03.09.2010
Actions Commemorating Victims of Terrorist Attacks Will Take Place in Moscow on the Third of September
On the Day of Solidarity in the Fight Against Terrorism, annually held on the third of September since 2005, the Muscovites will take part in a number of actions in memory of victims of terrorist attacks. One of the acts of remembrance and mourning will take place at the memorial to victims of the school hostage siege in the North Ossetian-Alanian town of Beslan on September 1-3, 2004. 
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31.08.2010
Tsereteli Will Unveil His Monument to Musketeers in Gascony
The sculptor Zurab Tsereteli on the oncoming Saturday will unveil in France, in the historical area of Gascony (Gascogne) on the land of d’Artagnan his monument to the legendary characters of Alexander Duma’s novel “The Tree Musketeers”, as Interfax was informed on Tuesday at the Russian Academy of Arts.
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28.08.2010
PRESERVATION AND REVIVAL OF THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF RUSSIA. IN HONOR OF THE 1000th ANNIVERSARY OF YAROSLAVL: Scientific and Educational Forum
The 1000th anniversary of the city of Yaroslavl will be an important event in the history of contemporary Russia. Yaroslavl is a museum city, a significant center of Russian culture accumulating many of its achievements. The history of Yaroslavl reflects distinguished pages of the history of the Russian State. The names of outstanding people connected with this city have forever been included in the chronicle of Russian culture.
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25.08.2010
Young Artists From CIS Countries Visited Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow
Zurab Tsereteli is prepared to set up branches of the Russian Academy of Arts in all CIS countries if there is an opposite interest. The President of the Academy has told about it to young artists from CIS countries - seventeen students of art departments who visited today Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow.
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28.07.2010
Academicians of the Russian Academy of Arts Have Been Elected Members of the Patriarch’s Council for Culture
The Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church at the session on July 26, 2010 approved the new staff of the Patriarch’s Council for Culture chaired by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.
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26.07.2010
The Order for Services to Motherland 1st Rank Was Presented to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli
On July 26, 2010 at the Kremlin award ceremony President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev presented state awards to prominent representatives of Russian politics, science and culture. The President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of the USSR and the Russian Federation Zurab Tsereteli was decorated with the Order for Services to Motherland 1st Rank.
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09.07.2010
The First in Germany Monument to the Russian Empress Catherine the Great Was Unveiled in Zerbst
The first in Germany monument to the Russian Empress Catherine the Great, born Princess Sophie Auguste Friderike von Anhalt-Zerbst was unveiled in the city of Zerbst on July 9, 2010. It has been designed by the renowned sculptor, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Michael Pereyaslavets.
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06.07.2010
The Highest Award of the Republic of North Ossetia “To the Glory of Ossetia” Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli for His Monument to Victims of Beslan
On July 6, 2010 the Plenipotentiary of the Republic of North Ossetia under the Russian President Alexander Totoonov presented the highest award of the Republic of North Ossesia-Alania - “To the Glory of Ossetia” to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli for his monument to victims of Beslan. The monument was unveiled on June 1, 2010 in the downtown of Moscow in front of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin at Kulishki, 5/2 Solyanka street.
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27.06.2010
Zurab Tsereteli Took Part in the 10th Annual Meeting of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors
The UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli participated in the 10th Annual Meeting of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors that took place in the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on June 24, 2010. The meeting traditionally devoted to the discussion of urgent problems and efficient means for the implementation of UNESCO goals was inaugurated by the UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova.
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22.06.2010
Defense of Diploma Work by Students of the Architecture Department of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute
The defense of diploma work by students of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute took place in the Russian Academy of Arts on June 22, 2010. The topics of the diploma work:
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21.06.2010
Inauguration of the Exhibition “Dialogue of Cultures in the Space of Academic School”. June 21, 2010. Exhibition Halls of the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France
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16.06.2010
The Order for Services to Motherland 1st Rank Was Awarded to the People’s Artist of the USSR Ilya Glazunov
By a decree of the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, the People’s Artist of the USSR, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Ilya Glazunov who marked his 80th anniversary last week has been awarded the Order for Services to Motherland 1st Rank for his distinguished contribution to the promotion of Russian fine arts, his many years’ creative and teaching activities.
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14.06.2010
President Dmitry Medvedev Congratulated the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Nickolai Mukhin on His 55th Anniversary
President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Nickolai Mukhin on his 55th anniversary. The telegram of greetings, in particular, runs:
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11.06.2010
Presentation of the Sculptural Compositions by Zurab Tsereteli: “Musketeers”; “Great Masters”; “Rousseau and Pirosmani” Within the Framework of the Russian National Exhibition in Grand-Palais. June 11, 2010. Paris, France
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11.06.2010
Opening of the Exhibition “The Russian Academy of Arts: Space of Academic School” in the Exhibition Halls of the Orangerie – Senate of France. June 11, 2010. Paris, France
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10.06.2010
The Special Award of the City of New York Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli for His Contribution to the Promotion of Closer Cultural Relations between the United States and Russia
Zurab Tsereteli has been honored with a Special Award of the City of New York as one of the most prominent representatives of the Russian-speaking community who made a significant contribution to the promotion of closer cultural relations and a dialogue between the United States and Russia.
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10.06.2010
The Special Award of the City of New York Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli for His Contribution to the Promotion of Closer Cultural Relations between the United States and Russia
Zurab Tsereteli has been honored with a Special Award of the City of New York as one of the most prominent representatives of the Russian-speaking community who made a significant contribution to the promotion of closer cultural relations and a dialogue between the United States and Russia.
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09.06.2010
Zurab Tsereteli: the Language of Art Does Not Need a Translation. Interview to RIA Novosti
08/06/2010 RIA Novosti – The President of the Russian Academy of Arts is leaving for the United States – to open his solo show in the halls of the National Arts Club and to receive the Gold Medal of Honor for his significant role in the promotion of art. In various years the winners of this prestigious award were Salvador Dali, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, and now it will be presented to Tsereteli for his contribution to the promotion of cultural ties between Russia and the United States. From America Zurab Tsereteli will go to Paris to foster closer relations between Russia and France. On the eve of his visit the sculptor spoke about history, art education, royalties and Andrei Voznesensky with RIA Novosti reporter Ann Shelepova.
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07.06.2010
Russia-France: Three Centuries of Cultural Ties
The exhibition project of the Russian Academy of Arts “Russia-France: Three Centuries of Cultural Ties” to be launched in Paris on June 11, 2010 aims to show the history and main development stages of the Academy of Arts in Russia. One of the principle goals of the project is to specify the originality of the Russian academic art school, as well as to emphasize the significant role of the French culture, the contribution of the French eminent figures of architecture, fine arts and science to the formation of Russian art and academic art school representing a unique model of classical art education based on the centuries-old European fine arts development.
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07.06.2010
The American Gold Medal of Honor Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli
The Annual National Arts Club’s Gold Medal of Honor has been awarded to Zurab Tsereteli for his significant role in the promotion of art. Zurab Tsereteli is the first Russian artist who received this one of the most prestigious American awards in the field of culture. The Gold Medal of Honor was presented to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli on June 4 by the National Arts Club’s President O. Aldon James at the ceremony within the framework of the annual Festival “Our Legacy” launched in New York. Aldon James noted that in various years the award winners had been Salvador Dali, Robert Rauschenberg, Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein and other eminent figures of arts, reports ITAR-TASS.
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02.06.2010
Sergei Mironov Visited V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute
On June 1, 2010 the Chairman of the Council of Federation Sergei Mironov visited V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute at the invitation of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, where he was shown works by its senior students and graduates. Sergei Mironov also got acquainted with the work of the painting and sculpture workshops and had a meeting with teachers and students of the Institute.
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02.06.2010
Contemporary Religious Art: Panel Discussion at the Russian Academy of Arts
The Russian Academy of Arts invites you to attend a panel discussion on the contemporary religious art that will take place on June 2-3, 2010 at 11 am in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, Moscow.
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01.06.2010
Unveiling of the Monument to Victims of Beslan in Moscow
On June 1, in Moscow was unveiled a memorial to victims of the school hostage siege in the North Ossetian-Alanian town of Beslan on September 1-3, 2004. The monument designed by the People’s Artist of Russia, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli stands in the downtown of Moscow in front of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin at Kulishki – Alanian town church of the Moscow Ossetian community, 5/2 Solyanka street.
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30.05.2010
Love for France: Interview of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli to INTERFAX Agency
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has more than once told us about the influence of France on his creative work. It is quite natural, that he is an active participant in the events in honor of the Year of France in Russia and the Year of Russia in France. Before his leaving for Paris, where there will be held several exhibitions of the Russian Academy of Arts, Zurab Tsereteli has told the INTERFAX about the expositions to be presented to the French public.
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15.05.2010
Continuity of Generations: Panel Discussion at the Russian Academy of Arts
On May 11, 2010 in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts there was a panel discussion “Continuity of Generations” organized by the Russian Academy of Arts and the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The participants included the Chairman of the Council of Federation Sergey Mironov, Chairman of the Commission for Culture of the Council of Federation Alexander Dzasokhov, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, Chief Scientific Secretary of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Oleg Koshkin, Head of the Artists’ Union of Russia Andrei Kovalchuk, parliamentarians, members of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, figures of art.
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15.05.2010
Night at the Museum 2010 in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On May 15, 2010 Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, invites you to attend a Festival of Slavonic Music to be held within the Days of Slavonic Written Language and Culture organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Moscow Government, the Russian Academy of Arts and the Slavonic Fund of Russia. The program starts at 6 pm, admission free.
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15.05.2010
Crystal Chapel: the First International Festival of Spiritual Music
The program of the 1st International Festival of Spiritual Music “Crystal Chapel” includes: May 15 – Concert at Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka str., at 6 pm, admission free; May 16 – Concert in the State Museum of Contemporary Art, 10 Gogolevsky boulevard, at 2 pm, admission charge.
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11.05.2010
The Order of the Legion of Honor Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli
On May 11, 2010 in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, the Ambassador of the French Republic to the Russian Federation Jean de Gliniasty presented the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli with the National Order of the Legion of Honor. The award ceremony was attended by representatives of the French Embassy in Moscow, scientific and creative elite of Russia, members of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and admirers of Zurab Tsereteli’s talent.
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10.05.2010
The Order of Glory and Honor 3rd Rank of the Russian Orthodox Church Was Awarded to the Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov
The Order of Glory and Honor 3rd Rank was awarded to the Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of the USSR, Winner of the State Prizes of Russia and Azerbaijan Tair Salakhov for his contribution to the strengthening of inter-religious peace and on the occasion of his 80th anniversary.
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05.05.2010
The 15th Anniversary of the War Memorial on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow
For 15 years of its existence the War Memorial on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow has become a traditional venue for meetings of veterans and young people, one of the main places for paying tribute to the memory of heroes who won the victory over fascism in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, the most bloody in the history of mankind.
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29.04.2010
The Chairman of the Council of Federation Sergei Mironov Took Part in the Opening Ceremony for the Exhibition in Honor of the 65th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945
The exhibition in Tsereteli Art Gallery in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Great Victory presents works by masters of Russian Fine Arts and architecture. Many of them fought at the fronts of the Great Patriotic War, were wounded, reached Berlin.
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27.04.2010
Memory of Contemporary Art: Panel Discussion at the Russian Academy of Arts
The Department of Art History and Art Criticism of the Russian Academy of Arts invites you to attend a panel discussion “Memory of Contemporary Art” that will take place on April 27, 2010 at 4.30pm in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street.
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23.04.2010
Monument to Kosta Hetagurov Designed by Vladimir Soskiev Was Unveiled in Vladikavkaz
The monument to the founder of the Ossetic literature, poet, sculptor and artist Kosta Hetagurov (1859-1906) was unveiled at the entrance to the Central Park in Vladikavkaz, capital of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania on April 23, 2010. It has been designed by the noted Russian sculptor, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vladimir Soskiev.
