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New congratulations on the Victory Day from participants of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Many a year has passed since the end of the Great Patriotic War, many an event that seemed epochal, is now forgotten, while the Victory Day remains one of the main holidays in Russia
Peace be upon You, our Winners!
Nadezhda Pavlova, a participant of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy project, congratulates all the winners of the Great Patriotic War, as well as all the citizens of Russia.
New congratulations on the Victory Day
We keep receiving calligraphy masterpieces dedicated to the Victory Day
Calligraphic Congratulations on the Great Patriotic War Victory Day
Congratulations to the veterans and their ancestors on the Great Victory Day from Nikolai Makarov and Vsevolod Sventokhovsky, participants of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy.
St. George Ribbon Campaign
We remember the feats of our soldiers during the Great Patriotic War. We mourn about those who never returned from the fields of battle. For five years, Russian people have been participating in the St. George Ribbon campaign as a tribute to the memory of the fallen and as a mark of respect to those who did return from the war. We remember the great feat of our country!
Tatar Šamail: Word and Image. The Art of Calligraphy
“Tatar Šamail: Word and Image. The Art of Calligraphy” was the name of the exhibition, which opened on April 24th, in the State Museum of Oriental Art.
Words are but wind, but seeing is believing
The Sakura Festival within the framework of the Days of Japanese Culture, held in our new pavilion, came to a too sudden end.
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy is proud to announce its membership in the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
The Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy is proud to announce its membership in the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
To be educated means to comprehend the beautiful
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy project is aimed at demonstrating the cultural and educational significance of the art of calligraphy for spiritual development of a personality.
Presentation about the International Exhibition of Calligraphy by Hans Maierhofer in Regensburg
A presentation by Hans Maierhofer about the International Exhibition of Calligraphy.
Colourful closing of the Sakura Festival
The photo report, covering the festival’s closing days, which had been highly topical, has been posted on our web-site.
Learning everything about Japanese culture and traditions
The Sakura Festival, which has revealed the surprising and beautiful world of Japan to thousands of Muscovites, is closing today at pavilion 7a at Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Sakura and snow: MVK hosts a festival of Japanese art
The visitors’ onslaught remains strong. Even a dramatic cold snap with wind and snow failed to cool the Muscovites’ interest in exquisite floral compositions by Moscow's Sogetsu and Ikebana Ikenobo studios that are nothing short of incredible.
The new mobile pavilion presented on April 14th has met highest expectations
The pavilion, being a platform for its own presentation and for holding the Sakura Festival, has proved its high-level status.
The Sakura Festival. The Days of Japanese Culture: What is waiting for you this weekend
On April 18th and 19th all the comers to the Sakura Festival will be offered a rich programme of events, including lectures, demonstrations, and master-classes on different Japanese arts.
Last preparations. Finishing touches
Exciting and flickering minutes before opening of a new pre-engineered, rapidly erectable pavilion for the coming International Exhibition of Calligraphy and some other commercial projects of the Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
A theory of successful entrepreneurship at the MGIMO University
Alexey Shaburov, President of Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre addressed the audience of his Alma Mater yesterday. He gave a lecture entitled “It is not only an idea that matters, but also its realization” and spoke about the successful entrepreneurship in Russia.
A calligraphy gift for the anniversary of Nikolai Gogol
Time and time again Vitaly Mitchenko, a well-known calligrapher from Ukraine, participant of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy project would pay tribute to the art of Nikolai Gogol.
An important event at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
Some time ago, we announced at the official website of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy the museum display could be visited upon preliminary request.
Sakura will blossom with a bunch of creative colours at the Sokolniki Museum-Educational Complex
In April, the Muscovites and guests of the city will be able to participate in Hanami (“flower contemplation”), an ancient Japanese festivity.
12 Centuries of Japanese Calligraphy: from the 8th to the 21st Century
The Day of Japanese Writing under the title: “12 Centuries of Japanese Calligraphy: from the 8th to the 21st Century” was held at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy.
A successful debut of the Japanese masters
Master class of Japanese calligraphers (March 26th, 2009)
Exhibition opens in
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Words Of Wisdom
When there are no words left, the meaning is still preserved.