Alexander Kashpurin Wins Liszt Competition in UtrechtAlexander Kashpurin, an associate professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, has won the first prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition held in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
One-day trip to Elista reveals unique culture and city's povertyA journalist from Stavropol visited Elista on a day trip, sharing insights on whether it's worth visiting and what to expect. She explored Buddhist temples and cultural sites but noted the city's impoverished appearance.
Free Lecture on Funeral Rites in PaintingsOn January 29, a lecture on funeral rites captured by Russian artists will be held at the 'Na Stremyannoy' library. Admission is free.
Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia' play debuts in St. Petersburg Catholic churchThe premiere of the play 'Melancholia' based on Lars von Trier's script will take place on January 29 and 30 in a Catholic church in St. Petersburg. Director Anastasia Pautova offers a radical reinterpretation of the apocalyptic story.
Olga Buzova Arrives in Yaroslavl for PlaySinger and actress Olga Buzova has arrived in Yaroslavl for a tour performance of the play 'Man in Demand', sharing her excitement about the city's welcome on social media.
Architect to Lecture on St. Petersburg's Winter GardensA lecture on the winter gardens of St. Petersburg will take place on January 28 at the Kshesinskaya Mansion. Architect Andrey Reiman will reveal the history of this unique architectural phenomenon.
Brodsky Museum cancels play 'Democracy!' due to threatsThe premiere of Yevgeny Tsyganov's play based on Joseph Brodsky's work has been canceled in Moscow following reports in Telegram channels. The performance was scheduled for 28 January in the parking lot of the Europolis shopping center.
Comedy 'Comment on This' Hits TheatersOn 29 January, theaters will start showing the psychological comedy 'Comment on This' by Yulia Trofimova, starring Alexander Petrov and Yulia Khlynina.
Golden Double: A Sports Drama Hits TheatersStarting January 29, the historical sports drama 'Golden Double' will be released, telling the story of coach Nikita Simonyan and his attempt to achieve the 'golden double' with the football club Ararat.
Olga Buzova to Attend 'Ravioli Oli' Film Premiere in KazanOlga Buzova will present her film 'Ravioli Oli' in Kazan on January 30, with showings at 18:50 and 19:20 in Kazan Mall. Tickets for the premiere are priced at 1300 rubles (approximately $17 at current rates).
Win iPhone 17 Pro in MSK1.RU Telegram GiveawayMSK1.RU has launched a major giveaway in its Telegram channel, offering an iPhone 17 Pro, a Yandex smart speaker, and Ozon certificates. Here's how to enter.
