Vologda
General Information
Vologda is an administrative centre of the oblast. The first reference to Vologda dates back to 1147. That is why Vologda is called Moscow's contemporary.
Territory: 11,6 thousand hectares
Population: 300,000 people
Location: 460 km to the north of Moscow, 600 km to the south-east of St.Petersburg
Geographic coordinates: latitude 59° 13", longitude 39° 53"
Transport: a railway station, an airport, a network of highways
River communication: an access to the White Sea via the Vologda river, the Sukhona and the Northern Dvina; an access to the Caspian, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean via the Northern Dvina Channel and the Volga-Baltic water system.
A legend says that the Russian Tsar Ivan the Terrible was going to make Vologda the capital of Russia in the XVIth century. The construction of a "brick town" in Vologda was launched by Ivan the Terrible in 1566. The Vologda Kremlin was originally meant to become a Tsar Residence since Ivan IV wanted to secure himself from a probable rebellion. But something ill-omened occurred: a piece of brick accidentally fell onto the Tsar's head, and he made his getaway to Moscow.
The whole history of Russia might have gone a different way...
The construction of the St.Sophia Cathedral was suspended. It was completed only in the 1630s. Nonetheless, the Vologodians are glad that their native town has not become Russia's capital, - Vologda has preserved intact its historical character, architecture and its original northern style.
The Vologda Kremlin is the chief historical monument and remarkably beautiful ensemble of the past.
Majestic St. Sophia cathedral was built in the pure Byzantine style, while the church tower nearby was built by a European architect in the Gothic style. It must be noted though, it is topped not with the Gothic steeple, but with the Orthodox "onion" cupola. The two architectural styles, Byzantine and Gothic, co-existed and were apprehended as the signs of the times.
Peter the Great paid much attention to Vologda, especially before Petersburg was laid. However, with the upraise of Petersburg Vologda's significance as a major transport juncture was considerably reduced. At the same time Peter the Great favoured greatly the industrial development of Russia, hence the construction of a number of industrial enterprises in Vologda.
In February, 1918, when "The Brest Truce" had already been established in the war of Russia against Germany, Sir David R. Francis, the then Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary US Ambassador to Russia, came to Vologda. Diplomatic representatives from Japan, China, Siam, and Brazil came along with him.
The decision to stay in Vologda instead of Moscow was made by the US Embassy due to US legal non-recognition of the Soviet Government and discord with the conclusion of Russia's separate peace treaty with Germany. In spite of repeated requests made by Moscow Soviet officials the foreign diplomatic delegation stayed in Vologda till July, 1918 when embassies moved on towards Arkhangelsk.
Foreigners played an important role in the development of the pre-Revolutionary Vologda. A Dane by origin, Theodore Buhmann and his wife Ida introduced rationalism of European science on dairy cattle raising into the Vologda steady way of life. On the site of Buhmann's estate, in 1911 the Russian government founded a specialized Dairy Institute with excellent for those times laboratories and a campus. The Buhmann family's contribution to the development of dairy cattle raising in the Vologda oblast is well-known and publicly recognized. Thanks to their efforts the technology of dairy products processing was perfected.
The famous in Russia "Vologda butter" is also connected with the Buhmann name. In the last century Russian scientist N. Vereshchagin opened a school for peasants in Ida Buhmann's country house and began experiments with dairy sub-products.
Vologda lace has won deserved fame and worldwide recognition for its high artistic value, rich ornament, and excellent workmanship. The earliest laces which have reached us date back to the 17th century. The lace woven from golden and silver threads decorated rich civilian and church garments and was mostly used by the nobility.
By the middle of the 19th century laces had become widely traded. At the beginning of the 20th century Vologda lace gained its distinctive artistic and stylistic features.
At the World Fair in Paris in 1937 the Vologda Lace Association was awarded Grand Prix for the novelty and artistry of its lace articles; at the Brussels Exhibition in 1958 Vologda lace was awarded Gold Medal.
Another popular handicraft, wood-carving, has been practised by Vologodians long since. Carving used to adorn window casings and porches. The art of carvers was so intricate and inventive that there were hardly two patterns alike. Today Vologda preserves fond memory of the past - cosy wooden houses are still can be seen in the streets of the town.
Vologda is the largest in the oblast and one of the most important in the North of Russia junctions of railways, automobile roads and airways. Vologda is a river port which stands on the river with the same name.
Vologda is not only a city of historical and cultural importance It is a major industrial town with numerous enterprises many of which are known for unique technologies and products having no analogues abroad.
Vologda is a machine building and metal processing centre of the oblast. The Vologda optical and mechanical plant, the bearing factory, and the machine-building plant are chief representatives of this industry.
The Vologda lace firm "Snezhinka" is the biggest in Russia. The firm produces lace items woven from flax threads.
There is also a number of food enterprises, the biggest being the Vologda Bakery, the Vologda Dairy, and the greenhouse company "Teplichny".
The development of Vologda small and medium-size businesses is boosting considerably.
Vologda is famous for the industrious and talented people it raised. Small wonder, the first Russian ambassador to Great Britain was born and brought up in Vologda.
News
IV Orthodox Cuisine Festival is to be held in Spaso-Prilutsky Monastery on June 7.
Vologda City is taking part in the competition "Cultural Capital of Russia 2027". The popular vote for the "Cultural Capital 2027" will last until December 5. More than 12,800 people have already voted for Vologda to become the "Cultural Capital".
VOICES (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) Festival has become the unique place for meeting young filmmakers. Every year it presents the creations of both well-known directors and beginners.
Vologda will become home to XI International Folk Crafts Festival "City of Crafts” on June 12-14, 2025. Applications for participation in the festival can be sent by May 16 at gorod_remesel@mail.ru.
VOICES Festival (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) supported by the Vologda Region Governor, Vologda City administration and the RF Ministry of Culture started in Vologda in 2010.
Vologda City will become home to XI International Folk Crafts Festival "City of Crafts” on June 12-14, 2025. Applications for participation in the festival can be sent by May 16 at gorod_remesel@mail.ru.
The Northern Railway has started exporting carbon black from Vologda by container trains.
International campaign Night of Museums will take place in Vologda Region on May 17.
To mark 80 years since Victory in Russia and Europe, the Vologda Region joins the Garden of Memory international campaign.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II - started in Vologda on April 24th and it will last till May 9th.
The conference “Russian North” held on April 22-26 in Vologda and Tot’ma will gather over 70 students and postgraduates, university professors and school teachers, scientists, archivists and museum employees from Russia. The event will touch upon problems of study and preservation of historical and cultural heritage.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The Victory Dictation campaign is an international event that will take place in Russian cities and in many European and CIS countries.
The Cultural Capitals competition began in 2023 and annually takes place in Russia. During the event, a prestigious title is awarded to one city in the country by a panel of experts. Cities with at least 250,000 inhabitants are invited to participate.
The festival is organised by the Vologda Archdiocese and Vologda City Administration.
Vologda City will host V International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 17-20, 2025. The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs, as well as looms, spinning machines and accessories.
Vologda will host XI International Folk Crafts Festival “Voice of Crafts” on June 12-14, 2025.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The Russian Flax has become one of the most significant events in Russia's textile industry and agribusiness. This is a fascinating exhibition that celebrates local textile heritage and innovation.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs, as well as looms, spinning machines and accessories.
The exhibition-fair has become one of the most significant events in Russia's textile industry and agribusiness.
The grand opening of the International Wushu Tournament between the national teams of Russia and China, as well as the Martial Arts Festival with the participation of Russian and Chinese athletes will be held at the Vologda Sports Palace.
Victory Train is the first ever immersive train-based exhibition. It is dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2024 and 2025 Years of Culture of China and Russia. The array of vibrant events will serve as an additional impetus to deepening the centuries-old Chinese-Russian friendship and fostering greater mutual understanding between the nations.
The exhibition-fair has become traditional annual and one of the most significant events in Russia's textile industry and agribusiness.
From December 28, 2024 to January 8, 2025 large-scale New Year and Christmas celebrations took place in the cities and towns of the Vologda Region.
In 2024, the Ded Moroz Train set off for a New Year journey on November 19. The train stopped at Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Chita, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Moscow and St. Petersburg and other cities.
Vologda’s squares and streets are adorned with New Year decorations and are ready to host a variety of events both for adults and children.
The New Year is celebrated in a special way, because every Russian city has its own traditions of celebrating. Vologda’s authorities planned a number of major festive actions and events in Vologda.
170 enterprises and companies of dairy, meat, confectionery, fish, vegetable production, handicrafts and other industries will present their products at the Russky Dom Exhibition Centre on December 20-22.
On December 18th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.
The agriculture trade fair that opened in Vologda today is Vologda Region’s largest agriculture exhibition attracting exhibitors and local companies who are displaying the latest agricultural products and services.
The Russian Forest, the 29th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will be held in Vologda on December 4-6.
The international scientific and technical conference “Urgent issues of timber sector development” is scheduled for December 4.
