History of the region based on the materials of archeological excavations” is being opened on the lowest floor of the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple with the refectory. It is the first full exhibition representing archaeology of the Belozersk district in the Vologda Region. Materials of the monastery archeology are displayed for the first time in our region. More than 4000 archeological objects dating back to different chronological periods are represented there: from the Mesolithic period (9000 B.C.) till the late Middle Ages.

Monk’s cell

At the end of the 20th – early 21st century considerable restoration work has been carried out in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum-reserve. Museumfication of the monuments is being realized at the same time. One of the most interesting architectural buildings of the Kirillo-Belozersky monastery is the Monks’ cells. In the process of its restoration architects and restorers managed to discover complicated structure of this dwelling house of the 17th-19th centuries.

Folk art of the Belozersk district

Exhibitions dedicated to the folk applied art and handicrafts of the Belozersk district are placed in the spacious vaulted chambers of the monastery cook-house of the 16th century. An important place is occupied by wood-carving, ceramics, peasant embroidery, weaving, lace-making and a folk female costume of the 19th-early 20th centuries.

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05.09.2014

Today Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve is celebrating its 90th anniversary

It is a special day for the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve – today it is celebrating the 90^th anniversary of its foundation. The opening ceremony of the Art Festival “The Property of Republic” held on the occasion of this date will begin at 14:00. Residents and guests of Kirillov, we invite all of you to come! The main events will be held on the stage of the New Town. Ensembles and solo singers, including Honoured Art Workers of Russia, will perform for you. In the evening, you will be able to attend a concert of church music in the Assumption Cathedral.

Besides, September 5 is the Open Day in the museum. You can visit all exhibitions and expositions free of charge.

Program of the Art Festival “The Property of Republic”

14:00 (museum stage)

“TO KEEPERS OF RUSSIAN HERITAGE” marking the 90^th anniversary of the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve. Solemn event and festive concert of masters of the arts of Russia, the Vologda region, participants of amateur talent groups.

The following artists will take part in it: Sergey Toptygin (Moscow, laureate of international contests, Honoured Artist of Russia, soloist of the Helikon Opera); the Song, Music and Dance Ensemble under the direction of Honoured Artist of Russia Yuri Tsepelev; the ensemble of soloists of the Governor Orchestra of Folk Instruments (conductor - Honoured Artist of Russia Galina Perevoznikova), Aksiniya (soloist of the State Ensemble “Gostya” under the direction of Honoured Art Worker of Russia Elena Obukhova); Anastasia Orlova (Vologda, laureate of the International Contest “Spring of Romance 2012”); Alexey Sidorov (artist of the Valentina Ponomaryova Theatre of Romance); Irina Dzhapakova (Honoured Artist of Russia, actress of the Vologda Drama Chamber Theatre under the direction of Jacob Rubin); Elena Vyazigina, Artyom Polkovnikov, Elena Kuzmina, soloists of the Cherepovets Philharmonic Society and others.

18:00 (museum stage)

“SOBORNAYA HILL”. Creative program of the Song, Music and Dance Ensemble directed by Honoured Art Worker of Russia Yuri Tsepelev.

18:30 (museum stage)

“TO THE SPRINGS OF LIFE”. Concert and theatre program with participation of Honoured Artist of Russia Oleg Yemelyanov, the vocal trio “Trust”, artist of the Valentina Ponomaryova Theatre of Romance Alexey Sidorov. Directed by Jacob Rubin.

19:30 (museum stage)

“VOLOGDA WIND BAND”. Conductor, Honoured Artist of Russia Viktor Kochnev.

20:30 (Assumption Cathedral)

“CONCERT OF CHURCH MUSIC”. Chamber choir “Resurrection”. Conductor, Honoured Artist of Russia Sergey Zuev.

We invite everybody for the festival that will be held in all weather!

Admission to all events is free.

For further information, please, call: +7 (81757) 328-06

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The project is implemented within the programme of support for fine arts museums in the provinces of Russia "Museums of the Russian North" supported by "Severstal" PLC and "CAF" (Charities Aid Foundation)