The official website
of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum published the programme of
the St. Petersburg Seasons Festival of Culture. Guests and participants of the
Forum will have a chance to enjoy unique concerts, exhibitions and film
screenings prepared by the leading cultural institutions of St. Petersburg.
«Culture reflects the identity of a nation. Russian culture embodies
universal values of the entire world, while simultaneously being a part of the
global cultural and historical heritage. History is what unites nations and
promotes intercultural dialogue,» said Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the
President of the Russian Federation.
«Despite certain changes
in the foreign policy climate, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
will once again serve as an important discussion platform. The St. Petersburg
Seasons festival is a significant part of the Forums programme. It provides an
opportunity to demonstrate the hospitality and openness with which Russia greets
its guests,» stressed Olga Lyubimova, Minister of
Culture of the Russian Federation.
Traditionally, the cultural programme
includes a variety of exhibitions. From
15 to 18 June the Russian Museum will host the exhibitions «Mikhail Vrubel.
Marking the 165th Anniversary of the Artists Birth», «A Navigator
and A Carpenter. Peter the Great in the Russian Artistic Culture», «Preserving History:
100 Years of the Russian Museum Restoration Workshops», and «Alexander Rubtsov.
18841949». The headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society will host an
exhibition, devoted to the Arctic region exploration. Institute of Oriental
manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Science has prepared an exhibition entitled
«Manuscript Treasures of Chinese Culture on the Banks of the Neva», displaying
the masterpieces of hand-written books of Eastern countries. The collection of
the RAS is one of the largest in the world and the largest in Russia, numbering
over 115,000 items in 65 dead and living languages. The unique collection is
housed in the luxurious interiors of the Novo-Mikhailovsky Palace, a striking
example of 19th century palatial architecture.
Forum days will see the performances by the
Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the soloists
of the MusicAeterna orchestra. The Big St. Petersburg State Circus will present
«Odyssey», the musical on water.
A special gift
awaits drama fans on 17 and 18 June. The main stage of Alexandrinsky theatre
will host the touring performances of the «12» by the Nikita Mikhalkovs Theatre
and Cinema Centre, organized together with the directorate of the St.
Petersburg International Cultural Forum.
The St. Petersburg
Seasons festival will culminate in the «Stars of the Russian Radio» concert.
Open to the city residents and Forum participants, the show will be held on 17 June
in Palace Square.
In addition, the festival
will host a number of events dedicated to the 350th anniversary of
Peter the Great, including the premiere of the film titled «Peter the Great»
and a gala night at the Mikhailovsky theatre.
On 18 June
Kronshtadt will host «Sails of Kronshtadt» festival with a rich programme for
children and adults, also timed to the anniversary.
Charity, youth,
children and sports programmes are included in the evening events of this years
festival.
The 25th
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum will be held 1518 June 2022.