The Russian Academy Of ArtsThe Russian Academy Of Arts08.12.2008
On December 8, 2008 at the award ceremony in the Russian Academy of Arts Zurab Tsereteli presented attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts to Helene Carrere d’Ancosse, Permanent Secretary of the French Academy of Sciences.
02.12.2008
On December 2, 2008 in Sretensky Boulevard there was an unveiling ceremony for the monument to the outstanding Russian engineer, inventor and architect Vladimir Shukhov designed by Salavat Sherbakov, Honored Artist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
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On December 2, 2008 at Lefortovo district, where the first military hospital had been founded by Peter I, was unveiled a monument “Peter I and Doctor Bedlow” designed by Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Leonid Baranov.
29.11.2008
The Order of Geidar Aliev was awarded to academician Tair Salakhov through an edict of the President of Azerbaijan in recognition of his distinguished role in promotion of Azerbaijan art.
29.11.2008
On November 29, 2008 Tair Salakhov, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts, Hero of Socialist Labor, People’s Artist of USSR, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation, winner of State Prizes of USSR and Azerbaijan, Corresponding Member of the French Academy of Fine Arts, Corresponding Member of San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Spain, Full Member of the Academy of Arts of Kyrghyz Republic, Full Member of Azerbaijan Academy of Fine Arts will mark his 80th anniversary.
27.11.2008
On November 27, 2008 the world renowned couturier Pierre Cardin visited Tsereteli Art Gallery, 19 Prechistenka street, where he explored the highlights of the exposition. At the award ceremony in the White Hall of the Russian Academy of Arts, 21 Prechistenka street, Pierre Cardin and Art Director of Moscow Lenkom Theatre Marc Zakharov were presented with attributes of an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts. The ceremony was attended by noted figures of culture and leading Russian fashion designers.
25.11.2008
Through the edict of the President of the Russian Federation, the Honorable Mention was awarded to Victor Vanslov, Head of the Academy’s Institute of Theory and History of Fine Arts for his significant role in the promotion of home fine arts and his long-term creative and public activities.
14.11.2008
The Russian President Dmitri Medvedev decorated the People’s Artist of Russia, Member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Arts Boris Messerer with the Order For Services to Motherland 4th Rank for his big contribution to promoting the Russian fine arts and distinguished creative work.
14.11.2008
In November, 2008 the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts, 17 University Embankment, St. Petersburg will host a research conference commemorating the 250th anniversary of the oldest in Russia art museum.
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In St. Euthymius monastery in Suzdal on the National Unity Day, November 4, the Archbishop of Vladimir and Suzdal Eulogius consecrated the cross installed on the burial place of the national hero Dmitri Pozharsky (1578-1642) and the foundation stone for the marble chapel of Dmitri Pozharsky to be recreated according to the original destroyed in 1933. The ceremony was attended by Georgy Poltavchenko, Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Central Federal District; Alexander Avdeev, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation; Nikolai Vinogradov, Governor of Vladimir Region. The chapel is planned to be completed by November 4th, 2009.
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On November 4, 2008 at the Kremlin ceremony in honor of the National Unity Day the Russian President Dmitri Medvedev presented state awards to our compatriots living abroad as well as to representatives of other countries for their contribution to the promotion of Russian art and culture. The artist Ilya Kabakov, a winner of many international prizes and an Honorary Member of the Russian Academy of Arts has been honored with the Order of Friendship.
05.11.2008
On the National Unity Day, November 4, 2008 the Archbishop of Vladimir and Suzdal Eulogius consecrated the foundation stone for the chapel commemorating the national hero Dmitri Pozharski (1578-1642) to be recreated near his burial place on the territory of St. Euthymius monastery in Suzdal. The ceremony was attended by Alexander Avdeev, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation.
05.11.2008
In December, 2008 after the restoration work, the 17th century unique tapestry “Victory of Alexander the Macedonian Over the Persian Tsar Darius” (the Battle at Arbela), one from the series of five spalliere entitled History of Alexander the Macedonian will be returned to the interiors of the Research Library of the Russian Academy of Arts. Only two of them have survived till these days.
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On November 4th, 2008 Russia celebrates the National Unity Day: the state holiday commemorating the liberation of Moscow from Polish invaders in 1612 by people’s volunteer corps. On November 4, 2005 the focus of the celebrations was in Nizhni Novgorod, where there was an unveiling ceremony for the replica of the monument to Minin and Pozharsky created by Zurab Tserteli for Nizhni Novgorod. The monument stands in front of the Cathedral of John the Baptist, the place where Kuzma Minin called to people for the national uprising and joining the people’s volunteer corps.
30.10.2008
The Full Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Vyacheslav Zhelvakov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts Alexander Teslik, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts, pro-rector of V. Surikov Moscow State Academy Art Institute Anatoli Lyubavin, Honored Artist of Russia Igor Mashkov have participated in the session of the organizing committee of the 3rd All- Russian Art Competition of Historical Works: From Ancient Russia to New Russia.
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On October 30, 2008 the Russian Academy of Arts and the Association of Artists of Decorative Arts will hold a forum of artists who work in the technique of tapestry on the topic “Tapestry in the System of Modern Art” to be supported by a video show of their works.
26.10.2008
On the territory of Nikolo-Perervinski Monastery in Moscow will be placed a monument to a prominent hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, preacher and theologian, Metropolitan of Moscow Platon (Levshin, 1737-1812). The monument has been designed by Anatoli Bichukov, People’s Artist of Russia, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts.
21.10.2008
The People’s Artist of Russia, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Arts German Pashtov and representatives of Krasnoyarsk Studio of Xylography presented 40 graphic works as a gift to the Local History Museum in Tskhinval, South Ossetia. The action was arranged with the assistance of the Ministry for Emergency Situations.
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On September 15, 2008 at the Kremlin award ceremony President of the Russian Federation Dmitri Medvedev presented state awards to prominent people of Russia for achievements in their professional and public activity.
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On October 15, 2008 the Moscow Architecture Institute (MARKHI), a leading Russian state architecture institution with a history of 250 years, starts celebrations in honor of its 75th anniversary by a grand meeting and inauguration of the MARKHI – 75 Years Exhibition.
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