Musical performance in honour of actress Lyubov Orlova to take place at the National Centre RUSSIA

A performance of "And Spring Will Come Again!", dedicated to the star of Soviet theatre and cinema — People's Artist of the USSR and RSFSR Lyubov Orlova, will take place on May 31 at the National Centre RUSSIA. Audiences will enjoy a fascinating story about one of the most secretive relationships between director Grigory Alexandrov and actress Lyubov Orlova during the heyday of Soviet cinematography — a relationship shrouded in countless myths and speculation.

Starring — Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation Olesya Sudzilovskaya and leading soloist of the Moscow Operetta Theatre, finalist of "The Voice" project Pavel Ivanov.

Guests will hear the performances of works by Isaac Dunayevsky and the most romantic music of the 20th century — Rachmaninov, Shostakovich, Tsfasman — performed by the "Symphony" orchestra. Conductor — laureate of international competitions, holder of the Silver Honorary Cross of Hungary Ksenia Zharko and pianist, laureate of international competitions Maxim Puryzhinsky.

The screen will show the footage from the popular First Channel series "Orlova and Alexandrov," letters and archives brought to life, uniquely beautiful blooming lilac created by artificial intelligence.

Dramatists and directors — Honoured Artists of the Russian Federation Olesya Sudzilovskaya and Pyotr Borisenko. Author of the idea — Maria Sokolova. Vocal coach — Nina Savitskaya. Choreographer — Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation Yegor Druzhinin. Costume designer — Nikita Vershinin. Make-up artist — Eldar Adrayev. Sound engineer — Mikhail Nikitin. Director — Irina Sokolova.

The event can be attended free of charge by prior registration on the russia.ru website. The number of places is limited, follow the opening of additional registrations.