Medieval Motifs in Modern ClothingArt historian Ekaterina Bychkova will give a lecture showing how elements of medieval clothing influence modern collections. The event will take place on January 30 at the Indigo Hotel in St. Petersburg.
Artistic director of St. Petersburg Capella diesOn January 27, it was announced that Vladislav Chernushenko, a People's Artist of the USSR and the longtime artistic director of the Capella, has died. He passed away at the age of 90 after a serious illness.
Tea Clippers: How Trade Created Fast Sailing ShipsThe competition to deliver fresh tea from China led to the emergence of clippers — the fastest sailing ships of the 19th century, which changed maritime trade.
From Kaffa: How Coffee Conquered the WorldCoffee has faced bans and curses, but nothing could stop its triumphant global march, transforming humble beans into a symbol of energy and social interaction.
9 fascinating facts about skyscrapersOnce futuristic visions, skyscrapers are now a familiar part of the urban landscape. Here are some astonishing facts from their history and the present day.
Bezrukov's 'Hooligan' Play Tickets Sell Out in ChelyabinskTickets for Sergey Bezrukov's March play 'Hooligan. Confession' are selling quickly at the Chelyabinsk Opera Theater, with orchestra seats costing up to 13,000 rubles ($140 at current rates) and fewer than 50 remaining.
Sergey Bezrukov's 'Hooligan.Confession' Play Sells Out in ChelyabinskFans are snapping up tickets for Sergey Bezrukov's March performance in Chelyabinsk, where his play 'Hooligan.Confession' will be staged. Ticket prices in the stalls have reached 13,000 rubles (approx. $150 at current rates) and there are almost no seats left.
Singer MakSim to Bring Nostalgic Hits to IrkutskSinger MakSim will perform a solo concert in Irkutsk on May 27. The event at the Iceberg Ice Palace will feature her popular songs from the 2000s.
