Event digest: weekly highlights at the National Centre RUSSIA

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Over the past week, visitors to the National Centre RUSSIA learned about the history of sports stadiums in Russia and around the world, discussed the dangers of short videos on social media with an expert, explored the profession of an architect through hands-on workshops, and attended a multi-genre concert.

Let’s sum up the past week together.

March 18. Concert "Symphony of Life." Saxophone and Organ United on the Stage of the National Centre RUSSIA

The audience experienced a unique combination of saxophone and organ performed by renowned artists: saxophonist and international competition laureate Veronika Kozhukharova and organist Hiroko Inoue, a participant in major classical music festivals. The concert was also dedicated, among other things, to the celebration of the Russian Spring.

March 19. Prospects for the Development of Agricultural Education Were Discussed at the National Centre RUSSIA

The All-Russian Forum of Heads of Agri-Schools and Agri-Classes took place at the National Centre RUSSIA. The event brought together more than 400 representatives of educational institutions, including agri-schools, farm schools, and organizations with agri-technological classes.

March 20. The First "Victory Routes" by the National Centre RUSSIA and "BelExpo" to Launch in May

A delegation from the Republican Unitary Enterprise "National Exhibition Centre 'BelExpo'" under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus visited the National Centre RUSSIA. During the meeting, the parties discussed the launch of bilateral weekend tourist routes, "Victory Routes."

The routes in Russia will cover Moscow and the Moscow Region, while the route in Belarus includes visits to Vitebsk, Minsk, and Brest.

March 20. Financial Literacy Improvement Was Discussed at the National Centre RUSSIA

Experts discussed improving financial literacy during a meeting of the Presidium of the Public Council under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Speakers addressed issues related to the prevention and suppression of illegal fraudulent activities disguised as investment schemes.

March 20. Premiere Meeting of the Literary Club "What to Read? !" as Part of the "Thursday. Development" Project

The first meeting of the literary club featured Valery Fyodorov, General Director of VCIOM, as the main guest. Participants discussed book culture across different eras, the dangers of clip thinking, and modern types of content.

March 21. The Lecture "Sporting Russia" Continued the Educational Program of the Architectural Exposition "The Birth of Scale"

As per tradition, the event was moderated by art historian and architectural historian Yelizaveta Likhacheva, with Mark Akopyan, an art historian and researcher of 20th-century architecture, as the speaker. Participants explored the typology of stadiums, discussed how sports architecture has reflected and continues to reflect historical changes, and answered guests' questions.

March 22. Guests of the Minsk Exposition "My Belarus" Arrived in Moscow at the Invitation of the National Centre RUSSIA

At the invitation of the National Centre RUSSIA, visitors of the Minsk exposition "My Belarus" arrived in Moscow. Earlier, the Baranovsky family received a certificate for a trip to the Russian capital as a gift from Natalia Virtuozova, General Director of the National Centre RUSSIA.

March 22. The National Centre RUSSIA Launched a New Season of Rosmolodezh Projects for Young Entrepreneurs

The National Centre RUSSIA hosted a presentation of the new season of Rosmolodezh projects for young entrepreneurs and professionals from various industries. The Rosmolodezh team introduced the initiatives Rosmolodezh.Enterprise and Rosmolodezh.Profi. The event brought together more than 2,500 aspiring entrepreneurs, young specialists, students, business experts, and representatives of state support programs.

"Our National Centre, established by order of the President of Russia, is about pride, achievements, and the future. And you, the youth, are the future of our country with vast opportunities. I invite you to the expositions 'A Journey Across Russia' and 'The Birth of Scale.' But our space is not just about expositions. Yesterday, for example, we launched a literary club, and every Thursday at 19:00, you can attend lectures by the best speakers in the country. Come not only as spectators and listeners. If you have your own projects and ideas, we are always open to cooperation," said Anastasia Zvyagina, Deputy Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA.

Workshops for Architecture Enthusiasts

As part of the educational program of the exposition "The Birth of Scale," a series of workshops continues, allowing everyone to experience the role of an architect. The sessions are led by instructors from the ANO DPO "Studio of Architecture and Design 'FA-SAD,'" Inna and Valery Salikhov.

From March 19 to 21, young and adult participants took part in the "Capsule of Ideas" sessions.

On March 22, the "Floating Structure" workshop was held.

On March 23, the event "Architectural Sausage" took place.

Both enthusiasts and professionals created their own structures, explored modular design, and worked with spatial elements. Participation in the workshops is free. To join, registration is required on the website russia.ru.