Art exhibition marks 77th anniversary of the Victory over fascism at the Russian House in Kolkata
On 10th May 2022, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata Alexey Idamkin has inaugurated the commemorative art exhibition in celebration of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic war of 1941-1945. He emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory in order to avoid distorting the truth about the World War II.
The exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations was organized by the Russian House in Kolkata. Indian artists presented their works, dedicated to the Victory over fascism.
Students of the Institute of Russian Language performed a number of poems and songs, some of which had been written during the war and became iconic. Demonstration of the song "Victory Day" concluded the cultural presentation.
The exhibition includes art works by Indian artists, 100 photographs and 50 posters of the flaming years of 1941-1945 along with 13 reproductions of the art works by the artists of Leningrad during the 900 Days of Blockade. Poems written by the Red Army soldiers and partisans at the front lines of the Great Patriotic War of 1941--1945, books and journals on the World War II are also part of the exhibition.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing from May 10th to 18th, 3 to 6 p.m. daily, except Sundays.
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On 10th May 2022, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata Alexey Idamkin has inaugurated the commemorative art exhibition in celebration of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic war of 1941-1945. He emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory in order to avoid distorting the truth about the World War II.
The exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations was organized by the Russian House in Kolkata. Indian artists presented their works, dedicated to the Victory over fascism.
Students of the Institute of Russian Language performed a number of poems and songs, some of which had been written during the war and became iconic. Demonstration of the song "Victory Day" concluded the cultural presentation.
The exhibition includes art works by Indian artists, 100 photographs and 50 posters of the flaming years of 1941-1945 along with 13 reproductions of the art works by the artists of Leningrad during the 900 Days of Blockade. Poems written by the Red Army soldiers and partisans at the front lines of the Great Patriotic War of 1941--1945, books and journals on the World War II are also part of the exhibition.
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing from May 10th to 18th, 3 to 6 p.m. daily, except Sundays.
#RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #RussianHouseKolkata #VictoeyDay #Kolkata #artexhibition #ДеньПобеды #РусскийДомКалькутта
Exhibition celebrating Russia-India relations opens in Kolkata
A five-day exhibition in celebration of 75 years of India's Independence and 51 years of Russian-Indian Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation starts in Kolkata.
On 22 August 2022, Russian House in Kolkata held an inauguration ceremony of the exhibition "Mutual Friendship To Strategic Partnership", consisting of contemporary artworks, archival photographs, books, historical postage stamps and banknotes. Artists and guests gathered for the traditional lamp ignition.
Establishment of the diplomatic relations between our countries dates back to April, 1947, a few months before the official recognition of India as a sovereign republic. In August, 1971 the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation was signed between India and the Soviet Union that specified a new milestone - a mutual strategic cooperation. Diplomatic relationships between our countries continue to straighten, being the foundation of collaborations in many spheres.
The exhibition is open to visitors until 26 August 2022, 4 to 7 p.m.
#RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #RussiaIndia #Russia #India #artexhibition
A five-day exhibition in celebration of 75 years of India's Independence and 51 years of Russian-Indian Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation starts in Kolkata.
On 22 August 2022, Russian House in Kolkata held an inauguration ceremony of the exhibition "Mutual Friendship To Strategic Partnership", consisting of contemporary artworks, archival photographs, books, historical postage stamps and banknotes. Artists and guests gathered for the traditional lamp ignition.
Establishment of the diplomatic relations between our countries dates back to April, 1947, a few months before the official recognition of India as a sovereign republic. In August, 1971 the Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation was signed between India and the Soviet Union that specified a new milestone - a mutual strategic cooperation. Diplomatic relationships between our countries continue to straighten, being the foundation of collaborations in many spheres.
The exhibition is open to visitors until 26 August 2022, 4 to 7 p.m.
#RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #RussiaIndia #Russia #India #artexhibition
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Art exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of Vasily Vereshchagin inaugurated in Kolkata
On November 4, 2022 Russian House in Kolkata held the formal opening of an art exhibition dedicated to the 180th birth anniversary of the Russian painter Vasily Vereshchagin.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata - senior consul, Maxim Aleshin and attaché, Ekaterina Lazareva; head of the Russian House in Kolkata, Sergey Shushin and former president of the Asiatic Society, Dr. Pallab Sengupta.
The visitors were presented with reproductions of paintings by Vasily Vereshchagin and works by contemporary Indian artists.
Also, Vereshchagin's famous battle scenes and his Indian series of paintings were demonstrated in a presentation. The artist is already familiar to the Indian public, his largest work "The Elephant Procession: The prince of Wales Visiting Jaipur on February 4, 1876" became available to visitors of the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata 2 years ago, after 20 years of restoration.
The exhibition will continue until November 11, opening hours - from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Художественная выставка к юбилею В.Верещагина открылась в Калькутте
4 ноября Русский дом в Калькутте провел торжественное открытие художественной выставки, посвящённой 180-летию со дня рождения русского живописца В.В. Верещагина.
