Events digest: weekly highlights from the National Centre RUSSIA
From March 10 to 16, visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA explored new artistic techniques in master classes, attended a lecture on the history of buildings of Russian science, and participated in meetings with major tour operators, volunteers, and education representatives. Here are the key takeaways from the past week.
The National Centre RUSSIA Presented the Concept of the Exposition "The Birth of Scale"
The exposition explores Russian architecture and urban planning, showcasing the evolution of construction from ancient Rus’ buildings to modern megaprojects. The title reflects the impact of bold Russian architectural ideas on global architecture.
"We see the works of our predecessors from the 1920s and 1960s. For them, time seemed to expand — they lived in the future, felt themselves in the future. A hundred and fifty years later, that future has arrived. The ideas of Russian skyscrapers from the 1920s were only realized 30 to 40 years later. For the first time, we have presented these projects in large-scale models. Now we can truly see how talented and brilliant our country is, how extraordinary the people were who turned the future into the present, and share this with the audience," said Andrei Chernikhov, chief curator of "The Birth of Scale" exposition.
The exposition is organized with the support of leading museums and private collectors. It is free to visit, and registration for guided tours is available on the website russia.ru.
"Capital of Financial Culture" Contest
The winners of the contest, organized by the Central Bank of Russia and the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation, were the Krasnoyarsk and Nizhny Novgorod regions. The main goal of the competition is to support the best regional initiatives for financial education. The honorary status is assigned to the winning region for one year.
"When we talk about a modern educated person, we mean someone who is financially literate, possessing financial culture skills: how to invest savings wisely, earn profitably in finance, and build a financial safety cushion. The more financially literate people there are, the stronger the financial stability of both the region and the state as a whole. We congratulate the regions of the Russian Federation that participated in the competition and succeeded in the rigorous selection process," said Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation.
Governor of the Krasnoyarsk Region Mikhail Kotyukov proposed holding the first conference on the results of the new "Capital of Financial Culture" project at the Krasnoyarsk branch of the National Centre RUSSIA.
Sharing Expertise: Experts from the National Centre Shared Their Experience in Event Organization
The National Centre RUSSIA presented its practices to participants of the new educational program for creators and directors of creative events, "Event Management Workshop." Experts from the Centre shared their experience in organizing large-scale events with 60 specialists from various regions of the country.
"Who else but the National Centre RUSSIA can be recognized as an expert in hosting large-scale, meaningful, and unifying events? This includes the RUSSIA EXPO, which was visited by 18.5 million Russians in nine months, and the Inventing the Future' Symposium, which brought together scientists, futurists, and writers from around the world. We are confident that the Centre's experience will help the participants of our program significantly improve the quality of the events they organize in the regions," said Yulia Ablets, Deputy Director General of ANO "Dialogue Regions" and founder of the "\New Media Workshop.
Participants delved into the topic of the visual code of events, discussed how to make events memorable and beneficial for people, and analyzed case studies on the creation of the RUSSIA EXPO and the organization of the "Inventing the Future" Symposium.
Tour Operators’ Convention at the National Centre RUSSIA
Leading industry representatives discussed the integration of the National Centre RUSSIA's programs into tourist routes. Special attention was given to routes for international guests from the Middle East and Asia.
"The National Centre RUSSIA is an ideal venue for familiarization tours and meetings with ambassadors from friendly countries," emphasized Dmitry Vakhrukov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
The RANEPA Lyceum Presented Best Educational Practices
The event was held as part of the project "Open School: Presentation of Best Practices." Teachers and graduates of the lyceum shared successful educational methods.
"Parents who entrust us with their children are experimenters. We are developing new approaches that can be valuable for a wide range of educators and educational institutions," said Zhanna Podkovyrkina, Principal of the RANEPA Lyceum.
Russian Student Brigades
The leaders of 85 regional branches of the Russian Student Brigades (RSO) presented their work plans and the organization’s updated corporate style. The event also featured newly elected heads of the central headquarters' divisions.
"Today, student brigades are the main labor movement in our country. There are worthy young people among your ranks who are ready at any moment and under any circumstances to work for the benefit of their homeland, contributing to its development. The Federal Agency for Youth Affairs consistently supports the Russian Student Brigades. Together, we strive to unite active and goal-oriented young people who share common values and aspire to achieve shared goals," commented Yegor Litvinenko, Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs.
The Russian Student Brigades are the largest labor movement among Russian youth.
Educational Event "Zoo World: Animals and Us"
The weekly educational event "Zoo World: Animals and Us" was held as part of the centre’s signature program "Thursday. Development." It focused on pressing issues of environmental protection. Participants discussed the role of specially protected natural areas, zoos, and addressed the problem of stray animals.
Registration for the "Thursday. Development" program is free. Up-to-date information is available on the National Centre RUSSIA website russia.ru in the "Events" section.
Series of Workshops as Part of the Educational Program for "The Birth of Scale" Exposition
During the "Puzzle" workshop, artists and enthusiasts interpreted the popular puzzle game on paper in their own way. At the lecture "Academic Russia," art historian and architecture expert Yelizaveta Likhacheva spoke about the history of scientific buildings in the country.
In the "Children’s Architectural Workshops" session, participants, guided by Inna Mironenko, a teacher from the START Children's School of Arts, created headpieces in the à la russe style, combining graphics and appliqué. During the open lesson "City in Relief Technique," young visitors to the National Centre learned the basics of architectural modeling and created multi-layered urban silhouettes out of paper.
Master Class "Paint Like Vrubel"
The "Paint Like Vrubel" session, designed for artists and enthusiasts, was the fifth event in the original cycle "Masterpieces. The Best of Russia." Previously, visitors to the National Centre explored the works of Bryullov, Shishkin, Vasnetsov, and Kandinsky.
The master class focused on the life and art of Mikhail Vrubel, an artist who anticipated the Russian avant-garde of the 20th century. Guests learned fascinating facts about Vrubel’s biography, explored his major achievements in painting, sculpture, and design, and tried their hand at creating their own artworks.
All events at the National Centre RUSSIA are free to attend with prior registration on the website russia.ru.