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20.04.2010
NICKOLAI GLOBA AND S. STROGANOV SCHOOL: International Research and Practical Conference
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20.04.2010
PROBLEMS OF FOREIGN ART DEVELOPMENT. FRANCE: Research Conference in Memory of Michael Dobroklons
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14.04.2010
Gift of Zurab Tsereteli to the City of Yaroslavl
In honor of the 1000th anniversary of Yaroslavl the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli will present as a gift to the city a bronze bear that is a symbol of Yaroslavl. It will be a centerpiece of the city park in honor of its 1000th anniversary on the embankment of the Kotorosl River. Zurab Tsereteli has proposed his own artistic design – the bear standing on two legs is holding a big fish. The three-meter tall sculpture has already been completed and appreciated by the city authorities.
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13.04.2010
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov Has Been Elected an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
The regalia of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts were presented to the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts on April 13, 2010.
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13.04.2010
Concert of the Choir of Azure Hills in Tsereteli Art Gallery
Devoted to the Year of France in Russia the concert in Tsereteli Art Gallery (19 Prechistenka street, Moscow) includes the French and Russian music to be performed by the Choir of Azure Hills. The Choir was established by the Professor of the Nice Conservatoire Fabien Verge in 1989 and unites fifty persons of diverse age and professions from the city of Gattiers and neighboring communes of Azure Hills.
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11.04.2010
Visit to Kalmykia and Masterclass by Zurab Tsereteli at the Closing of His Solo Exhibition. April 11, 2010. Elista
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09.04.2010
Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov Receives the CIS Stars of Commonwealth Award 2010
On April 9, in the Pashkov House of the Russian State Library in Moscow there was the first award ceremony for the CIS interstate award “Stars of Commonwealth” set up in 2008 by the CIS Council for Humanitarian Cooperation and CIS Interstate Foundation for Humanitarian Cooperation. The award will be annually given in three nominations: achievements in science and education; achievements in culture and arts; achievements in humanitarian activity. The CIS Stars of Commonwealth Award 2010 has been presented to twelve winners from eight CIS countries.
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07.04.2010
Lecture and Masterclass by Gian Ñarlo Venuto at the Russian Academy of Arts
The Russian Academy of Arts and the Italian Institute of Culture invite you to attend a lecture “Technique of Fresco in the Old Roman Time and its Historical Signs on the Way from the Past to the Present” and masterclass by Gian Ñarlo Venuto, a teacher of painting at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan (Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera di Milano) that will take place on April 7, 2010 at 12.00 in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street.
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02.04.2010
People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Oleg Eremeev Will Donate His Paintings to the Academy Museum in St. Petersburg
On April 2, at the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts, 17 University Embankment, there will be an opening of an annual spring exhibition of works by teachers of I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. At the opening ceremony the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts Oleg Eremeev will present his two painting as a gift to the Academy Museum.
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31.03.2010
Panel Discussion “Painting Techniques and Decorative Materials” at the Russian Academy of Arts
The Painting Department of the Russian Academy of Arts invites you to attend a panel discussion “Painting Techniques and Decorative Materials” that will take place on March 31, 2010 at 11.00 am in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, Moscow.
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30.03.2010
The President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts Felix Unger Took Part in the Session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts
On March 30, Felix Unger, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts and Leo Bokeria, Director of A.N. Bakulev Research Center for Cardiovascular Surgery, Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts took part in the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts devoted to the discussion of the program of international cooperation between the above Academies within the framework of the development of fundamental investigations.
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26.03.2010
Inauguration of the Monument to Empress Maria Alexandrovna in San Remo
The bronze bust of Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880), Empress consort of Alexander II of Russia, was inaugurated in San Remo, the capital town of the Italian Riviera of Flowers under the auspices of St. Petersburg Committee for International Relations and sponsorship of Marketing Club of St. Petersburg. The unveiling ceremony for the monument designed by the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts Vladimir Gorevoy was attended by the Mayor of San Remo and Consul General of the Russian Federation in Genoa Eugene Boikov.
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25.03.2010
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Welcomed a Chinese Governmental Delegation
On March 25, 2010 the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli hosted a delegation of the PRC government led by the Member of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Vice Primier Liu Yandun. The delegation included a Chinese Minister of Education, Minister of Culture and other Chinese top-ranking officials.
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25.03.2010
ALL-RUSSIAN RESEARCH CONFERENCE
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22.03.2010
The Jubilee of the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Marat Samsonov
The President Dmitry Medvedev has congratulated the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Marat Samsonov on his 85th anniversary. In his telegram Dmitry Medvedev noted: “You are a participant of the Great Patriotic War and the Victory Parade. You have lived through a hard life and creative school, painted a number of distinguished canvases devoted to crucial pages in the history of this country: the Battle of Kulikovo, the War of 1812, the Battle of Stalingrad and many others.
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22.03.2010
President Dmitry Medvedev Congratulated the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Burganov on His 75th Anniversary
President Dmitry Medvedev has sent a birthday telegram to the eminent sculptor, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Burganov. “You are well known in Russia and other countries as a talented sculptor, an author of distinguished and original works. You are represented in collections of the Russian State Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery, your works adorn streets of cities worldwide. A man of multi-sided gift, you have written a number of books on art, have raised a new generation of artists”, - runs the telegram.
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22.03.2010
Memorial Plaque Commemorating the People’s Artist of the USSR Georgi Zhzhenov Was Unveiled in Moscow
On March 22, to mark the 95th birth anniversary of the People’s Artist of the USSR Georgi Zhzhenov (1915-2005), a memorial plaque designed by the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Andrei Balashev in partnership with the Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vyacheslav Bukhaev was unveiled in Moscow on the house, 12 Zoologhicheskaya street, where Georgi Zhzhenov had lived from 1972 till 2005.
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18.03.2010
The Regalia of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Were Presented to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. March 18, 2010. Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street
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17.03.2010
The Celebrated Sculptor Alexander Rukavishnikov is a Winner of 2010 “Fame” (Izvestnost) Award of Izvestia Newspaper and Publishing House
The annual “Fame” (Izvestnost) award in the “Art” nomination was presented to the People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, the world renowned sculptor Alexander Rukavishnikov. The “Fame” award was set up in 2005 to recognize achievements of prominent figures of culture, business, politics, sports.
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17.03.2010
Dmitry Shvidkovsky, Andrei Kovalchuk and Nickolai Mukhin Are Members of the President’s Council for Culture and Art
On March 16, 2010 the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on a new staff of the President’s Council for Culture and Art including leading figures of Russian culture. Among its members are Dmitry Shvidkovsky, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Rector of the Moscow Institute of Architecture; Andrei Kovalchuk, sculptor, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Chairman of the Artists’ Union of Russia; Nickolai Mukhin, painter, People’s Artist of the Russia Federation, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Director of the “Yaroslavl Icon” school.
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13.03.2010
Tair Salakhov Has Been Elected An Honorary Academician of the International Academy of Culture and Art
On March 13, the People’s Artist of the USSR, the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov has been presented with the regalia of an Honorary Academician of the International Academy of Culture and Art in the Hall of Oecumenical Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
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06.03.2010
Masterclass by the Celebrated St. Petersburg Painter Nickolai Blokhin in the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts
On March 6, Nickolai Blokhin will give a masterclass in painting within the framework of his solo show (18 February – 21 March 2010) in the exhibition halls of the Academy Research Museum (17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg). Nickolai Blokhin was Grand Prize at the 2002 competition of the American Society of Portrait Artists (ASOPA), the largest portrait society in the world and a winner of Best of Show Award at the prestigious International Portrait Competition (2004) of the Portrait Society of America (PSA).
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02.03.2010
The “Holy Russia” Exhibition in the Louvre Inaugurated During an Official Visit of the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to France Includes Works From the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts
The “Holy Russia” landmark exhibition opened in the Musee du Louvre on March 2 by the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and President of France Nicolas Sarcozy provides a grand-scale survey of Russian art from the Beginnings to Peter the Great. The show is one of the major events in honor of the Year of France in Russia and the Year of Russia in France.
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25.02.2010
Unknown Salakhov: Show of Works by the Celebrated Painter Tair Salakhov in London
From February 18-25, 2010 on show at Sotheby’s in London were over thirty canvases by the People’s Artist of the USSR, the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov. The focus of the exhibition supported by BUTA Festival of Azerbaijani Art and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Great Britain was a monumental six-meter triptych “Country of Fires” (2007) – a pictorial hymn to the Caspian Sea and Azerbaijan.
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22.02.2010
Events in Honor of the 1000th Anniversary of Yaroslavl Will Be Held in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
From February 22-24, 2010 UNESCO Headquarters in Paris will host events in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the city of Yaroslavl. The Yaroslavl land will be represented by the Governor of Yaroslavl Region Sergei Vakhrukov, the Mayor of Yaroslavl Victor Volonchunas and the first woman in space Valentina Tereshkova. The focus of the events will be an exhibition “Ten Centuries – Ten Histories”.
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19.02.2010
Zurab Tsereteli is a Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor
The highest decoration of France will be presented to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The National Order of the Legion of Honor (Ordre national de la Legion d’honneur) was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 and is awarded by the President of France. In his letter dated February 1, 2010 the French President Nicolas Sarkozy has specially noted: “This authoritative decoration which I have considered it necessary to confer on you from my personal reserves of crosses is an expression of gratitude for your services to this country and proved devotion to France”.
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19.02.2010
In Honor of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Anton Chekhov
The program “Remembering Chekhov” to be held in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts (21 Prechistenka street, Moscow) on February 19, 2010 is devoted to the 150th birth anniversary of the celebrated Russian short-story writer, dramatist and physician Anton Chekhov.
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11.02.2010
Portrait of the Prominent Russian Scientist Gury Marchuk Has Become a Part of the Portrait Gallery of Outstanding Scientists at the Russian Academy of Sciences
The portrait of Gury Marchuk, the prominent Russian scientist in the fields of computational mathematics and physics of atmosphere, President of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1986-1991 has been created by the People’s Artist of Russia Vasily Nesterenko. The handover ceremony at the building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences was attended by President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli and President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Yury Osipov.
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27.01.2010
Visit of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli to Stavropol
On January 27, 2010 Zurab Tsereteli visited Stavropol to take part in the closing of his solo exhibition. The ceremony was attended by the Governor of the Stavropol Krai (federal subject of Russia) Valery Gaevsky, the Mayor of Stavropol Nikolai Paltsev.
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27.01.2010
RUSSIA AND FRANCE. INTERACTION OF CULTURES. XVIII - XXI CENTURY: Research Conference
The Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts (17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg) invites you to take part in the research conference “Russia and France. Interaction of Cultures. XVIII – XXI Century” to be held in November 2010 as part of the program in honor of the Year of France in Russia and the Year of Russia in France.
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15.01.2010
Round Table on the Show of Works by Fausta Squatriti in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On January 15, in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, there was a round table on “Ethics-Aesthetics, Criticism – Clinic” curated by Evelina Shats. The focus of the discussions was a solo show of works by Fausta Squatriti entitled ECCE HOMO and organized by the Russian Academy of Arts, Italian Institute of Culture and the Brera Academy in Milan.
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24.12.2009
Memorial Plaque Commemorating the Soviet Politician and Diplomat Andrei Gromyko (1909-1989) Was Unveiled in Moscow
To mark the 100th birth anniversary of the eminent diplomat and politician Andrei Gromyko, a memorial plaque designed by Zurab Tsereteli was unveiled on the wall of the house in Leontievsky Pereulok where he had lived from 1963 till 1989. Andrei Gromyko served as Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union from 1957 till 1985 and was the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet in 1985-1988.
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22.12.2009
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Submitted Proposals for the Promotion and Improvement of Academic Science and Education in the State Duma
On December 22, 2009 in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation the Just Russia fraction held a round table on the topic: The State Policy in the Field of Fine Arts. Legal Support. Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts specified main problems of preservation of the Russian system of Academic education and submitted proposals for its development.
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15.12.2009
Session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts in Memory of Vasily Kandinsky
On December 15, 2009 the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts is holding a session commemorating Vasily Kandinsky, the world renowned Russian painter whose creative work has greatly influenced the development of world art. In the session timed to the artist’s 65th death anniversary will take part descendents of several branches and generations of the Kandinsky family tree.