В церемонии открытия приняли участие представители Генерального консульства РФ в Калькутте - консул-советник Максим Анатольевич Алёшин и атташе Екатерина Владимировна Лазарева, - руководитель Русского дома в Калькутте Сергей Владиславович Шушин и экс-президент Азиатского сообщества Калькутты д-р Паллаб Сенгупта.
Посетителям выставки представили репродукции картин Василия Васильевича Верещагина и живописные работы современных индийских художников.
Также знаменитые батальные сцены Верещагина и его индийская серия картин были продемонстрированы в формате презентации. Художник уже знаком индийской публике, его крупнейшая работа "Шествие слонов. Въезд принца Уэльского в Джайпур в 1876 году" стала вновь доступна посетителям Мемориального музея Виктории в Калькутте 2 года назад, после 20-летней реставрации.
Работа выставки продолжится до 11 ноября, время работы - с 15 до 19 ч.
#Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #RussianHpuseKolkata #Kolkata #Vereshchagin #Верещагин #artexhibition
Art exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of Vasily Vereshchagin inaugurated in Kolkata
On November 4, 2022 Russian House in Kolkata held the formal opening of an art exhibition dedicated to the 180th birth anniversary of the Russian painter Vasily Vereshchagin.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Kolkata - senior consul, Maxim Aleshin and attaché, Ekaterina Lazareva; head of the Russian House in Kolkata, Sergey Shushin and former president of the Asiatic Society, Dr. Pallab Sengupta.
The visitors were presented with reproductions of paintings by Vasily Vereshchagin and works by contemporary Indian artists.
Also, Vereshchagin's famous battle scenes and his Indian series of paintings were demonstrated in a presentation. The artist is already familiar to the Indian public, his largest work "The Elephant Procession: The prince of Wales Visiting Jaipur on February 4, 1876" became available to visitors of the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata 2 years ago, after 20 years of restoration.
The exhibition will continue until November 11, opening hours - from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Художественная выставка к юбилею В.Верещагина открылась в Калькутте
4 ноября Русский дом в Калькутте провел торжественное открытие художественной выставки, посвящённой 180-летию со дня рождения русского живописца В.В. Верещагина.
В церемонии открытия приняли участие представители Генерального консульства РФ в Калькутте - консул-советник Максим Анатольевич Алёшин и атташе Екатерина Владимировна Лазарева, - руководитель Русского дома в Калькутте Сергей Владиславович Шушин и экс-президент Азиатского сообщества Калькутты д-р Паллаб Сенгупта.
Посетителям выставки представили репродукции картин Василия Васильевича Верещагина и живописные работы современных индийских художников.
Также знаменитые батальные сцены Верещагина и его индийская серия картин были продемонстрированы в формате презентации. Художник уже знаком индийской публике, его крупнейшая работа "Шествие слонов. Въезд принца Уэльского в Джайпур в 1876 году" стала вновь доступна посетителям Мемориального музея Виктории в Калькутте 2 года назад, после 20-летней реставрации.
Работа выставки продолжится до 11 ноября, время работы - с 15 до 19 ч.
#Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #RussianHpuseKolkata #Kolkata #Vereshchagin #Верещагин #artexhibition
🌷 International Women's Day art exhibition opened in Kolkata
Celebration of female themes through art has become a good tradition at the Russian House in Kolkata. On 5 March, senior consul of the Russian Federation Maxim Aleshin along with the head of the Russian House in Kolkata Sergey Shushin, inaugurated the Women's Day art exhibition.
Female artists spoke at the opening, noting the importance of visual art for the society and its potential power to reflect the issues and initiate social changes.
The exhibition will continue its work until 11 March.
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🌷 В Калькутте открылась художественная выставка, посвященная Международному женскому дню
Торжество женской темы в искусстве стало доброй традицией в Русском доме в Калькутте. 5 марта консул-советник России Максим Алёшин и руководитель Русского дома в Калькутте Сергей Шушин торжественно открыли художественную выставку, посвященную Международному женскому дню.
На открытии выступили авторы работ, которые отметили важность визуального искусства для общества и его потенциальную способность отражать проблемы и инициировать социальные изменения.
Выставка работает до 11 марта.
#Россия #Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #WonensDay #8March #8марта #Kolkata #Art #artexhibition
Celebration of female themes through art has become a good tradition at the Russian House in Kolkata. On 5 March, senior consul of the Russian Federation Maxim Aleshin along with the head of the Russian House in Kolkata Sergey Shushin, inaugurated the Women's Day art exhibition.
Female artists spoke at the opening, noting the importance of visual art for the society and its potential power to reflect the issues and initiate social changes.
The exhibition will continue its work until 11 March.
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🌷 В Калькутте открылась художественная выставка, посвященная Международному женскому дню
Торжество женской темы в искусстве стало доброй традицией в Русском доме в Калькутте. 5 марта консул-советник России Максим Алёшин и руководитель Русского дома в Калькутте Сергей Шушин торжественно открыли художественную выставку, посвященную Международному женскому дню.
На открытии выступили авторы работ, которые отметили важность визуального искусства для общества и его потенциальную способность отражать проблемы и инициировать социальные изменения.
Выставка работает до 11 марта.
#Россия #Russia #RussianHouse #Rossotrudnichestvo #WonensDay #8March #8марта #Kolkata #Art #artexhibition