Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO

Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO

Ирина Никонорова 01.12.2020
18.08.2023 / Magazine

Tech-savvy

Sergei Rachmaninoff was not only an outstanding composer, pianist, and conductor but also a collector. He collected technical novelties that he himself enjoyed using: he warmed up his hands with an electric hand warmer before performances and drank tea from an electric kettle at home. In his estate in Ivanovka, Tambov, Rachmaninoff drove a luxurious sports phaeton called Lorelei. The composer drove not only his relatives and friends in it but also local peasants and boys.
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Kokoshnik: a true Russian symbol

For a long time, an expensive and beautiful kokoshnik has been the most important part of the Russian women’s costume. And today, this headdress is gaining more popularity: it appears in the collections of the best fashion houses, it is worn for different shootings and at social events.
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Russian Language Day at UNESCO Headquarters

On June 6, for the first time, the celebration of the Day of the Russian Language was held at UNESCO Headquarters. The event was inaugurated by Head of the Russian Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Mr. Igor Barinov who highlighted the importance of the Russian language and its special place in the CIS countries.
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Language as a Value

The Interregional Scientific and Practical Conference “Language Policy in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): Preservation of Traditional Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples” was held in Yakutsk on June 19–20 under the auspices of the Russian Committee of the UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP).
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Young Talents. Independent Literary Prize “Glagolitsa”

The International Independent Literary Award “Glagolitsa” opened its 10th season under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. The competition aims to discover and encourage young authors as well as to preserve and develop the Russian and Tatar languages.
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Pages of Life. What Fyodor Dostoevsky’s manuscripts and notes can reveal

A writer’s drafts and sketches are not intended for publication. Yet, they can provide answers to the most pressing questions about the author’s life and work. Therefore, the importance of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s drafts and notebooks cannot be overestimated: the most enigmatic writer of the 19th century reveals himself in them in an unexpected way.
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18.08.2023 / Magazine

Russia’s treasure. The Pyatnitsky Choir

The full name of Russia’s famous folk choir is the state academic Order of the Red Banner of Labor and Order of People’s Friendship Russian folk choir named after Mitrofan Pyatnitsky. Its emergence was nothing short of a cultural revolution, its subsequent activities glorified Russian folk art.
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30.06.2023 / Главная страница, Magazine

Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. June 2023

Vestnik of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO No. 52 is hot off the press.
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30.06.2023 / Главная страница, Magazine

The UNESCO Executive Board held its 216th session in Paris

On May 10-24, the 216th session of the UNESCO Executive Board was held in Paris. During the event, in particular, issues regarding the preparation for the 42nd session of the Gen­eral Conference (November 2023) were discussed. The Director-General will present the draft UNESCO Programme and Budget for 2024–2025, the Programme Performance Report for 2022, and the new HR Strategy.
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30.06.2023 / Главная страница, Magazine

New sites in Russia were added to the Tentative List for nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Four natural and cultural sites in Russia were added to the Tentative List for nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It means that they are one step closer to having their universal value recognized and may be inscribed on the World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. The rules adopted in 2003 stipulate that the World Heritage Committee may only consider sites that were included in a Tentative List developed by a member state.
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