The Russian Forest, the 29th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 4.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 85th birthday anniversary of Valery Gavrilin.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 85th birthday anniversary of Valery Gavrilin.
This year, the Ded Moroz Train is to set off for a New Year journey on November 19. The train will stop at Vologda, Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Chita, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg, Moscow and St. Petersburg and other cities.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 85th birthday anniversary of Valery Gavrilin.
The public holiday was established in honour of events of 1612 when Russian voluntary troops commanded by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from foreign invaders.
The Cultural Capitals competition began in 2023 and annually takes place in Russia. During the event, a prestigious title is awarded to one city in the country by a panel of experts. Cities with at least 250,000 inhabitants are invited to participate.
This year’s Night of the Arts will once again transform Vologda into a stage for numerous cultural events and performances.
The international scientific and technical conference “Urgent issues of timber sector development” is scheduled for December 4-5, 2024.
An international festival named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer opened in Vologda on Oct 4 with Anyuta ballet set to music by Valery Gavrilin.
Vasily Belov is a Vologda-born writer, poet and dramatist who published more than sixty books.
The Russian Forest, the 29th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will be held in Vologda on December 4-6, 2024.
Vasily Belov is a Vologda-born writer, poet and dramatist who published more than sixty books.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
The Russian festival "Svoe" is to be held from August 31 to September 1.
The Cinema Night will be held in Russia for the ninth time. Open cinemas, concert halls, museums, and libraries will prepare lectures, excursions, concerts and screenings of famous films.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
Residents of Vologda and guests of the city are invited to embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Vologda. The vibrant flavors and lively atmosphere of an ancient city will come alive in the Kremlin Square.
Vologda will host its first International Forum "Wood in Architecture" on July 25-27. It focuses on the wooden architecture and constructions in the future perspective.
A large-scale restoration of the Memorial Museum of Peter I was completed in Vologda last year.
VOICES Festival (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) will be held in the Vologda Region on July 3-7. It will be held as part of the Summer of Russian North project initiated by Acting Governor Georgy Filimonov.
Vologda will host its first International Forum "Wood in Architecture" on July 18-20. It focuses on the wooden architecture and constructions in the future perspective.
X International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” is to be held in Vologda on June 27-30.
X International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” will be held in Vologda on June 27-30. The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation.
Vologda will become home to XVI International Theatre Festival “Voices of History" from June 19 throughout 27. The festival has long been a hallmark of the Vologda Region, it is a favourite festival of all theatre-goers.
Vologda will become home to XVI International Theatre Festival “Voices of History" from June 19 throughout 27. The festival has long been a hallmark of the Vologda Region, it is a favourite festival of all theatre-goers.
The Victory Train, an immersive museum of the Great Patriotic War consisting of nine railcars, arrived in Vologda on May 26.
Kirillo-Belozersky Museum and Vologda State Meseum-Reserve rank among the top most visited museums in Russia.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The Blacksmith Festival is to take place on June 27-30 within the framework of X International festival “City of Crafts”.
On May 15th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.
A large-scale restoration of the Memorial Museum of Peter I was completed in Vologda last year.
This year sees the 79th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, and the annual military parade and Immortal Regiment march will take place online. Last year the campaign was also held in an online format.
The Gavrilin International Competition is held in the Vologda Region every three years. This is one of the most prestigious competitions in the country for young musicians from 9 to 25 years old.
On April 12, the first large-scale exhibition in Vologda dedicated to the art of Japanese graphic stories opened in Vologda at the Shalamov Memorial House.
Library Night is an annual Russia-wide event dedicated to books and reading.
The Gavrilin International Competition is held in the Vologda Region every three years. This is one of the most prestigious competitions in the country for young musicians from 9 to 25 years old.
Vologda will host the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 27-30, 2024.
Vologda will host the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 27-30, 2024.
The International Forum "Wood in Architecture" will be held in Vologda for the first time on July 18-20, 2024.
From July 3 to 7, 2024 Vologda and Cherepovets will host the VOICES Festival.
The International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” will kick off in Vologda on June 27.
The International Forum "Wood in Architecture" will be held in Vologda for the first time on July 18-20, 2024. Applications for the forum are accepted till May 13.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The competition is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. It will start in Vologda on April 23.
The lace-making city of Vologda has long been known as an arts and crafts brand of Russia.
A large-scale restoration of the Memorial Museum of Peter I was completed in Vologda last year.
An agreement on holding the International Festival "Wood in Architecture" in Vologda was signed within the framework of XXХI International Festival Zodchestvo 2023. This year, for the first time in history, the Wood in Architecture forum will not be held in Moscow.
An agreement on holding the Inter-regional Festival "Wood in Architecture" in Vologda in July 2024 was signed within the framework of XXХI International Festival Zodchestvo 2023.
Vologda will host IX International Music Competition named after Valery Gavrilin on April 23-27.
Vologda will host IX International Music Competition named after Valery Gavrilin on April 23-27.
From December 30, 2023 to January 8, 2024 large-scale New Year and Christmas celebrations took place in Vologda City.
Vologda has much to offer the discerning visitor. It has a remarkable place on Russia's tourist map. With a unique cultural and historical heritage, the city, abundant with architectural monuments and arts, has great tourism potential.
Vologda became the 79th city on the route of the fairytale train.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
A project called “Real New Year in Vologda” that will be held at the Vologda Kremlin is a great place to get that holiday groove.
A project called “Real New Year in Vologda” that will be held at the Vologda Kremlin is a great place to get that holiday groove.
The Russian Forest is an event with a long tradition. It took place for the 28th time in 2023. Vologda gathered industry professionals, representatives of government bodies, forestry business experts, scientists and public figures.
The international conference devoted to acute issues of forest complex development opened XXVIII International Forum and Exhibition Russian Forest on December 5.
The Russian Forest, an exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles will open in Vologda on December 6th and run until December 8th.
The trade fair will gather major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.
This representative forum becomes an important event in the business calendar of the International Exhibition Russian Forest. It brings together leading forestry experts, environmentalists, representatives of major woodworking enterprises.
The trade fair will be held on December 22-24, 2023. Textiles, souvenirs, handicrafts, natural cosmetics, clothing, accessories and food products wiil be on display at Russky Dom Exhibition Centre.
The Russian Forest, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 6, 2023.
From 1 to 3 November 2023 Kazakhstan International Exhibition "Packaging, Tare, Lable" - QAZPACK 2023 was held in Almaty.
The Ded Moroz Train will set off for a New Year journey.
XXХI International Festival Zodchestvo 2023 is taking place at Gostiny Dvor, Moscow from October 31 until November 02, 2023. Russia. It showcases best achievements in architecture and urban planning and features exhibits from cities, design institutes and other groups in the industry.
X All-Russian Belov Readings "Belov. Vologda. Russia" opened on October 23, Vologda City. Vasily Belov is a Vologda-born writer, poet and dramatist who published more than sixty books.
The forum opened on October 25th. On this date the Vologda Region marks Vologda Butter day. It was on this day that our countryman Nikolai Vereshchagin, the founder of the dairy business in Russia was born.
Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov met with Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Lyubimova to discuss the list of objects of the Vologda Kremlin Ensemble in need of restoration.
The trade fair’s visitors will include high-ranking officials, major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the market in the Vologda Region.
X All-Russian Belov Readings "Belov. Vologda. Russia" opened today at the monument to Vasily Belov. The monument was opened exactly a year ago, on the day of the 90th anniversary of the writer,
The main objective of the forum is to exchange between professionals about the current situation of the dairy industry in Russia. This will be the meeting of milk producers, milk processors and scientists.
Dubai AquaME 2023 was held on October 9-10, 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The exhibition plays a decisive role in addressing the future development of timber industry. Experts from the world of timber industry state their positions on current issues at numerous meetings, workshops and press conferences, forums and out seminars, and they are engaged in wide-ranging discussions about problems and prospects in their own particular fields.
The founders of the Belov Readings are the Government of the Vologda Region and the Vologda City Administration.
Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Russian Federation Dmitry Krutoy. They discussed prospects of cooperation between the Vologda Region and Belarus. The visit was organized on the eve of the official visit of a delegation from the Vologda Region to Belarus.
The Forum is a venue to discuss the most relevant issues related to the milk products market, business and dairy industry as a whole. Attendees have a chance to talk one-on-one with leading researchers, technical experts and sales representatives from different Russian regions.
The organizers of the Cinema Night campaign are the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Cinema Fund and the portal of the cultural heritage and traditions of Russia “Culture.RF”.
At a ceremony in the Governor’s House, Oleg Kuvshinnikov presented passports to young citizens of the Vologda Region who have shown excellent results in studies and sports - winners and medalists of contests, academic, artistic and sporting competitions, top students.
The Cinema Night will be held in Russia for the 8th time. Open cinemas, concert halls, museums, and libraries will prepare lectures, excursions, concerts and screenings of famous films.
