Magic tricks, playing the theremin and candle making: what to learn at the RUSSIA EXPO
We offer
you to spend your Sunday with benefit and try your hand at new interesting
activities. For example, master the art of magic tricks, paint a still life or
discover the secrets of creating exciting stories. And you can also play an
unusual musical instrument without even touching it.
MAGICAL WEEKEND AT SMART FINANCE: "MAGIC WANDS" MAGIC TRICK MASTERCLASS 6+
Are magic
tricks magic or sleight of hand? Above all, it is scientific knowledge that is
skillfully performed by professionals. Everyone can learn magic tricks. The
"Smart Finance" pavilion will host a masterclass by Vladimir
Zelentsov, a professional illusionist and member of the international magic
community FiSM. Young guests will witness spectacular tricks, learn about
different aspects of magic and get prepared for performances by selecting the
necessary props.
Pavilion
71, May 26, 15:00 - 16:30 Registration
MASTERCLASS ON PLAYING THE THEREMIN BY PETER TERMEN 6+
The
theremin (also known as termenvox) is a musical instrument played with hand
movements in the air, without touching. Pyotr Termen will play music of
different genres, tell how to play the theremin correctly and help the guests
to play a short tune. The theremin was invented in 1919 in St. Petersburg, it
is the only non-contact musical instrument in the world, equally interesting
for children and adults. The theremin can be heard in the movies "Batman
Forever", "The Big Space Travel", "The Simpsons", music
by Led Zeppelin, Sting and many others. Pyotr Termen is a performer on the
theremin, head of the Termenvox School, great-grandson of Lev Termen.
Pavilion
46, May 25, 14:00 - 15:00 Register
MASTERCLASS "CREATING HISTORY TOGETHER" 6+
Ekaterina
Sobol is a Russian writer working in the genre of youth literature. Her
masterclass will appeal to everyone who would like to better understand how
interesting stories are created and put this knowledge into use. Joining a
team, guests of the event will discover the main elements and secrets of
storylines, learn how to use them with their own knowledge and experience, and
come up with and create an original story.
Pavilion D,
May 26, 13:00 - 14:00
MASTERCLASS ON MAKING CANDLES FROM NATURAL WAX 6+
Guests of
the Rosneft Pavilion are invited to take part in a creative masterclass on
candle making. The guests will try their hand at a new, useful hobby. Rest
assured that everyone will succeed, because a little imagination and the help
of craftsmen can work wonders. And also candles made of wax burn with a steady
strong flame, spreading a pleasant unobtrusive honey aroma.
Pavilion I,
May 26 - 13:00, 14:00, 16:00
"STILL LIFE PAINTING" MASTERCLASS 6+
Participants
of the masterclass will first assemble a still life and then start drawing it.
In the process you can not only get acquainted with the technique of acrylic
painting, but also create your own little masterpiece. All finished works can
be taken home as a souvenir.
Pavilion C1
"Family. Work. Longevity", May 26, 11:30 - 13:30
The lecture "Russian Architecture in the Global Context" took place at the National Centre RUSSIA on May 30.
On May 30, the declaration on the establishment of the International Association of Children's Organisations (IACO) was signed at the National Centre RUSSIA.
The workshop "Apartment Planning Through a Child’s Eyes" took place on May 30 as part of the educational programme of "The Birth of Scale" exposition at the National Centre RUSSIA.
