Andrei Rublev’s famous “Trinity” icon has been moved from the iconostasis of Trinity Cathedral in Sergiev Posad. Tretyakov Gallery specialists are inspecting the fragile work and adjusting its climate-controlled case.
Director Ilya Khrzhanovsky presented “DAU,” a film about Soviet physicist Lev Landau, at the Venice Film Festival on September 9. The long-awaited premiere also prompted objections from Ukrainian authorities because of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Russia’s foreign minister said that Goethe-Institut centers would close after Germany announced action against the Russian House in Berlin and Russia’s Bonn consulate. The Goethe-Institut described the announcement as bad news for Russian learners of German and library visitors.
A free five-day festival on Moscow’s Manezhnaya Square introduced visitors to Emirati music, crafts, food, and traditions. A large dome showed 360-degree images of Abu Dhabi’s landmarks and natural landscapes.
Specialists opened Dmitry Donskoy’s sarcophagus during restoration work at Moscow’s Archangel Cathedral. The Russian Orthodox Church said that the burial site, the remains, and historical information confirmed their identity.
The ninth Bouquet Kyiv Stage festival began in Kyiv on August 13, 2026. Its four-day programme includes more than 50 events in music, visual art, film, theatre and education.
The first live-action Smeshariki film opened in Russian cinemas on August 6, 2026. Krosh and Yozhik become two boys on a spaceship travelling to Mars.
UNESCO has begun a project to protect the Odesa Archaeological Museum’s collection after its building was damaged by missile strikes. The work includes safer storage, inventories, photographs and training for museum staff and students.
A new Amsterdam exhibition will present more than 70 works by Russian-speaking artists. It focuses on historical memory, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, repression and censorship.
The third International St. Petersburg Jazz Festival is underway from July 20 to 26, with more than 170 concerts and over 600 musicians performing across the city.
