Days of Russian Culture launched in BelarusThe events took place on 18 March in Minsk

As part of the Days of Culture, Symphony of Innovations, a unique multimedia concert prepared by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, was presented. It sparked genuine interest among Belarusian audiences. Spectators eager to attend the opening of the Days of Russian Culture in Belarus filled the impressive auditorium of the Palace of the Republic in the heart of the Belarusian capital, sharing their expectations for the concert, which combines modern technology and classical art.

The scale of the preparations and of grandeur technical solutions for the project, as well as the artistry of the Russian performers truly delighted the audience, who were immersed in the enchanting beauty of classical music. Deputy Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Andrey Malyshev noted that cultural exchange between the two countries is actively developing in all areas and spoke about the uniqueness of the Symphony of Innovations project:

“Last year, the International Rachmaninoff Competition was held in Russia, and we created a project dedicated to the great legendary composer, pianist, and conductor, in which we sought to showcase the use of neoteric technologies in the field of classical art. Right now this is a live issue, and it is of interest to many people. We shouldn’t be afraid of this, but we must use technology in culture and art sensibly and wisely. Each scene of the show demonstrates the use of the latest digital technologies in one form or another.”

The Symphony of Innovations was performed in Belarus for the first time. The show focuses on a dialogue between outstanding musical geniuses of the past – Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alexander Scriabin, and Sergei Prokofiev – and 21st-century innovations, demonstrating how cutting-edge technologies can go hand in hand with cultural heritage.

The audience in Minsk witnessed a performance by a robot conductor alongside live artists, winners of international competitions, and heard familiar Russian classical works performed by AI holograms. The concert was accompanied by the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Ivan Rudin.

The event featured young but already acclaimed Russian musicians – laureates of prestigious international competitions: Vasily Stepanov (cello), Dmitry Masleev (piano),  Alexander Klyuchko (piano), Arseny Tarasevich-Nikolaev (piano), Polina Shabunina (soprano), Gleb Peryazev (bass), and Mikhail Usov (violin).

The Russian Film Festival is also taking place in Belarus as part of the Days of Russian Culture. The festival opened at the Moskow Cinema on March 18. This year’s program includes legendary Soviet films such as Belorussky Station and Come and See, as well as the best Russian films of recent years: Aviator, Kraken, Lefty, The North Pole, Finist. The First Bogatyr, and Cheburashka 2.

“We share a common history, a common culture, and a common language. It’s vital for us to enter new markets and continue our cooperation in both film distribution and production. Belarusian Cinema Days have already been held in eight Russian regions. Agreements in this area have now been signed with another 20 Russian regions. We’re at the beginning of a successful joint journey, and the number of such projects increases every year,”

– noted the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus Ruslan Chernetsky.