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10.12.2009
Masterclass by Igor Voskresensky in V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute
The Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Deputy Head of Architecture and Town-Planning Committee of Moscow, Chief Designer of Moscow Igor Voskresensky is a leading specialist in the aesthetic formation of the city environment and landscape architecture.
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06.12.2009
Masterclass by Zurab Tsereteli for Participants of the 5th International Festival of Children’s Artworks
Within the framework of the 5th International Festival of Children’s Artworks “ A Hundred Thousand Suns” Zurab Tsereteli has given a masterclass for its participants from 18 countries aged four to seventeen. Among them are physically challenged and orphan children.
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24.11.2009
The 70th Anniversary of the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum
On November 24, 2009 the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum, 8 Krymsky Val, will mark its 70th anniversary. It was set up in 1939 as the Moscow Secondary Art School. In 1951 the School became a division of the USSR Academy of Arts and in 1992 was reformed into the Moscow State Academy Art Museum.
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24.11.2009
Masterclass by the American Designer Sharon Sprung at the Academy Museum in St. Petersburg
At the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts on November 24, from 11.30am till 2.30pm the American designer Sharon Sprung from the National Academy of Design, New York will give a masterclass within the framework of the International Research Seminar: Self-Portrait and Portrait of an Artist. 18-21 Century.
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23.11.2009
Self-Portrait and Portrait of an Artist. 18-21 Century: International Research Seminar
The International Research Seminar: Self Portrait and Portrait of an Artist. 18-21 Century will be held at the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg on November 23-24, 2009 within the framework of a large-scale exhibition of the same name featuring both works from the Museum holdings and by St. Petersburg contemporary artists.
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19.11.2009
Research and Practical Conference in the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum
On November 19, in the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum there was a research and practical conference “Educational Goals of the Academic Art School in Modern World”. It was held within the framework of the program in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Lyceum. The conference participants shared their experience in teaching practice and discussed the challenges of modern art education.
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18.11.2009
Zurab Tsereteli Welcomed Tadashi Goino at the Russian Academy of Arts
On November 18, the noted Japanese public figure, artist, art historian, collector and patron of art, Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Tadashi Goino visited the Russian Academy of Arts and met with its President Zurab Tsereteli.
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10.11.2009
ART AND SCIENCE IN MODERN WORLD: International Research Conference
Organizers:
Russian Academy of Arts
Russian Academy of Sciences
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31.10.2009
Inauguration of Zurab Tsereteli Museum-Studio in Moscow
The Moscow Museum of Modern Art and the Russian Academy of Arts present a Museum-Studio of Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, founder and Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art.
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28.10.2009
ANDREI VORONIKHIN (1759-1814). MASTER, EPOCH, CREATIVE LEGACY: International Research Conference
In Honor of the 250-th Birth Anniversary of the Russian Architect Andrei Voronikhin (1759-1814)
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26.10.2009
The Bronze Doors of the Mausoleum of Prince Dmitry Pozharsky in Suzdal have been recreated by Zurab Tsereteli
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has recreated without indemnity the bronze doors of the mausoleum of the eminent Russian commander Prince Dmitry Pozharsky who set Moscow free from invaders in the Time of Troubles, as the Director General of the Suzdal Museum-Preserve Alisa Aksenova informed at the press-conference in Vladimir on October 22, 2009. She expressed her gratitude to the renowned sculptor for his noble action.
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25.10.2009
Golden Voices of the World: Concert of Hidver Alvarez in Tsereteli Art Gallery
Tsereteli Art Gallery and Elena Dolenko Publishing House present the first concert of the Golden Voices of the World project to be held in Tsereteli Art Gallery on October 25, 2009 at 4pm. The tenor from Venezuela Hidver Alvares dedicates his program in Moscow to Mario Lanza, whose 50th death anniversary was marked on October 7, 2009.
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22.10.2009
Zurab Tsereteli Has Prepared a Gift for Residents of Tula
In Tula there was a meeting of representatives of public organizations for the election of delegates to the conference of the Central Federal District where candidates for the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation would be nominated. The celebrated Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli was approved as a delegate to the conference by the majority of votes at the meeting.
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20.10.2009
FEDOR SHEKHTEL AND ART NOUVEAU: International Research Conference
In Honor of the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Architect Fedor Shekhtel (1859-1926)
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16.10.2009
Unveiling of the Monument to the Founder of Askania-Nova Friedrich Falz-Fein Designed by Dmitry Tugarinov
The monument to the founder of Askania-Nova, the natural reserve established in 1874 by landowner Friedrich Falz-Fein around a German settlement in Kherson Region, Ukraine was unveiled in Askania-Nova on October 16, 2009. The sculptural composition has been designed by Dmitry Tugarinov, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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15.10.2009
Establishment of the Expert Council on Monumental Art in the Urals and Western Siberia
Set up on the initiative of the Russian Academy of Arts, the Urals Department of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Urals Department of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences and A. Gorky Urals State University, the Expert Council is an independent public entity.
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06.10.2009
The Russian Academy of Arts Welcomed a Chinese Delegation of Artists
On October 6, 2009 in the Russian Academy of Arts there was a friendly meeting of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, members of the Presidium with a delegation of notable Chinese artists timed to the 60th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It has been held within the framework of the project “Peace Tour” uniting Chinese artists who live in various countries.
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02.10.2009
Unveiling Ceremony for Memorial Plaque Commemorating People’s Artist of the USSR Mikhail Ulyanov
A memorial plaque commemorating Mikhail Ulyanov, People’s Artist of the USSR, Artistic Director of E. Vahtangov Theatre in 1987-2007 was unveiled on the house where he lived from 1972 until 2007, 29 Bolshaya Bronnaya street, Moscow. The plaque of bronze and granite has been designed by Andrei Balashov, Honored Artist of Russia, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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30.09.2009
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Opened in Samara a Show of Russian Avant-Garde from the Collection of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art
On September 30th, 2009 Zurab Tsereteli, a founder and Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, unveiled in Samara an exhibition of Russian avant-garde from the Museum holdings.
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24.09.2009
Visit of the President of the Russian Academy of Arts to Greece
On September 22, 2009 at the invitation of the Most Reverend Panteleimon, Metropolitan of Veria and the Mayor of Veria, the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, and representatives of the Moscow Patriarchate visited the ancient Greek city of Veria.
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23.09.2009
Memorial Plaque Commemorating the Nobel Prize Winner Michael Sholokhov Was Unveiled in the Editorial Office of “MK” Newspaper in Moscow
A memorial plaque commemorating the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Michael Sholokhov was unveiled in the lobby of the editorial office of “MK” newspaper on September 23, 2009. It has been designed by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Mirianashvili.
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04.09.2009
Winners of Prizes of the City of Moscow for 2009 in the Field of Literature and Arts
Moscow Prizes 2009 in the field of literature and arts have been awarded to members of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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21.07.2009
Jubilee Congratulations From President Dmitry Medvedev to the Artist Albina Akritas
President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Albina Akritas on her 75th anniversary. The telegram of greetings, in particular, runs:
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21.07.2009
Vice President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov is an Officer of the Order of Arts and Literature
The French Order of Arts and Literature in the rank of Officer has been awarded to Tair Salakhov, People’s Artist of the USSR, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in recognition of his significant contribution to arts.
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16.07.2009
Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Dmitry Shvidkovsky Has Been Elected a Professor of the University Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)
Dmitry Shvidkovsky, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Rector of the Moscow Architectural Institute, Doctor of Art History has been elected a Professor of the University Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), one of the oldest European universities.
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26.06.2009
Francesca Leone Is an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
On June 25, 2009 at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli presented regalia of the Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts to the Italian artist Francesca Leone. The ceremony was also attended by the world renowned composer Ennio Morricone, a friend of the artist’s family and author of scores for Sergio Leone’s films.
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23.06.2009
June 23-25, 2009 SPATIAL ICONS: International Symposium
The opening ceremony and the first session will be held on June 23 in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts at 10am.
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09.06.2009
Presentation of the First Volume of the Dictionary Compiled by the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts
The first volume of the two-volume dictionary compiled by the Academy’s Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts was presented at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts on June 9, 2009. It covers the history of fine arts until 1917, the second volume deals with the period from 1917 till these days.
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09.06.2009
Professor Joachim Lothar Gartner Has Been Elected an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
At the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli presented attributes of the Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts to Prof. Joachim Lothar Gartner, President of Kunstlerhouse Association of Austrian Artists.
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09.06.2009
Medal for Services to the Academy Was Presented to the Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Anatoly Bichukov
At the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Prof. Anatoly Bichukov, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Rector of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute, who has recently marked his jubilee, was presented with a Medal for Services to the Academy. The greetings telegram of the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev runs: “You have created a lot of remarkable monuments that are a part of the architectural image of Moscow and many other Russian cities, and today as a rector of the noted V. Surikov Art Institute you keep the best traditions of the national school of sculpture sharing the secrets of the professional skills with gifted young artists”.
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08.06.2009
Zurab Tsereteli took part in the Opening of the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale – 53rd International Art Exhibition
The Russian pavilion at the 53rd Venice Biennale opened to the public on 4th June 2009 in the Giardini. The opening ceremony was attended by the Russian Minister of Culture Alexander Avdeev, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tair Salakhov. The curator of the contemporary Russian art display titled Victory Over the Future is Olga Sviblova, the commissioner – Vasily Tsereteli.
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03.06.2009
Caribbean Fantasy: Concert in Tsereteli Art Gallery
Organized by the Embassy of Colombia in Moscow, the Caribbean Fantasy concert to be performed by the symphony orchestra of the Russian State TV and Radio Center will take place in Tsereteli Art Gallery on June 3, 2009 at 7 pm. The conductor is Francisco Sumake.
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02.06.2009
Felix Unger, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and Vasily Lanovoy, People’s Artist of the USSR Have Been Elected Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts.
On June 2, 2009 at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Felix Unger, President of the European Academy of Arts (Salzburg, Austria) and People’s Artist of the USSR Vasily Lanovoy were presented with attributes of the Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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02.06.2009
On June 2, 2009 at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Professor Dmitry Shvidkovsky was presented with “Shuvalov” honorary medal of the Russian Academy of Arts.
On June 2, 2009 at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Professor Dmitry Shvidkovsky was presented with “Shuvalov” honorary medal of the Russian Academy of Arts. In his telegram the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev appreciated the significant contribution of Dmitry Shvidkovsky as a prominent scientist to the history and theory of architecture.
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29.05.2009
Annual Examination in the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum
On May 29, 2009 Zurab Tsereteli , President of the Russian Academy of Arts and members of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts took part in the annual examination of works by students of the Moscow State Academy Art Lyceum.
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25.05.2009
The First Issue of ACADEMIA Magazine of the Russian Academy of Arts
The first issue of ACADEMIA quarterly magazine of the Russian Academy of Arts, published by “Art Project” Foundation for Promotion of Contemporary Art, contains an interview with the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, articles on the history and current activity of the Academy.
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20.05.2009
Masters of the Russian Academy of Arts Are Advisers to the Harbin Society of Russian Culture
On May 20, 2009 at the award ceremony in the Russian Academy of Arts Honorary Diplomas of Advisers to the Harbin Society of Russian Culture and Chinese Art were presented to Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia; Dmitry Zhilinsky, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia; Nikolai Solomin, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia.
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18.05.2009
Masterclass by Nikolai Shumakov in V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute
On May 18, 2009 Nikolai Shumakov, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Architect of the Russian Federation gave a masterclass for students of the architecture department of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute.
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16.05.2009
International Museum Day: Night at the Museum Program in Tsereteli Art Gallery
Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, is marking the International Museum Day with a Night at the Museum program on May 16, 2009. The concert of spiritual music will take place in the Apple Hall from 6.30pm till 11.30pm free of charge.
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14.05.2009
The Order of Friendship Was Awarded to Andrei Zolotov
Through the edict of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, the Order of Friendship was awarded to Andrei Zolotov, the Honored Worker of Art of the Russian Federation, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, adviser to the Director-General of RIA Novosti news agency “for his services in the field of culture, press, broadcasting and long-term creative work”.
