On April 23-24, 2021, a unique film and cartoon programme will be presented at the Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU NETI) and the City Interethnic Centre. It will be dedicated to the world of the national culture of the indigenous peoples of Siberia, the press service of the university reports. On April 23, at the
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Russian Journalists Named Best Source of Cultures Dialogue
The Romir research holding, in partnership with the “The Commonwealth of Journalists” Mediacongress, conducted a study to identify those media, programmes, and personalities of Russia which over the past year have made the greatest contribution to the development of the dialogue of cultures. It is specified that the results of a global survey of journalists
Most Russians Care About Preservation of Russian Language Uniqueness
Specialists from the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) present survey data on Russians’ attitude towards foreign words in Russian speech. According to the survey results, 67 per cent of Russians believe it is necessary to use Russian words and introduce their own terms. In turn, 23 per cent of respondents believe that it is
Insight | Around Russia | 28.03.21
Russians Named Top 3 Favourite Theatre Performances
Specialists from the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) conducted a study dedicated to the 245th anniversary of the Bolshoi Theatre. Based on the results of the study, experts presented the data on the population’s attitude towards theatres. It turned out that before the introduction of the self-isolation regime, every third Russian went to the
Russians Say: Boris Akunin Deserves to Have Literature Works Translated
Yesterday, on March 25, 2021, Russia traditionally celebrated the Day of Culture. On the occasion of the holiday, specialists from the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) presented the data from the all-Russian survey on the attitude of Russians towards culture and workers in this industry. The poll showed that over the past 3-5 years,
Multimedia Guide Appeared at Tchaikovsky House-Museum
As part of the “Culture” national project, a multimedia guide with augmented reality technology was used in the Tchaikovsky House-Museum, the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Moscow region reports. It is specified that the introduction of a multimedia guide will allow visitors to learn a lot about the exhibits of the
Insight | Around Russia | 18.02.21
Gazprom Neft Helps Yugra Children
In 2021, Gazprom Neft will allocate funds for the treatment of children with serious illnesses in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug (Yugra), as well as for projects to preserve the ethno-culture and original way of life of the indigenous peoples of the North, the press service of the company reports. It is specified that the funds
Russian Oriental Museum to Hold Masterclasses in Chinese Painting
The State Oriental Museum, together with the Moscow club of Chinese painting lovers, is launching a cycle of online masterclasses, the press service of the museum reports. As part of a series of online classes on the official page of the museum in the “VKontakte” social network, masterclasses on Chinese painting will be published monthly.
Insight | Around Russia | 27.01.21
Russians Named Main Factors Uniting People
Experts from the Romir research holding conducted a survey among the inhabitants of Russia and found out what, in their opinion, unites the Russian people. According to the results of the survey, 26 per cent of respondents consider the common history of the country to be the main unifying factor of the people. It is
Russians Celebrate Old New Year
On the night of January 13-14, Russians celebrate the old New Year. This holiday came to Russian culture along with the old style of chronology, kultura.rf reports. In 1918, the Bolshevik government decided to change the calendar. At that time, tsarist Russia lived according to the Julian calendar, and Europe according to the Gregorian calendar.
Insight | Around Russia | 05.01.21
Saratov Region Got 300 Million Rubles for Culture Development
More than 303 million rubles were allocated for the development of the cultural sphere in the Saratov region at the end of 2020. The funds were spent on the construction and repair of cultural facilities, the purchase of musical instruments, and cinema equipment, TASS reports, referring to the Minister of Culture of the region Tatyana
German Culture Festival Started in Kazan
As part of the ‘Year of Germany’ in Russia a special project “Rodina-Set” was organized during the festival of German culture and language in Kazan, TASS reports. The project included musical and film programmes, an exhibition project, and an educational cycle. A musician and producer, Guido Mobius, became one of the curators of the project.
Russians Learn More About Cultural Diversity of Country’s Folks
On National Unity Day, the grand opening of the photo exhibition “Russia. Flight Through the Centuries” took place. The exhibition included 80 works selected by an expert committee. An extended exposition of photographs will soon be presented on the project’s official website. In total, representatives of 195 peoples and nationalities live in the country, which
