The ninth International Film Festival of Asian, African and Latin American Countries in Tashken, Uzbek SSR. Mexican actress Socorro Bonilla during the opening ceremony of the film festival.16.12.2024#8829032
February 5, 2009. Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva, President Dmitry Medvedev, his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov and Bulgarian First Lady Zorka Parvanova, from left to right, in the Bolshoi Theater after the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia.05.02.2009#372720
February 5, 2009. President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov in the Bolshoi Theater during the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia.05.02.2009#372721
February 5, 2009. President Dmitry Medvedev during the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia in the Bolshoi Theater.05.02.2009#372722
February 5, 2009. President Dmitry Medvedev, right, and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov in the Bolshoi Theater before the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia.05.02.2009#372718
February 5, 2009. Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva, President Dmitry Medvedev, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and Bulgarian First Lady Zorka Parvanova, from right to left, in the Bolshoi Theater before the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia.05.02.2009#372716
February 5, 2009. Russian First Lady Svetlana Medvedeva, President Dmitry Medvedev, his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov, and Bulgarian First Lady Zorka Parvanova, from right to left, in the Bolshoi Theater before the inauguration of the Year of Bulgaria in Russia.05.02.2009#372715
Paul Vandoren, Deputy Head of the European Commission's Delegation to Russia, during the debates on the role of media in intercultural relations in RIA Novosti.25.11.2008#360488
Minister Plenipotentiary of Israel's Embassy Yuval Fuks, right, and Russian Profile columnist Dmitry Babich, left, during debates on the role of the media in intercultural relations at RIA Novosti.25.11.2008#360487
The Czech artist Alfons Mucha (1860-1939) is a founder and master of theatrical and advertising posters in the moderne-style. A decorative panel "Winter" from the series "Seasons". The exhibition "Flowers and Daydreams Art Nouveau" in the State Pushkin Fine Arts Museum. painting, graphical art, cultural relations05.12.2003#393758
French fashion designer Pierre Cardin at a news conference at the Izvestia newspaper's editorial office.22.10.2003#6494865
Georgian actor and singer Vakhtang Kikabidze during a news conference on Days of Georgia in Russia at RIA Novosti.14.10.2003#390205
The exhibition "Communism: A Dream Factory" in Schrn Kunshalle museum, Frankfurt-Main featuring exhibits from the Tretyakov Gallery, Russian Museum and other famous collections.09.10.2003#390230
Bulgarian President Georgy Pyrvanov speaks at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow at the opening ceremony of Bulgarian Culture Days in Russia30.09.2003#390216
Russia's State Duma Speaker Gennady Seleznyov, right, meeting with Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden (Riksdag) Björn von Sydow.30.09.2003#765172
President Vladimir Putin, his wife Lyudmila Putina and his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov, right, at the opening of the Days of Bulgarian Culture in Russia.30.09.2003#390218
Kazakhstan Days in Moscow. Fashion show by Kazakhstani fashion designers based on traditional motifs.01.08.2003#6494514
The Charles de Gaulle exhibition at the Moscow-based State History Museum is dedicated to the memory of the greatest 20th century French statesman Charles de Gaulle [1890-1970]. The exhibition features 150 items and State History Museum materials on the life of this outstanding French politician and his contribution to history. De Gaulle headed the struggle for France's liberation from Nazi occupation, subsequently founding the Fifth Republic [1959-1969] and becoming its President.08.07.2003#386904
The Charles de Gaulle exhibition at the Moscow-based State History Museum is dedicated to the memory of the greatest 20th century French statesman Charles de Gaulle [1890-1970]. The exhibition features 150 items and State History Museum materials on the life of this outstanding French politician and his contribution to history. De Gaulle headed the struggle for France's liberation from Nazi occupation, subsequently founding the Fifth Republic [1959-1969] and becoming its President.08.07.2003#386293
The Charles de Gaulle exhibition at the Moscow-based State History Museum is dedicated to the memory of the greatest 20th century French statesman Charles de Gaulle [1890-1970]. The exhibition features 150 items and State History Museum materials on the life of this outstanding French politician and his contribution to history. De Gaulle headed the struggle for France's liberation from Nazi occupation, subsequently founding the Fifth Republic [1959-1969] and becoming its President.08.07.2003#386292