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21.04.2009
Presentation of New Works from Zurab Tsereteli’s “My Contemporaries” Cycle
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15.04.2009
The Golden Bridge Prize Was Presented to Zurab Tsereteli at the Award Ceremony in the Italian Embassy in Moscow
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15.04.2009
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS TO BE HELD IN 2010 AS PART OF THE YEAR OF FRANCE IN RUSSIA AND THE YEAR OF RUSSIA IN FRANCE
One of the priorities in the activity of the Russian Academy of Arts is its active involvement in the implementation of the large-scale international project “Year Russia – France 2010”. The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has been leading the work on its concept and structure of the exhibitions to be organized within the project. These are unique works from the collection of the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, shows of works by the imposing corps of members of the Academy representing diverse types of fine arts, design and architecture.
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04.04.2009
Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps Visited the Moscow Studio of Zurab Tsereteli
On April 4, 2009 the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli welcomed in his studio representatives of the diplomatic corps in Moscow.
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01.04.2009
Russia Marks the 200th Anniversary of Nikolai Gogol’s Birth
On April 1, 2009 Russia marks the 200th birth anniversary of the Russian great novelist Nikolai Gogol. In 2002 a bronze monument to Nikolai Gogol by President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli was unveiled in Villa Borghese in Rome, one of Gogol’s favorite places where he had lived and worked.
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24.03.2009
New Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts
On March 24, 2009 at the session of the Russian Academy of Arts, Zurab Tsereteli presented attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts to the Chinese Artist Zhou Zhihui and Prof. Victor Shkarovsky, Director of the Central House of Scientists.
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23.03.2009
Program of Cultural Cooperation Between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea Was Signed in the Russian Academy of Arts
On March 23, 2009 the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Alexander Avdeev and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Yu In-chon signed a Program of Cultural Cooperation between the two countries.
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17.03.2009
Zurab Tsereteli is a Winner of “Golden Bridge” Prize
Zurab Tsereteli has become a winner of the first prize “Golden Bridge” awarded to distinguished figures in recognition of the significant role in fostering and strengthening bilateral relations between the Italian Republic and the Russian Federation.
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16.03.2009
Masterclass in Architecture by Academician Vladilen Krasilnikov
On March 16, 2009 the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Architect of the Russian Federation, Professor Vladilen Krasilnikov gave a masterclass for students of the Architecture Faculty of V. Surikov Moscow State Art Institute.
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13.03.2009
Zurab Tsereteli is a Winner of “Fame” Award 2009
On March 13, 2009 the annual “Fame” (“Izvestnost”) Award of Izvestia newspaper and publishing house was presented to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The “Fame” award was set up in 2005 by the oldest Russian newspaper established in 1917 to recognize achievements of prominent figures of culture, business, politics and sports.
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04.03.2009
Zurab Tsereteli: Diversity and Harmony of the Creative Work. The 19th Alpatov Readings in Honor of the Artist’s Jubilee.
March 4, 2009
Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, Moscow
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03.03.2009
Zurab Tsereteli Has Been Elected a Full Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli has been elected a Full Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. The Festive Plenary Session where his membership certificate will be presented to him will take place in Salzburg in Max Gandolph Bibliothek on March 7, 2009.
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03.03.2009
Order for Services to Motherland 4thRank Was Awarded to Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Andrei Mylnikov
The President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev decorated the Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Professor of I. Repin State St. Petersburg Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Andrei Mylnikov with the Order For Services to Motherland 4th Rank for his big contribution to the promotion of Russian Fine Arts. On February 22, 2009 the renowned artist marked his 90th anniversary.
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01.03.2009
Complex of the Russian Orthodox Church Community in Bari Has Been Transferred to Russia
On March 1, 2009 at the handover ceremony in the city of Bari, the President of the Republic of Italy Giorgio Napolitano presented Russian President Dmitry Medvedev with symbolic keys of the complex of the Russian Orthodox Church community in Bari including the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker and a number of residential buildings.
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24.02.2009
Flower-Laying Ceremony Commemorating the 80th Birth Anniversary of Alexy II. February 23, 2009. The State Museum of Modern Art of the Russian Academy of Arts, 10 Gogolevsky boulevard, Moscow
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24.02.2009
The 85th Anniversary of the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Andrei Vasnetsov
On February 24, 2009 Andrei Vasnetsov, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of the USSR, Winner of the USSR State Prize, Professor, a successor of the unique Vasnetsov dynasty of artists is celebrating his 85th anniversary.
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22.02.2009
The Jubilee of Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Andrei Mylnikov
On February 22, 2009 the Russian Academy of Arts congratulated Andrei Mylnikov, People’s Artist of USSR, Hero of Socialist Labor, Winner of USSR State Prizes and I. Repin State Prize of the Russian Federation, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Professor on his 90th anniversary.
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18.02.2009
Presentation of the Gospel Illustrated by Myud Mechev
The presentation of the Gospel illustrated by Myud Mechev, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Honored Art Worker of Karelia, Honorary Foreign Member of Kalevala Association (Finland) will take place in the press center of Arguments and Facts publishing house, 42 Myasnitskaya street, on February 18, 2009.
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16.02.2009
Masterclass in Architecture by Victor Bulochnikov
On February 16, 2009 Victor Bulochnikov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Chief Architect of the Central Council of the All-Russian Society for Protection of Monuments of History and Culture gave a masterclass for students of the architecture faculty of V. Surikov Moscow State Art Institute.
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10.02.2009
The Grand-Scale Exhibition: Art of the Caucasus
The Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts has initiated a groundbreaking exhibition of works by artists from the Caucasus to be on display in the Russian Academy of Arts in March, 2010.
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27.01.2009
Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Tatyana Nazarenko is a Winner of 2009 Triumph Prize
Tatyana Nazarenko, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, winner of the State Prize of the Russian Federation, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, head of the workshop in V. Surikov Moscow Academy Art Institute has been awarded 2009 Triumph Prize, the first independent award in Russia given for the highest achievements in literature and arts.
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26.01.2009
Memorial Plaque Commemorating the Writer Vasily Grossman Was Unveiled in Moscow
A memorial plaque commemorating Vasily Grossman was unveiled on January 26, 2009 on the apartment house, 23 Krasnoarmeyskaya street, where the writer lived. It has been designed by Alexander Tsygal, People’s Artist of Russia, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts in association with the architect Alexander Velikanov, winner of several State Prizes of Russia and timed to the annual International Memorial Day for Victims of Holocaust on January 27.
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19.01.2009
2009 Musical Season in Tsereteli Art Gallery
2009 Program of Concerts in Tsereteli Art Gallery, the Private Church Hall, 19 Prechistenka street, Moscow:
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13.01.2009
Jubilee Greetings to Zurab Tsereteli. The Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts. Moscow. January 13, 2009
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10.01.2009
Monument to the Patriarch in Moscow
He created a full-length sculptural portrait of the Patriarch in 2003 within My Contemporaries series. Zurab Tsereteli met with Alexy II more than once, particularly during his work on the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The sculptor has collected a lot of the Patriarch’s photographs that he is going to show to the public in February.
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04.01.2009
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Is Celebrating His 75th Anniversary
Moscow. January 4 /ITAR-TASS reporter Olga Svistunova/. The President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of USSR Zurab Tsereteli is 75. However, accepting congratulations from ITAR-TASS reporter, the artist has not disclosed where and how he is going to celebrate his jubilee.
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01.01.2009
Happy New Year!
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20.12.2008
2008 Honorary Prize for Contribution to Promotion of Science, Culture and Arts Was Awarded to Zurab Tsereteli
On December 12, 2008 the Annual Honorary Prize of the Russian Authors’ Society for Contribution to Promotion of Science, Culture and Arts was awarded to President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli.
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16.12.2008
Establishment of the South Regional Department of the Russian Academy of Arts
The Charter of the South Regional Department of the Russian Academy of Arts was approved at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts on December 16, 2008.
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11.12.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Will Give Two Masterclasses For Participants of the Festival of Children’s Artworks
On December 11, 2008 Tsereteli Art Gallery will present the 4th International Festival of Children’s Artworks “Thousands of Suns” featuring over 500 paintings by young artists aged four to seventeen from eighteen countries. Among the participants are physically challenged and orphan children. It has become a tradition to start the Festival with masterclasses by President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The artist will give two three-hour masterclasses for over 60 children.
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10.12.2008
The 18th Alpatov Readings: Andrea Palladio and World Art
The 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) has been included in the list of anniversaries with which UNESCO is associated in 2008. The Russian Academy of Arts commemorates the event with the 18th Alpatov Readings: Andrea Palladio and World Art.
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09.12.2008
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Attended the Mourning Ceremony for Patriarch Alexy II in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Members of the Russian Academy of Arts are mourning over the decease of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexy II. The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli attended the Requiem Service in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow on December 9, 2008.
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08.12.2008
Helene Carrere d’Ancosse Is an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
On December 8, 2008 at the award ceremony in the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli presented attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts to Helene Carrere d’Ancosse, Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences.
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02.12.2008
Monument to the Outstanding Russian Engineer, Inventor and Architect, Academician Vladimir Shukhov Was Unveiled in Sretensky Boulevard in Moscow
On December 2, 2008 in Sretensky Boulevard there was an unveiling ceremony for the monument to the outstanding Russian engineer, inventor and architect Vladimir Shukhov designed by Salavat Sherbakov, Honored Artist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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02.12.2008
“Peter I and Doctor Bedlow” Monument by Leonid Baranov Was Unveiled in Hospital Square in Moscow
On December 2, 2008 at Lefortovo district, where the first military hospital had been founded by Peter I, was unveiled a monument “Peter I and Doctor Bedlow” designed by Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Leonid Baranov.
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01.12.2008
December 1: World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed December 1 each year.
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29.11.2008
Zurab Tsereteli and Pierre Cardin Will Congratulate Academician Tair Salakhov on His 80th Anniversary
On November 29, 2008 Tair Salakhov, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Hero of Socialist Labor, People’s Artist of USSR, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation, winner of State Prizes of USSR and Azerbaijan, Corresponding Member of the French Academy of Fine Arts, Corresponding Member of San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Spain, Full Member of the Academy of Arts of Kyrghyz Republic, Full Member of Azerbaijan Academy of Fine Arts will mark his 80th anniversary.
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29.11.2008
Tair Salakhov Received Geidar Aliev Order, the Highest Award in Azerbaijan
The Order of Geidar Aliev was awarded to academician Tair Salakhov through an edict of the President of Azerbaijan in recognition of his distinguished role in promotion of Azerbaijan art.
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27.11.2008
Pierre Cardin and Marc Zakharov Have Become Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts
On November 27, 2008 the world renowned couturier Pierre Cardin visited Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, where he explored the highlights of the exposition. At the award ceremony in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, Pierre Cardin and Art Director of Moscow Lenkom Theatre Marc Zakharov were presented with attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. The ceremony was attended by noted figures of culture and leading Russian fashion designers.
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25.11.2008
Honorable Mention Was Awarded to Victor Vanslov, Head of the Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts
Through the edict of the President of the Russian Federation, the Honorable Mention was awarded to Victor Vanslov, Head of the Academy’s Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts for his significant role in the promotion of home fine arts and his long-term creative and public activities.
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14.11.2008
Order For Services to Motherland 4th Rank Was Awarded to Theatre Artist Boris Messerer
The Russian President Dmitri Medvedev decorated the People’s Artist of Russia, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Boris Messerer with the Order For Services to Motherland 4th Rank for his big contribution to promoting the Russian fine arts and distinguished creative work.
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14.11.2008
Conference in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Academy Museum in St. Petersburg
In November, 2008 the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts, 17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg will host a research conference commemorating the 250th anniversary of the oldest in Russia art museum.
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08.11.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Is a Member of the Council of Trustees for the Memorial to Dmitri Pozharsky to Be Recreated in Suzdal
In St. Euthymius monastery in Suzdal on the National Unity Day, November 4, the Archbishop of Vladimir and Suzdal Eulogius consecrated the cross installed on the burial place of the national hero Dmitri Pozharsky (1578-1642) and the foundation stone for the marble chapel of Dmitri Pozharsky to be recreated according to the original destroyed in 1933. The ceremony was attended by Georgy Poltavchenko, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Central Federal District; Alexander Avdeev, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation; Nikolai Vinogradov, Governor of Vladimir Region. The chapel is planned to be completed by November 4th, 2009.
