St. Petersburg Events: January 30 to February 1

The last days of January in St. Petersburg are filled with cultural events: from theater premieres and exhibitions to lectures and film premieres.

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The Russian Museum exhibition features works by Petrov-Vodkin and rare photographs from the mid-20th century.
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The Russian Museum has opened an exhibition dedicated to its former director Vasily Pushkarev, who headed the institution from 1951 to 1977. The display features works by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Zinaida Serebryakova, Mikhail Larionov, and rare photographs from that era.

A play based on Lars von Trier«s script uses complex lighting to create atmosphere.
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On January 29 and 30, at the Catholic Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, the play «Melancholia» based on Lars von Trier«s script will be staged. Director Anastasia Pautova uses complex lighting design to create atmosphere.

Family musical «The Bremen Town Musicians» features familiar songs and dances for all ages.
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In theaters this weekend, you can see:

An exhibition juxtaposes AI-generated art with traditional paintings and sculptures, sharing personal cancer stories.
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On January 30 at the A. A. Bryantsev Youth Theatre (TYUZ) — the production «The Elder Son» based on Alexander Vampilov«s play, directed by Susanna Tsiryuk.
On January 31 at the »Legenda« Theatre — the family musical »The Bremen Town Musicians« with recognizable songs and dances.

Ivan Novikov«s monochromatic paintings explore the theme of memory loss in his solo exhibition.
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Until February 8, at the Arts Square Gallery, the exhibition «Timeliness» is taking place, where works by AI artists are juxtaposed with those of painters and sculptors. Many participants in the project share personal experiences of battling cancer.

Andrei Pakhomov«s graphic works are displayed at the Nabokov Museum, showcasing his artistic legacy.
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In museum halls, new projects are opening:

Valery Gergiev conducts Mozart«s opera »Idomeneo« at the Mariinsky Theatre for its premiere.
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From January 31 at the Anna Nova Gallery — the exhibition «Fruits of Oblivion» by Ivan Novikov, exploring the theme of memory loss through monochromatic painting.
Until April 11 at the Nabokov Museum of St. Petersburg State University — the exposition of graphics and painting by Andrei Pakhomov «Graphic Heritage».

The ensemble Acid Hasid performs ethnic and dance compositions at Igor Butman«s jazz club.
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The music program includes:

A lecture discusses the connection between medieval costume and modern fashion trends in St. Petersburg.
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On January 30 at the Mariinsky Theatre — the premiere of Mozart«s opera »Idomeneo, King of Crete« conducted by Valery Gergiev.
On February 1 at the Igor Butman Jazz Club — a concert by the ensemble Acid Hasid with ethnic and dance compositions.

A new book on blockade-era cinemas is presented by film historians and local experts.
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On January 30, fashion historian Yekaterina Bychkova will give a lecture «Costume of the Middle Ages and Fashion of Modern Knights» at the Indigo St. Petersburg-Tchaikovskogo Hotel, revealing the connection between historical costume and modern trends.

An event highlights Sergei Diaghilev«s influence on the »Russian Seasons« and his cultural legacy.
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On January 31, at the «Na Stremyannoy» Library, the lecture «First Time on Blockade Cinemas» will take place, where film historian Alexey Dunaevsky and local historian Vyacheslav Kokin will present the book «Blockade Screen».

A thematic day focuses on communication culture with deaf and hard-of-hearing people in the community.
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On Sunday, February 1, at the «Brusnitsyn» Cultural Quarter, there will be a talk about Sergei Diaghilev and his «Russian Seasons». On January 31, at Novaya Gollandiya, a thematic day dedicated to the culture of communication with deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be held.

New film releases include a psychological comedy, a coming-of-age drama, and a post-apocalyptic thriller.
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From January 29, film premieres are starting in cinemas:

the psychological comedy «Comment on This» with Alexander Petrov and Yulia Khlynina,
the coming-of-age drama «Sydney Lumet»s Birthday«, which received the Grand Prix at the »Window to Europe« festival,
the sports drama »Golden Double« about coach Nikita Simonyan,
the techno-thriller »Greenland: Migration« about survival in a post-apocalyptic world.