Soviet Space Monument in Samara ProtectedA Soviet-era monument to space explorers in Samara has been designated a cultural heritage site, with new restrictions on activities in the area.
Nikita Kologrivy wins Golden Eagle for Best ActorThree actors, including Nikita Kologrivy, have won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor this year. They were awarded for their roles in the film 'August'.
Art World Exhibition Opens in Nizhny NovgorodThe 'Art World' exhibition has opened in Nizhny Novgorod, with this year's theme focusing on the 'Constellation of Cultures' to highlight cultural heritage diversity.
Ice Sculpture Festival in Yakutsk to Mark Soyuzmultfilm's 90th YearAn ice sculpture festival honoring the 90th anniversary of the Soyuzmultfilm studio will be held on Lake Saisary in Yakutsk from February 3-7. The winning sculptor will receive a prize of 200,000 rubles (about $2,200 at current rates).
August Wins Best Film at Golden Eagle AwardsThe film 'August' was named best picture at the 24th Golden Eagle awards ceremony in Moscow on January 30, winning six awards in total.
Sultan Lagachev Gave First Big Fee to Mother for Home RepairSultan Lagachev, known as the 'voice of the Caucasus' across Russia, shares his journey from a mountain village to national fame, including how his first major earnings funded his mother's home renovation.
Irkutsk's Leonid Gaidai Museum May Not Open by 2027The first Russian museum dedicated to film director Leonid Gaidai, planned for Irkutsk's Uritsky Street, faces delays as its building needs major renovation before a potential 2027 opening.
Famous pianist arrives in Novosibirsk for master classesHonored Artist of Russia Sergei Osipenko selected seven talented students from various Siberian cities for the first session of the festival's 'School of Masters' program.