The Charles de Gaulle exhibition at the Moscow-based State History Museum is dedicated to the memory of the greatest 20th century French statesman Charles de Gaulle [1890-1970]. The exhibition features 150 French items and State History Museum materials on the life of this outstanding French politician and his contribution to history. De Gaulle headed the struggle for France's liberation from Nazi occupation, subsequently founding the Fifth Republic [1959-1969] and becoming its President.08.07.2003#386291
A Yakovlev Yak-3 fighter at the Charles de Gaulle exhibition at the Moscow-based State History Museum. French pilots of the Normandie-Niemen Regiment flew such fighters on the Eastern Front during World War II. This fighter which was presented to Charles de Gaulle by Josef Stalin in 1944 was delivered from the Le Bourget Air and Space Museum near Paris for the current exhibition. Thirteen crosses on its fuselage denote the number of German planes shot down by the pilot.08.07.2003#386290
Actors of the Moscow Clownade Theater staging their "Clown Concert" show at the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin.04.07.2003#386017
Actors of the Moscow Clownade Theater staging their "Clown Concert" show at the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin.04.07.2003#386011
Watercolor artist and Member of the Russian Art Academy Sergei Adriyaka, left, showing his masterpieces to Berlin's Culture Senator Dr Thomas Flierl an an exhibition of Moscow artists on Berlin's Unter Den Linden Strasse.03.07.2003#386013
A scene from "The City Atlas of the West" a show of the Italian company "Macchinazioni Teatrali" directed by Barbara Chinelli in the Moscow's Hermitage Theater at the 5th Chekhov Theater Festival.03.07.2003#394371
A news conference at the Servantes Institute on the opening of the Catalan Culture Week in Moscow. From left: The Institute's culture director Ramona Lula Alex Susanna, Director of the Catalan Institute of Cultural Industries Jordi Penas and Juan Carlos Vidal, director of the Cervantes Institute in Moscow.01.07.2003#6494421
Kagekiyo performed by the traditional Japanese Noh Theater combining dance, drama, music and poetry in highly aesthetical performance shown in the Moscow Gorki Art Theater at the 5th Chekhov Theater Festival.01.07.2003#394388
The final scene from Cyrano de Bergerac directed by Tadashi Suzuki. His interpretation adds Japanese lyrical notes to Edmund Rostand's play. The performance was given at Moscow Gorki Art Theater at the 5th Chekhov Theater Festival.01.07.2003#394387
President Vladimir Putin meeting with Italian actress Gina Lolobrigitta, a guest of the 25th Moscow International Film Festival in the government residence of Novo Ogaryovo.30.06.2003#385751
A play “Inspector” based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel, staged by German director Mattias Langhoff took place during the 5th Anton Chekhov International Theater Festival in the Russian Army Theater. The premier was held in Paris three years ago. 27.06.2003#165274
A play “Inspector” based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel, staged by German director Mattias Langhoff took place during the 5th Anton Chekhov International Theater Festival in the Russian Army Theater. The premier was held in Paris three years ago. 27.06.2003#165273
A play “Inspector” based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel, staged by German director Mattias Langhoff took place during the 5th Anton Chekhov International Theater Festival in the Russian Army Theater. Actor Eros Pagni as the mayor, Ferruccio Soleri as the servant Osip. 27.06.2003#165271
A play “Inspector” based on Nikolai Gogol’s novel, staged by German director Mattias Langhoff took place during the 5th Anton Chekhov International Theater Festival in the Russian Army Theater. Originally born in Switzerland Mattias Langhoff started working with Brecht, later he worked in many theaters all over the world. The premier was held in Paris three years ago. 27.06.2003#165270
Italian actress and sculpture Gina Lollobrigida signing autographs for her fans at the opening pf the exhibition of her sculptures in the State Pushkin Fine Arts Museum in Moscow.23.06.2003#385823
Managers and performers of the Royal Ballet (Covent Garden) during a news conference marking the 450th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Russia and England. Performances took place at the Bolshoi Theatre on June 20-29, 2003.19.06.2003#6494407
Handing over 109 icons illegally exported from Russia and returned from Italy. Attendees, from left: Mario Bondioli Osio, Director of the Italian Interministerial Commission on Returning Stolen Works of Art, General Vincenzo Basso, Commander of the Special Divisions of the Italian Financial Guard, Ugo Gottini Commander of the Department for Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Italian Police, and Russian Minister of Culture Mikhail Shvydkoi.17.06.2003#6494399
US Ambassador to Russia Alexander Vershbow and director of the Moscow American Center Marisa Fushille celebrate the center's 10th anniversary.09.06.2003#6494389