Restoration of two objects that are part of the Vologda Kremlin has started today - the Pyatnitskaya Tower and the Northern Wall built at the end of the XVII century. 75.8 mln rubles will be allocated from the regional budget for the restoration of these two objects.
“Summer in the Kremlin” covers different genres and styles of music Concerts and performances during the festival take place in the open air in the unique historical-architectural environment of the Vologda Kremlin.
“Summer in the Kremlin” covers different genres and styles of music Concerts and performances during the festival take place in the open air in the unique historical-architectural environment of the Vologda Kremlin. The founder of the festival is the Department of Culture of the Vologda Region.
The Vologda Region is among entities of the Russian Federation where child science parks will be opened in the nearest future within the framework of the national project “Education”.
Vologda City played host to the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 23-25.
Vologda traditionally celebrates its founding during the last weekend in June. This year the city celebrates its 876th birthday. The city will celebrate its birthday for 2 days on June 24-25.
Applications from artisans have been received in the following categories - traditional female crafts, wooden and birch bark craft painting, valenki (kind of felt boots), wood engraving and wicker-work, blacksmithing, potter's craft and forgotten handicrafts.
Vologda traditionally celebrates its founding during the last weekend in June. This year the city celebrates its 876th birthday. The city will celebrate its birthday for 2 days from June 24.
The VOICES (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) Festival will hold its 10th edition in Vologda City.
An exhibition "Contemporary Japanese Graphics" opened in the Shalamov Memorial House on April 26.
The VOICES (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) Festival will hold its 10th edition in Vologda City.
Original and distinctive are the productions of Vologda’s folk artists. The local traditions of decorative and applied arts have their roots in the hoary past. In their craft the masters put their high workmanship and practical wisdom. And their productions acquired the value of genuine art.
Participants of the "Garden of Remembrance" campaign will plant 760,000 trees in the Vologda Region.
“Summer in the Kremlin” covering different genres and styles of music will last till August 6.
The curator of the exhibition is Andrey Martynov, a collector from Moscow. Exhibitions of his collections of contemporary oriental art have been repeatedly held in the Vologda Art Gallery and have always aroused great interest among visitors.
The project “Summer in the Kremlin” was launched in 2002. It alternates with the International Drama Festival “Voices of History”. Every two years the festival welcomes Vologda’s citizens and guests of the city with a special atmosphere.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II – will start in Vologda on April 25th and last till May 9th.
Vologda will play host to International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 23-25.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
National calendar of Events EventsInRussia.com completed the competitive selection within the framework of the All-Russian competition "The best event of the year". In total, more than 1,000 projects from 70 Russian regions were submitted.
A new, multifunctional 788-seat and 9,000-square-metre ice palace was opened on February 17.
The complex, with its stands for 788 seats, will include an artificial ice rink measuring 28 by 60 meters, changing rooms, trainers’ rooms, fitness facilities and other technical and utility areas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin supported the restoration project of the Vologda Kremlin during a working meeting, via videoconference, with Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov in January 2023.
Ded Moroz continues his journey on a fabulous train through the cities of Russia. The Ded Moroz Train arrived in Vologda on January 10.
The best schools, lyceums and gymnasiums were chosen in Russia.
Ded Moroz continues his journey on a fabulous train through the cities of Russia. Ded Moroz Express Train is to arrive in Cherepovets on January 9 and in Vologda - on January 10. Ded Moroz set off on his traditional New Year trip on October 22, 2022.
IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE was held in Vologda on July 15-17. It was devoted to preservation and development of handicrafts as part of the original culture and heritage of the nation.
The trade fair’s visitors include local government officials, major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.
The 13th International film project "Rendezvous with Russia” ended its five-day run in Vologda City on Sunday, December 4. The event's prestigious awards were also revealed at the closing ceremony.
An international festival named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer opened in Vologda on Oct 19 with a concert dedicated to the musician. Valery Gavrilin was born in Vologda and travelled extensively in order to pursue his study of folk music.
The opening ceremony of XIII International Film Festival “Rendezvous with Russia" was held at the Lenkom cinema, Vologda.
The Russian Forest, the 27th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 7th.
Vologda will host the international film project "Rendezvous with Russia 2022" on November 30-December 4. “Rendezvous with Russia" will feature Russian and foreign documentaries, professional and amateur videos dedicated to the Russian history, culture, nature, famous personalities and young talents.
A delegation from Vologda City took part in IV International Municipal BRICS+ Forum held with the support of Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Rossotrudnichestvo and St. Petersburg City Government. The Forum was held at EXPOFORUM Exhibition Centre on November 24-26. Over 30 countries participated in the Forum in 2022.
“Rendezvous with Russia" will feature Russian and foreign documentaries, professional and amateur videos.
This representative forum traditionally becomes an important event in the business calendar of the International Exhibition Russian Forest. It brings together leading forestry experts, environmentalists, representatives of major domestic and international woodworking enterprises.
Film Festival Council attached to the Russian Ministry of Culture set top priority screenings for 2023. Sixty six most important projects of film festivals and twenty two priority areas of state policy in the field of the movement of film festivals for the coming year were identified.
This year’s Night of the Arts will once again transform Vologda into a stage for numerous cultural events and performances.
Celebrations devoted to the 90th anniversary of the writer Vasily Belov (23 October 1932 – 4 December 2012) were held in Vologda on October 17-23. Vasily Belov is a Vologda-born writer, poet and dramatist who published more than sixty books.
The 8th cultural and educational event Night of Arts will be held all around Russia. The main motto of the event is Art unites!
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
The exhibition features more than 70 works, including metal sculptures, paintings on stainless steel sheets, as well as drawings in watercolor and ink, vividly reflecting the current trends in the development of art in Italy and Europe.
IX All-Russian Belov Readings are devoted to 90th anniversary of the writer Vasily Belov.
The Russian Forest, the 27th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will be held in Vologda on December 7-9, 2022.
“My own house” is a building and construction exhibition that is held in Vologda annually.
“Rendezvous with Russia" will feature Russian and foreign documentaries, professional and amateur videos.
The exhibition “Humanity of the Metal” will open on September 29. The exhibition features more than 70 works, including metal sculptures, paintings on stainless steel sheets, as well as drawings in watercolor and ink, vividly reflecting the current trends in the development of art in Italy and Europe.
Representatives of foreign countries came to the Russian Hunting Festival which took place last weekend in the Vologda Region. They got acquainted with new itineraries of the region and ecotourism opportunities, hunting and cultural traditions of the Russian North and tasted food products of our region.
Paris International Salon INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS - 2022 was held from September 10 to September 12.
The main goal of the forum is to develop the professional environment of literary museums, cooperation among museums and exchange of experience. Every year it takes place in a new place, significant on the literary map of the country.
On November 29th Yuri Bashmet, a Russian conductor, violinist, and violist, and the Moscow Soloists will give a concert at IX International Gavrilin Festival, Vologda City.
Days of VOICES, a special programme of Festival VOICES (VOlogda Independent Cinema from European Screens) was held in Vologda on August 25-28. It included 30 full-length and short films. The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Days of VOICES, a special programme of Festival VOICES (VOlogda Independent Cinema from European Screens) will be held in Vologda on August 25-28. It will include 25 full-length and short films. The event is supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The Cinema Night will be held in the Vologda Region for the seventh time. Open cinemas, concert halls, museums, and libraries will prepare lectures, excursions, concerts and screenings of famous films.
The event is the meeting place for professionals of the field of forestry and sawmilling and woodworking machinery in general. It offers the visitors the widest selection of technology available in the market and helps the local industry of wooden products to further grow and to become even more competitive.
Days of VOICES, a special programme of Festival VOICES (VOlogda Independent Cinema from European Screens) will open in Vologda on August 25th. It will include 25 full-length and short films.
For the previous years the exhibition has rightfully become one of traditional meetings for representatives of timber industry business, science, regional government bodies as well as Russian and foreign investors.
The Victory Train, an immersive museum of the Great Patriotic War consisting of nine railcars, is to arrive in Vologda. This unique historical museum keeps the memory of those who defended our country during the Great Patriotic War.
Vologda lace, a brand name today, has a proud history, which began in the 18th century. The patterns of floral, ornamental designs, with flowing and smooth lines, are produced mostly in white. They look like a frosty window in winter. Made of flax or cotton threads, Vologda lace is light, yet durable and strong. Vologda flax has a special quality, called "northern silk."
Preparations for the International Forum of Literary Museums which will be held in late September - early October in the Vologda Region have already begun.
Days of VOICES, a special programme of Festival VOICES (VOlogda Independent Cinema from European Screens) will open in Vologda on August 25th. It will include 25 full-length and short films. The event will be supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Vologda traditionally celebrates its founding during the last weekend in June. This year the city celebrates its 875th birthday. The city will celebrate its birthday for several days from June 20, but the most important events will take place on June 24-26.
The photo exhibition "My Athos" by Kostas Asimis at the Vologda Philharmonic Society will last till June 13. The Vologda Philharmonic Society opened the exhibition within the framework of the Festival of Orthodox Culture in memory of St. Ignatius Bryanchaninov.
