he moved to Manhattan, where he currently works and lives. His first individual exhibition opened in 1977 and…

International Festival

Program of the Xth Imperial Gardens of Russia International Festival

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

9.06.2017-18.06.2017 9 June (Friday) 2:00 pm The Mikhailovsky Garden opens for visitors 3:00 pm Master class “Avant-Garde and a Synthesis of Arts: Collage” from the Avant-Garde Floral Arts series from the FO-MI company (Larisa Reshetova, florist) 4:00 pm Scientific edutainment show “The Chemical Palette of Knowledge” by Physic’sLand, a student club from the University of Information Technology,…

Xth Imperial Gardens of Russia International

Xth Imperial Gardens of Russia International Festival

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

9.06.2017-18.06.2017 The Imperial Gardens of Russia Festival will celebrate its 10th year in the Mikhailovsky Garden of the Russian Museum from 9 to 18 June 2017, tickets for which can be purchased only at St. Petersburg KASSIR.RU outlets. The cost of the tickets range from 50 to 600 rubles, depending on the category. AVANTGARDENS is…

Changes in the shedule of the Mikhailovsky Garden from June 5 to 9

Changes in the shedule of the Mikhailovsky Garden from June 5 to 9

The State Russian MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

5.06.2017 – 9.06.2017 Dear guests! From June 5 to June 9 the Mikhailovsky Garden will be closed due to preparation to the Xth Imperial Gardens of Russia International Festival. On June 9 the garden is open from 2 p.m. Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences.

the State Prize of Russia

Mikhail Piotrovsky Awarded the State Prize of Russia

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

17.06.2017 Mikhail Piotrovsky, General Director of the State Hermitage, has been awarded the State Prize of Russia for his contribution to the preservation of national and world cultural heritage. The decree on the award of State Prizes for 2016 in the field of literature and art was signed by the President of the Russian Federation,…

State Hermitage explains

The State Hermitage explains

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

05.07.2017 From the moment of its foundation, the Hermitage was a museum that collected and displayed contemporary art. Thanks to this, today the museum’s stocks include acknowledged masterpieces that form an important part of the world’s cultural heritage. Continuing this tradition, the museum keeps a close watch on tendencies in the world of contemporary art…

Minister Narendra Modi

Visit to the State Hermitage by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

02.06.2017 On 2 June 2017, Mr Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, made a visit to the State Hermitage. The delegation was met on the Council Staircase by Georgy Vadimovich Vilinbakhov, Deputy General Director of the State Hermitage for Research. During the official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acquainted himself with the…

Kamchatka Villagers Warned After Volcano Erupts in Russia’s Far East

NewsBy admin June 14, 2017

Villagers in Russia’s Far Eastern region of Kamchatka have been warned not to leave their homes after a volcanic eruption showered the area in waves of ash.

a Bolivian Delegation

Formal Presentation of Gifts to the Museum by a Bolivian Delegation

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

02.06.2017 On 2 June 2017 gifts were formally made to the State Hermitage by a delegation from Bolivia. The donations were presented by Alejandro Serrate, Russian Honorary Consul in the Santa Cruz Department of Bolivia, and Ruben Costas, Governor of the Santa Cruz Department. Among the gifts were a set of present-day and historical (1920s–60s)…

20th International Theoretical and Practical Conference “Fashion and Design: Historical Experience

20th International Theoretical and Practical Conference “Fashion and Design: Historical Experience – New Technologies”

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

02.06.2017 On 31 May 2017, the Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Centre was the venue for a plenary session of the 20th International Theoretical and Practical Conference “Fashion and Design: Historical Experience – New Technologies”. The conference was held in conjunction with the Russian Ethnographic Museum and Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and…

International Seminar on

International Seminar on The Art of Restoration

The State Hermitage MuseumBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

01.06.2017 On 30 May 2017, an international seminar “The Art of Restoration” opened in the State Hermitage devoted to research in the field of restoration and matters relating to the use of traditional and modern restoration methods. peeches of welcome were given by Deputy General Director and Chief Curator of the State Hermitage Svetlana Borisovna…

of the Bolshoi Theatre

Eifman Ballet on the Historic Stage of the Bolshoi Theatre

Bolshoi TheatreBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

Six performances, thirteen shows! All they will took place in the sanctuary of the ballet theatre – on the Historical stage of the Bolshoi Theatre. The tour program is impressive – four performances which interpret the view of the choreographer and his artists on the outstanding works of Russian and world literature. Heroes of Pushkin,…

