... Murder (Idealnoye Ubiistvo): a contemporary detective comedy directed by Andrei Zhitinkin. Satire Theater. 7 p.m. Boys (Malchiki): Sergei Zhenovach stages selected chapters from Dostoevsky’s classic novel “The Brothers Karamazov.” Studio of Theatrical Art. 7 p.m. Cirque du Soleil: (See Thurs. listing.) Kremlin Palace. 8 p.m. Delirium for Two (Bred Vdvoyem): Igor Lysov’s staging of Eugene Ionesco’s play about the complete misunderstanding between a man and his wife...

... of Siberian villages. Praktika. 7 and 9 p.m. Cirque du Soleil: (See Thurs. listing.) Kremlin Palace. 8 p.m. New Courage: Bertolt Brecht’s classic “Mother Courage,” as staged by Mikhail Levitin. Hermitage Theater production. Fomenko Studio New Stage. 7 p.m. Faust: Goethe’s classic drama as staged by Yury Lyubimov. Taganka Theater. 7 p.m. Innamorati (Vlyublyonniye): Carlo Goldoni’s comedy directed by Stefano de Luca. Maly Theater affiliate. 7 p.m. New La Grande Magia...

... Yeltsin dancing disjointedly while steering a ship named “Russia,” the film features a voiceover asserting that Putin prevented the country from disintegrating, presided over economic growth and improved the quality of life. Dikun said a film studio approached Kasyanov in the spring asking for an interview that would be part of a film on how the country should develop in the 21st century. The finished product was not what he expected, she said. “This is absolutely pro-Putin propaganda...

... 10-year lease on the space in the tower. About 50 workshops are planned in the park, where children could gain experience of a variety of grown-up professions through role-playing activities. A post office, bank, hospital, police, theater, radio and TV studios and a scientific laboratory will be among the settings. “Masterslavl will be opened for children from zero to 14 years old, but children under eight years could visit it only with their parents,’’ Espro Group’s project...

... foreigners or people who do not have their own homes in Moscow. In general, renters of apartments in the range of $2,000 to 3,000 per month are the heads of departments in successful Russian and foreign companies. The most common needs among them are for studio apartments and two-room apartments with an area of 60 square meters. The profile of a renter in the $4,000 to 7,000 a month segment differs. "Often it could be a two-room apartment. A renter with such a budget could be a successful midlevel...

... one time only at Princeton's stately Richardson Auditorium, this concert resurrected all of the music that Prokofiev wrote for "Onegin" 75 years ago. On Friday the "words-forward version" began a two-week run at the Matthews Acting Studio on the university campus. It plays again in Princeton Fri., Sat. and Sun. at 8 p.m. Directed by Tim Vasen and acted by Princeton students, this dramatic performance features aspects of Prokofiev's score as performed in a chamber setting by pianist...

... protect the site and preserve the creative atmosphere in the heart of Moscow. Meanwhile Guta Development's chief executive Artyom Kuznetsov said all the tenants will remain in their offices and that the company hopes to accommodate more "creative studios" at Krasny Oktyabr. The developer's project to upgrade the factory's territory will also involve locating cafes and restaurants on the first floor and creating a big museum of modern art, he told experts and City Hall officials gathered at...

... murdered by his family in 1932, or Alexei Stakhanov, who supposedly fulfilled 14 times more than his production targets. Actors succeeded or failed not on the basis of popularity, but on the state’s direction. Imagine a world with only one movie studio deciding which stars to promote.  Now, the kids are not afraid, and they pick their own heroes. Yes, they have seen oil baron and former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky imprisoned on questionable charges and inconvenient opposition journalists...

... 7:30 p.m. National Philharmonic of Russia performs Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1, Tchaikovsky’s Italian Capriccio and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. Vladimir Spivakov conducts. Conservatory Great Hall. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. New Music Studio Ensemble in a concert of contemporary Hungarian and Russian music. Conservatory Rachmaninov Hall. Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Free admission. Philharmonic Debut: Vyacheslav Kiselyov (piano) performs Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Philharmonic...

... Church. 7:30 p.m. National Philharmonic of Russia performs Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1, Tchaikovsky’s Italian Capriccio and Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain. Vladimir Spivakov conducts. Conservatory Great Hall. 7 p.m. New Music Studio Ensemble in a concert of contemporary Hungarian and Russian music. Conservatory Rachmaninov Hall. 7 p.m. Free admission. Philharmonic Debut: Vyacheslav Kiselyov (piano) performs Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. Philharmonic Chamber...

... Phonograph Jazz Band. Dom Muzyki Theater Hall. 7 p.m. St. Valentine’s Day with JazzLight. Bilingua. 8 p.m. St. Valentine’s Day with Twiggys: guitar music. Shestnadtsat Tonn. 8 p.m. St, Valentine’s Day Party with Shilovsky’s Theater-Studio. Kitaisky Lyotchik Dzhao Da. 8 p.m. St. Valentine’s Day Party with Thankyou.ru features Kosmokot, Mars Need Lovers and others. China Town Cafe. 9 p.m. Yevgenia Zima Band: jazz. ArteFAQ. 9 p.m. Yuliana Rogachyova Quartet, Vadim Eilekrig (trumpet)...

... Winzavod Center of Contemporary Art: Surikov Art Institute Students show their works, to Feb. 27. Located at 1 4th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Bldg. 6. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. 1 to 8 p.m., closed Mon. 228-1158, www.aidangallery.ru/en Anna Golubkina Studio Museum: New Zaraisk Angels (Angely Zaraiska): paintings and graphics by Vladimir Pimenov, Wed. to July 8. Located at 12 Bolshoi Lyovshinsky Pereulok. M. Park Kultury, Smolenskaya. Wed., Thurs. and Fri. noon to 7 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5...

... Winzavod Center of Contemporary Art: Surikov Art Institute Students show their works, to Feb. 27. Located at 1 4th Syromyatnichesky Pereulok, Bldg. 6. M. Chkalovskaya, Kurskaya. 1 to 8 p.m., closed Mon. 228-1158, www.aidangallery.ru/en Anna Golubkina Studio Museum: Zaraisk Angels (Angely Zaraiska): paintings and graphics by Vladimir Pimenov, to July 8. Located at 12 Bolshoi Lyovshinsky Pereulok. M. Park Kultury, Smolenskaya. Wed., Thurs. and Fri. noon to 7 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 637-2564/5682...