The Victory Train, an immersive museum of the Great Patriotic War consisting of eight railcars, will arrive in Vologda and Cherepovets. This unique historical museum keeps the memory of those who defended our country during the Great Patriotic War.
IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE will be held in Vologda on July 14-17.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
On May 21, Vologda State Museum-Preserve will join international campaign Night of Museums.
Vologda will host XV International drama festival "Voices of History" from June 9 throughout June 19, 2022.
An exhibition by Hiroaki Miyayama immerses the viewer in the world of the traditional Japanese culture.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE will be held in Vologda on July 14-17.
Held annually, Gates to the North is one of the top travel exhibitions in Russia’s North-West and is highly valued by the interregional tourism community.
The International Environmental Forum will bring together experts in the field of environmental education and citizens of Vologda City of different age groups who are interested in ecology.
More than fifty artworks by the world-famous artist Hiroaki Miyayama have arrived for exhibition in Vologda. An exposition of prints inspired by The Tale of Genji will kick off at the Shalamov House of the Vologda Regional Picture Gallery on April 9.
Gates to the North is one of the top travel exhibitions in Russia’s North-West. The exhibition Gates to the North is an event with a long tradition. This year it will be taking place for the 20th time.
An interactive platform "Living Crafts Picture" will appear in Vologda during an International Festival of Folk Crafts "City of Crafts" that will be held on June 24-26. Vologda’s residents and guests of the city will be able to watch how artisans make their masterpieces.
The Governor's International music competition is held in the Vologda Region every three years. The music competition is organized with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The main objective of the event is to reveal new talents and to perpetuate the memory of Valery Gavrilin.
Vologda will become home to XV International drama festival "Voices of History" from June 9 throughout June 19, 2022.
Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov inspected a new kindergarten in Vologda on January 13. The opening of a new kindergarten will fully resolve the problem with the lack of kindergarten places in the region.
The trade fair’s visitors include high-ranking officials, including Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov, major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region and the country.
The Vologda multi-discipline lyceum entered top 100 schools of Russia on quality of training for entering the leading higher educational institutions of Russia.
A suggestion was made at the plenary session of XXVI International Forest Forum "Russian Forest" that opened in Vologda on December 8.
An exhibition "Masterpieces of Gustave Doré", a French engraver opened in the Shalamov Memorial House, Vologda.
The Holiday Train’s first stop is in Vologda. Residents of Vologda and guests to the city are invited to meet Ded Moroz and his helpers and experience the magic inside the cars which are decorated with multi-colored lights, bows and garland and feature holiday music.
This year, the Ded Moroz Train is to set off for a New Year journey on December 5 and travel to the Black Sea coast. The train will stop at Vologda, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Nizhny Novgorod, Kirov, Perm, Yekaterinburg, Izhevsk, Kazan, Samara, Saratov, Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Gudermes, Nazran, Vladikavkaz, Nalchik, Mineralnye Vody, Stavropol, Sochi, Rostov-on-Don, Voronezh, Tula, Moscow, Pskov, Veliky Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Petrozavodsk, Arkhangelsk and other cities.
“Rendezvous with Russia" will feature Russian and foreign films, documentaries and animated movies in the format of offline and online. Residents of more than 50 Russian regions and more than 30 foreign countries will be able to watch films of festival participants.
The Russian Forest, an exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will be held in Vologda on December 8-10, 2021.
Gustave Doré was one the most prolific artist of the 19th century. He was a remarkable engraver, artist, illustrator, printmaker, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor, working primarily as a wood and steel engraver.
The Russian Forest, the 26th successive exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 8, 2021.
“Rendezvous with Russia" will feature Russian and foreign films, documentaries and animated movies.
IV Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” kicked off in Vologda on October 27th.
The ice rink in Vologda will be built by mid-2022. The construction readiness is more than 70%. The complex, with its stands for 788 seats, will include an artificial ice rink measuring 28 by 60 meters, changing rooms, trainers’ rooms, fitness facilities and other technical and utility areas.
“My own house”, a building and construction exhibition opened on October 7th. Exhibitors and visitors arrived in Vologda to attend the exhibition and see the variety of houses made of timber and logs and frame-panel houses.
“My own house” is a building and construction exhibition that is held in Vologda annually.
The RAEX rating agency has published its latest annual rankings of competitiveness of graduates. The Vologda multi-discipline lyceum is included in the top 100 of the ranking (it took the 32nd place).
Vologda’s cultural experts held a presentation of the Pushkin Card cultural program at the Vologda Theatre for Children and Youth.
The participants of the international expedition will arrive in Cherepovets on August 25 and in Vologda - on August 26.
IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE that collects everything related to the world of linen industry was postponed in line with a ban on large-scale events. The Festival announced it would postpone until 2022, taking into account the adverse epidemiological situation.
Vologda is to become home to IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 15-18.
Vologda City is to become home to IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 15-18. Registration of participants for IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE will last till June 25.
On the night of May 15 to 16, museums across the world took part in the Long Night of Museums.
The Vologda Region has much to offer the discerning visitor. The region has a remarkable place on Russia's tourist map. With a unique cultural and historical heritage, the region, abundant with architectural monuments and arts, has great tourism potential.
The Victory Dictation campaign is an international event that will take place in Russian cities and in many European and CIS countries.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II – will start in Vologda on April 27th and last till May 9th.
This year sees the 76th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, and the annual military parade and Immortal Regiment march will take place online amid coronavirus pandemic. Last year the campaign was also held in an online format.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
Vologda City is to become home to IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 15-18. Registration of participants for IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE will last till June 25.
On April 24 concerts, lectures and workshops will be held on Library Night. It will be devoted to the First Human Space Flight Day.
An ex libris exhibition is dedicated to 60th anniversary of manned space flight. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin, a citizen of our country, orbited the Earth onboard “Vostok” spacecraft for the first time in mankind history. The first spaceflight lasted 108 minutes.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is an event with a long tradition. This year it will be taking place for the 19th time.
Vologda City will host IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 15-18. The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs and accessories.
A meeting of the local government officials devoted to celebration of the 76th anniversary since victory in the Great Patriotic War was held in Vologda.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. The exhibition is an event with a long tradition. This year it will be taking place for the 19th time.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. The exhibition Gates to the North is an event with a long tradition. This year it will be taking place for the 19th time.
The ice rink in Vologda will be built by mid-2022. The complex, with its stands for 788 seats, will include an artificial ice rink measuring 30 by 60 meters, changing rooms, trainers’ rooms, fitness facilities and other technical and utility areas.
Vologda City will host IV International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 15-18. The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs and accessories.
Russian Forest - 2020, held in Vologda from 16-18 December, hosted exhibitors from 17 Russian regions. This year's exhibition was held online and offline taking into account the epidemiological situation.
The international tourism film festival “Rendezvous with Russia” is organized by the non-profit partnership for Promotion of Film Industry and Tourism in association with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation and the Association of Russian Filmmakers.
The festival has been held in Russia since 2010. Originally, the project began as an All-Russian festival of non-fiction tourist cinema, and in 2012 the festival was given an international status.
“Rendezvous with Russia”, a seven-day international film festival, will open on December 14 in the Vologda Region, featuring Russian and foreign films, documentaries and animated movies. The festival hopes to boost tourism in the region, hosting round table discussions to debate the future of the local tourist industry.
The exhibition showcasing gorgeous and rare hand-made designs of the 19-20th centuries is timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the museum. It will open on October 30th.
The Organizing Committee of the XXV International Forest Forum and Exhibition Russian Forest decided to postpone the event to December 16-18.
The Regional Scientific Library inaugurated the All-Russian Belov Readings "Belov. Vologda. Russia" on October 21. The forum, which brings together a wide range of admirers of the writer's work, all those interested in the preservation, study and promotion of the literary heritage of Vasily Belov, is taking place for the seventh time in Vologda. The epidemiological situation has put most of the events online this year, and one of the few offline events of Belov Readings was the opening of the forum, where the wife and daughter of the writer were the guests of honour.
More than one hundred lithographs by the world-famous artist Salvador Dali have arrived for exhibition in Vologda. An exposition of works by one of the brightest representatives of surrealism began at the Shalamov House of the Vologda Regional Picture Gallery.
The children's techno park "Quantorium" is a flagship project in the field of additional education for children, aimed at developing their creative abilities and increasing interest in scientific and technical activities.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
The significant event occurred in Vologda City - the opening of a new kindergarten. The preschool institution is designed for 350 places and it will help to settle the problem of a lack of kindergarten places in the city.
Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov inspected a construction site of a new fertility clinic in the Region. The construction started last year. The Vologda Region received finances from the federal budget for the development of the health care system within the framework of the national project “Healthcare”.
Held annually, Gates to the North is one of the top travel exhibitions in Russia’s North-West and is highly valued by the interregional tourism community.
St. George Ribbon campaign to distribute black-and-orange ribbons - a symbol of the victory in World War II – will start in Vologda on May 4th.