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05.11.2008
Ilya Kabakov Was Honored With the Order of Friendship
On November 4, 2008 at the Kremlin ceremony in honor of the National Unity Day the Russian President Dmitri Medvedev presented state awards to our compatriots living abroad as well as to representatives of other countries for their contribution to the promotion of Russian art and culture. The artist Ilya Kabakov, a winner of many international prizes and an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts has been honored with the Order of Friendship.
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05.11.2008
The 17th Century Unique Tapestry Will Be Brought Back to the Research Library of the Russian Academy of Arts after Restoration
In December, 2008 after the restoration work, the 17th century unique tapestry “Victory of Alexander the Macedonian Over the Persian Tsar Darius” (the Battle at Arbela), one from the series of five spalliere entitled History of Alexander the Macedonian will be returned to the interiors of the Research Library of the Russian Academy of Arts. Only two of them have survived till these days.
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04.11.2008
November 4: National Unity Day in Russia
On November 4th, 2008 Russia celebrates the National Unity Day: the state holiday commemorating the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612 by people’s volunteer corps. On November 4, 2005 the focus of the celebrations was in Nizhni Novgorod, where there was an unveiling ceremony for the replica of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky created by Zurab Tserteli for Nizhni Novgorod. The monument stands in front of the Cathedral of John the Baptist, the place where Kuzma Minin called to people for the national uprising and joining the people’s volunteer corps.
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30.10.2008
From Ancient Russia to New Russia: the 3rd All-Russian Art Competition of Historical Works
The Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vyacheslav Zhelvakov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Teslik, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, pro-rector of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute Anatoli Lyubavin, Honored Artist of Russia Igor Mashkov have participated in the session of the organizing committee of the 3rd All- Russian Art Competition of Historical Works: From Ancient Russia to New Russia.
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30.10.2008
Tapestry in the System of Modern Art: Forum of Artists Working in the Technique of Tapestry
On October 30, 2008 the Russian Academy of Arts and the Association of Artists of Decorative Arts will hold a forum of artists who work in the technique of tapestry on the topic “Tapestry in the System of Modern Art” to be supported by a video show of their works.
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26.10.2008
Unveiling Ceremony for the Monument to Metropolitan of Moscow Platon (Levshin)
On the territory of Nikolo-Perervinski Monastery in Moscow will be placed a monument to a prominent hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, preacher and theologian, Metropolitan of Moscow Platon (Levshin, 1737-1812). The monument has been designed by Anatoli Bichukov, People’s Artist of Russia, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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21.10.2008
Graphic Works by Artists from Krasnoyarsk Were Presented as a Gift to the Museum in Tskhinval
The People’s Artist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts German Pashtov and representatives of Krasnoyarsk Studio of Xylography presented 40 graphic works as a gift to the Local History Museum in Tskhinval, South Ossetia. The action was arranged with the assistance of the Ministry for Emergency Situations.
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16.10.2008
Order For Services to Motherland III Rank Was Awarded to Chairman of the Russian Artists’ Union
On September 15, 2008 at the Kremlin award ceremony President of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev presented state awards to prominent people of Russia for achievements in their professional and public activity.
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15.10.2008
In Honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Moscow Architecture Institute
On October 15, 2008 the Moscow Architecture Institute (MARKHI), a leading Russian state architecture institution with a history of 250 years, starts celebrations in honor of its 75th anniversary by a grand meeting and inauguration of the MARKHI – 75 Years Exhibition.
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10.10.2008
Inauguration of New International Research and Methodological Seminar: Spatial Icons. The Textual and Performative
On October 10, 2008 in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, on the initiative of Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, will be inaugurated a new International Seminar: Spatial Icons. The Textual and Performative to be held within the framework of EIDOS Research, Educational and Innovation Program.
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01.10.2008
On October 1, 2008 at the Age of 108 Passed Away Artist-Caricaturist Boris Efimov
On October 1, 2008 at the age of 108 passed away Boris Efimov, Hero of Socialist Labor (1990), People’s Artist of the USSR (1967), Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts (1975), winner of three State Prizes (1950, 1951, 1972), Laureate of the Moscow City Hall prize “Legend of the Century” (2003).
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29.09.2008
In Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts Museum in St. Petersburg: Album-Catalogue of the 17th – Early 20th Century Paintings and Drawings From the Museum Collection and Funds
The Album-Catalogue of the 17th – 20th Century Paintings and Drawings from the collection and funds of the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts has been published in honor of its 250th anniversary in a series “Treasures of Russian Art” by the White City publishing house. The book edited by Veronika Bogdan contains 126 illustrations representing paintings and drawings by Russian and European masters that are the highlights of the Museum’s collection.
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24.09.2008
Kanzhal Battle Canvas by Mukhadin Kishev Is On Show in Kabardin-Balkaria Culture Foundation in Nalchik
On September 24, 2008 Mukhadin Kishev, People’s Artist of Kabardin-Balkaria, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Member of the European Academy of Arts presented his latest canvas devoted to the 300th anniversary of the victory of the Kabardians over the Crimean troops in the Battle at the Mount Kanzhal.
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24.09.2008
Dedication Ceremony For the Sculpture of Christ the Savior in Syria
On September 24, 2008 with the blessing of Alexi II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia and Ignatius IV, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, the 3m tall sculpture of Christ the Savior will be presented as a gift from Russian people to the monastery of St. Thecla in Maaloula, the most important Christian site in Syria. The bronze sculpture has been designed by Alexander Rukavishnikov, People’s Artist of Russia, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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23.09.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Was Included In the Coordination Council For the Program of Fundamental Researches
According to RIA Novosti reports, on September 23, 2008 the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin approved the staff of the Coordination Council for the 2008-2012 Program of Fundamental Researches of the state academies of sciences.
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17.09.2008
Ilya and Emilia Kabakov Have Been Elected Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts
On September 17, 2008 at the award ceremony in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov were presented with attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
In his greeting speech, Zurab Tsereteli expressed his regret, that the high honor was awarded to the celebrated artists with such a delay.
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15.09.2008
Marpho-Mariinskaya Convent Opened After Restoration
On September 15, 2008 in Moscow was inaugurated Marpho-Mariinskaya Cloister. On September 16, Alexi II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia consecrated Pokrovski Cathedral, principle church of the Convent which is going to mark its centenary in 2009.
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12.09.2008
All-Russian Research Conference on Modern Russian Folk Art in Vologda
On September 12-13, 2008 the city of Vologda hosted an All-Russian Research Conference on Modern Russian Folk Art: Traditions and Today organized by Vologda Region Government, Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and Artists’ Union of Russia.
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08.09.2008
To Struggle Against World Terrorism Through Art
On September 11, 2008 at the Bayonne’s September 11 memorial designed by Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador will be held a ceremony commemorating the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.
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03.09.2008
In Moscow Was Unveiled a Monument to Designer of Rocket and Space Technology Sergei Korolev
On September 3, 2008 the bronze monument to Sergei Korolev, founder of Russian space program was set up as a centerpiece of the renovated Alley of Spacemen at VDNH subway station in Moscow. It has been designed by Salavat Scherbakov and Sergei Scherbakov in association with members of Korolev’s family and his friends.
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28.08.2008
Monument to Outstanding Neurophysiologist Natalya Bekhtereva Designed by Grigori Yastrebenetski to Be Unveiled in St. Petersburg
The bronze bust of the Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Natalya Bekhtereva (1924-2008) will be dedicated on the Glory Alley of St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions on September 1, 2008. The sculpture, designed by People’s Artist of Russia Grigori Yastrebenetski, will find its home next to busts of Dmitri Likhachev, Michael Anikushin, Andrei Petrov, Natalya Dudinskaya and other distinguished people.
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28.08.2008
Publications in 2008
Irina L. Buseva-Davydova
Culture and Arts in the Time of Turnabouts: Russia in the 17th Century
Moscow: Indrik, 2008. 364 pages, illust.
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13.08.2008
Monument to Celebrated Circus Athlete Alexander Zass Will Be Unveiled in Orenburg
The monument to the celebrated circus athlete Alexander Zass will find its home in front of the Orenburg circus where he started out as a circus actor one hundred years ago. The monument designed by Alexander Rukavishnikov, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, has been delivered to Orenburg to be inaugurated on the verge of the City Day on September1, 2008.
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06.08.2008
Summer-2008: Latest work by Zurab Tsereteli
Photoreport
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16.07.2008
Residents of Izhevsk Are Going to Meet With Zurab Tsereteli
On July 16, 2008 in Gallery Exhibition Center Izhevsk, capital of Udmurtia, will be held a meeting with Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of USSR and Russian Federation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
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14.07.2008
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Welcomed Paul Kulikovski, Great-Grandson of Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On July 14, 2008 Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts had a meeting with Paul Kulikovski, great-grandson of grand duchess Olga Alexandrovna, sibling of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II. Paul Kulikovski is an economist and financier. He lives in Denmark, where Olga Romanova resided till the end of her life. The meeting has been also attended by Elena Ryurikova, director-general of a Charity Foundation set up in Moscow in 2006 by Dmitri Romanov, great great-grandson of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I. He is a president of the Foundation.
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07.07.2008
Andrei Bartenev As a Model for Masterclass by Zurab Tsereteli
On July 7, 2008 Andrei Bartenev, the celebrated designer and curator of many extravagant art projects will be a model at a monthly masterclass by Zurab Tsereteli in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, Moscow. The performance has been arranged within the framework of the 1st Moscow International Biennale for Young Art 01 July 2008 – 30 July 2008.
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23.06.2008
Presentation of Degree Works by Graduates of Architecture Department of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On June 23, 2008 in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, was held a presentation of degree works by graduates of the Architecture Department of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute. The topic of the defense was an elaboration of a pilot project for the international youth tourist city-satellite GAGARINGRAD with a memorial complex on the site where the first spaceman Yuri Gagarin landed. It is planned to be located near the city of Engels, Saratov Region and to be completed in 2011 to mark the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s space flight.
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21.06.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Opened in Tokyo an Exhibition of Russian Avant-Garde From the Collection of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art
On June 21, 2008 Zurab Tsereteli, founder and Director of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, opened an exhibition of works from the collection of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art entitled Spring of Russian Avant-Garde. The prestigious Bankamura Museum of Art in Tokyo is the first to present the early 20th century avant-garde works by such celebrated Russian artists as Natalia Goncharova, Niko Pirosmani, Kazimir Malevich, Marc Chagall, Paul Filonov and others who could create an unparalleled style of modern art that will continue to affect the world art.
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16.06.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Expressed Condolences Over Chinghiz Aitmatov’s Death
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has sent a cable of condolences over Chinghiz Aitmatov’s death, press service of Kyrgyzstan President informs.
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10.06.2008
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Took Part in the Meeting of Patriarch of Moscow And All Russia Alexy II With UNESCO Director- General Koichiro Matsuura
On June 10, 2008, within the framework of the 10th World Congress of the Russian Press in Moscow Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts participated in the meeting of Alexy II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia with UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura. The meeting was held in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, that had been recreated by the Academy artists under Zuran Tsereteli’s leadership.
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10.06.2008
Annual Y. Orekhov Prizes Will Be Awarded to Young Sculptors
On June 10, 2008 in the Museum “Creative Legacy of Academician Yuri Orekhov” will be held the forth annual award ceremony for Y. Orekhov Prizes in the field of sculpture. The Prize was set up in 2005 by the Sculptor Foundation and the above Museum under the auspices of the Russian Academy of Arts to foster young talented sculptors. Yuri Orekhov (1927-2001) is one of the prominent Russian sculptors of the late 20th century who was appreciated both in Russia and internationally. He was a Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts and Honorary Member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara (Italy), winner of Lenin and State Prizes.
