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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.