The Vologda multi-discipline lyceum entered top 100 schools of Russia on quality of training for entering the leading higher educational institutions of Russia.
XV International drama festival "Voices of History" will be held in Vologda City on July 1-10, 2020. The festival has long been a hallmark of the Vologda Region, it is a favourite festival of all theatre-goers.
Held annually, Gates to the North is one of the top travel exhibitions in Russia’s North-West and is highly valued by the interregional tourism community.
The exhibition is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
The exhibition-fair has become traditional annual and one of the most significant events in Russia's textile industry and agribusiness.
Celisse was born into a family of professional musicians and music teachers.
The name of the group is derived from the first names of its participants - Hideki Onoue (shamisen, Japanese lute) and Hideki Ishigaki (shakuhachi, Japanese bamboo flute).
Oscar Guzman Flamenco Trio will be performing in Vologda as part of the upcoming Russia tour that will include such wonderful cities as Samara, Togliatti, Kazan, Ufa and Vologda.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs, as well as looms, spinning machines and accessories.
The exhibition is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
Alessandro Safina is entirely wrapped up in his love for classical music, and especially fond of the legendary tenor Enrico Caruso. He is also inspired by modern pop music. His unique genre of self-proclaimed ‘opera rock’ blends pop, soul, academic vocals and melodies from musicals.
Oscar Guzman Flamenco Trio will be performing in Vologda as part of the upcoming Russia tour that will include such wonderful cities as Samara, Togliatti, Kazan, Ufa and Vologda.
A meeting of the Russian Forest 2019 organizing Committee led by Deputy Governor Mikhail Glazkov summed up the results of the 24th international exhibition Russian Forest in Vologda.
From December 30, 2019 to January 8, 2020 large-scale New Year and Christmas celebrations took place in the cities and towns of the Vologda Region.
Vologda has much to offer the discerning visitor. The Vologda Region has a remarkable place on Russia's tourist map. With a unique cultural and historical heritage, the region, abundant with architectural monuments and arts, has great tourism potential.
Italian Consul General in St. Petersburg Alessandro Monti and art historian Enzo Fornaro (Italy) presented an exhibition of the Italian sculptor and painter Gianmaria Potenza in Vologda. It includes works of various years filled with spirit of his hometown - graphic works with hand lettering.
On December 15th Elias Faingersh (Teater KEF, Malmo, Sweden) will play "A Solo from the Pit" in the Vologda Chamber Theatre. “A Solo from the Pit” combines music, comedy and candor.
In Russia, the New Year holiday trumps even Christmas in importance, and major celebrations take place all over the country in recognition of the day.
Russian Forest - 2019, held in Vologda from 4-6 December, hosted over hundreds exhibitors from Russian regions, Finland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Belarus.
The Russian Forest, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will kick off in Vologda on December 4, 2019.
The Russian Forest, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 4, 2019.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 4, 2019.
Moscow collector Galina Novikova presented hand-made Maltese lace to Vologda.
IV International Cooperation Council kicked off in Vologda on October 31st. The International Cooperation Council gathered leading experts, government officials, business support institutions and public organizations from ten Russian regions and such foreign countries as Germany, Finland, France and the Netherlands.
A delegation of the Embassy of Japan in Russia headed by Plenipotentiary Minister of the Embassy of Japan in Russia arrived in Vologda Region on a three-day working visit. Representatives of the executive authorities of the Vologda Region met with the members of the Japanese delegation to discuss guidelines for Russian-Japanese cooperation and prospective benefits of conducting joint economic activities.
This year’s Night of the Arts will once again transform Vologda into a stage for numerous cultural events and performances.
TourStat agency published the list of Russia's most beautiful travel destinations this autumn. Vologda City is in the list of the 20 most beautiful places to visit in Russia.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs, as well as looms, spinning machines and accessories.
An alumnus of Howard University's legendary Jazz program, Elijah has been named Artist of the Year (2016), Best Tenor Saxophonist (2013) and Best New Jazz Musician (2010) by the Washington City Paper, and has participated in residencies at the Kennedy Center (Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead), Strathmore, Bohemian Caverns, and a month-long stint at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar.
The conductor-legend for the fourth time performed in Vologda. On October 5th Vladimir Fedoseyev, the legendary conductor, performed in the framework of VIII International Gavrilin Festival. The concert in Vologda was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Valery Gavrilin, the Year of Theatre and the 75th anniversary of the Vologda Philharmonic Society.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Valery Gavrilin.
IV International Cooperation Council will gather leading experts, government officials, business support institutions and public organizations from different Russian regions and foreign countries.
Szeged is the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat of Csongrád county.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Valery Gavrilin.
A lot of exhibitors and visitors from Russian regions are to arrive in Vologda to attend the exhibition to see the variety of houses made of timber and logs and frame-panel houses.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 80th anniversary of the birth of Valery Gavrilin.
The children's techno park "Quantorium" is a flagship project in the field of additional education for children, aimed at developing their creative abilities and increasing interest in scientific and technical activities.
On August 22, 2019 Vologda was awarded the honorary title "City of Labor Valor and Glory" for outstanding services to the Fatherland.
The Cinema Night will be held in Russia for the fourth time. Open cinemas, concert halls, museums, and libraries will prepare lectures, excursions, concerts and screenings of famous films.
Russian North State Folk Music, Song and Dance Ensemble will bring Russian music and dance to Vologda within the framework of the “Summer in the Kremlin” that kicked off in Vologda on June 4 and will last till July 23.
11 teachers will come to Vologda, where they will be trained in the framework of an additional educational program "Russian as a foreign language".
Vologda traditionally celebrates its founding during the last weekend in June. This year the city celebrates its 872nd birthday. The city will celebrate its birthday for 3 days from June 27, but the most important events will take place on June 29th.
In the course of 2019 Russian Theatre Union will organise eight Theatre Forums, one in every region of the Russian Federation, with a common title "Russian Theatre in the XXI Century. New Perspective". One of the forums will be held in Vologda from June 30 throughout July 4.
Vologda City played host to the second edition of the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 14-16. The festival gathered craftsmen from 40 Russian regions and from 6 foreign countries - Germany, Belarus, Armenia, Estonia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.
On June 11th the Vologda Philharmonic Society presented the famous pair - Italian bandoneon virtuoso Gianni Iorio with pianist Pasquale Stafano in a program consisting largely of Argentine tango and jazz.
Vologda City will play host to the second edition of the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts”on June 14-16. The festival will gather craftsmen from 40 Russian regions and from such countries as Germany, Belarus, Armenia, Estonia, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan.
Vologda City will play host to the second edition of the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts”on June 14-16. The festival will gather craftsmen from 40 Russian regions and from such countries as Bulgaria, Germany, Belarus, Armenia, Estonia and Uzbekistan.
Fort Ross Dialogue is an independent forum where Americans and Russians meet in a constructive atmosphere to encourage conversation and collaboration. This event is sponsored by Chevron, Transneft, and Sovcomflot.
William Craft Brumfield is one of the leading western specialists on the history of Russian architecture, professor of Slavic studies at Tulane University in New Orleans, and honorary fellow of both the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences and the Russian Academy of the Arts.
Since 2012 the venue of the annual international forum has always been the Fort Ross California Historic Park, founded by Russian merchants from the Vologda Region at the beginning of the 19th century. Its participants are Russian and American politicians, representatives of the Russian Geographical Society, experts and entrepreneurs from both countries.
The National Forest Planting Day was proclaimed eight years ago. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
William Craft Brumfield is one of the leading western specialists on the history of Russian architecture, professor of Slavic studies at Tulane University in New Orleans, and honorary fellow of both the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences and the Russian Academy of the Arts.
On June 11th the Vologda Philharmonic Society presents the famous pair - Italian bandoneon virtuoso Gianni Iorio with pianist Pasquale Stafano in a program consisting largely of Argentine tango and jazz. The concert is sure to delight fans of the genre.
The project “Summer in the Kremlin” was launched in 2002. It alternates with the International Drama Festival “Voices of History”. Every two years the festival welcomes Vologda’s citizens and guests of the city with a special atmosphere.
Vologda City will play host to the second edition of the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts”on June 14-16. The festival will gather craftsmen from 40 Russian regions and from such countries as Germany, Belarus, Armenia, Estonia and Uzbekistan.
On May 22nd, a delegation from the Czech Republic led by Governor of Zlín region Jiri Cunek arrived in the Vologda Region. Among the members of the delegation there were high-ranking officials of the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic and businessmen.
Since 2012 the venue of the annual international forum has always been the Fort Ross California Historic Park, founded by Russian merchants from the Vologda Region at the beginning of the 19th century. Its participants are Russian and American politicians, representatives of the Russian Geographical Society, experts and entrepreneurs from both countries.
Vologda’s museums will take part in the annual international campaign Night of Museums on May 18th.
