03.04.2008
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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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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“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.
27.03.2008
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.
26.03.2008
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.
24.03.2008
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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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.
17.03.2008
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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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 ХIth Century.
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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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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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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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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.
06.02.2008
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.
06.02.2008
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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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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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.
04.02.2008
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.
30.01.2008
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
24.01.2008
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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