Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Artisan Russia

One of the main themes of the Year of the Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia is the preservation, promotion, and development of folk arts and crafts.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Honey Land. Preserving the burzyan bee

The Bashkir Ural Biosphere Reserve is famous not only for its impenetrable forests and caves with rock paintings. It is the last region that preserved the population of the Burzyan bee and the ancient craft of honey hunting.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Lena Pillars Nature Park

On July 22, 2012, the Lena Pillars Nature Park became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The striking scenery of the park and wild Yakut nature make it the pearl of the region and one of the most beautiful places in the world. The park occupies more than a million hectares, with taiga, dunes, a full-flowing river, and bizarre rocks resembling an ancient Gothic castle or a sleeping dragon.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Landmark of the Past and the Future. The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy

The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (abbreviated in Russian as VDNH) is a symbol of the Soviet era and the display of new technologies.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Сarved trims: beauty through the ages

Vividly decorated trims are typical for old wooden houses in Russia. Covered with elaborated patterns and brightly colored, these elements give a building an elegant look and highlight special cultural features of a particular area.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Books, marble, and Wi-Fi. Оn 160th anniversary of Russia’s main library

The Russian State Library (RSL) is the largest library in Europe, with over 1.3 million visits each year. People come here not only for reading — the historic building hosts tours, exhibitions, and concerts.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Triumph in Stone. Architecture of Petrine Baroque

Peter the Great went down in history not only as a tsar, a commander, and a reformer, but also as a city planner. A unique architectural style, Petrine Baroque is a grandiose monument to the reign of Peter the Great.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

History at the Tip of the Pen. Revival of old Russian Calligraphy

The School of Historical Calligraphy has been working in the heart of Moscow for 10 years. Knowledgeable mentors help students master the art of writing like that of the monks in scriptoriums in the 11th century or the scribes of the early Romanov era.

15.07.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Ancient chambers at the heart of Moscow

In the very center of Russia’s capital, opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, there is an amazing building — Averky Kirillov Chambers. Basically, this is a living open-air museum that has preserved the spirit of ancient Moscow.

20.06.2022 / Главная страница, Magazine

Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. June 2022 г.

Dear readers, greetings from the Editorial Board of the Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO! In tough times like these, when polarization of opinions within UNESCO and politicization of our Organization due to the efforts of certain states are at unprecedented levels, it is more important than ever to recall the actual role and place of UNESCO in the world.

Комиссия Российской Федерации по делам ЮНЕСКО

Artisan Russia

Honey Land. Preserving the burzyan bee

Lena Pillars Nature Park

Landmark of the Past and the Future. The Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy

Сarved trims: beauty through the ages

Books, marble, and Wi-Fi. Оn 160th anniversary of Russia’s main library

Triumph in Stone. Architecture of Petrine Baroque

History at the Tip of the Pen. Revival of old Russian Calligraphy

Ancient chambers at the heart of Moscow

Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. June 2022 г.

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