14 Jun
14:00–15:50
Pre-premiere screening of the film "Female Voice of the Arctic", Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Krasnoyarsk Territory, St. Petersburg
Festival of Northern Cinema
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
Exhibition "People's Beauty. Russia – a deep image"
Exhibition programme
The " People's Beauty. Russia - a deep image" national photo project consists of a whole series of photographic works dedicated to Russia’s indigenous peoples, assembled into an ethno calendar and exhibition. The culture of twelve peoples conveyed through the image of female beauty, reflecting national specifics with authentic atmosphere and costumes.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
The project includes fabrics, yarn, clothes, photographs of the dyeing process, as well as books by the author.
“Forgotten Craft”, Lidia Kostareva, Komi Republic
Exhibition programme
The "Forgotten Craft" exhibition is dedicated to the art of natural dyeing, traditional and modern techniques of working with natural dyes. Garments and accessories are dyed using the eco printing technique.The project includes fabrics, yarn, clothes, photographs of the dyeing process, as well as books by the author.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
In a continuous shooting process, photographer Maxim Balakhovsky has created unique material that simply has to be shared – a selection of photographs covering more than 15 years of Snow Valley Mountain Lodge and Helipro company's history.
Here you can visit the peaks of active volcanoes and the Kuril Islands, imagine yourself amid glaciers, smoking geysers and bears walking freely around, while also enjoying the surreal, unbelievable scenery.
“The Magic of Kamchatka” photo exhibition, Maxim Balakhovsky, Kamchatka Territory
Exhibition programme
'The Magic of Kamchatka' photo exhibition is an opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places on Earth. It features unique images of lost and hardly accessible places on the peninsula.In a continuous shooting process, photographer Maxim Balakhovsky has created unique material that simply has to be shared – a selection of photographs covering more than 15 years of Snow Valley Mountain Lodge and Helipro company's history.
Here you can visit the peaks of active volcanoes and the Kuril Islands, imagine yourself amid glaciers, smoking geysers and bears walking freely around, while also enjoying the surreal, unbelievable scenery.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
Mikhail Sergeevich Barsov is a professional artist, ceramist, wood and bone carver.
As part of the creative alliance "IkkiTaba" (two deer in one team, Dolgan yaz.) develops and manufactures a line of amulets - "Koiko" (spirit), sets of author's ceramics with traditional ornaments of the indigenous peoples of the Taimyr Peninsula, creates sculptures from natural materials collected on the Putorana plateau and the banks of the Yenisei, paints paintings about the North and Taimyr shamanism.
Exhibition of art works by the IkkiTaba creative alliance, Norilsk, Krasnoyarsk Krai
Exhibition programme
Olga Parsova is a professional designer, creator and ambassador of the creative alliance "IkkiTaba". Mikhail Sergeevich Barsov is a professional artist, ceramist, wood and bone carver.
As part of the creative alliance "IkkiTaba" (two deer in one team, Dolgan yaz.) develops and manufactures a line of amulets - "Koiko" (spirit), sets of author's ceramics with traditional ornaments of the indigenous peoples of the Taimyr Peninsula, creates sculptures from natural materials collected on the Putorana plateau and the banks of the Yenisei, paints paintings about the North and Taimyr shamanism.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
“Yugra: a collection of unforgettable experiences” book exhibition, State Library, Yugra State Library, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Exhibition programme
This is an exhibition of books from the Yugra State Library collection, reflecting all the diverse culture and natural riches of Yugra. It supplements and reveals new facets of the programmes of the Soul of Russia festival participants from the region.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
Beads in the Peoples of Siberia culture, Museum of Nature and Man, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Exhibition programme
The exhibition is dedicated to the culture, traditions and art of the indigenous peoples of Siberia. It features exhibits representing the richest collection of beads from the Museum of Nature and Man. The enchanting beauty of jewellery is reflected in the ornaments and patterns of Khanty and Mansi national costumes.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
The gods and spirits of the Ob-Ugric peoples are the main “characters” in the artist's work, embodied in ceramics, decorative and monumental sculpture.
“Ancient traditions of the Siberian North” exhibition of sculpture, Galina Wiesel, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Exhibition programme
Galina Wiesel is a decorative and applied arts artist, a muralist and painter. She is the author of more than 500 works in the genre of animal art, decorative sculpture and wall panels. A People's Artist of the Russian Federation, she is a member of the Russian Academy of Arts, of the Russian Union of Artists, of the Russian Union of Designers, a teacher in the art department of the “Centre of Arts for gifted children of the North” boarding school (Khanty-Mansiysk).The gods and spirits of the Ob-Ugric peoples are the main “characters” in the artist's work, embodied in ceramics, decorative and monumental sculpture.
