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Articles by Andrei Muchnik
moving on
Looking Back at Kirill Serebrennikov's Gogol Center
The director leaves the Gogol Theater — and theater in general — better than when he found them.
2020 in film
Russian Film Highlights of 2020
This year filmmakers left Moscow and made some movies that are out of this world.
movie magic
Kinotavr 2020 Festival: Better Late Than Never
Looking for your next Russian film? Check out the Kinotavr Festival winners.
March arts
March Art and Culture in the Russian Capitals
Celebrate spring with an arty month of March.
rare art
Yuri Annenkov's 'Revolution Behind the Door'
An exhibition that showcases the many extraordinary talents of artist, writer and journalist Yuri Annenkov.
art blockbuster
Dali’s Magic Art in Moscow
Judging by ticket sales, Salvador Dali is a huge favorite in Moscow.
remembering the thaw
The Poet and the Lady: Voznesensky and Kennedy
The Voznesensky Center celebrates an enduring friendship.
government shuffle
Who Is Olga Lyubimova, Russia's New Culture Minister?
Reactions are mixed to Olga Lyubimova's appointment.
Looking ahead
2020: The Year in Culture
What we're going to line up to see in 2020.
new year 2020
The Hottest New Year's Parties in Moscow
Moscow knows how to party in the new year.
Awards season
Music and More Awarded in Moscow
Gold or dross? Two awards ceremonies make the calls.
bad-talking boyz
Moscow Double Concert Ends in Obscenity Charges
A sold-out stadium loved a rocking rap battle but the cops fined the frontmen.
art for the heart
Polenov Retrospective Opens at the Tretyakov Gallery
The Tretyakov Gallery's retrospective of works by Vasily Polenov is the season's big hit.
unexpected art
Yekaterinburg Ural Industrial Biennale of Contemporary Art
More really non-provincial art in the Russian provinces - and a great reason to visit Yekaterinburg.
art outside Moscow
Ivanovo: A City in Search of a New Identity
Small Russian cities have rich and unexpected artistic and architectural legacies.
fall season
Autumn in Moscow Museums and Galleries
Moscow is opening the doors of its fall art season, where there is truly something for everyone.
culture trends
Russia's Good Year at the Awards
Innovation, experimentation and breaks with tradition were celebrated at this year's awards ceremonies.
the beat goes on
Last Gasp Moscow Music Festivals
Dress warmly - or put on a swimsuit - for Moscow's last music festivals. Really.
Road trip
Get Your Anna Karenina Fix at Yasnaya Polyana
Beat the city heat and get some culture - traditional and cutting-edge - at the Tolstoy Theater Festival.
on the town
Musical Moscow: A Summer of Festivals
There are so many great summer music festivals in Moscow that you might have to take your vacation in the fall.
Museum life
Can Museums Be Friends When Their Countries Are Not?
How does a Russian museum bring art from a British museum during a time of political conflicts? Patiently.
art show
Lining Up for the Repin Retrospective
This huge show of works by Ilya Repin nearly overwhelms with emotion and powerful images.
City Break
Get Out of Town! Go to Tula
A weekend trip to Tula is just the break you need: art, museums, history, writers and hip hostelries and eateries.
Bolshoi Preview
‘The Theater’ in 2019
A conversation with Vladimir Urin, general director of the Bolshoi Theater.
What's Hot
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Fall to Earth with David Bowie, Lovers, and some guys from Ohio this weekend. Just don't forget your galoshes.
What's Hot
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
How to stay warm this weekend: go to the opera, concerts, and see some great art.
Contemporary art
Garage Museum in 2019: Expect the Unexpected
Moscow's premier private modern art museum is planning a busy year. Check it out.
news
Moscow Hosts First Show of Kahlo and Rivera
Step out of the cold into the bright colors of Mexico at this much-anticipated retrospective of Kahlo and Rivera.
news
What's on This Weekend in Moscow
Get back into the swing of things this weekend with concerts, theater and some eye-opening exhibitions.
Contemporary art
Hopes and Fears in the Arts
Before last year ended, we asked a variety of people in Russian culture and the arts about the year ahead. Are they nervous or excited? Or both?
news
'Freedom Exists' in Yekaterinburg
The Yeltsin Center is holding a comprehensive show of works by the non-conformist artist Erik Bulatov.
news
Inside a Moscow Art Studio
Anastasia Potemkina and Aleksei Buldakov, aka Urban Fauna Lab
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Take a break from holiday shopping to enjoy some theater, parties and art.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
A weekend of great theater and concerts bringing some holiday spirit -- of all kinds -- to the Russian capital.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Lots of great concerts this weekend, plus some wild theater. Snowy evenings: sorted.
news
New European Theater Comes to Moscow
Take a break from pre-holiday and work madness for some of the best theater Europe has to offer.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Blue Men banging, Black Squares singing, hypnosis on stage and a Russian-French love story played on on canvas... not a bad weekend in the Russian capital...
