Photo-exhibition devoted to Kazan`s 1000th anniversary in Kiev
Russian ambassador in Kiev Viktor Chernomyrdin has noticed "these photographs would be interesting for every Ukrainian" while his appearance at the presentation.
Gofman fairy-tales turn into cartoons
November,18, Moscow - The Federal Agency of Culture and Cinematography presented the project of full-length cartoon "Gofmaniada" made according to the pictures of Michael Shemyakin.
Saint-Petersburg State University celebrated "International day of languages"
November,18, Saint-Petersburg - Tomorrow the Saint-Petersburg State University will celebrate the holiday "International day of languages" for the first time.
Estonian composer received order of Russian Orthodox Church
The well-known Estonian composer Arvo Pyart celebrated 70th anniversary.
Moscow authorities to insure temple of Christ Saviour.
Moscow, November,18 - Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov signed a decree to insure the famous temple. At present it is not known yet, what company will have a right to safeguard the saint building.
Magazine "Zoom" to appear in Russia.
In Europe the magazine "Zoom" is very popular with photographers.
Michael Shemyakin converted Gofman`s fairy tales into animated cartoon
Mikhail Shemyakin presented first part of full-length puppet cartoon "Gofmaniada" at Federal agency of culture and cinematography.
Russian artwork collection to leave Geneva in a few hours
A Russian museum`s $1-billion artwork collection that was arrested in Switzerland at the request of Swiss trading company Noga will leave Switzerland for Russia in a couple of hours, a Russian diplomat said Thursday.
Russian museums to refrain from exhibitions in Switzerland
Russian museums were recommended to refrain from exhibitions in Switzerland until facts of the arrest are investigated.
Pushkin museum refuses exhibition in London
Fine arts museum of Pushkin has refused to take part in an exhibition in a famous gallery Tate in London.
International jazz festival starts in Vladivostok.
Vladivostok, November,17 - The festival is aimed to develop musical culture, to propagandize jazz culture of different styles and trends, to strengthen friendly relations.
German Cultural Center robbed in Moscow
Moscow, November,17 - German Cultural center was robbed.
Pushkin museum paintings leave for Russia
Switzerland, November 17 - Paintings from Pushkin museum are expected to leave Switzerland for Russia Thursday, a Russian diplomat said.
Russian group "Tatu" to be awarded for lesbian love
At the plenary session State Duma charged Ministry of Culture to decide if "Tatu" group can be awarded with the order of Friendship.
Students International Day in Tatarstan
November 17 is Students International Day.
Detained Russian paintings leave Switzerland
Geneva, November 17 - The Swiss government let the collection of the paintings from Pushkin Museum leave the country.
International jazz festival starts in Littoral region
From November 17 to 19 II "International Jazz Festival - Vladivostok" will take place in Littoral.
Ceremony of Tefi-2005 awards presentation took place in Moscow
In Moscow theatre "New opera" ceremony of Tefi-2005 awards in group "profession" took place.
Hermitage refuses from participation in foreign exhibitions
Hermitage will not participate in foreign exhibitions if situation around arrested in Switzerland Russian paintings is not resolved, director of museum Michael Piotrovsky declared.
Opening of Azerbaijan cultural festival in Derbent
Opening of Azerbaijan cultural Festival took place in State musical-dramatic Lezghin theater named after Stalsky. Festival is organized within the borders of Azerbaijan year in Russia.
TV finished with "Esenin" serial
This week First channel finishes demonstration of "Esenin" serial produced by Igor Zaizev. Film caused many unpleased and sometimes destructive responses from critics and audience.
Monument to Iosif Brodsky erected in Petersburg
First monument to poet Iosif Brodksy was erected in the yard of philological department of St. Petersburg University. The author of small bronze monument is sculptor Konstantin Simun.
New literary award in Russia
The new literature award - "A big book" is instituted in Russia.
Puskin museum collection arrested in Switzerlan
In Switzerland police arrested the collection of paintings from the Pushkin museum.
New literary prize in Russia
A new prize was instituted in Russia: "Great book".