14 Jun
14:00–20:00
"Kuezeli", "tow", "pechkan" and "spinning wheel" are all names of the same ancient household item among the Sami, Karelians, Komi and Russians. The spinning wheel is passed down from generation to generation and is a cultural and historical value that connects us with our ancestors and traditional craft.
2. Master class on the manufacture of pendants in the technique of artistic processing of pine root
Anna Krasman has the honorary title of "People's Master of Russia". It is worth noting that root weaving is a complex, almost forgotten kind of craft today.
3. Master class on the manufacture of a keyring in the technique of traditional hand weaving
Hand patterned weaving has a long tradition. To weave a keyring, you will use a special device – a wooden birdo.
4. Master class on making a suspension from polymer clay "Cloudberry"
Cloudberry is a relative of blackberries and raspberries. Berries made of polymer clay are baked in a special oven and are very similar to the real ones!
Master classes, Komi Republic
Master classes
1. Master class on making a spinning wheel brooch with traditional Vychegod and Pyzhem painting"Kuezeli", "tow", "pechkan" and "spinning wheel" are all names of the same ancient household item among the Sami, Karelians, Komi and Russians. The spinning wheel is passed down from generation to generation and is a cultural and historical value that connects us with our ancestors and traditional craft.
2. Master class on the manufacture of pendants in the technique of artistic processing of pine root
Anna Krasman has the honorary title of "People's Master of Russia". It is worth noting that root weaving is a complex, almost forgotten kind of craft today.
3. Master class on the manufacture of a keyring in the technique of traditional hand weaving
Hand patterned weaving has a long tradition. To weave a keyring, you will use a special device – a wooden birdo.
4. Master class on making a suspension from polymer clay "Cloudberry"
Cloudberry is a relative of blackberries and raspberries. Berries made of polymer clay are baked in a special oven and are very similar to the real ones!
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
Several reproductions of his works will be displayed.
Exhibition by Gennady Raishev, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Exhibition programme
Gennady Raishev is an Honoured Artist of Russia. He is a recognised leader of the national visual arts of indigenous peoples of Siberia, a “white shaman” possessing spiritual power and a visionary gift. In his work, he drew on the traditions of the folk art of the Ob-Ugrics, wonderfully conveying in his characteristic manner man’s uniqueness and depth, inextricably linked to the spirit of his ancestors and the environment.Several reproductions of his works will be displayed.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
“Sacral North” exhibition of folk craftsmen, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Exhibition programme
Handicrafts and craft works in leather, wood and bone will be on display.
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
Next to the centres of industrial gas and oil extraction, right in the energy heart of Russia, live the fascinating northern people, the Nenets, just as they did centuries ago, maintaining their way of life and traditions. They heat their dwellings made of reindeer skins by fire and graze their herds of thousands of reindeer on the endless tundra. Here, the Nenets live without rush of modern cities.
They live in a real, honest world, where man does not conquer nature and does not cover everything with asphalt.
How's that? You can see.
Feel the “Yamal Attraction”.
Photo exhibition "Yamal Attraction", Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Exhibition programme
The exhibition “Yamal Attraction”. Russia is more than you would think. Russia is brighter than you would think.Next to the centres of industrial gas and oil extraction, right in the energy heart of Russia, live the fascinating northern people, the Nenets, just as they did centuries ago, maintaining their way of life and traditions. They heat their dwellings made of reindeer skins by fire and graze their herds of thousands of reindeer on the endless tundra. Here, the Nenets live without rush of modern cities.
They live in a real, honest world, where man does not conquer nature and does not cover everything with asphalt.
How's that? You can see.
Feel the “Yamal Attraction”.
14 Jun
14:00–20:00
2. Master class in artistic bone carving, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Master classes from Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
Master classes
1. Master class in traditional sewing, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug2. Master class in artistic bone carving, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug
14 Jun
14:00–22:00
“Coloured threads of Kantele”, Republic of Karelia
Exhibition programme
This is an exhibition of national costumes and musical instruments.
