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01.03.2009, 19:17
The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring.
23.02.2009, 14:57
Winter fishing is a popular pastime in Russia. This time, brave children have been taking part in a contest on the outskirts of Moscow to catch as many fish as possible in sub-zero temperatures.
15.06.2009, 20:18
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A team of professionals and creative amateurs spent the past week with scissors and glue building a cardboard city at a factory in Moscow.
24.07.2010, 12:04
Thinking of a weekend getaway with an artistic twist? Head to the small Russian village of Nikola-Lenivets, about 200 kilometers from Moscow, to take part in the Arkhstoyanie open-air festival.
30.09.2009, 08:59
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She has gained worldwide fame and became an Internet phenomenon, but her art is as down-to-earth as it gets.
29.06.2009, 16:59
His abstract paintings represent the schools of St. Petersburg, New York and Paris all at once. He’s often called eccentric, strange, and even mad. William Bruyere is even a friend of Joseph Brodsky and Eduard Limonov.
24.09.2010, 18:13
From painting to sculpture, video art and weird art…A far-reaching display of works from artists from all over the world, from Japan to Finland, is in full swing at Moscow’s Central House of Artists.
23.06.2009, 13:40
A display of works by the winners of the most prestigious contest among photo-journalists opens in Moscow on June 27. Three Russian photographers are among the winners of the 62 World Press Photo finalists.
16.05.2009, 22:05
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One of the most highly anticipated and popular events in the Moscow art calendar is held on the night of May 16 – May 17, when the city’s museums are open to the late hours and are free of charge.
07.06.2009, 14:47
This weekend, the “Hermitage Garden” in Moscow turns into ‘goode olde England’, while the British capital is swept up with Russian art.
Published: 28 February, 2009, 22:43
As the traditional week of feasting in Russia, called Maslenitsa, is drawing to a close, celebrations are culminating throughout the country.