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05.06.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Was An Honorary Guest of Vladikavkaz International Film Festival
On June 5, 2008 the celebrated artist Zurab Tsereteli took part in the closing ceremony of Vladikavkaz International Festival as an honorary guest invited by its President Akim Salbiev and the Jury Chairman Victoria Tokareva. In his greeting speech to participants of the Festival the President of the Russian Academy of Arts expressed his unreserved admiration of the beautiful nature and hospitable people of North Osetia, thanked for the hearty welcome and invited to visit his studio and art gallery in Moscow.
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03.06.2008
Photographs of Works by Zurab Tsereteli in Honor of Christian Saints And Devotees Were Presented As a Gift to Asso Apulian Association and San Filippo Smaldone Strada San Giacomo Institute
The Orthodox Russia Festival of Russian Art was held in the Italian city of Bari from May 21-25, 2008. It was arranged by the Russian Culture Foundation together with Asso Apulian Association. At the conference arranged within the Festival framework were displayed photographs of works by Zurab Tsereteli dedicated to Christian Saints and devotees.
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28.05.2008
Masters of Decorative Textiles Shared Their Problems And Achievements With Their Associates in the Russian Academy of Arts
On May 28, 2008 the Russian Academy of Arts and the Association of Design Arts Artists of the Moscow Artists’ Union arranged a meeting of members of the Academy with masters of decorative textiles followed by a video show on silk painting.
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24.05.2008
Award Ceremony for Philanthropist International Prize in Tsereteli Art Gallery
The ceremony of Philanthropist International Prize awarding will be held in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 21 Prechistenka street, Moscow on May 24, 2008. The Prize, unique in the world, is awarded to physically challenged people for their prominent achievements in culture and arts. It is financed entirely from private funds thus maintaining the Russian traditions of philanthropy and patrons of art.
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23.05.2008
The Patriarch’s Diploma Was Awarded to Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Nicholai Vdovkin
The Patriarch’s diploma has been awarded to the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts for his contribution to recreation of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kislovodsk. The master headed a team of artists who painted the alter.
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23.05.2008
Consecration Ceremony for Chapel of St. Sergius Radonezhsky in the Village of Korovino, Tver Region
The consecration ceremony for the Chapel of St. Sergius Radonezhsky took place in the village of Korovino, Tver region on May 23, 2008. The Chapel designed by Sergei Kuznetsov, architect and Prof. of the Moscow State University, is a donation of Valentin Sidorov, People’s Artist of USSR, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Winner of State Prizes of USSR and RF, Head of the Artists’ Union of Russia, President of International Confederation of Artists’ Unions of CIS countries.
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22.05.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Welcomes Awarding the 2007 State Prize of Russia to Jacques Chirac
Former French President Jacques Chirac has been awarded the 2007 State Prize of the Russian Federation for humanitarian activities. The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has welcomed the award that, as he believes, acknowledges Chirac’s services in the development of cultural ties between France and Russia.
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21.05.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Took Part in the Annual Meeting of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors on May 21-22, 2008
On May 21, 2008 in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris within the framework of the Annual Meeting of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors Zurab Tsererteli shared his initiatives implemented by him as an artist, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, state and public figure.
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19.05.2008
Monument to Academician Nicholai Pilyugin Will Be Unveiled in Moscow
The monument to the celebrated academician, scientist and creator of control systems for missile and space vehicles Nicholai Pilyugin (1908-1982) will be unveiled on the street named after him. Dated for the 100th anniversary of the scientist, the bronze sculpture has been designed by Vladimir Soskiev, a member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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18.05.2008
Concert of Spiritual Music in Tsereteli Art Gallery on International Museum Day
On the International Museum Day Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, offers a concert of spiritual music. Arranged within the framework of the Festival of Spiritual Music during Days of Slavic Alphabet and Culture in Moscow, the concert will take place in the Apple Hall from 06p.m to 12p.m.
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16.05.2008
Concert of Women’s Chorus of N. Rimski-Korsakov St. Petersburg College in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On May 16, 2008 at 6.30p.m. Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, offers a concert of women’s chorus of N. Rimski-Korsakov St. Petersburg College.
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14.05.2008
New Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts
Polad Bul-Bul-Ogly, composer, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Azerbaijan Republic to Russian Federation; Svyatoslav Belza, Honored Art Worker of Russia; Aliev Natigu-Kyamal-Ogly, sculptor, People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Republic; Alexei Obukhov, former Deputy Foreign Minister; Oleg Vorontsov, Director-General of Podolsk Art Center have been elected Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts. At the Presidium meeting on May 13, 2008 they were presented with attributes of Honorary Membership.
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13.05.2008
Jubilee of People’s Artist of USSR Valentin Sidorov
On May 13, 2008 the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Valentin Sidorov, People’s Artist of USSR, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Winner of State Prizes of USSR and RF, Head of the Artists’ Union of Russia, President of the International Confederation of Artists’ Unions of CIS countries.
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29.04.2008
Concert of Piano Music in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts
On April 29, 2008 the Laureate of International Competitions Natalia Sharoeva will give a performance of piano music in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street. The program includes music by Mozart, Grieg, Shuman, Chaikovski, Rakhmaninov, Scryabin, Prokofiev.
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25.04.2008
Order for Services to Motherland 3rd Rank Was Awarded to Theatre Artist Michael Kurilko-Ryumin
Through the edict of the President of the Russian Federation, the People’s Artist of Russia, Chief Scientific Secretary of the Russian Academy of Arts Michael Kurilko-Ryumin has been decorated with the Order for Services to Motherland 3rd Rank for his significant contribution to promotion of home fine arts, his long-term creative and public activities.
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25.04.2008
Hippopotamus by Tsereteli Has Been Installed in Volgograd
The exotic animal has appeared in the Red Army district in Volgograd on the square in front of the children’s complex. Known for his huge monuments, this time Tsereteli has been over-modest: the figure is only about 0,5m tall. The sculptor says, that this artwork will destroy the stereotype of his being a creator of exclusively big sculptures.
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24.04.2008
Day of Heroes of Motherland in the Russian Academy of Arts
On April 24, 2008 to mark the 74th anniversary of the institution of the rank of the Hero of the Soviet Union, the President of the Russian Academy of Arts together with Inter-Regional Public Foundation for Social Security “Law and Order – Shield” arranged in Tsereteli Art Gallery a Day of Heroes of Motherland: Heroes of the Soviet Union; Heroes of the Russian Federation and Full Knights of the Order of Glory.
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22.04.2008
Monument to the Founder of Khabarovsk by Alexander Rukavishnikov Will Be Unveiled on the Eve of the City’s 150th Anniversary
In early May, 2008 the monument to the Russian officer Jacob Diachenko, the founder of Khabarovsk will be inaugurated near the site where the Russian troops first landed in the region. The 4m tall bronze sculpture to be installed on the 4m tall base has been designed by the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Rukavisjnikov in honor of the city’s 150th anniversary.
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16.04.2008
Ilya Reznik Has Been Elected an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
On April 16, 2008 at the award ceremony the celebrated poet, People’s Artist of Russia Ilya Reznik was presented with the gown, cap and medal of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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13.04.2008
Presentation of “Philology. Volume 1” Almanac in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On April 13, 2008 in Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, will be held a presentation of “Philology. Volume 1” Almanac sponsored by Zurab Tsereteli. Among the attendees will be President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli, Winner of Andrei Belyi and A. Pushkin Prizes Yuri Mamleev, students and alumni of “Oxford School”, poets, novelists, playwrights, publicists, historians.
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12.04.2008
Inauguration of Artist’s Week in Sergei Konenkov Memorial Studio-Museum
On April 12, 2008 the annual Artist’s Week will be inaugurated in Sergei Konenkov Memorial Studio-Museum, 17 Tverskaya street. It was initiated by Sergei Konenkov in 1958.
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11.04.2008
Tsereteli’s Monument to Victims of Purges Has Resulted From His Own Emotional Experience
In his almost 100m tall monument to victims of purges featuring a figure of Christ Zurab Tsereteli has put his own emotional experience, as the artist said in an interview with RIA News reporter.
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11.04.2008
Tsereteli Does Not Work On a Monument to Victims of the Famine in 1932-1933
On April 11, 2008 in an interview to INTERFAX reporter President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli informed, that he had not sculpted a monument to victims of the famine in 1932-1933.
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07.04.2008
Monument to Fyodor Dostoevsky Will Be Unveiled in Tobolsk
The monument to the great Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky sculpted by the People’s Artist of Russia, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Michael Pereyaslavets will be unveiled in Tobolosk in Dostoevsky park near St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral not far from the transit jail where he was pending his fate.
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03.04.2008
Descendents of the Decembrists Were Welcomed in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On April 3, 2008 the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, designer of the Wives of the Decembrists. Gates of Fate monument Zurab Tsereteli hosted a meeting with descendents of the Decembrists in Tsereteli Art Gallery. The monument was presented to the public on March 17, 2008 and had a wide coverage in the press.
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01.04.2008
Henrich Borovik and Alexander Mitta Have Been Elected Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts
On April 1, 2008 in the white hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, diplomas of Honorary Members of the Russian Academy of Arts were presented to Henrich Borovik, writer, playwright, publicist, public figure as well as to Alexander Mitta, film director and script writer.
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28.03.2008
Magic of Saltwort Exposition in UNESCO Headquarters Was Highly Appreciated by Zurab Tsereteli
“An amazing, unique, splendid exhibition” – said sculptor Zurab Tsereteli about the display entitled Magic of Saltwort which has been organized within the framework of international presentation of the Republic of Bashkortostan in UNESCO Headquarters: Bashkortostan – 450 Years Together with Russia.
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27.03.2008
Order For Services to Motherland IV Rank Was Awarded to People’s Artist of Russia Alexei Shmarinov
Through the edict of the President of the Russian Federation, the People’s Artist of Russia, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexei Shmarinov was decorated with the Order For Services to Motherland IV rank for his significant role in promotion of home fine arts, his long-term creative and public activity.
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26.03.2008
Memorial Plaque on the Apartment House in Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Commemorating the Great Galina Ulanova
A memorial plaque commemorating the great ballet dancer Galina Ulanova will be unveiled on March 26 on the house in Kotelnicheskaya Embankment in Moscow where she lived. It has been designed by the People’s Artist of Russia, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Anatoli Bichukov.
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24.03.2008
Affiliate of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute Will Be Set Up in Kazan
On March 19, 2008 the working group of the Russian Academy of Arts and V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute headed by Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Anatoli Bichukov visited Kazan to meet with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, Minister of Culture Z. Valeeva and negotiate the establishment of an affiliate of V.
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19.03.2008
Zurab Tsereteli Was Honored with the Order of St. Prince Alexander Nevski 1 Rank
On March 18, 2008 at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts the Order of St. Prince Alexander Nevski was awarded to the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The reward was established by the Public Foundation for Support to Culture and Promotion of Modern Art.
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17.03.2008
Presentation of a New Monument by Zurab Tsereteli
On March 17, 2008 Tsereteli Art Gallery presents a sculptural composition: Wives of the Decembrists. Gates of Fate designed by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, UESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli. The sculptor has dedicated his new monument to the Year of Family in Russia. The unveiling ceremony will be followed by a concert of spiritual music.
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12.03.2008
Seminar on Old Russian Art in the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts
The agenda of the seminar on Old Russian art to be held in the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts (21 Prechistenka street, Moscow) on March 12, 2008 includes a lecture by Anna Ryndina: A Rare Specimen of Byzantine Plaster Arts of the ÕIth Century.
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07.03.2008
In St. Petersburg Was Launched a Decorative Lighting for the Building of the Russian Academy of Arts
St. Petersburg. March 6. INTERFAX NORTH-WEST - The ceremony of launching a decorative lighting for the building of the Russian Academy of Arts which houses I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture took place on Thursday.
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01.03.2008
Conference in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts
The Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts (17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg) invites all those who are concerned to take part in the Conference in honor of the 250th anniversary of the oldest in Russia art museum (1758-2008).
