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The international festival has been held since 1992. Its aim is the exchange of stage presentation experiences and interpretation of the literary heritage of the great Russian writer.
09.11.2016 10:54
Vologda Region has won Ecological Vacation in Russia nomination.
The Vologda Region has been nominated for an award at the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2016 in several categories. Winners were decided through online voting on the website of the National Geographic Russia magazine.
Vologda Oblast Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov arrived in Moscow to participate in the Federation Council meeting on draft budget for next year and the planned period of 2018-2019.
III International Lace Festival VITA LACE will be held in Vologda in June, 2017. It will be devoted to ecology and environment. The Russian president has signed a decree making 2017 the Year of Ecology. The move is designed to attract public attention to environmental problems, maintain ecological diversity and protect the ecological security of the country.
Vologda City has made the top 5 list of Russia's most popular destinations in winter, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru.
According to a newly created legend, Ded Moroz was born on November 18th in Veliky Ustyug, a small town in the Vologda region. The date of the magician's birthday was chosen by weather chart makers as their long-term observations register that on that very day the ground of Veliky Ustyug is usually covered with a heavy snow blanket. No one knows his exact age. Although experts insist his career began more than 150 years ago, the first mentions of his appearance in noble Russian families on Christmas and New Year eve date back to the beginning of the 19th century.
On November 4 Russia marks National Unity Day, one of the recently established public holidays.
Vologda Region will celebrate a Night of the Arts on November 4th.
03.11.2016 15:51
Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov came on an official visit to Cherepovets.
On the eve of the Day of People's Unity Vologda Oblast Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov came on an official visit to Cherepovets.
The Vologda Region has been nominated for an award at the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2016 in the category “Vacation in Russia with Excursions”. Winners will be decided through online voting on the website of the National Geographic Russia magazine.