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Get on your ice skates, put on your best club clothes, and consider what you should wear to a Russian pop concert in Moscow's Anglican church.
news
"Black Square” Becomes an Opera
Imagine seeing an opera based on a work by Russian avant-garde writers surrounded by priceless works of Russian avant-garde artists...
news
Snob Awards Celebrate the Best That was 'Made in Russia'
The Snob awards celebrated Russia last week. See what you may have missed in culture, society, and the economy last year.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Great theater and lots of music from all over: Copenhagen, Cheboksary, Georgia (the country) and New Jersey (the state). Have fun.
news
Moscow On Stage
Theaters are beginning their parade of new, revived and favorite productions. Order your tickets now, especially for the holiday season.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Jewels, concerts, British films, and the last weekend to see a great show of early 20th century Russian art. Not too shabby, Moscow.
news
Russian Art Going, Going, Gone
Curious about the Russian art market - who's buying and what are they taking home? We were, too.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
This weekend: Don't worry! Be happy with Bobby McFerrin, great concerts, art all night long, and Unity Day celebrations.
news
Have a Happy Halloween
You still have time to perfect your costume. Moscow opens the doors to ghosts and goblins this weekend.
news
Enjoy Moscow's New Parks
Check out these new urban parks before winter hits... and bookmark them for next spring and summer.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
This weekend Moscow offers a particularly rich selection of music and concerts, plus a terrific new art show and something for kids that grown-ups will...
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Music, market, art and theater. Sounds like a well-rounded weekend to me!
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Music, theater, and the best shopping op you've ever heard of. Not a bad weekend in Moscow.
news
Moscow's Fall Film Harvest
Russia's fall movies are young, brash, complicated, and really worth seeing.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Food, glorious food, plus great music and more - get on your best bib and tucker.
Art
'To Keep for Eternity' Joins Museum and Theater
This fascinating immersive exhibition about the palace museums around St. Petersburg might be worth a quick trip north.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Among this weekend's many pleasures: an incredible exhibition of Japanese art, a film fest, Russian indie music, Jack White and a road trip. Something...
news
Moscow's Best New Restaurants
The new crop of Moscow hot spots for wining, dining and slurping coffee look mighty good.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
How about a weekend of museum-hopping with a little music on the side?
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Music festivals, street art and food courts, a Chinese opera and the first Singapore festival ever held in Moscow - not a bad line-up for the weekend.
news
Moscow Celebrates its 871st Birthday
The city becomes a huge amusement park for the entire weekend.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
The days are growing shorter, which just means more time for nightlife. This weekend: lots of art, snarky improv theater, cutting-edge music, and plenty...
news
Remembering Iosif Kobzon
A look back at the life and work of Iosif Kobzon, a controversial figure with a magnificent voice.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Marching bands, cutting-edge theater, a synthposium, an Ethopian funk star and Vivaldi. Hey, just another weekend in Moscow.
news
Gorky Park Turns Ninety
Talk about ending the summer with a bang! Spend the week celebrating at Gorky Park!
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Summer is winding down, but the parties are still heating up.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Great Moscow August weekend. Everyone is away. Clear roadways and empty metro. Lots of events. Plenty of seats. Go have fun.
news
Children's Writer Eduard Uspensky Dies at Age 80
You know his creations even if you don't know his name.
news
The Russian Street Comes In From the Cold
This big, fascinating show of street art from all over Russia at the Manege Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg is worth a quick trip.
news
Tolstoy’s Great-Granddaughter Discovers Her Family History
The annual meeting of descendants of Lev Tolstoy recently took place at the writer’s familial estate, Yasnaya Polyana. More than 100 people came from...
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
South African rap, a medieval culture festival, jazz in a Moscow palace and the first display of traditional Japanese mounted archery in Russia. And that's...
Contemporary art
What's On in Moscow This Weekend
A hot weekend in Moscow of classic Russian rock, Afisha picnic plus pre- and post-parties, cutting edge art and all things Japanese. Join in!