“For me, there was no better story”

Bolshoi TheatreBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

15.06.2017 Alexander Titel and Tugan Sokhiev. “There were no better story, better poetic images for me than the Snow Maiden, Lel or the Spring, the kingdom of the Berendeis with their wonderful Tsar, there were no better beliefs than the worship of Yarilo, the sun god,”admitted composer in one of his letters. However, The Snow…

Attention for those participants who is going to attend

Attention for those participants who is going to attend auditions in Novosibirsk

Bolshoi TheatreBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

14.06.2017 Application acceptance for Novosibirsk audition was finished on the 10th of June. The schedule of the Bolshoi Theatre Young Artists Opera Program auditions in Novosibirsk (June 14) was sent by e-mail. The people who did not receive the schedule should write to email address operaprogramme@bolshoi.ru to let the organizers know about it.

The Bolshoi Theatre Young Artists Opera Program Audition Results:

The Bolshoi Theatre Young Artists Opera Program Audition Results: Ekaterinburg

Bolshoi TheatreBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

12.06.2017 Valeria Andreyeva EVGENY BOVYKIN Kirill Ivanov Xenia Korostylyova Maria Motolygina ANDREI SKLYARENKO entered the 2nd round.

Bolshoi Opera

Bolshoi Opera Day

Bolshoi TheatreBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

11.06.2017 For the second year in a row the Bolshoi Theatre holds on-line project Bolshoi Opera Day, offering the viewers to peep behind the scenes of the theatre. On the agenda will be a preparation for the premiere of the opera The Snow Maiden by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. During the four-hour-long live broadcast opera fans will…

Putin

Russia sees third consecutive year of natural population growth — Putin

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

Putin was asked to comment on earlier estimates, according to which the ethnic Russian population in the country was diminishing Russia has seen its third consecutive year of a natural population increase, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a fragment of his interview to US filmmaker Oliver Stone, released on Tuesday night. During the interview,…

Over 130 adolescents detained in Moscow during

Over 130 adolescents detained in Moscow during Monday’s opposition rally

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

A group of oppositionists decided to hold an unauthorized action on Tverskaya Street on Monday Moscow police detained 136 adolescents on Monday for taking part in unauthorized, Vladimir Chernikov, the director of Moscow City’s regional security department told TASS on Tuesday. “As many as 136 teenagers were detained in the course of the operation,” he…

Bolshoi’s leading dancer says Japanese audience adores

Bolshoi’s leading dancer says Japanese audience adores Russian ballet

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

Bolshoi’s guest tour is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of its Japan tours that started in 1957 Japanese ballet lovers always welcome performers from the Bolshoi who come there on a guest tour, and there is no linguistic barrier with many of them as they often address their idols in Russian, Bolshoi’s leading dancer Vladislav…

century-long absence

Black storks return to Moscow region after century-long absence

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 14, 2017

If the pair of black storks have baby birds, then this part of forest may be declared a regional nature sanctuary Experts from the Moscow region’s Ministry of Ecology have spotted a nest of rare black storks, listed in Russia’s Red Data Book, the ministry said in a statement adding that these birds last nested…

‘The Audience’: Translating Queen Elizabeth II into Russian

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

The Theater of Nations brings Buckingham Palace back to the heart of Moscow with a Russian adaptation of Peter Morgan’s West End hit.

When Fresh Air Went Out of Fashion at Hospitals

Arts & CultureBy admin June 13, 2017

How the hospital went from luxury resort to windowless box

What Happens to Fiction When Our Worst Climate Nightmares Start Coming True?

Arts & CultureBy admin June 13, 2017

Movies, books and poetry have made predictions about a future that could be rapidly approaching

Oliver Stone Has Launched Putin’s Re-Election Campaign

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

Russian journalists were obliged to wait until Putin opened up to a complete stranger — a foreigner — to report that he was a happy and loving grandfather.

