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Tønder is a city in Denmark (South Jutland) that had an important lace industry in the 17th and 18th centuries. Say the word “lace" and Danes think of Tønder. Lacemaking has always been a specifically Danish industry.
There are 25 botanical gardens in Russia; Russia’s North-West boasts only two - in St. Petersburg (it is one of the oldest in Russia) and Tver. The opening of a botanical garden in Vologda will be a unique event for Vologda City.
Hermann Alexander Beyeler, owner of the Gallery “Beyeler Collection Foundation” in Pratteln (Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland) presented historical rarities to the Vologda State Museum-Preserve. These are copies of portraits of Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, plates and dishes with his majesty's name deciphered on the items, a posthumous mask of his face and a photo album.
Russian state decorations have been awarded in Vologda today.
The exhibition in Vologda is organised by the Russian Academy of Arts, the National Museum of Liechtenstein, and "Peace and Harmony" Foundation within the program of events in honour of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Switzerland.
Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council in the Kremlin on developing the construction sector and improving urban planning.
A delegation of the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow met with First Deputy Governor of the Vologda Region Andrei Lutsenko and Deputy Governor Alexei Kozhevnikov to enhance cooperation and discuss guidelines for economic collaboration.
The Kirillo-Belozersky Museum participated in the 18th Intermuseum 2016 International Museum Festival which took place on May 13-16 at the Manège Central Exhibition Hall, Moscow.
On the night of May 14 to 15, museums across Europe took part in the Long Night of Museums. On this night, local cultural institutions stayed open extra-late to celebrate culture, science, and education.
Vologda’s museums will join the international campaign Night of Museums on 14 May.