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
From Nick Cave to gastronomic delights, wild theater, and peaceful walks through the city's parks, Moscow has the usual too-much-to-do selection of events...
news
Get Ready for Moscow's Best Music Fests
Next best thing to the World Cup.
news
Celebrate a Literary Legend: Writer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya at 80
The writer, screenwriter, and lately cabaret singer Lyudmila Petrushevskaya turned 80 this year. Check out the exhibition about her life and work before...
news
What's On this Weekend in Moscow
Festivals. Amazing festivals. Lots of them. All weekend.
news
What's On in Moscow This Weekend
Okay, we know you're going to be glued to your television screen this weekend. But that's just a few hours. Don't miss out on Moscow's concerts and culture...
Museums
The Seven Worlds of Vladimir Vysotsky
A Jewish Museum multimedia exhibit explores the life of the Soviet poet.
news
From Russia With a World Cup Theme Song
Meet the composer of the World Cup theme song for U.S. television network Fox Sports.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Get ready for the quarterfinals with some great culture! On stage or in museums, Moscow never disappoints.
news
Sobchak on Sobchak: A New Film about Russia in the 1990s
A new documentary about Anatoly Sobchak shines light on the past and the present that might have been.
news
What's On in Moscow on the Weekend
Old faves, new waves, a dress rehearsal for a new museum and much, much more in Russian, English and the language of art on the last weekend of June in...
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
From Pushkin to the Powerhouse, impressionism to Old Believer icons, experimental music to the sinking of the Titanic, it's another great cultural weekend...
news
Street Artist Banksy Finally Comes to Moscow
Works by the enigmatic street artist Banksy are on display at the Central House of Artists.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Cutting-edge art, electronic music, a dance-a-thon, and Queen Elizabeth II -- Moscow has plenty to keep you busy and entertained this weekend.
news
'Summer' Brings 1980s Russian Rock ‘n’ Roll to Life
Kirill Serebrennikov's "Summer" ("Leto") is more than a biopic about Victor Tsoi and the Leningrad rock scene.
news
What's On in Moscow This Weekend
Party outside or inside, check out some art, or get nostalgic this weekend in Moscow.
news
Seven Summer Russian Arts Festivals
Get out your calendars and start planning. It's an arty summer outside the Russian capital.
news
What's On in Moscow This Weekend
Books, jazz, Lorde... what else could a person want? How about more concerts than you can imagine?
news
What's On in Moscow
Some of Moscow's most popular courtyards and terraces are getting a jump on summer and opening this weekend. Get in the mood at some parties or take in...
news
Little-Known Kazakh Actress Wins Over Cannes Film Festival
Who is the unknown actress who won the top award at Cannes this weekend? Andrei Muchnik found out.
news
May Faves: Top Five Moscow Restaurants
Looking for a great place to eat in Moscow? Here are our top picks — this month. Maybe we’ll change our minds in 30 days. Stay tuned!
news
Don't Miss Moscow's Night in the Museum
This Saturday night join the fun of visiting museums long after closing hours for special shows, concerts, theatrical events, or just some picture-gazing...
news
What's On in Moscow
Another weekend of great concerts, terrific fairs, and a craft beer fair that will end the week on a frothy, happy note.
news
Moscow's Best Courtyard Bars
Now that fine weather is really here, what better way to spend the evening than on a charming outdoor terrace with friends?
news
What's On in Moscow
Andrei Muchnik's picks of what's new, what's interesting, what's happening this weekend in Moscow.
news
364 Days of Veterans' Lives
When Victory Day is over, the few remaining veterans of the Great Patriotic War will put away their medals and - do what? The painter Sasha Sokolova shows...
news
What’s On This Weekend in Moscow
As dacha-dwellers head out of town for the long holiday weekend, city culture vultures have a great time enjoying urban entertainment without crowds and...
news
The Yeltsin Center Pulls In Crowds
If you're in Yekaterinburg on business or pleasure, be sure to visit the Yeltsin Presidential Center, which has become one of the city's most popular sites...
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
Hit the clubs this weekend, or have a great theater experience, or fall in love with an artist. Another packed weekend in Moscow.
news
Golden Mask 2018: Sad and Hopeful
Russia's main theatrical festival and competition ended Sunday night in sadness and hope.
news
What's On This Weekend in Moscow
While spring is slowly working its way into Moscow, here are some must-see events that will keep you busy and happy this weekend.
news
The Man Behind the Leiden Collection
The greatest privately owned collection of Dutch masters is on display at the Pushkin Museum. Who is the collector behind this remarkable show?