Fairy Tale Laboratory launches in Russia

The primary goal of this project is to uncover new resources for the development of areas that are far from popular tourist routes - the so-called Silver Necklace of Russia.

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St. Petersburg museum unveils Arctic-themed exhibition projects

St. Petersburg museum unveils Arctic-themed exhibition projects

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. As the leading institution in the section of Arctic museums within the Union of Museums of Russia, the REM has organized several major exhibition projects focused on the Arctic for this year. The Arctic section of the union includes museums that are linked to the ...

Theater goes up to blackboard

Theater goes up to blackboard

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. What would happen if, during a literature class, you call the Norilsk Polar drama theater to the front? You might think that sounds like a strange and provocative question… And yet? It will be an opportunity for a creative exploration of literary texts. This is ...

Polar artists to donate their paintings to Taimyr institutions

Polar artists to donate their paintings to Taimyr institutions

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Mikhail Slipenchuk, president of the Polar Explorers Association, officially launched the Vernissage of Polar Artists, showcasing artwork produced during the expedition. “I hope this exhibition will become a permanent fixture and continue to grow”, said Russia’s chief polar explorer. The exhibition was held at a significant ...

Gely Korzhev’s birth centenary celebrated in Norilsk Museum

Gely Korzhev’s birth centenary celebrated in Norilsk Museum

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. This exhibition showcases two works by the renowned artist from the Norilsk Museum’s collection, along with pieces from other notable creators of the 1960s, whose names are prominently featured in the history of Russian visual arts. These artists include both folk and honored figures from ...

Schoolchildren in India write Arctic dictation

Schoolchildren in India write Arctic dictation

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The central venue for this year’s event has been the Arctic Embassy of the Russian Arctic national park. The southernmost location for the dictation was in India, where it took place at the A. M. Kadakin school at the Russian embassy, according to TASS. Participants had ...

Norilsk production joins Russian theatrical golden fund

Norilsk production joins Russian theatrical golden fund

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The expert jury has finalized the list of performances that will be included in the Golden Fund of Theatrical Productions of Russia. The Theatre Workers’ Union of Russia will create a collection of television adaptations of these productions. The Golden Fund of Theatrical Productions of ...

Russia unveils postage stamps featuring reindeer

Russia unveils postage stamps featuring reindeer

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. One of the stamp series is dedicated to reindeer. During the war, in the harsh conditions of the North, they effectively replaced mechanized transport. Reindeer were used to carry ammunition, food, firewood, and fuel, evacuate the wounded, and search for downed aircraft. “Reindeer are resilient, ...

Norilsk Museum to focus on children’s aesthetic development

Norilsk Museum to focus on children’s aesthetic development

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The Norilsk Museum complex invites young residents of Norilsk to embark on an exciting journey into the world of visual arts through its children’s club program Tiny Kids - Colored Leads. Designed for children aged five to seven, this program aims to nurture creative skills ...

Norilsk museum to show Orenburg shawls’ role in country’s defense

Norilsk museum to show Orenburg shawls’ role in country’s defense

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. An exhibition dedicated to the renowned folk craft of Russia, featuring pieces from the Orenburg Regional Museum of Fine Arts, will open at the main building of the Norilsk Museum complex on Leninsky prospect. The works of talented knitters will not only highlight their ...