01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine The Mystery of the Naryn-Kala Fortress The international conference “The Mystery of the Cross-Domed Structure on the Territory of the Naryn-Kala Fortress. The History of Christianity in Derbent” took place on November 18-20 in Derbent, Republic of Dagestan. The conference was organized by the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO and the administration of the City of Derbent. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine A Dialogue of Cultures: Russia and Japan Patokh Chodiev, a Japanologist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and member of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, received one of the most prestigious awards in Japan, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, for his active long-standing contribution to the strengthening of economic and cultural ties between Japan and Russia. One year earlier, President Vladimir Putin issued a decree awarding Chodiev the Order of Friendship for fostering Russian-Japanese cultural relations. Read More New issue 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine The Industrial Architecture of Saint Petersburg: Origins, Transformations, and Renovations Industrial architecture is an important aspect of the diverse cultural heritage of Saint Petersburg. Large industrial complexes encircle the classic ensembles of the city center with massive redbrick buildings, giant smokestacks, and water towers. Read More Archive 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine The World Needs Science, and Science Needs Women On September 7, 2020, ten young Russian female scientists were awarded the L’Oréal-UNESCO national fellowships “For Women In Science”. This joint project has been carried out in Russia since 2007 with participation of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO. Read More Partners 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine Madame Penicillin This brilliant woman managed to invent the first antibiotic in Russia and stop the cholera epidemic, saving millions of lives. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine Kizhi Pogost Kizhi Pogost is a unique monument of Russian wooden architecture and one of the most widely recognized architectural masterpieces in the world. It displays remarkable structural harmony, proportionality, and the artistic unity of buildings constructed in different periods of time. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine A Unique Collection With a Thousand-Year History The State Museum of Oriental Art is one of the largest museums in Russia, boasting a collection of about 150 thousand items. The oldest exhibits are three to four thousand years old, while the “youngest” serve as examples of contemporary art. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine Travel to the Land of Dogons The Cliff of Bandiagara in the Republic of Mali has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1989. For several years, Russian scientists have been studying the traditions and culture of the Dogon people. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, News Всероссийский единый урок «Права человека» Во время лекции школьники и студенты смогли задать волнующие их вопросы, связанные с ведением политики соблюдения прав человека в России, влиянием пандемии на реализацию проектов в сфере защиты прав человека, повышением грамотности в этой сфере, проблемой трудоустройства молодых специалистов. Read More 01.12.2020 / Главная страница, Magazine The Camel’s Chess Move A two-humped camel, Garuda the half-bird-half-human, rabbits, dogs, and rams all replace traditional pieces in Tuvan chess, which is renowned for its beauty and detail. These pieces all reflect the myths, history, and culture of the Tuvan nation. Read More « Previous 1 … 83 84 85 86 87 … 106 Next »