Falconry, the ancient entertainment, remains popular until present day. Kolomenskoye Museum Reserve is one of the places in Russia promoting the knowledge about falconry.
View More Royal Entertaiment. Preservation of an Ancient Tradition in the 21st Century
The first Semeiskie groups of the so-called “Old Believers” appeared in the region east of Lake Baikal, or Transbaikal, over 250 years ago. They have lived a secluded life, which allowed them to preserve their authentic music and songs, as well as unique applied arts. This is why the cultural space and oral culture of the Semeiskie are included in the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
View More The Semeiskie of Transbaikal. Unique Fusion of Cultural Traditions
Sergey Botkin was more than a physician; he was a man who reformed Russian medicine. Looking at his legacy, it is hard to believe that this gifted and hard-working man ended up in medicine by chance rather than by vocation.
View More A Doctor with Distinction. The 190th Birthday Anniversary of Russian Physician Sergey Botkin
One hundred years ago — October 29, 1922, — the Theater of the Revolution presented its first performance Night based on the play by M. Martinet. Since then, it has changed many names and become one of the oldest and most famous theaters in Moscow and Russia — the Mayakovsky Theater. This anniversary is an excellent opportunity to refresh the history of the theatre carved with dozens of names of famous actors, directors, and artistic directors.
View More Mayakovsky Theater turns 100 From Night by Meyerhold to Stories by Peregudov
Not all students of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory become famous, but there are surprisingly many stars among its graduates. Probably, this is due to the fact that the oldest music university in Russia has set the highest education standard since its inception and has invariably met it throughout 160 years of its history.
View More A glorious note On the 160th anniversary of the Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory
On October 1, the day of the 100th anniversary of Russian jazz, the main theater of the country performed this music for the first time. The Igor Butman Foundation, with the support of the Cultural Initiatives Foundation and the Ministry of Culture, gathered the best musicians all over Russia: the youth and veterans, symphonic jazz and electronics, the newest and what has stood the test of time.
View More Great Jazz Asks Great Stage. The Bolshoi Theater Celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Russian Jazz
Nearly all Soviet banknotes since mid-1920s were designed by an artist Ivan Dubasov. Thanks to his talent, the Soviet money became so unique and recognizable. He worked in Goznak, an entity that created banknotes, coins, stamps and medals, for almost half a century, including four decades as the chief artist.
View More Classified Artist. The 125th Anniversary of Birth of Ivan Dubasov, the Creator of Soviet Money
From December 1 to 9, 2022, St. Petersburg and Kazan will be holding the International Forum dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, one of the most effective and widely recognized international acts developed under the auspices of UNESCO.
View More Special edition “International Forum dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage”, 2022
The Republic of Tatarstan is rightfully considered one of the leading regions in the Russian Federation for attracting major investments. The region has successfully implemented large-scale initiatives in industry and agriculture, energy and construction, and the social sector. This success can be traced back to the creative work of generations upon generations of local inhabitants.
View More Intercultural Dialogue as an Imperative for the Preservation of World Heritage
In 2022, we will mark the 50th anniversary of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This Convention aimed to formally establish an international mechanism to identify, record, monitor and protect sites of outstanding universal value, serving as a cornerstone of the international system of monument protection.
View More The Path to the Convention. On the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of 1972