A recent Associated Press report introduced readers to a jellyfish museum in Pompano Beach, Florida. The museum, believed to be the first of its kind in the United States, combines aquariums, guided tours and marine education.
Two solo exhibitions opened at Erarta Museum in St. Petersburg on August 14. One presents imaginative art dolls by Dima PZh, while the other shows Ilya Brezinski’s hyperrealist paintings.
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.
A Moscow exhibition brings more than 100 works from the Mikhailovskoye Pushkin Reserve to Arbat Street. It explores the landscapes and cultural setting of the place where Pushkin spent two years in exile.
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.
After her release in the August 2024 prisoner exchange, Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko reunited with her partner in Germany. She is enjoying ordinary freedoms and hopes to return to art and music.
The Outline electronic music and arts festival was canceled in the Moscow region on its opening day. Organizers said local authorities had cited a drone threat, while the planned program included nine stages and international artists.
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.
UNESCO added the five Normandy D-Day landing beaches and Pointe du Hoc to its World Heritage List on July 26, 2026. The sites played a central role in the liberation of Western Europe during World War II.
The international Taigastro festival begins on July 25 with more than 500 participating restaurants. Krasnoyarsk will host street food, music, exhibitions, films and performances connected with Siberian culture.