Kremlin Oliver Stone’s film on Putin top-quality and revealed Putin genuinely

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

US filmmaker Oliver Stone earlier said that his four-part documentary was aimed at building ‘a rounded portrait of arguably the most fascinating and frightening world leader in a generation’ US filmmaker Oliver Stone, who recently released a documentary about Russian President Vladimir Putin, could not have made a sub-quality picture, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told…

opens in Russian North

Ancient animals park opens in Russian North

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The sculptures are in the open air, on the park’s embankment A park with full-size sculptures of ancient animals opened on June 10 in Kotlas, the Arkhangelsk region. Right at that place, in the late 19th century, a geologist and paleontologist Vladimir Amalitsky discovered a huge burial place of animals, which lived during the Permian…

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone: Russia and US could be ‘great partners’

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The director said he “liked peace” and would love to see the world in harmony Hollywood director Oliver Stone has told The Los Angeles Times he believes that Russia and the United States may become great partners. Stone has filmed a series of interviews with Russian President Vladimir Putin, shooting a four-episode documentary, which is…

in Russia Day celebrations

More than 7 mln people participate in Russia Day celebrations

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Police and the National Guard troops ensured public order and security of citizens More than 4 million people participated in the celebrations of the national holiday, Russia Day, across the country on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry, Irina Volk, told TASS. “As of 8:30 PM Moscow time, more than 7 million people have…

in Russia Day celebrations

Nearly 4 mln people take part in Russia Day celebrations

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Police and the National Guard troops are ensuring public order and security of citizens Almost 4 million people took part in the celebrations of the national holiday, Russia Day, across the country on Monday, a spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry, Irina Volk, told TASS. “As of 7 p.m. Moscow time, some 3.8 million people have…

in Moscow

About 270,000 participate in Russia Day celebration in Moscow

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The police, the National Guard and volunteers ensure the order and safety in the streets About 270,000 people participate in festive events, organized throughout Moscow in celebration of the Russia Day, press service of the Moscow police said on Monday. The police, the National Guard and volunteers ensure the order and safety in the streets.…

Putin opens state

Putin opens state prizes ceremony

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Traditionally, the annual ceremony takes place at the Grand Kremlin Palace Russia’s President Vladimir Putin opened a solemn ceremony of granting state prizes. Traditionally, the annual ceremony takes place at the Grand Kremlin Palace. The state prizes for 2016 will be granted in the spheres of literature and arts, sciences and humanitarian activities. More: //tass.com/society/950969

Investigation into Siberian bus crash opened

Investigation into Siberian bus crash opened – Interior Ministry

another, NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

According to District Administration Head Andrei Kuznetsov, road works were underway in the place where the accident happened The police have opened an investigation for the traffic accident killing 11 people in Russia’s Transbaikalia region, a source in the press service of the Regional Office of the Interior Ministry told TASS. “Investigators of the intermunicipal…

Nobel Prize winning Belarusian publicist writing new books about love

Nobel Prize winning Belarusian publicist writing new books about love, meaning of life

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Her next book has already received a title, which is ‘The Marvelous Deer in the Never-Ending Hunt’, said Svetlana Alexiyevich Nobel Prize winning Belarusian writer and publicist Svetlana Alexiyevich is writing new books that delve into love and the meaning of life. She revealed her creative plans at a meeting with readers in Moscow’s Gogol…

set up twin-city relations

Bulgarian city of Kalofer and Russia’s Koktebel set up twin-city relations

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The first toast after the ceremony was raised to “the eternal friendship between Russia and Bulgaria.” The Russian town of Koktebel located in Crimea and Bulgaria’s Kalofer have established twin-city relations. The corresponding document was signed on Saturday by Kalofer Mayor, Rumen Stoyanov, in the presence of Mayor of Koktebel Oleg Sodel, a TASS correspondent…

in Moscow

Over 10,000 people to ensure security during Russia Day celebrations in Moscow

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

More than 200 public events dedicated to Russia Day will be held in Moscow on June 12, including the Times and Epochs historical reconstruction festival and a concert in Red Square More than 10,000 people will be involved in efforts to ensure law and order during the celebrations to mark Russia Day in Moscow, the…

