Pupo Mira: from meeting the legend of Sanremo to the anniversary of the Tretyakov Gallery

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Pupo Concert, 6+

The charismatic Italian is returning to Russia with a big open-air concert at the VDNKH Green Theater. The artist performed in our country for the first time back in 1985. Since then, he has gained many fans from different generations here. This summer evening, the audience will enjoy a special program featuring the main hits of the performer's half—century-long career, from the legendary Gelato Al Cioccolato to the iconic Ciao and Su Di Noi. In addition to music, the singer prepares a format of emotional interactivity for the guests.: He will communicate a lot with the audience and share personal memories of his long-term ties with Russia.

July 30 at the VDNKH Green Theater

What to see

"Nepokoy", 18+

An author's psychological horror-thriller in an animated format, exploring themes of existential impasse and personal fears, does not often appear on the Russian screen. Director Leonid Shmelkov is a recognized master, winner of the prestigious Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale). The plot immerses viewers in the absurd and frightening atmosphere of a strange provincial hotel, in which two friends are stuck. The enclosed space, from which it is impossible to escape, refers to the aesthetics of Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and David Lynch's surrealism. For the first time in the history of our distribution, before a dark film, the audience will be shown a hilarious comedy warm—up - a special cinema series about the blue dog Andrey, which has become a super hit on the Internet.

Starting July 30 at the box office

"Old Eagle", 12+

What should you do if your native mountain village is going to be officially liquidated by officials, claiming that one stubborn resident does not matter to the state? Colorful Ossetian elder Batraz Zelimkhanovich (Alik Karaev) decides to give the bureaucrats a fight and single-handedly turn a fading village into an ultra-trendy eco-resort on an alpine scale. He will have to face an ambitious official, Semyon (Pavel Derevyanko). The film is the directorial debut of Murad Nogmov, a famous music video director. Starring: Pavel Levkin, Nadezhda Mikhalkova, Isa Novikov, Sergey Stepin.

Starting July 30 at the box office

The state of "Archstoyanie": what will surprise the festival in "Nikola-Lenivets"

The program includes Versailles made of hay, a house made of canvases, a tower made of bottles, unusual routes and performances.

Exhibitions

Pavel Tretyakov and Vasily Polenov, 6+

On the occasion of its 170th anniversary, the State Tretyakov Gallery is launching a unique exhibition project that reveals the history of the long-term friendship and cooperation between Pavel Tretyakov and Vasily Polenov. It was the famous collector who was one of the first to see the genius of the young painter, having bought his painting "The Right of the Master" in 1876. In addition to the paintings "Moscow Courtyard" and "Babushkin Garden", which have become symbols of Russian painting, a sensation awaits visitors. For the first time, the monumental masterpiece "Christ and the Sinner" ("Which of you is without Sin?"), which was specially brought from the collection of the State Russian Museum of St. Petersburg for this event, will be shown.

Until January 17 at the Tretyakov Gallery

"Divo divnoe Gorodetskoe", 6+

Fairy-tale horses, birds and lush roses familiar from childhood come to life in the exhibition. This exhibition is a journey through time, which proves that the famous Gorodetsky painting has long outgrown the framework of an ordinary souvenir. There are more than 250 amazing objects here — from antique spinning wheels, festive costumes with gold embroidery and carved wooden friezes to daring art objects by modern artists. For children, the organizers have set up a cool interactive area with painted furniture and traditional toys, and adults can sign up for master classes and try to create the famous Gorodetsky patterns with their own hands.

Until September 20 at the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts

"Legacy. Theatre. The Great Ones", 0+

The largest exhibition in the history of the Union of Theatrical Figures of the Russian Federation, dedicated to its 150th anniversary, has opened at the Rossiya National Center. The exhibition, created under the inspiring motto "Union of Happy People", consists of 17 thematic sections and offers viewers an interactive journey behind the scenes of the theater. Visitors enter the hall through the "Service entrance", and then visit a dozen workshops — from makeup artists and props to masters of complex stage machinery. 600 exhibits, including rare artifacts of the luminaries of the stage — Igor Ilyinsky, Arkady Raikin, Sergei Obraztsov, Konstantin Stanislavsky, Alexander Tairov, Alice Koonen and others. The exposition is accompanied by an audio guide from the stars.

Until September 25 at the National Center "Russia"

The Taming of the Shrews: The Russian Theater from Florence will perform in front of the government of Tuscany

How Chekhov, Gogol, and Pushkin are played in Europe outside of culture.

Theatre

XXV Summer Ballet Seasons, 16+

As part of the anniversary program, the State Academic Classical Ballet Theater of Natalia Kasatkina and Vladimir Vasilev (Moscow Classical Ballet) will present two iconic productions. The sparkling and festive "Don Quixote" by Ludwig Minkus, the love story of the beautiful Kitri and the barber Basil, will open this ballet weekend on July 30. On July 31, the festive atmosphere will be replaced by Aram Khachaturian's monumental and tragic drama "Spartacus", which is rightfully considered one of the main "male" productions.

July 30-31 at the Russian Academic Youth Theater (RAMT)

Festivals

Street Art Festival BOX × ZILART, 0+

One of the most futuristic parks in Moscow will turn into a huge creative workshop. 16 street art artists will create large-scale murals in the open air. The main theme of the festival was a modern interpretation of African art. The authors looked for inspiration at the current exhibition of the ZILART Museum "African Art: Gods, ancestors, life" — they studied ancient artifacts and reinterpreted them in the style of graffiti and street art, so that new masterpieces will be born literally in front of the audience in real time. Among the participants are Ivan Nainti, Nadya.O, Dema, PRTL, Scheme, TRUUE, Anastasia Nan, Artem Stefanov.

August 1 and 2 at Tyufeleva Grove Park

Soviet Song Festival "Voices of the Heirs", 0+

The country's main exhibition celebrates its birthday with the launch of the First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Songs "Voices of the Heirs", which will open on August 1 at the VDNKH Green Theater. The main event of the evening will be the performance of the Alexandrov Ensemble, which will perform world-famous frontline ballads and folk hits, including "Smuglyanka", "Korobeynikov" and "Kalinka". The audience will sing their favorite lines together with the orchestra.

From 1 to 4 August at the VDNKH Green Theater