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21.02.2008
The 12th World Russian People’s Council
From 20 through 22 February 2008, Moscow will host the 12th World Russian People’s Council: Council of Children and Youth “Future Generations are National Common Property of Russia”
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08.02.2008
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Presented Style of the Year Prizes
The fifth award ceremony for the national prize Style of the Year set up by the Capital Style Magazine took place on February 7, 2008. Among the nominees for the prize have been politicians, businessmen, figures of science and culture, sportsmen, showmen distinguished by their extraordinary style who have a strong impact on vogue in profession, way of life and greatly contribute to the political, economic, social and spiritual development of the nation. The winners have been determined according to results of Internet voting arranged by the magazine.
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06.02.2008
Session of Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, on February 6, 2008 there was a session of Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts headed by its President Zurab Tsereteli.
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06.02.2008
Order For Services to Motherland 3rd Rank Was Awarded to Academician Sergei Tkachev
On February 5, 2008 at the Central Artists’ House in Krymski Val was inaugurated Motherland exhibition in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Artists’ Union of Russia. Among the attendees were President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli and Head of I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Albert Charkin. At the ceremony Zurab Tsereteli presented Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia Sergei Tkachev with the Order for Services to Motherland 3 rank awarded through a decree by President of the Russian Federation.
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06.02.2008
Masterclass in Kazan
Within the framework of meetings in Kazan on February 4, 2008 President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli gave a masterclass in N. Feshin Kazan Art College.
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04.02.2008
Mintimer Shaimiev Visited an Exhibition of Works by Zurab Tsereteli in Kazan
Kazan, February 4, 2008, Tatar-Inform, Timur Shaidullin. Today, President of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev has visited a solo exhibition of works by President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of USSR and Russia Zurab Tsereteli that is on display in the “Khazine” National Art Gallery in the Kazan Kremlin.
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04.02.2008
Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vadim Polevoi Passed Away
On February 4, 2008 at the age of 84 passed away the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Winner of USSR State Prize, Doctor of Art History, Professor Vadim Polevoi.
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30.01.2008
School of Young Art Historians in the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts
Lectures - monthly on third Wednesday at 11.00 a.m.
Schedule for the first half of 2008:
January 16, 2008 - Legacy of Artists of the Russian Immigration
Lecture by Andrei Tolstoi
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24.01.2008
Order of Friendship Was Awarded to the Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Fine Arts Arnaud d’ Hauterives
The Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Fine Arts Arnaud d’ Hauterives has been awarded the Order of Friendship through an edict of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for his significant role in fostering bilateral relations between Russia and France.
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16.01.2008
Video Installation by Member of the Presidium of Russian Academy of Arts Tatyana Nazarenko in Idan Gallery
On January 15, 2008 in Idan Gallery opened a video installation by the Honored Artist of Russia, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Tatyana Nazarenko entitled One Summer Day.
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14.01.2008
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Appreciated the VIVA ACADEMIA art project of Omsk Regional M. Vrubel Museum of Fine Arts
The Viva Academia art project of Omsk Regional M. Vrubel Museum of Fine Arts in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts has been highly appreciated by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. He noted the high professional level of the art project which comprised three exhibitions: Russian Graphic Art of the 18th-20th century; Russian Prints of the Late 19th – Early 20th century; Viva Academia! Painting, Sculpture of the 19th-21th Century. They offered a groundbreaking exploration of the role of the Academy since its foundation. On show were 160 exhibits from the Omsk Regional Museum collection, many of them were presented to the public for the first time.
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14.01.2008
Jubilee Congratulations from President Vladimir Putin to Sculptor Alexander Belashov
President Vladimir Putin congratulated to the academician of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Belashov on his 75th anniversary. The telegram of greetings, in particular, runs:
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01.01.2008
2007 Publications
Alexander Bykhovski: Stages of Creativity and Life
by Irene Azizyan
Moscow, Galart, House of Hebrue books
2007, 288 pages
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10.12.2007
Zurab Tsereteli’s Prizes for Winners of the 3-rd International Festival of Children’s Artworks
The 3-rd International Festival of Children’s Artworks featuring 500 paintings by young artists aged four to seventeen from eighteen countries opened in Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow on December 9, 2007. Among the participants were physically challenged and orphan children.
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09.12.2007
International Festival of Children’s Artworks in Tsereteli Art Gallery
On December 9, 2007 Tsereteli Art Gallery in Moscow will present the 3rd International Festival of Children’s Artworks featuring 500 paintings by young artists aged four to seventeen from eighteen countries. Among the participants are physically challenged and orphan children. During the Festival, President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli will give a master class to children who want to perfect their skills in painting.
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01.12.2007
Chelyabinsk Art College Hosted a Conference of Russian Art Institutions’ Teachers in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts
“The more active the contemporary art develops, the more timely is our discussion on academic art school”- was noted at the forum. The home system of art education has been created by the Russian Academy of Arts in 1757 and evolved under its auspices for over two centuries.
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01.12.2007
December 1: World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed December 1 each year.
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has initiated an establishment of the International Anti-AIDS Foundation for fighting AIDS through art.
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28.11.2007
Award Ceremony Held in the Russian Academy of Arts
Russian and foreign artists accepted medals and diplomas of the Russian Academy of Arts at the session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts on November 27, 2007.
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26.11.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Was Reelected a Member of the Public Chamber of Russian Federation
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts has been reelected a member of the Public Chamber.
The results were announced on November 25, 2007. From the second part of 42 members of the Public Chamber, twenty five of them were reelected, seventeen people became new members.
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12.11.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Participated in the 2nd Forum of Intellectuals From CIS Countries in Astana
The president of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli took part in the 2nd Forum of Intellectuals From CIS Countries opened in Astana, Kazakhstan on November 12, 2007. The Forum aimed at uniting efforts in fostering humanitarian cooperation focused on problems of the young generation in post-Soviet countries.
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06.11.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Took Part in the Round Table Discussion Between Intellectuals of Russia and Japan
The Round Table Discussion between intellectuals of Russia and Japan within the framework of the Festival of Russian Culture in Japan -2007 was inaugurated in Tokyo on November 5, 2007.
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02.11.2007
Evening Commemorating the Famous Lancere Dynasty of Artists, Sculptors and Architects
On November 2, 2007 the Russian Academy of Arts held a memorial evening dedicated to the famous Lancere family including its founder, the 19th century sculptor Eugene A. Lancere.
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31.10.2007
Presentation of New Works by Vasili Nesterenko and Album “Vasili Nesterenko. Painting” in the Tsaritsyno Museum
On October 31, 2007 there was a presentation of eight portraits of the most distinguished figures of Catherine the Great’s time by the People’s Artist of Russia, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vasili Nesterenko in the Tsaritsyno Museum in Moscow. The centerpiece is the painting “Triumph of Catherine”.
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28.10.2007
Unveiling Ceremony for the Monument to Oleg of Ryazan by Zurab Tsereteli
The bronze equestrian statue of Oleg of Ryazan sculptured by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli was dedicated in Ryazan on October 28, 2007 within the framework of events in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Ryazan region. Prince Oleg of Ryazan ruled in 1351-1402 and is known for his fighting for independence of the Ryazan principality.
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26.10.2007
Zurab Tsereteli Received the Chilean Order of Bernardo O’Higgins
On October 26, 2007 Augusto Parra Munos, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Chile to the Russian Federation presented the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli with the Order of Bernardo O’Higgins in the highest rank of Grand Cross The award is in recognition of the role that Zurab Tsereteli has played in fostering bilateral relations between Chile and Russia and his outstanding creative work.
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25.10.2007
Symposium of European Academies “Academies in Europe of the 21st Century”
On October 21 -23, 2007 the Institute of France, the French Academy, Academy of Humanities, Academy of Sciences, Academy of Fine Arts, Academy of Moral Sciences and Politics will hold in Paris a symposium of European academies “Academies in Europe of the 21st Century”.
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22.10.2007
Awards to Alumni of the Russian Academy of Arts
On October 25, 2007 in the state exhibition hall “New Manezh” in Moscow was held a session of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and a ceremony of presenting awards to participants of the “Academic ART School” exhibition (painting, graphic art, sculpture, theatrical and monumental art) - graduates of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute and I. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.
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22.10.2007
Monument to the Prominent Russian Writer Ivan Bunin
The monument to the prominent Russian writer, Nobel Prize laureate Ivan Bunin was unveiled in Povarskaya street in Moscow on October 22, 2007 in honor of his 137th birth anniversary. The monument has been designed by the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts, Prof. Alexander Burganov.
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16.10.2007
Zurab Tsereteli Receives the Chilean Order of Bernardo O’Higgins
Today, the Ambassador of Chili to the Russian Federation Augusto Parro Munos has announced that the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli has been awarded the Order of Bernardo O’Higgins in the highest rank of Grand Cross by the Government of Chile. The award is in recognition of the role that Zurab Tsereteli has played in fostering bilateral relations between Chile and Russia and his outstanding creative work.
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11.10.2007
Artist Sergei Tkachev Was Awarded the Order “For Services to Motherland” 3d Rank
Moscow, October 11 /ITAR-TASS/. President of Russia Vladimir Putin decorated the Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, painter Sergei Tkachev with the Order “For Services to Motherland” 3rd rank for “his big contribution in promoting the Russian fine arts and distinguished creative work” – reports the President’s press service.
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08.10.2007
Monument to Sergei Esenin by Sculptor Anatoli Bichukov Was Unveiled in Konstantinovo
The unveiling ceremony for the monument to poet Sergei Esenin sculptured by the People’s Artist of Russia, winner of M. Sholokhov and S. Esenin prizes Anatoli Bichukov took place in the poet’s birthplace - the village of Konstantinovo, Ryazan region on October 7, 2007.
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02.10.2007
Zurab Tsereteli Received Appreciation For His Promoting the Moscow Program “Year of Child” in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris
The Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to UNESCO Vladimir Kalamanov thanked the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli for fostering the presentation of the Moscow program “Year of Child” in support of maternity and childhood held in the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on September 23-27,2007.
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30.09.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Congratulated Yuri Lyubimov on his 90th Anniversary
On September 30, 2007 the art director of “Taganka Theatre” Yuri Lyubimov received congratulations on his 90th anniversary from many noted people of Russia and other countries.
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29.09.2007
Symbols of Moscow: Yesterday and Today. MEGA Shopping Mall Has Been Also Included in the Rating
When questioned about the symbols of the Russian capital, the Moscovites are usually expected to say: “the Kremlin”. The evidence of this fact has been checked up by Synovite company, when 500 respondents were asked via telephone how the symbols of Moscow had changed for the last 20 years.
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28.09.2007
Legendary Caricaturist Boris Efimov Is Receiving Congratulations on His 107th Anniversary
Today, the Hero of Socialist Labor, People’s Artist of the USSR, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, winner of three State Prizes, Laureate of the Moscow City Hall prize “Legend of the Century” Boris Efimov is receiving congratulations on his 107th anniversary.
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26.09.2007
Conference “Young Art Historians” in the Russian Academy of Arts
On September 26, 2007 the Russian Academy of Arts, its Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts held a research conference “Young Art Historians”. Reports were given by the Research Institute post-graduates.
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12.09.2007
UNESCO Has Announced Presentation of the Program “Year of Child in Moscow” to Be Held in Paris on September 23, 2007
Paris, September 12. /ITAR-TASS Reporter Yuri Ulyanovski/. The presentation of the Program “Year of Child in Moscow” is due to take place in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on September 23, 2007. The information service of this international Organization has said today.
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06.09.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli Spoke at the Meeting of the Public Chamber
On September 3, 2007 – the day of terrorist act in Beslan, the President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia Zurab Tsereteli spoke at the meeting of the Public Chamber about the role of art in preservation of historical memory, upbringing of new generations, struggle against violence.
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04.09.2007
Monument to Admiral Kuznetsov Sculptured by People’s Artist of Russia Michael Pereyaslavets Will Find its Home in the Center of Moscow
The Moscow authorities have backed up the initiative of the Russian Public Movement for Support to the Navy to create a monument to the Hero of the Soviet Union, Admiral of the Fleet Nicholai Kuznetsov. The statue will be placed in the park near the intersection of Boyarski Lane and Sadovo-Chernogryazskay street.