Moscow and Sochi

Canadian director Robert Lepage to present two productions in Moscow and Sochi

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

“I’m pleased and very happy to go back to Russia,” world-famous Canadian director Robert Lepage World-famous Canadian director Robert Lepage will present two of his productions in Russia. They will be shown in Moscow and Sochi. He spoke about his upcoming visit to Russia, plans for the immediate future and international projects in an interview…

In Russia, Mass Protests Again Become a Political Reality

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

In the last few months, Navalny has taken a quantum leap, establishing himself as the only true and energetic opponent of Putin in Russian politics.

to inspect all seaports

Russian environmental watchdog to inspect all seaports

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The purpose of oversight activities is to check compliance with environmental laws Specialists of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage (Rosprirodnadzor) will initiate inspections of all domestic seaports in terms of compliance with environmental laws in coming 12-24 months, deputy head of the regulator Ramil Nizamov told TASS on Friday. “There is…

Economic Forum, June 5

This week in photos: interview with Putin, dinner with Obama and showers with Prince Harry

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The world in pictures in a photo gallery by TASS US television interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, former US president Barack Obama and Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau having dinner, Prince Harry greeting fans in the pouring rain and other photographs of the week .The world in pictures in a photo gallery by TASS…

over Elbrus Mountain

Russian adventurer vows to pull off unprecedented balloon flight over Elbrus Mountain

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Famed Russian traveler Fyodor Konyukhov plans to carry out the first-ever balloon flight over the Elbrus Mountain in mid-September Famed Russian traveler Fyodor Konyukhov plans to carry out the first-ever balloon flight over the Elbrus Mountain in mid-September, setting a new world record, President of the Stavropol Region Aeronautics Federation Vitaly Nenashev told reporters on…

Fire near Moscow railway station leaves two dead

Fire near Moscow railway station leaves two dead

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

Two people were killed in a fire that broke out at storage facilities near Moscow’s Kievsky railway station on Friday, the city’s emergencies services told TASS. “The bodies of two people were found during a cleanup effort after the fire was extinguished,” a spokesman said. The fire at the storage facilities on the area of…

Russian Parliament Approves Controversial Housing Demolition Program

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

Moscow authorities’ controversial demolition program has passed its third and final reading in the Russian parliament Wednesday.

Video: Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Russian World Cup Stadium

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the World Cup stadium in the Russian city of Volgograd.

Court slaps house arrest on fifth member of St. Petersburg Church of Scientology

Court slaps house arrest on fifth member of St. Petersburg Church of Scientology

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The members of the St. Petersburg Church of Scientology are accused of illegally organizing courses and programs on a paid basis without any proper licensing or authorization documents On Friday, the St. Petersburg’s Neva District Court slapped house arrests on the last of five suspects, who were detained this week by the Federal Security Service…

Court slaps house arrest on fifth member of St. Petersburg

Pushkin Museum to put Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese on display in Moscow for first time

NewsBy Павел Федоров June 13, 2017

The exhibit opens its doors on June 9 and runs through to August 20 The ‘Renaissance in Venice’ exhibit opens at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts with works by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese displayed together for the first time in Moscow, the exhibition co-curator and Chief Researcher of the Pushkin Museum Victoria Markova said…

Sanctions Are Result of West’s ‘Contempt’ For Slavs, says Russian Official

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin claimed that sanctions against Russia and Belarus stem from the West’s contempt for Slavs

Audience Rehearse at Health Resort Ahead of Live Show with Putin

NewsBy admin June 13, 2017

The audience of Direct Line, a live question and answer session with President Putin, were gathered at a health resort outside Moscow where they were briefed on how to behave during the upcoming show.

IQ Wine Bar: A Test of Intelligence

NewsBy admin June 12, 2017

The menu promised tapas and expert recommendations – but where was the sommelier?

Art Installations Transform a Historic Venetian Island

Arts & CultureBy admin June 12, 2017

San Clemente Island in the Lagoon of Venice, a former refuge for crusaders and a hospice for plague victims, opens an island-wide art show

Disgraced EuroMaidan Special Forces Reappear at Moscow Protests

NewsBy admin June 12, 2017

Former members of Ukraine’s special forces, known as Berkut, were sighted working as OMON riot police at yesterday’s anti-corruption protests in Russia, reported Ukrainian news outlet LB.ua.