In the course of 2019 Russian Theatre Union will organise eight Theatre Forums, one in every region of the Russian Federation, with a common title "Russian Theatre in the XXI Century. New Perspective". One of the forums will be held in Vologda from June 30 throughout July 4.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
Politicians, entrepreneurs, cultural figures from Russia and the United States will discuss prospects for strengthening relations between the two countries in Vologda, Russia.
On April 20, 2019, under the motto "The whole world - theatre", concerts, literary quests and workshops will be held on Library Night. It will be devoted to the Year of Theatre in Russia. The Russian President resolved to hold the Year of Theatre in the Russian Federation in 2019 in order to further develop the art of theatre.
The Vologda multi-discipline lyceum entered top 100 schools of Russia on quality of training for entering the leading higher educational institutions of Russia.
Ihab Jamal was born in Beirut and started playing the violin since the age of six. He is a graduate of the Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music class of Professor Arthur Terhovhanissian, with an aspiring international career as a soloist and orchestra member.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
Moscow collector Galina Novikova brought an exhibition of hand-made Maltese lace to Vologda. The exhibition of Maltese lace opened at the Vologda Lace Museum on April 12.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. The exhibition is an event with a long tradition. This year it will be taking place for the 18th time.
The Library Night in Vologda will take place on the night of the 20h to 21st April. It will be devoted to the Year of Theatre in Russia. The Russian President resolved to hold the Year of Theatre in the Russian Federation in 2019 in order to further develop the art of theatre.
Held annually, Gates to the North is one of the top travel exhibitions in Russia’s North-West and is highly valued by the interregional tourism community.
On June 11th the Vologda Philharmonic Society presents the famous pair - Italian bandoneon virtuoso Gianni Iorio with pianist Pasquale Stafano in a program consisting largely of Argentine tango and jazz. The concert is sure to delight fans of the genre.
The band members are Xavier Larsson (saxophone), Vadim Baev (accordion) and Konstantin Zvyagin (piano).
The exhibition is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
Moscow collector Galina Novikova brought an exhibition of hand-made Maltese lace to Vologda. The exhibition of Maltese lace will open on April 12 at the Vologda Lace Museum.
Four out of eight day-care centres will be commissioned in summer 2019. Opening of new kindergartens in Vologda will resolve the problem with the lack of kindergarten places in the city.
The IT Forum meets regularly to promote information sharing across the region IT community. For the tenth year in a row, it provides an important forum for the exchange of ideas and information for educators, students, professionals and local government officials.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
Vocalist and pianist Shacara Rogers has been performing since the age of five. She holds a Master’s in music (2014) and a Bachelor’s in music (2012) from Howard University. Ms. Rogers is a 2014 graduate of the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program. Shacara is currently an adjunct professor of music at Howard University, teaching jazz voice.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
The event was organized by St. Petersburg’s branch of the Japanese Centre for the development of trade and economic relations. Hiruma Yasuo briefed on quality control in the production process.
The exhibition is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
Vocalist and pianist Shacara Rogers has been performing since the age of five. She holds a Master’s in music (2014) and a Bachelor’s in music (2012) from Howard University. Ms. Rogers is a 2014 graduate of the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program. Shacara is currently an adjunct professor of music at Howard University, teaching jazz voice.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The scientific seminar “Preservation of natural, historical and cultural heritage in Russia and the USA” took place in the Vologda State University. It was arranged prior to an international conference devoted to the past, present and future of Russian America “US-Russian Fort Ross Dialogue” that will be held in Vologda in summer.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
On March 14th Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov paid a working visit to Vologda City.
Representatives of many regions and cities of modern Russia took an active part in the development of North America. The Vologda Region takes a special place among them, as it played an important role in the discovery and development of the Pacific coast of the United States.
It is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
The conference “Russia’s North” will gather over 70 experts from Russia and Austria on February 27-March 2 in Vologda and Tot’ma. The event will touch upon problems of study and preservation of historical and cultural heritage.
It is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom".
On February 8th Vologda's Governor visited the District of Vologda to inspect economic and social development of the district.
Shrovetide (a pancake week) will be celebrated in Vologda with pancakes, fun songs, games, sledging, and other entertainment activities from Monday March 4th to Sunday March 10th.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 4, 2019.
A project called “Christmas fairy-tale in Vologda” will be launched in Vologda on December 30.
Russian Wood is the meeting place for professionals in the field of forestry and sawmilling and woodworking machinery in general. It offers the visitors the widest selection of technology available in the market and helps the local industry of wooden products to further grow and to become even more competitive.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will kick off in Vologda on December 6, 2017.
The “Golden Clover” award is held within the framework of the 2nd Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia”. It is an award of the best producers of dairy products in 8 categories: milk, butter, fermented dairy product, cheese, cottage cheese, dessert, packaging, innovation. The award is established by The DairyNews Information Agency with the local government support.
In Russia, the New Year holiday trumps even Christmas in importance, and major celebrations take place all over the country in recognition of the day.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 5.
On November 30-December 1, 2018 Vologda will host II Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia”. The Forum is a venue to discuss the most relevant issues related to the milk products market, business and dairy industry as a whole. Attendees have the chance to talk one-on-one with leading researchers, technical experts and sales representatives from different Russian regions.
The 2nd Russian Dairy Industry Forum “Vologda-Dairy Capital of Russia” will kick off in Vologda on November 30th. It will last till December 1st.
Last year the Forum was visited by more than 500 participants from 15 Russian regions and 5 foreign countries. Representatives of the RF Ministry of Agriculture, Russian experts of agribusiness and dairy industry, leading scientists, farmers, as well as foreign guests from the Republic of Belarus, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden and China came to Vologda to participate in the forum.
Three years ago the authorities of the Vologda Oblast jointly with the Russian Ministry of Culture decided to launch a tourism project “Silver Necklace of Russia” in the region.
130 lace-makers from Russian regions (Vologda, Murmansk, Archangelsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Lipetsk regions among them) will take part in the All-Russian competition "Silver Bobbin".
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 5, 2018.
The trade fair’s visitors include high-ranking officials, including Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov, major manufacturers, dealers and distributors looking to explore partnerships and growth opportunities within the food market in the Vologda Region.
The Spanish businessmen arrived in the Vologda Region on a two-day duration visit to hold a meeting with Deputy Governor Vitaly Tushinov, Head of the Department of Economic Development Evgeny Menshikov and Director of the Vologda Region Development Corporation Oksana Yakovleva. The negotiations in the local government are aiming to discuss the possibility of implementing a new investment project for production of peeled veneer and veneered panels.
Martin Alvarado is widely considered to be Argentina’s most significant contemporary tango singer.
The fifth all-Russian forum «Belov. Vologda. Russia» will be held in Vologda Oblast from 22 to 24 October.
The plant will be part of the existing Vologda site, where Nestlé has successfully operated for 14 years. It will strengthen Nestlé’s leading position in the Russian infant formula market, and support export to neighboring countries. The investment of RUB 1.8 billion means Nestlé can offer a greater variety of infant nutrition to consumers.
Today the majestic St. Sophia cathedral located in the centre of the Vologda Kremlin turns 450. Constructed between 1568 and 1570 under personal supervision of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, the St. Sophia Cathedral Museum is a state-preserved architectural and historical monument located in the centre of Vologda. In the panorama of Vologda’s historical centre the dominant feature is presented by the city's oldest building - the St. Sophia Cathedral.
Vologda Oblast Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov visited a number of important infrastructure facilities of Vologda City – a school, a stadium, a new road to bypass Vologda and an embankment on the Vologda River in the heart of the city.
On July 28th viewers, residents of Vologda and guests of the city can spend time in a pleasant outdoor setting located in the heart of Vologda - Children’s Park that will be converted into an open-air cinema and enjoy art-related feature and documentary films.
The 15th International International Jazz & Blues Festival will be held in Vologda on July 23-27. The International Jazz & Blues Festival in Vologda will host numerous performances and shows featuring some of the best musicians and artists from Russia and around the world.
The 8th VOICES Film Festival ended on the 7th of July. The Closing Ceremony was held in the "Lenkom" cinema. The Jury deliberated and named the Winning Film, receiving the Grand Prize. This year it is the film by Fien Troch "Home" (Belgium).
Every year the International Festival of the Young European Cinema VOICES takes place in Vologda. VOICES Festival is supported by the Vologda Oblast Governor, Vologda City administration, and the RF Ministry of Culture. Only in summer 2017 VOICES festival moved from Vologda to St. Petersburg. The organizers of the festival expanded the geography of the event.
VOICES Festival supported by the Vologda Oblast Governor, Vologda City administration and the RF Ministry of Culture started in Vologda in 2009. It became an essential event for all European and Russian independent cinema lovers. Hundreds of guests and films, dozens of concerts and workshops were welcomed by Vologda all along these years.
