Issue 4279. Last Updated: 11/20/2009

McLaren Wades Into Shallow Modern Life

By Finn Cohen
On Thursday the former Sex Pistols manager will invite Moscow to explore his latest exploration of high and low culture.

Young Talent’s Dream Comes True at Premiere

By John Freedman
Georg Genoux’s production is about as bare-bones as they come. And that suits the play to a T.

Nicholas II, Queen Victoria Items Up for Auction

Combined Reports
Some 200 lots from the collection of Prince George are expected to fetch a combined £1 million in London on Friday.

Calendar Listings: November 19 - November 25, 2009

Listings of cultural events being held in Moscow this week.

Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes Revolution on Display

By Ksenia Galouchko
“Vision of Dance” doesn’t follow a specific chronological pattern, opting instead to emphasize themes selected by Diaghilev himself.



Court Ruling Shelves Death Penalty

By Alexander Bratersky
While public opinion on the matter remains mixed, the Kremlin and government have both said they do not want executions to resume, and praise flooded in from human rights groups.

VEB Keeps Mum on RusAl ‘Decision’

By Irina Filatova
RusAl plans to raise capital by placing 10 percent of its shares in an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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