Russian dances and Vietnamese circus acts will be featured at the Russian Christmas Tree festival at the Việt Nam Central Circus. — Photo marrybaby.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Russian dance and Vietnamese circus acts will be featured during the Russian Christmas Tree festival at the Việt Nam Central Circus, 67-69 Trần Nhân Tông Street, Hà Nội tomorrow. The programme includes games, dances, a quiz, and performances by the Vietnamese Circus Federation. Performers will wow the audience with magic and daring acrobatics. Participants will then light up the Christmas tree to prepare for the holiday season. The event is being organised by the Centre for Science and Culture of Russia in Việt Nam for children and students of Russia in Hà Nội. — VNS … [Read more...] about Russians to light up Christmas tree in Hà Nội
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15 years of Russian science, culture centre marked
Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov speaks at the event (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A ceremony marking the 15th anniversary of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Vietnam took place in Hanoi on October 17. Speaking at the event, Russian Ambassador Konstantin Vnukov said the centre has conducted multidimensional activities as part of cultural, scientific and educational cooperation between the two countries over the past years, contributing to bilateral comprehensive partnership. He expressed his hope that with joint efforts, both sides will successfully hold the Russia – Vietnam Year and the Vietnam – Russia Year next year. Phan Xuan Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam – Russian Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group, lauded the centre for holding activities to raise mutual understanding between the two peoples, including concerts and discussions on Russia’s potential in science-technology, economy and investment. Both … [Read more...] about 15 years of Russian science, culture centre marked
Russian popular dance theater, Gzhel performs in HCMC
The Moscow State Dance Academic Theatre Gzhel was founded in 1988 by the People's Artist of Russia, Professor Vladimir Zakharov on the occasion of the 650th anniversary of the most well-known and most recognizable traditional Russian handicraft creations, Gzhel ceramics. In Russian, the name Gzhel also refers to a Russian style of ceramics which takes its name from the village of Gzhel and surrounding area situated in Moscow Oblast. The ceramics has been produced there since 1802. In 1999, the theater was awarded the “Academic Theater” title for its considerable artistic contribution in the Russian national choreography and for choreographic education achievements. The Moscow State Dance Academic Theatre Gzhel also performed at Hanoi Opera House on October 10. By MAI AN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Russian popular dance theater Gzhel The Moscow State Dance Academic Theater … [Read more...] about Russian popular dance theater, Gzhel performs in HCMC
Painting exhibition featuring Russian landscape opens in Hanoi
Visitors at the exhbition (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A painting exhibition featuring Russian landscapes has opened in Hanoi, as part of activities to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture. The event was attended by delegation of the Vietnam-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group; Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Russian ambassador to Vietnam Konstantin Vnukov; and Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo), Eleanora Mitrofanova. On the display are 50 works on different materials featuring landscapes in Russia by famous Russian painter M.V. Stoyachko. According to Nguyen Anh Minh, Director of the Vietnam National Arts Museum, the event is a vivid manifestation of the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Russia. This is an occasion for Vietnam's art lovers and painters to meet and share experience … [Read more...] about Painting exhibition featuring Russian landscape opens in Hanoi
Russian culture reflected through art, films and dances
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Beautiful scenes of Russia’s four seasons went on display at an exhibition yesterday in Hà Nội. Entitled Russian Landscape, the exhibition showcased more than 50 oil and acrylic paintings by famous painter Mikhail Vyacheslavovich Stoyachko. The exhibition will close tomorrow at the Việt Nam National Fine Arts Museum in Hà Nội and will be held from October 12-14 at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum. Stoyachko was born in 1968. He is founder of and leader of the Kalyazin Art School. He has exhibited his paintings all over the world. The exhibition kicked off a series of Russian cultural activities which will take place until October 17 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Việt Nam. The Moscow State Dance Academic Theatre Gzhel also performed in Hà Nội Opera House on Wednesday night, and in HCM City tomorrow. On the occasion, … [Read more...] about Russian culture reflected through art, films and dances
Russian dancers perform Gzhel in Hà Nội and HCM City
