Vladimir Putin: Russia and Azerbaijan ties developing on solid foundation of shared heritage
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the Azerbaijani Musical and Drama Theater in Derbent after reconstruction via video link.
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Book and paintings by Addis Hajiyev in State Library for Foreign Literature
The Margarita Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow hosted a presentation of the first collection of stories by the outstanding artist and set designer Addis Hajiyev. His paintings were also presented at the event.
Equestrian theatre to appear in Dagestan
An equestrian theatre may appear in Dagestan. The head of the republic agreed with the initiative to create an equestrian theatre. Today, there are equestrian schools in the region.
Libyans turn to black comedy to show their tragedy
For ten years, Libyans have been living in chaos, in which, as it turned out, there is a place for the theater. “Chocolate Egg,” which is currently playing in Libya’s western city of Misrata, is a dark comedy play that sheds light on young people being drawn into military formations.
Stavropol and Crimean theaters to "exchange" tours
The Stavropol Academic Drama Theater named after Lermontov will go on tour to Yalta for the first time in August, media reports. According to AiF-SK, on the stage of Chekhov Yalta Theater from August 24 to 28, guests will present five …
Premiere of play based on Stefan Zweig novels to take place in Tbilisi
The premiere of the play "The Stranger" based on the short stories of the Austrian writer and playwright Stefan Zweig will be held at the Iraida Kvizhinadze Theater on May 1 at 18:00. According to the organizers, the …
Princess Mary musical to premiere in Azerbaijan
For the first time in Azerbaijan, a grandiose premiere of the dramatic musical performance "Princess Mary", based on the "A Hero of Our Time" novel by Russian classic Mikhail Lermontov, will take place, Trend.az news agency …
Museums and theaters of Kabardino-Balkaria to work distantly
Residents of Kabardino-Balkaria will have an opportunity to watch performances online and visit virtual exhibitions during non-working days, the press service of the republic's culture ministry reports. ”We provide a unique …
Kalyagin re-elected as head of Russian Theater Workers Union
At the congress of the Russian Theater Workers Union held today, the famous actor, People's Artist of the RSFSR Alexander Kalyagin was re-elected as the Chairman of the organization for a five-year term. Kalyagin was the only …
Festival of puppet theaters kicks off in Azerbaijan pavilion at VDNKh
A spring festival of puppet theatres kicked off in the Azerbaijan pavilion at VDNKh. The festival will take place from March 27 to April 18. The Workshop of Images theatre will present "Aladdin's Magic Lamp", …
Opera singer Yevgeny Nesterenko dies from coronavirus in Austria
The death of the famous Soviet and Russian opera singer, Yevgeny Nesterenko, was announced today by his family. Recently, Nesterenko lived in Vienna, where he got infected with the coronavirus. The virus caused his death at the age of …
USSR People's Artist Vladimir Andreev passes away
People's Artist of the USSR Vladimir Andreev passed away today, the farewell will presumably take place on Wednesday, the rector of GITIS, Grigory Zaslavsky said. He clarified that the artist’s wife Natalya Selezneva informed …
Actress Elena Kondulainen hospitalized in Moscow
Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Elena Kondulainen has been hospitalized in Moscow. She is in one of the capital’s hospitals, the press service of the Luna Theater, where the actress plays, reported. The night before, the …
Anna Netrebko complains that artists are neglected
Opera singer Anna Netrebko wrote on Instagram about the limitations due to the coronavirus lockdown. "How did we get to this?!? Live art has been banned for many months?!?! Is this a joke?" Netrebko asks. The singer …
Sergei Bezrukov to perform in Makhachkala
On December 17, People’s Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov will present one-man production "And Life, and Theater, and Cinema" in Makhachkala, the press service of the head and government administration of Dagestan on …
Alexander Mikhailov: Baku is amazing city!
Famous Russian actor Alexander Mikhailov, who will mark his 75th birthday in two days, told Vestnik Kavkaza about his impressions of Azerbaijan. In 2014, he visited Baku for the premiere of the Bride for Rent comedy at the …
Leyla Aliyeva attends LEYLA. FONS VITAE performance
LEYLA. FONS VITAE poetry performance was presented as part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality at Magsud Ibrahimbayov Creative Center in Baku. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla …
Tokayev offered to hold Year of Culture in Kazakhstan
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held the meeting with Head of the State Academic Kazakh Musical and Drama Theater Talgat Temenov to discuss development of theater arts in the country, Akorda press …
Narmin Shiralieva: "Our motto is accessibility and quality"
Minister of Culture of the Moscow Region on her most significant projects
Olga Kabo about her visit to Baku: it was extraordinary trip!
The well-known Russian theater and film actress, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Olga Kabo told the correspondent Vestnik Kavkaza about her visit to Baku in August 2015 with her daughter. "It was an …