"Merry Goat" festival was presented at the RUSSIA EXPO
At the International RUSSIA EXPO in Pavilion D "Our
Culture" on July 2, a presentation of the All-Russian Festival of
Theatrical Kapustnik "Merry Goat" took place. Guests of the
Exposition became spectators of program acts from different years of the festival.
Nizhny Novgorod and Moscow artists performed on the stage in
Pavilion D "Our Culture". Additionally, visitors were shown videos of
performances by artists who became laureates of the "Merry Goat"
festival in previous years. Theatrical kapustniks are humorous acts in which
actors joke about professional topics and talk about their calling and the
place of their craft in people's lives.
The "Merry Goat" Kapustnik Festival was first held
in 1993 in Nizhny Novgorod. It involves theatrical groups from various cities
of Russia and neighboring countries. Over the years, the festival's jury has
included renowned theater figures and writers such as Margarita Eskina, Arkadiy
Inin, Vladimir Ivanov, Vadim Zhuk, Alexander Ures, Alexander Shirvindt and many
others.
The International RUSSIA EXPO showcases the most important
achievements of the country in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural
events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The
expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and
public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 17 million people
have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place
on the territory of VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.
This year, 102 authors from 43 countries advanced to the in-person stage following interviews.
The large-scale three-day programme will bring together expert discussions, presentations by authors of the best essays from around the world, and informal networking with experts.
