The performance "Russian Seasons. Spring" surpassed all expectations — audiences of the production

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The original multi-genre performance "Russian Seasons. Spring" at the National Centre RUSSIA not only impresses with its beauty and scale but also encourages audiences to take a fresh look at Russian classics and the country’s cultural legacy. Visitors who attended the performance shared these impressions.

Audience member Antonina Serova said she had long hoped to see a production that would captivate not only with its visual beauty but also provoke reflection. The performance "Russian Seasons. Spring" fully met her expectations.

"The impressions are absolutely wonderful. I had been waiting for something like this for a long time — something engaging and meaningful, something for both the mind and the heart. But this performance surpassed all expectations. I am overwhelmed by the realisation of how magnificent Russian classical art is," she said.

Another visitor, Daria Vasyutina, admitted that she had not previously taken much interest in this type of performance, but what she saw inspired her and made her want to attend ballet more often.

"I am delighted. I loved absolutely everything. I would especially like to highlight the scene dedicated to Anna Pavlova and Enrico Cecchetti. Many thanks to the performers who played these roles — it was incredible. Now I understand that I should take a greater interest in classical art and attend ballet performances more often," Daria Vasyutina shared.

Maria Aiden expressed similar emotions. She was particularly impressed by the scenes "Russian Dance" and "The Dying Swan": "I think they left no one indifferent. The scene 'Polovtsian Dances' also made a great impression — a vivid and large-scale performance with magnificent execution. It gave me goosebumps. What I saw today strongly motivates me to watch the full performances from which these scenes were included in this production."

The performances of the original multi-genre production "Russian Seasons. Spring" formed part of the festive programme of the National Centre RUSSIA dedicated to International Women’s Day. They took place on 7 and 8 March on the stage of the National Centre RUSSIA. The production reminded audiences of the country’s contribution to world art, highlighted the strength and courage of Russian women of the stage, and showed how the legacy of the early twentieth century continues to inspire viewers of all ages today.

A recording of the livestream of the original multi-genre performance of the National Centre RUSSIA "Russian Seasons. Spring" is available on the website russia.ru in the "Livestreams and Videos" section as well as on social media.