People attend a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159447
A woman passes by the painting "Comrades" by Konstantin Dudko during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159444
A man attends a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159443
The painting "Dedicated to the Defenders of Moscow" by Igor Obrosov is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159441
The painting "Victorious One" by Alexander Fedorov is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159439
A visitor takes a picture during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159438
A man takes a picture in front of the painting "On the Firing Line" by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159437
A woman takes a picture of the painting "Stalingraders (The City Will Not Surrender)" by Alexander Samokhvalov during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159436
People look at the painting "Morning on Kulikovo Field" by Alexander Bubnov during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159435
The figurine "Red Army Soldier" by Ivan Shadr is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159434
A man takes a picture during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159431
A woman stands in front of the painting "Terminus. 1941" by Alexei Smirnov during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159430
Women stand in front of the painting "Cargo 200" by Fyodor Fedyunin during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159428
The statue of Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya by Matvey Manizer is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159426
The painting “Bitter” by Alexander Fedorov is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159423
The painting "After the attack. Dressing station near Plevna" by Vasily Vereshchagin is on display during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159422
A woman passes by the statue of Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya by Matvey Manizer during a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159421
People attend a press preview of the exhibition titled "Russian Imperative" at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg, Russia. The project explores the interpretation of military events in Russia's history - from the formation of the Russian state to the present day - through art.07.05.2026#9159411