Since 2010 VOICES has became an essential event for all European and Russian independent cinema lovers. Hundreds of guests and films, dozens of concerts and workshops were welcomed by Vologda all along these years.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It will be arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
Over centuries Vologda was a link between medieval Europe and Old Russia, a unique ‘door’ to Europe and a centre of international integration and trade. Traditions of medieval Hansa that is considered to be an original model for the modern single European market, resulted in the Hanseatic League of the Modern Age. It was established in 1980 and now includes over 192 cities and towns from European and Russian states.
The Russian city of Vologda is getting ready to host the VOICES Festival (Vologda Independent Cinema from European Screens) on the 5th of July.
This summer Vologda will host several inter-regional and international events - XIV International Drama Festival Voices of History, International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” and VIII VOICES Festival (VOlogda Independent Cinema from European Screens) .
The Internet project is organized to support the national development, the revival of interest in the history of Russian cities, the formation of respect for cultural, historical and architectural heritage of Russia.
The opening of an orchid museum that showcases over 1000 orchids is a unique event for Vologda City. Established with an active support of scientists from Russia, Germany, the Netherlands and Taiwan, these stunning blooms are presented as colorful time-based installations, constantly changing throughout the exhibition’s run. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the exotic assemblage as a whole as well as each orchid as it stands in that moment.
On the night of May 19 to 20, museums of the Vologda Region will join the international campaign Night of Museums.
Over centuries Vologda was a link between medieval Europe and Old Russia, a unique ‘door’ to Europe and a centre of international integration and trade. Traditions of medieval Hansa that is considered to be an original model for the modern single European market, resulted in the Hanseatic League of the Modern Age. It was established in 1980 and now includes over 192 cities and towns from European and Russian states.
Vologda will host the International Folk Crafts Festival “City of Crafts” on June 29-July 1, 2018.
Applications from artisans are received in the following categories - traditional female crafts, wooden and birch bark craft painting, valenki (kind of felt boots), wood engraving and wicker-work, blacksmithing, potter's craft and forgotten handicrafts.
Vologda City and Strasbourg have been sustaining partnership ties since 2008. The framework cooperation agreement between Strasbourg and Vologda was signed by the mayors of the two cities. The aims of the agreement are set out around these main themes: culture and heritage, tourism, sport, health and social cohesion.
The Science Forum has brought together top science students from Russia, CIS-states and foreign countries.
Vologda will host XIV International drama festival "Voices of History" from June 19 throughout June 27, 2018.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the Vologda Oblast Government. The venue of the Gates to the North is the Exhibition Centre "Russky Dom". The exhibition area and various segments, along with the comprehensive programme and supporting events represent the entire product spectrum of the tourist industry of the Vologda Oblast. At the same time, they form the basis for the development of new ideas, approaches and targeted marketing.
International Folk Crafts Festival “Voice of Crafts” is starting out the new year with a new name in Vologda.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
The IT Forum meets regularly to promote information sharing across the region IT community. It provides an important forum for the exchange of ideas and information for educators, students, professionals and local government officials.
The demonstration of ten Italian films in Vologda will be held on April 5-11 in Salyut cinema house. All films will be shown in original language with Russian subtitles.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
Vologda will become home to XIV International drama festival "Voices of History" from June 19 throughout June 27, 2018.
A delegation from the Republic of Korea led by Consul General of the Republic of Korea in St Petersburg Lee Jin Hyun has arrived in the Vologda Region today. The main objective of the visit is to present traditional culture of Korea in Vologda. The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in St.Petersburg is proud to present for the first time Days of Korean culture in the Vologda Oblast.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The Days of Korean Culture in Vologda will be held at the initiative of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in St.Petersburg that is proud to present for the first time Days of Korean culture in the Vologda Oblast.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
The demonstration of ten Italian films in Vologda will be held on April 5-11 in Salyut cinema house. All films will be shown in original language with Russian subtitles.
The Vologda Region enters top 25 regions of Russia as a good holiday destination for foreign tourists, according to a study conducted by TourStat agency.
The international conference “Development of professional competencies of social workers” is organized by the Vologda State University, Department of Social Protection of the Population of the Vologda Region and Evangelical University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt (Germany).
Vologda will host the International Folk Crafts Festival “Voice of Crafts” on June 28-July 1, 2018.
Maslenitsa festival (Pancake week) that is held in Vologda till February, 18th is a great opportunity to learn the ancient Slavic traditions and to have a lot of fun participating in action games.
The exhibition-fair has become traditional annual and one of the most significant events in Russia's textile industry and agribusiness.
Vologda City has made the top 15 list of Russia's most popular destinations according to a study conducted by TourStat agency.
This year Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) - the week before the beginning of Lent in the Orthodox Church - will run from 12 to 18 February. Pancake week began as a pagan ritual and has since been absorbed into the Eastern Orthodox religion.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
Shrovetide (a pancake week) will be celebrated in Vologda with pancakes, fun songs, games, sledging, and other entertainment activities from Monday February 12th to Sunday February 18th.
The Voices of History is organized jointly with the RF Ministry of Culture, the RF Union of theatrical workers, the Vologda Oblast Government and the administration of the city.
The city of Vologda takes the third place in the list of most popular destinations in Russia's North-West, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels Tvil.ru.
Vologda has much to offer the discerning visitor. The Vologda Region has a remarkable place on Russia's tourist map. With a unique cultural and historical heritage, the region, abundant with architectural monuments and arts, has great tourism potential.
The city of Vologda takes the ninth place in the list of Russia's most popular destinations at Christmas time in 2018, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels Tvil.ru.
In 2018, the honour to become New Year’s Capital of Russia’s North fell upon Vologda for the fifth year in a row. Vologda’s authorities have planned a number of major festive actions and events. The celebrations will take place from December 30, 2017 through January 8, 2018.
A project called New Year Capital was launched in Russia several years ago. It was initiated by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation in 2013. The All-Russian project “New Year Capital of Russia” is designed to stimulate the development of domestic tourism.
The international tourism film festival “Rendezvous with Russia” is organized by the non-profit partnership for Promotion of Film Industry and Tourism in association with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation and the Association of Russian Filmmakers.
Harrison Young is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and audio producer from just outside of New York City, currently living in the Hague, Netherlands.
The main mission of TheatreHD is to make the best productions of the world’s theatres accessible in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries.
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations in wintertime, according to a study conducted by the RF Agency for Tourism (Rostourism) and e-services for searching hotels.
Accordi Disaccordi is a very active Italian project both on the national and international scenes. The band is based on a gipsy jazz repertoire, presenting typical national and international classics from the best of the 1930s’ music in a modern vein.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 5.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will start its work in Vologda on December 6.
Last weekend when Russia celebrated the National Unity Day, the Vologda Kremlin was visited by 3,800 people interested in history, local lore and traditions of the Vologda Region. The guest of the city arrived from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Obninsk, Zhukovsky, Cherepovets, the Republic of Belarus and Bulgaria.
The forum is expected to be visited by more than 380 participants. Representatives of the RF Ministry of Agriculture, Russian experts of agribusiness and dairy industry, leading scientists, farmers, as well as foreign guests from the Republic of Belarus, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, China and France.
Alex Doll’s artworks were already on display in Vologda. His first exhibition in Vologda was arranged in 2012 in a series of Russian - Swiss cultural exchange program for 2012-2015 organized with the support of Pro Helvetia foundation. Alex Doll’s artworks were on display in Vologda in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 the exhibition was devoted to the 285th birthday anniversary of a great Russian general Alexander Suvorov.
The visit of Ruth Scheidegger-Meier to Vologda is devoted to 100th anniversary of the birth of Gerhard Meier. Ms. Ruth Scheidegger-Meier will tell about the life and works of her father and read some poems and excerpts from his most famous works.
The Russian Wood, exhibition for innovation technologies to be applied in the timber industry, in production of technological equipment for forestry and manufacture of wood and wood-working articles, will kick off in Vologda on December 6, 2017.
A meeting with Ms. Ruth Scheidegger-Meier will take place in the Vologda State Museum-Preserve on October 23. The meeting will be devoted to her father Gerhard Meier (20.06.1917 – 22.06.2008), a classical Swiss writer. Famous prose writer and poet, winner of a number of literature prizes, Gerhard Meier studied the work of Leo Tolstoy, and wrote a novel entitled "Borodino" (1982).
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
The visit of the Slovenian delegation is arranged by the SPIRIT Slovenia - Public Agency for Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, Foreign Investments and Technology with an active support of Vologda’s Department of Economic Development and the Vologda Region Development Corporation.
Constructed between 1568 and 1570 under personal supervision of Tsar Ivan the Terrible, the St. Sophia Cathedral Museum is a state-preserved architectural and historical monument located in the centre of Vologda.
The festival "Voices of History", which emerged in 1991 as a review of the performances of professional theatres in the historical and architectural ensemble of the unique environment of the Vologda Kremlin has long been a hallmark of the Vologda Region, a favourite festival of all theatre-goers. In 2003 it received an international status. The performances are shown in the open air, in the historical setting of the Vologda Kremlin, which is a point of interest itself.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda.