14 Jun
15:30–20:00
15:30 DJ set URAAN, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
16:00 KitJah & Moskila, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:00 Northern Lights Folk Theatre, St. Petersburg
17:10 Georgy Sleptsov (throat singing, Jew’s harp), Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:20 Liukuode Tykmyl (vocals), Institute of the Peoples of the North, Herzen State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg
17:30 Nomad Traditional Chukchi Ensemble, Chukotka Autonomous District
17:40 Solinga Garpani (vocals), Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:50 DJ set URAAN, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
18:10 Khaytnut Eryg, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District–Yugra
18:25 Fashion Show by Yelena Skakun and the ‘Roots’ programme, Yugra Classic Concert and Theatre Centre, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District–Yugra
19:00 Otyken, Krasnoyarsk Krai
* The ethnic dance ensemble Almaziud will take part in the programme, United Arab Emirates
‘A Place of Strength’ Concert Programme
Music programme and fashion shows
Host: Nikolai Aksyonov15:30 DJ set URAAN, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
16:00 KitJah & Moskila, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:00 Northern Lights Folk Theatre, St. Petersburg
17:10 Georgy Sleptsov (throat singing, Jew’s harp), Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:20 Liukuode Tykmyl (vocals), Institute of the Peoples of the North, Herzen State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg
17:30 Nomad Traditional Chukchi Ensemble, Chukotka Autonomous District
17:40 Solinga Garpani (vocals), Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
17:50 DJ set URAAN, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
18:10 Khaytnut Eryg, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District–Yugra
18:25 Fashion Show by Yelena Skakun and the ‘Roots’ programme, Yugra Classic Concert and Theatre Centre, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District–Yugra
19:00 Otyken, Krasnoyarsk Krai
* The ethnic dance ensemble Almaziud will take part in the programme, United Arab Emirates
14 Jun
16:00–17:20
"How to fix a bicycle", Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Festival of Northern Cinema
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
• Workshop in traditional doll making, Chukotka Autonomous District
• Workshop in fish skin bracelet making, Kamchatka Krai
• Workshop in reindeer antler pendant making, Kamchatka Krai
Chukotka Yaranga
Guided tours of national dwellings
Visitors of the festival will be able to listen to a lecture about the nomadic lifestyle, about the features of the Chukchi dwelling, life and traditions. Also some master-classes will be organized:• Workshop in traditional doll making, Chukotka Autonomous District
• Workshop in fish skin bracelet making, Kamchatka Krai
• Workshop in reindeer antler pendant making, Kamchatka Krai
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
2. Master class on creating a deer horn pendant
Master classes, Kamchatka Krai
Master classes
1. Workshop in fish skin bracelet making2. Master class on creating a deer horn pendant
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
• Workshop in traditional Ob-Ugric doll making (from fabric)
Raw-hide tent of ob ugrians
Guided tours of national dwellings
The guests of the festival will enjoy the program "Magic Chest": a story about the importance of games and toys in the upbringing of children, fairy tales using museum objects; solving traditional puzzles, board and floor games: a slit, a cunning fox, a castle, rope puzzles, a puzzle worth five horses.• Workshop in traditional Ob-Ugric doll making (from fabric)
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
• Workshop in beadwork
• Workshop in amulet making
Buryat Yurt
Guided tours of national dwellings
The guests of the festival will share the traditions of welcoming guests, talk about traditional clothes, the meaning of jewelry, the differences in the costume of an unmarried girl and a married one, as well as about the differences in the costumes of eastern and western Buryats. Everyone will be able to take photos in national costumes.• Workshop in beadwork
• Workshop in amulet making
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
• Мастер-класс по изготовлению оберегов на удачу, счастье, успех
• Мастер-класс по изготовлению тотемических кукол, птиц, зверей и др.
• Мастер-класс по игре на хомусе
Yakut Yurt
Guided tours of national dwellings
Guests will be told about everyday life and culture, the musical world, traditional and modern clothing, the specifics of ethnic ornaments and symbols in jewelry, about the healing properties of horsehair products and about the traditional dwelling of the nomadic peoples of Yakutia, a tea ceremony will be held.• Мастер-класс по изготовлению оберегов на удачу, счастье, успех
• Мастер-класс по изготовлению тотемических кукол, птиц, зверей и др.
• Мастер-класс по игре на хомусе
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
Kalmyk Yurt
Guided tours of national dwellings
The guests of the festival participate in the traditional holidays of Zul and Tsagan Sar, learn their stories and traditions.
14 Jun
16:00–20:00
Master class on making a traditional Ob Ugrian doll from fabric, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra
Master classes
At the master class, participants will be able to choose and make any version of the doll they like - it can be a "bump doll", "twist doll", "berry doll" or an akan with fabric applique on fabric. The lesson is accompanied by fairy tales and legends.
14 Jun
16:15–16:30
Presentation of the ‘Creative Industries as a New Strategy for Cultural Institutions’ Project, Peterburg Concert
Lectures and public talks
14 Jun
17:30–18:50
"Diary of the "white crow", Arkhangelsk region
Festival of Northern Cinema
14 Jun
17:30–18:15
Presentation of students of Schools of Creative Industries, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
Master classes
14 Jun
19:00–22:00
Pre-premiere screening of the film "Yugra Novellas", Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra
Festival of Northern Cinema
