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Erasing Heritage

How Russia 'Removed' Priceless Kuindzhi Artworks from Ukraine's Mariupol

As street fighting raged, valuable museum exhibits were tracked down by Russian forces.

Russian Soprano Netrebko Condemns Ukraine War, Serebrennikov Leaves Country

Netrebko hopes to work again while theater director Serebrennikov gets down to business.

power of boycotts

Cold Shoulder for Russian Artists Sparks Debate Over Cultural Boycotts

A pall has fallen over Russian artists, long crown jewels of a country whose fine arts are an eminent source of soft power.

'cultural boycott'

Cultural Iron Curtain Falls For Russian Musicians

"What's happening today is different, it goes beyond the Cold War, it's a real war"

Russian Animated Film Nominated for Oscars 2022

The unusual love story "Boxballet" by Anton Dyakov is a contender for the short animated film award.

RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY

Azerbaijan Walks Back Plans to Erase Armenian Traces From Churches

The ministry published a statement addressing "reports circulated by some biased foreign mass media outlets over the past few days."

artistic license

Russian Theater Execs Protest Ministry’s ‘Traditional Values’ Push

The Culture Ministry seeks to enshrine a policy to protect and promote what it calls “traditional Russian values” in arts and culture.

New Life for Abandoned Buildings in Russian Provinces

Volunteers, entrepreneurs and Russian towns are giving new life to old, abandoned industrial eyesores.

culture delivers

Arts Played a Starring Role at 'Russian Davos'

For the first time the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum focused on the creative industries.

Russian-Tajik Singer Manizha Heads to Eurovision

The singer-songwriter will represent Russia at Eurovision with a feminist song called “Russian Woman.”

Through the lens

Russian, Ukrainian Photographers Shortlisted for World’s Top Award

The Moscow Times presents works by photographers shortlisted for this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

cinematic honor

'The Treasure of William Brumfield' Premieres in Moscow

William Craft Brumfield has dedicated his life's work to the study of Russian architecture and culture.

passing the time

‘The Master and Margarita’ Named Most Popular Russian Prison Read

Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and Punishment” is also highly popular among Russian prisoners.

Beat Film Festival

Beat Film Fest Kicks Off Aug. 1

The biggest documentary film festival in Russia is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Russian Moviegoers ‘Not Ready for Dramas’ Amid Pandemic, Culture Ministry Says

Only “light-hearted and simple” movies will be screened at movie theaters in the early stages of reopening, the Culture Minister said.

War of Monuments

Russian Public Figures to Join Online Talk on 'War of Monuments'

The Russian Jewish Congress has invited leading journalists, writers, musicians and architects to a discussion Thursday.

Moscow Cultural Life Is Slowly Reawakening

Moscow museums are gradually opening their exhibitions to visitors as the lockdown eases.

Historical Amnesia

Zuleikha Opens Her Eyes to Dark Spots of Russian History

The Director of the series “Zuleikha” Yegor Anashkin told The Moscow Times that young actors had never heard of “dekulakization.”

Lockdown Culture

Russian Movie Theater to Offer Drive-In Movies Amid Pandemic

The theaters will show popular movies from past years.

Joseph Brodsky Museum Set to Open in St. Petersburg

The opening was stalled for years because current residents of the communal flat refused to sell.

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