State Russian Duma speaker, Gennady Seleznyov (left), and Ambassador Plenipotentiary of Vietnam, Nguyen Van Ngan, at the photography exhibition "Vietnam Today" in the Russian State Duma.26.05.2003#765163
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with famous writer Maurice Druon, honorary member of the French Academy, in Novo-Ogaryovo.16.01.2003#188219
Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with famous writer Maurice Druon, honorary member of the French Academy, in Novo-Ogaryovo. The French writer presented his books in Russian to Mr Putin. 16.01.2003#188218
"A view of the Grand Canal in Venice from Riva del Vin". Painting by Michele Marieschi. An exhibition of the renowned Venetian school of painting at the Svyatoslav Rerikh December Nights Festival under the motto "Images of Italy. Music and painting" in the Pushkin State Fine Arts Museum, Moscow.02.12.2002#381846
"August" of the Luke's Months series, 1737-1740. Tapestry manufacture. Michel Audran workshop. ". An exhibition of the renowned Venetian school of painting at the Svyatoslav Rerikh December Nights Festival under the motto "Images of Italy. Music and painting" in the Pushkin State Fine Arts Museum, Moscow.02.12.2002#381415
Jasper van der Borch atelier. "Triumph of Flora". An exhibition of the renowned Venetian school of painting at the Svyatoslav Rerikh December Nights Festival under the motto "Images of Italy. Music and painting" in the Pushkin State Fine Arts Museum, Moscow.02.12.2002#381414
The Abduction of Europe statue in the middle of a fountain in Europe Square near Kievsky railway station in Moscow at night. The Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle's work is a donation from Bruxelles to Moscow in return for Pushkin monument.10.10.2002#378504
The Abduction of Europe statue in the middle of a fountain near Kievsky railway station in Moscow by the Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle. The area with the sculpture inside was named Europe Square and was laid on 2 September 2001. The square was officially opened 15 September 2002.17.09.2002#378503
15 September 2002 Europe Square was opened near Kievsky Railway Station within Days of Brussels in Moscow. The center of the square feature the sculpture "The Abduction of Europe" by the Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle.15.09.2002#380414
15 September 2002 Europe Square was opened near Kievsky Railway Station within Days of Brussels in Moscow. The center of the square feature the sculpture "The Abduction of Europe" by the Belgian artist Olivier Strebelle.15.09.2002#380404
The Abduction of Europe statue in the middle of a fountain near Kievsky railway station in Moscow by the Belgian sculptor Olivier Strebelle. The area with the sculpture inside was named Europe Square and was laid on 2 September 2001. The square was officially opened 15 September 2002.02.09.2002#378502
A the 24th International Film Festival in Moscow, Austrian actor Klaus Maria Brandauer presented "Jedermann's Fest" by Fritz Lehner.28.06.2002#348482
President of the Moscow International Film Festival and Chairman of the Russian Union of Film-Makers Nikita Mikhalkov during the opening ceremony in the Pushkinsky cinema and concert hall.21.06.2002#348496
Nikita Mikhalkov, chairman of the Russian Cinematographers' Union, president of the Moscow International Film Festival, and American film director Bob Rafelson at the 24th festival.21.06.2002#348495
French actress Annie Girardot comes to Moscow to appear in Roberto Athayde's play "Madame Marguerite" on the Maly Theater stage.28.05.2002#352424
French actress Annie Girardot comes to Moscow to appear in Roberto Athayde's play "Madame Marguerite" on the Maly Theater stage.28.05.2002#352423
Having seen the Nutcracker in the Mariinsky Theater with her spouse George W. Bush, Laura Bush talked with the theater's Art Director Valery Gergiyev, center, and the ballet's stage manager and scene designer Mikhail Shemyakin.26.05.2002#359054
U.S. President George W. Bush, who paid an official visit to Russia, and his spouse Laura, in the Hermitage. They were very impressed by the treasures of world art. Museum Director Mikhail Piotrovsky, right, was their guide.26.05.2002#359044
Russian First Lady Lyumila Putina, second left, during an unofficial visit to Poland on the invitation of Polish First Lady Jolanta Kwaśniewska, third left, at the Chopin Society in Warsaw.11.03.2002#372784
The ministers of culture of Russia and the Federal Republic of Germany, Mikhail Shvydkoy (left) and Julian Nida-Rümelin signed a joint statement on German-Russian cultural cooperation for 2003 and 2004. In the center is the the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's official visit to the FRG.25.09.2001#774376
The grand opening of the International Music Festival in the Great Hall of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory. The Moscow Jazz Orchestra, a big band led by People's Artist of Russia, saxophonist Igor Butman, center, during a performance.02.04.2001#8899405