Peter Oeij is affiliated to School of Management, Open University of the Netherlands, and to SIOO, Inter-University Centre for Organization Studies and Change Management, Utrecht, the Netherlands. His themes of interest are innovation management, social innovation, productivity & performance and team & group dynamics.
The event brings together all participants of educational process: educators, heads of educational organizations, representatives of leading enterprises and the main consumers of educational services – students and school leavers.
In the 21st century Vologda has been very active in the ex-libris movement with many graphic artists becoming interested in ex-libris creation, with a regular participation in international competitions and an increasing number of dedicated collectors.
Every year Tatyana Watson comes from Australia to visit Bryanchaninovs' country estate, a unique monument of history and culture of the Federal value.
Being the cultural capital of the Russian North, Vologda will host the 6th All-Russian Ex-libris Exhibition on August 22-26. It will feature ex-libris creations from many Russian regions and such CIS-countries as Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia and Kazakhstan. After the congress all the works will be donated to the Vologda Picture Gallery.
From July 23 through August 13 about 1000 citizens of Germany will participate in the rally that aims to contribute to the strengthening of mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of both countries.
From July 23 through August 13 about 1000 citizens of Germany will participate in the rally that aims to contribute to the strengthening of mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of both countries.
The 6th All-Russian Ex-libris Congress will feature ex-libris creations from many Russian regions and such CIS-countries as Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia and Kazakhstan. After the congress all the works will be donated to the Vologda Picture Gallery.
Prof. Dr. Rainer Vollkommer , director of Liechtenstein National Museum and Natalia Zotikova, Deputy Director General of the Vologda State Museum-Preserve signed a cooperation agreement for two years.
The 6th All-Russian Ex-libris Congress will feature ex-libris creations from many Russian regions and such CIS-countries as Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia and Kazakhstan. After the congress all the works will be donated to the Vologda Picture Gallery.
Applications from artisans are received in the following categories - traditional female crafts, wooden and birch bark craft painting, valenki (kind of felt boots), wood engraving and wicker-work, blacksmithing, potter's craft and forgotten handicrafts. In addition to it, a unique contest for national cuisine will be held within the framework of the international festival “Voice of Crafts”.
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations in summer, according to a study conducted by TourStat agency.
Vologda will host IV International Folk Crafts Festival “Voice of Crafts” on June 22-25, 2017.
160 lace-works with images of flowers and plants have already been sent by the participants of the festival. III International Lace Festival VITA LACE will be devoted to ecology and environment.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE supported by the RF Ministry of Culture was held in Vologda twice – in 2011 and 2014.
Museum Night which started on the evening of May 20th was the tenth for Vologda. On this day, also known as International Museum Day, several venues, including museums, exhibitions, historical mansions and parks opened their doors for the whole night. Vologda’s residents and guests to the city used an opportunity to visit all cultural establishments to browse its collections until the early hours of the morning. Visitors were given a common entrance pass which granted them access to all exhibits The Vologda edition of the event was the most crowded over the last ten years.
On May 18thYuri Bashmet, a Russian conductor, violinist, and violist, and the Moscow Soloists started the Festival Summer project with a concert at the Vologda Philharmonic Society, Vologda City.
Bjørn Vidar Solli, a Norwegian jazz guitarist and composer will play in Vologda City on May 25th.
On May 20th Vologda is to join International Restaurant Daу, a food carnival where anyone can open a restaurant.
Over 400 participants from Russian regions and foreign countries (Australia, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Estonia) were registered in the Vologda State Museum-Preserve. III International Lace Festival VITA LACE will be held in Vologda on June 22-25, 2017.
The concerts and performances during the festival take place in the open air in the unique historical-architectural environment of the Vologda Kremlin. The founder of the festival is the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Vologda Oblast.
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations in May, according to a study conducted by TourStat agency.
From July 23 through August 13 about 1000 citizens of Germany will participate in the rally that aims to contribute to the strengthening of mutual understanding and cooperation between the peoples of both countries.
Vologda will host IV International Folk Crafts Festival “Voice of Crafts” on June 22-25.
The festival is aimed at popularization of folk arts and handicrafts among the younger generation. It is arranged with an active backing of the Vologda City Administration and a Handicrafts Centre “Reznoi Palisad (Carved Fence)”.
The partner of the project is BLS International Services Ltd., a specialist provider for outsourcing of visa, passport and attestation services to the client governments across the world. BLS serves the Diplomatic Missions by managing all administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to the entire life cycle of a visa application process.
French guitarist Philippe Villa who is a specialist of the Romantic repertory, and frequently performs on both Romantic and modern instruments gave a concert in Northern Russia's cultural capital -Vologda.
Vologda has always been one of the main centres of Russian lace tatting, and in the 19th century it became the most famous one. It was that time when lace-makers began to tat lace patterns in the form of wonderful stars and snowflakes. Vologda lace reminds of hoarfrost on winter glass, which will disappear under the first rays of the March sun. It looks like a thin spider line, which will be torn by a waft of wind.
The orchid garden where one will discover about a collection of numerous species of orchids in their natural habitat will appear at a botanical garden in the suburbs of Vologda next year.
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations in May, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
The city of Vologda takes the sixth place in the list of Russia's most popular destinations in May, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru.
The 6th All-Russian Ex-libris Congress will feature ex-libris creations from many Russian regions and CIS-countries. After the congress all the works will be donated to the Vologda Picture Gallery.
J.Seven is a musician, multi-instrumentalist, who besides playing saxophone, which is his priority instrument, also play the Spanish guitar, blockflute and drums. His popularity is growing rapidly throughout the world.
Maslenitsa festival (Pancake week) that is held in Vologda till February, 26 is a great opportunity to learn the ancient Slavic traditions and to have a lot of fun participating in action games.
The Vologda optical-and-mechanical plant manufactures optical-electronic and thermal imaging products for the defense industry and optical-electronic devices of medical and civil designation. It offers rifle scopes, night vision rifle scopes, mounts for rifle scopes, mounts for night vision rifle scopes, side support mounts with lath, transient laths, magnifiers, devices for forest management and topographic works, cooking equipment, and medical equipment.
His first exhibition was arranged in 2012 in a series of Russian – Swiss cultural exchange program for 2012-2015 organized with the support of Pro Helvetia foundation. Alex Doll’s artworks were on display in Vologda in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 the exhibition was devoted to the 285th birthday anniversary of a great Russian general Alexander Suvorov.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE supported by the RF Ministry of Culture was held in Vologda twice – in 2011 and 2014.
Vologda-based company Protemol and representatives of the Latvian investment company signed a contract aimed to deliver dairy equipment to Uruguay at the sum of 500,000 Eur.
The city of Vologda takes eleventh place in the list of Russia's most popular destinations in 2017, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru.
The Vologda optical-and-mechanical plant manufactures optical-electronic and thermal imaging products for the defense industry and optical-electronic devices of medical and civil designation. It offers rifle scopes, night vision rifle scopes, mounts for rifle scopes, mounts for night vision rifle scopes, side support mounts with lath, transient laths, magnifiers, devices for forest management and topographic works, cooking equipment, and medical equipment.
On January 18, 2017 museum visitors, curators, and managers from all over the world will be taking part in #MuseumSelfie day, a Twitter project aimed at raising awareness of the great collections being housed by national and regional museums across the globe.
In 2017 the honour to become New Year’s Capital of Russia’s North fell upon Vologda again. The New Year was celebrated in a special way, because every Russian city has its own traditions of celebrating. Vologda’s authorities planned a number of major festive actions and events not only in Vologda, but also in Veliky Ustyug, the hometown of Ded Moroz, Russia’s equivalent of Santa Claus.
If you happen to be a fan of German cinema you should find an opportunity to visit Vologda where the Festival of German Films will be carried out on January 26-29.
The city of Vologda takes sixth place in the list of Russia's most popular destinations at Christmas time in 2017, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru. .
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.
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations in winter, according to a study conducted by e-service for searching hotels RoomGuru.ru.
Vologda City and Strasbourg have been sustaining partnership ties since 2008. The renewable 3-year framework cooperation agreement between Strasbourg and Vologda was signed on 6 December 2009, by the mayors of the two cities. The aims of the agreement are set out around three main themes:
Vologda City has made the top 10 list of Russia's most popular destinations for families with children this summer, according to a study conducted by travel website Travel.ru.
On June 2nd five sections of the international forum will start working. Guests to Vologda City, international and Russian experts, as well as residents of the regional capital will be able to get acquainted with projects pertaining to healthy food, sound body, eco-friendly products and green environment.
For many centuries the traditional crafts that are steeped in legends and tales have brought joy to the Russians because of their skillfully worked designs. Many kinds of folk arts were brought to perfection in the Vologda Region.
Gates to the North is an inter-regional event, show and exhibition for the tourism industry. It is held annually with an active backing of the RF Ministry of Culture, RF Tourism Agency, Association of Russian tour operators and Vologda Oblast Government.
Vologda took the 19th place in the voting phase of the project “City of Russia. National Choice” that concluded on December 30.