Ballet dancers from the Moscow State Dance Theatre will perform in Hà Nội and HCM City on October 10 & 12. — Photo cucbieudiennghethuat.gov.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Twenty-six dancers from the Moscow State Dance Theatre will mesmerise audience members by performing Gzhel at the Hà Nội Opera House tonight. Gzhel is an extraordinary dance show that takes the viewers on an exciting musical journey to explore various regions of Russia and enjoy their vivid folk traditions and colourful Russian arts and crafts. Through incredible choreography, the audience will be shown examples of Russian arts and crafts as well as the rich and diverse culture of Russian peoples. The spectacular Gzhel offers the best of Russian traditions and scenes of folk life. This dance performance alone embodies all the major Russian arts and crafts, such as Gzhel Ceramics, Palekh Miniature Painting, Khokhloma Tableware and others. Colourful folk costumes … [Read more...] about Russian dancers perform Gzhel in Hà Nội and HCM City
Russian contemporary ballet to be performed in Hanoi
The Firebird by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky was first performed in Paris in 1910. The composer’s score for The Firebird is noted for marking the transformation of ballet from classical to modernist form. The ballet is based on Russian folk tales which feature a magical glowing bird that is a blessing and a curse to its captor. What The Firebird had was a magical power, which he offered to serve a prince who had captured him, in return for the bird’s freedom. The prince went on to fall in love with one of a gaggle of young princesses, all of whom offered a playful performance. Enter the bad guys, led by the Tyrant, who proceeded to plunder the princesses. The prince called on the Firebird to intervene in this clash between good and evil before peace and order were restored. Dancers Phan Van Luong and Dam Han Giang in The Firebird ballet. Courtesy Photo of VNOB The Firebird has challenged the imagination of the choreographers of different tradition and … [Read more...] about Russian contemporary ballet to be performed in Hanoi
Russian ice princess ‘can’t believe’ fairytale Olympic gold
Teenage figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova expressed disbelief Friday after winning her duel with Evgenia Medvedeva to claim Russia's first gold medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The 15-year-old took the women's title for the Olympic Athletes from Russia by a slender margin of just 1.31 points from her friend, compatriot, training partner and arch rival. Bronze went to Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond. "I can't believe I'm the champion," said Zagitova after a fairytale debut season on the senior ciruit. "It'll take some time to sink in." She beat two-time world champion Medvedeva despite both scoring matching 156.65 points in the free-skating. "I did not get the feeling I'm the Olympic champion, I haven't got my medal yet! When I learned that I'd come first I felt very happy, but also very empty." That feeling of emptyness came from being unable to take in immediately the realisation that the thing she had been striving for over the years, the fruit of all those 100s of hours of … [Read more...] about Russian ice princess ‘can’t believe’ fairytale Olympic gold
Russian folk dance troupe to perform at Hue Festival 2018
Russian folk dance troupe to perform at Hue Festival 2018Hoang Phong Russia’s folk dance troupe “Siberian Patterns” will come to Vietnam for a performance at the Hue Festival 2018 scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 2 in the former imperial capital of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, the organizing committee of the festival told the Daily in an email on January 23. Founded in 1995 by the award-winning Russian artist Irina Ovechkina, who has got the Award of the Russian Federation for her contributions to the development of Russian folk dances, the ensemble is expected to bring unique folk dances to the forthcoming festival. The dance troupe has earned international recognition and become a member of the international dance committee of UNESCO. Earlier, the “Berywam” beatbox band and the “Lysistrata” rock band from France and the “Urpin” folk ensemble from Slovakia also confirmed their participation in … [Read more...] about Russian folk dance troupe to perform at Hue Festival 2018
Russian folk dance ensemble to perform in Hue Festival 2018
The ensemble was founded in 1995 by Irina Ovechkina, a Laureate of the Government’s Award of the Russian Federation. The repertoire includes many folk dances from many regions of Russia. The Hue Festival 2018 is scheduled to take place from April 27 to May 2 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development; Hue – one destination, five World Heritages”. The festival will also feature performances of the Berywam beatbox band and the Lysistrata rock band from France and the Urpin Folk Ensemble from Slovakia, according to the organizers. A performance of the Siberian Patterns folk dance ensemble. Photo: sibuzory.ru It will promote Vietnam’s culture and art through UNESCO-recognized heritage such as the Complex of Hue Monuments, royal court music, woodblocks, the imperial archives of the Nguyen Dynasty and poetry on Hue royal architecture (2016). As Hue served as the imperial … [Read more...] about Russian folk dance ensemble to perform in Hue Festival 2018