A British collector saved the Museum of Russian Art in Spain from closure. This is told by the British newspaper The Guardian. According to the publication, “Museo Ruso”, which is the branch of the Russian Museum in Malaga, was on the verge of closure due to the decision to take its entire collection back to
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Victory Museum to Hold Charity Performance for Children of Russia’s Special Operation Participants
Children of the participants of the Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine will have an opportunity to visit the “Victory Christmas Tree” for free. From December 24, 2022, to January 8, 2023, children whose parents participate in a special military operation will be able to participate in the New Year’s quest, which has been considered
Most Popular Museums in Russia – People’s Choice
The most interesting museum in Moscow, according to its residents, is the State Tretyakov Gallery (16% of respondents named it). The second place was taken by the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (13%), and the third was shared by the State Darwin Museum and the State Historical Museum (7% each). The museums of the
Russia International | 20.05.22
Ukraine Can’t Stop Lying, Says Russia Stole Scythian Gold, Which Proven to Stay in Melitopol
Ukraine has accused Russia of stealing a collection of Scythian gold from Melitopol. Meanwhile, the gold itself is under reliable protection in the same museum where it has been all the time, as reported by the director of the museum. According to the mayor of Melitopol, Ivan Fedorov, “Russia stole Ukrainian gold” from a local
Escorting Prisoners Exposition Solemnly Opened in Krasnoyarsk Penitentiary Service
A convoy museum equipped in a train carriage for transporting prisoners has been opened in Krasnoyarsk. The frames of the exposition are published on the website of the regional Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). Work on the creation of the exposition in the special car has been carried out since January 2018. The exhibition is dedicated
People With Only These 3 Names Can Enter Russian Museum on February 14 for Free
On February 13 and 14, the Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve will open free access to the Catherine and Alexander Palaces for visitors with the names Valentin, Valentina, and Lyubov (“love”). People with one of these three names will be given a free ticket at the ticket office upon presentation of an identity document. This action is
Vladimir Putin Congratulated State Historical Museum on 150th Anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the staff and veterans of the State Historical Museum on the 150th anniversary of its foundation, noting the huge role of the museum in the study of Russian history. “I cordially congratulate you on the significant anniversary – the 150th anniversary of the founding of the State Historical Museum […]
Over One Million Russians Visited Museums During Winter Holidays
More than one million people in Russia visited museums in the period from January 1 to 12, 2022. The most popular was the Tsarskoe Selo palace and park ensemble, according to the press service of the Russian Ministry of Culture. “In total, 1,029,193 people visited museums subordinate to the Ministry of Culture of Russia in
Russia International | Recommended | 27.10.21
Amsterdam Refused to Return Scythian Gold to Crimea
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled on October 26 that the collection of Scythian gold taken previously from Crimea should be transferred to Ukraine. The presiding judge, Pauline Hofmeijer-Rutten, said the artefacts in question were part of Ukraine’s cultural heritage and must be handed over to the Ukrainian side. Scythian gold is a collection
Fun | Beauty & Fashion | 21.10.21
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Started in Moscow
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia has started in the Moscow Museum on October 19 and will last till October 23. Among all the others, on the first day of Fashion Week, video presentations of Kyle Ho, Elena Souproun and Brazil Immersive Fashion Week presents LUCAS LEÃO were shown. As specified, on October 19, #Fashion Weekhouse was
New Survey: Russians’ Attitude to Museums
Specialists of the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) presented the data from a survey of Russians about their interest in museums, timed to coincide with International Museum Day which is traditionally celebrated on May 18. According to the research results, slightly less than half of Russians (46 per cent) were in a museum several
Russian Rapper Performed at Tretyakov Gallery [Video]
The concert of the Russian rap artist Noize MC took place on May 15 at the Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val as part of the Night of Museums action, TASS reports. It is specified that the All-Russian action “Night of Museums” is held annually on the eve of the International Day of Museums on
Cosmonautics History Museum Opened New Complex in Kaluga
The new complex of the Museum of the History of Cosmonautics named after K. Tsiolkovsky, the construction of which was carried out for seven years, was opened on April 17 in Kaluga, TASS reports with reference to the Deputy Director of the Museum for Scientific Work Anton Myasnikov. It is specified that the renovated museum