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27.08.2007
Words of Gratitude from the United Nations Organization
The unveiling ceremony for the bust of Sergio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (from September 2002 to August 2003) who lost his life in the bombing of UN headquarters in Iraq on August 19, 2003, was attended by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The monument has been designed by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli and presented as a gift to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland.
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27.08.2007
Monument to Oleg of Ryazan by Zurab Tsereteli Will Be Dedicated in Ryazan
Within the framework of events in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Ryazan region, a statue of Oleg of Ryazan sculptured by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli will be unveiled in Ryazan on October 10, 2007.
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24.08.2007
Silver Coin in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts Will Be Put in Circulation
On September 3, 2007 the Bank of Russia will put in circulation four memorable silver coins. One of them is dedicated to the jubilee of the Russian Academy of Arts. Its face-value is three roubles. The coin is made of 925 silver alloy, the circulation – 10000 coins.
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22.08.2007
Bronze Bust of the Ballet Dancer Natalia Dudinskaya by People’s Artist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Grigori Yastrebenetski Will Be Unveiled in St. Petersburg
The bronze bust of the ballet dancer Natalia Dudinskaya (1912-2003) by People’s Artist of Russia and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Grigori Yastrebenetski will be dedicated on the campus of the St. Petersburg Humanitarian University of Trade Unions (15 Fuchika street) on September 1, 2007. Since 1995 Natalia Dudinskaya has been an Honorary Doctor of the above University.
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20.08.2007
Nicholai Mukhin, People’s Artist of Russia and Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Has Been Honored with a High Award of the Serbian Orthodox Church for His Wall Paintings in the Cathedral of Transfiguration of Our Savior in Zagreb
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09.08.2007
The Launch of the 173-d Moscow Subway Station by the Day of Moscow
By the Day of Moscow will be launched the “Trubnaya” Moscow subway station. The finishing work is being completed. The station décor is dedicated to the city of Moscow and towns of the Golden Ring around Moscow that are well-known Russian tourists attractions – Rostov the Great, Pereslavl- Zalesski, Sergiev Posad and others.
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19.07.2007
Well-Known Characters in the Scale of Zurab Tsereteli
Today, a lot of unloading work has been in full swing at the building of the Sochi Art Museum. It is a solo exhibition of Zurab Tsereteli to be displayed in the city. The big sculptures of cinema characters, and not only them, will find their temporary home on the Museum’s stairs.
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13.07.2007
“Night at the Ipatiev House” New Sculptural Composition by Zurab Tsereteli
In the Art Gallery (19 Prechistenka street) there was a presentation of a new sculpture by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli. The bronze multi-figure composition “Night at the Ipatiev House” is dedicated to the tragic death of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family.
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05.07.2007
Press-Conference by the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli to be held on July 12, 2007 at Tsereteli Art Gallery
The presentation of the “Night at the Ipatiev House” new sculptural composition by Zurab Tsereteli will be held at Tsereteli Art Gallery (19 Prechistenka street, Moscow) on July 12, 2007 at 1 p.m.
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29.06.2007
Russian memorial to slain UN Iraq envoy unveiled in Geneva
GENEVA, June 29 (UNHCR) – Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has unveiled a bronze bust in Geneva of peace-keeping veteran Sergio Vieira de Mello, who was killed four years ago during a terrorist attack in Baghdad four years ago.
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29.06.2007
UN Honours Iraq Envoy Slain in 2003 Baghdad Terror Attack
The United Nations today honoured the late Sergio Vieira de Mello with the unveiling in Geneva of a bronze likeness of the 30-year Brazilian veteran of many United Nations peacekeeping operations who was killed during a terrorist attack while on assignment in Iraq.
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29.06.2007
Brazilian UN Envoy Killed in Iraq Gets a Bronze Bust in Geneva
Sérgio Vieira de Mello, a Brazilian ambassador to the UN who was killed four years ago during a terrorist attack while on assignment in Iraq, was honored this Thursday, June 28, by the United Nations with the unveiling in Geneva of a bronze likeness of the 30-year Brazilian veteran of many UN peacekeeping operations .
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28.06.2007
UN honours Iraq envoy slain in 2003 Baghdad terror attack
28 June 2007 – The United Nations today honoured the late Sergio Vieira de Mello with the unveiling in Geneva of a bronze likeness of the 30-year Brazilian veteran of many United Nations peacekeeping operations who was killed during a terrorist attack while on assignment in Iraq.
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26.06.2007
President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli was awarded a medal of St. Cyril and St. Mephodi
The President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli has been awarded a medal of St. Cyril and St. Mephodi for his big contribution to the development of culture. The President of the Slavic Foundation of Russia Galina Bogolyubova presented the medal to Zurab Tsereteli at the meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts in Moscow on June 26, 2007.
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26.06.2007
Joint Meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and the Commission for Preservation of Cultural and Spiritual Legacy of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation
On June 26, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts will be held a joint meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and the Commission for Preservation of Cultural and Spiritual Legacy of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation on prospects of development of the Russian Academy of Arts (RAA).
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21.06.2007
The 3rd Annual Presentation of Y. Orekhov Prizes in the Field of Sculpture
On June 21, 2007 in the halls of the museum “Creative Legacy of Academician Yuri Orekhov” students from Moscow and St. Petersburg were awarded Y. Orekhov prizes in the field of sculpture at the 3rd annual ceremony arranged by the Russian Academy of Arts and the “Sculptor” Moscow Foundation to Support of Russian Sculptors.
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21.06.2007
The “Day of Open Doors” in the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts
On June 21, 2007 the Research Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts of the Russian Academy of Arts opens its doors to all those who want to advance their education in the field of fine arts, architecture decorative and applied art.
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21.06.2007
Monument to the Soldier of Law and Order by Andrei Bichukov Was Unveiled in Moscow
June 20, 2007 – On the territory of the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was unveiled a monument to the Soldier of Law and Order designed by People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Anatoli Bichukov. The ceremony took place in the presence of the Minister of Internal Affairs Mr. Rashid Nurgaliev, heads of departments and services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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17.06.2007
On June 17, 2007 in St. Petersburg were held events in honor of the Russian Academy of Arts and was unveiled a solo exhibition of works by the celebrated painter, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of USSR Andrei Mylnikov.
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15.06.2007
The Celebrated Architect Kisho Kurokawa Has Been Elected an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts
The world renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa has come to Moscow to participate in events in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts. On June 15, 2007 at the General Meeting in the Oecumenical Councils of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Kisho Kurokawa was officially awarded the title of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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07.06.2007
Results of the Annual Examination of Works by Students of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute
The joint meeting of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts and Scientific Council of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute dedicated to results of the 2006-2007 academic year was held in V. Surikov Art Institute on June 7, 2007. It was chaired by People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, head of V. Surikov Art Institute Andrei Bichukov and attended by prominent masters of home fine arts – Tair Salakhov, Dmitri Zhilinsky, Michael Kurilko-Ryumin, Valentin Sidorov, Alexander Rukavishnikov, Eugene Maximov, Michael Pereyaslavets and others, professors and teachers of V. Surikov Art Institute, members of the art education division of the Russian Academy of Arts. Under the examination were works by the 1st – 5th year students of faculties of painting, sculpture and architecture.
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04.06.2007
The 200th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations Between Russia and the United States of America
New York, June 2, 2007 – RIA Novosti, Dmitri Gornostaev. More than 500 people took part in the celebration on Saturday in New York in honor of the 200th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States of America, informs RIA Novosti reporter.
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25.05.2007
The 80th Jubilee of Dmitri Zhilinski
On May 25, 2007 the Russian Academy of Arts congratulated the prominent artist, Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts People’s Artist of the Russian Federation, Winner of State Prizes Dmitri Zhilinski with his 80th jubilee. The celebration ceremony took place in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts and was followed by a film about the artist’s art.
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11.05.2007
Inauguration of Exhibition of Works of Zurab Tsereteli at UNESCO Headquarters in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Russian Academy of Arts
11-05-2007 3:00 pm On 9 May 2007, the Director-General, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, opened at the Organization’s Headquarters a solo exhibition of works of Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of His Excellency Mr Alexandre Alexeevitch Avdeev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to France, His Excellency Mr Vladimir Kalamanov, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of the Russian Federation to UNESCO, and Mr Zurab Tsereteli.
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09.05.2007
Zurab Tsereteli was presented with UNESCO Picasso Gold Medal
The UNESCO Picasso Gold Medal was presented on Wednesday to the celebrated Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli for his remarkable personal contribution to development of the Russian Academy of Arts which is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The ceremony was attended by members of the Academy presidium, UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura, Russian diplomats.
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03.04.2007
ZURAB TSERETELI TOOK PART IN THE ANNUAL MEETING OF UNESCO GOODWILL AMBASSADORS IN THE UNESCO HEADQUARTERS IN PARIS ON APRIL 3-4, 2007
In his speech at the Annual Meeting of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors in Paris on April 3, 2007 President of the Russian Academy of Arts and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Zurab Tsereteli focused on the following directions of his activity:
“Of special interest to me in my recent creative endeavors have been not only artistic tasks, but also problems relating to possibilities of the world improvement through art. Today, it is very important to make people understand how much can be achieved by the powerful impact of art affirming mutual understanding, respect and tolerance in relations among representatives of diverse cultures and religious confessions for the benefit of betterment of modern world community”.
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29.03.2007
Michael and Gustav Nobel are in Moscow
Representatives of the world noted family Michael and Gustav Nobel have come to Moscow to be honored guests at the presentation of the Russian National Foundation for the Nobel Family Heritage. The ceremony will take place in Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery and will be attended by representatives of the Public Chamber, the Duma, businessmen and ambassadors to Russia.
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28.03.2007
UNESCO Picasso Gold Medal has been awarded to Zurab Tsereteli
On March 23, 2007 the President of the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli was awarded the UNESCO Picasso Gold Medal. The UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura noted, that in the year of the 250th Anniversary of the foundation of the Russian Academy of Arts this would be a fitting manner to pay tribute to the venerable and outstanding institution as well as to the remarkable personal contribution of Zurab Tsereteli in developing the Russian Academy of Arts as one of the most prestigious institutions devoted to art education and to promotion of cultural dialogue at the international level and the exchange of ideas between artists of all European nations.
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26.01.2007
DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE MONUMENT TO THE FORMER JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER ITIRO HATOYAMA
February 28, 2007, Tokyo. The unveiling ceremony for the monument to the 52nd Japanese Prime Minister Itiro Hatoyama is going to be attended by the Japanese and Russian honorary guests, including Prime-Minister of the Russian Federation Michail Fradkov, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Japan Michail Belyi, Deputy Mayor of Moscow Joseph Ordjonikidze, President of the Russian Academy of Arts and sculptor of the monument Zurab Tsereteli, Japanese Prime-Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan, Chairman of the House pf Representatives, members of the Hatoyama family.
A reception will be hosted after the ceremony to award diplomas to the Chairman of the 21st Century Russian Committee Yuri Luzhkov and President of the Russian Academy of Arts and designer of the monument Zurab Tsereteli.
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27.11.2006
Unveiling ceremony for the monument to Pope John Paul II in Ploermel, France
On December 10, 2006 in the French city of Ploermel in Bretagne there will be a consecration and a dedication ceremony for the monument to Pope John Paul II.
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07.10.2006
ART AND CULTURE AS A BASIS FOR MORAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND FORMATION OF A PERSONALITY
On October 5-6th, 2006 in Moscow there was a joint scientific forum of Russian State Academies of Sciences on the topic: “Health and education of children is a basis for the development of Russian society and state”.
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12.09.2006
DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE MONUMENT TO THE STRUGGLE AGAINST WORLD TERRORISM, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
On September 11, 2006 in the United States in the city of Bayonne, New Jersey there was a dedication ceremony for the monument to the struggle against world terrorism. The monument by Zurab Tsereteli, President of the Russian Academy of Arts, People’s Artist of Russia, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador stands opposite lower Manhattan where the World Trade Center towers stood and about three thousand people became victims of the attacks. The monumental composition was presented as a gift from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia to the people of the United States on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy symbolizing, that Russia, which also experienced acts of terrorism not once, shared the grief of losses with the United States.
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