Folk thoughts: from naive art to "Heavy Luxury"

Izvestia's choice

Yakov Bruce: The Scottish genius of the Petrine era, 6+

A descendant of the Scottish kings, an artillery reformer and a man whom Muscovites considered a warlock, an associate of Peter the Great becomes the hero of a large exhibition. More than 300 rarities show how Yakov Bruce combined science, diplomacy and military affairs, changing the face of Russia. Among the exhibits are the original of the Nishtadt Peace Treaty, which made the country an empire, and scientific instruments from the Great Embassy.

From November 13 in the Museums of the Moscow Kremlin

Music

Dinara Aliyeva's concert, 6+

The owner of a soprano voice of rare strength and richness, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater and People's Artist of Azerbaijan Dinara Aliyeva combined completely different musical worlds in one program. Arias from Italian operas by Verdi and Puccini, operettas by Lehar and Kalman, Spanish Zarzuela and popular classics from Gershwin to Morricone will be performed.

November 13 at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory

A dream comes true, 6+

The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra presents a program of thirty Russian hits by Yuri Antonov, Igor Krutoy, Igor Nikolaev and Raymond Pauls in original symphonic arrangements. Familiar hits will be performed by Asker Berbekov, Edward Khacharyan, Marianna Savon, as well as musical stars Yulia Churakova and Natalia Bystrova.

November 13 at the Moscow International House of Music (Svetlanovsky Hall)

Left-handed, 6+

The fairground farce, sharp humor and lyricism of Nikolai Leskov's tale come to life in Vladimir Dmitriev's premiere operetta. The story of a Tula gunsmith who shod an overseas flea has become a romantic comedy. For the sake of a wedding with his beloved, the master will have to wipe the nose of English engineers with the help of ingenuity and a microscope. Memorable melodies in the spirit of Soviet operetta await the audience.

November 13-15 at Natalia Sats Children's Musical Theater (Small Stage)

Harpagon, or The Deceived Bridegroom, 12+

Leonid Yakubovich will co-author Moliere and play the main role in the comedy directed by Valentin Klementyev. The People's Artist personally composed monologues for his hero, turning caricatured avarice into a kind of philosophy of life. The production is structured as a witty duel with the audience, where the main intrigues are played by a cunning matchmaker performed by Evdokia Germanova.

November 13 at the Ordynka Theater

What to see

Lily, 18+

Muse, co—author or Destroyer - Vera Storozheva's biographical drama explores the main love triangle of the Silver Age. Passion, fame and the upheavals of the era intertwined in the fates of Vladimir Mayakovsky, Lily Brick and her husband Osip, people who largely determined the cultural life of their time. The plot covers more than 60 years, from the poet's meeting with Lily in 1915 to the end of her life in 1978. Starring Maria Smolnikova, Andrey Maksimov, Evgeny Stychkin, Angelina Strechina, Viktor Dobronravov, Andrey Smolyakov.

From November 12th in the cinema

Heavy suite, 18+

The glossy world of Rublevsky luxury collapses in Ilya Aksenov's crime drama about the shadow market of luxury fakes. The wife of a rich developer, Ksenia, accidentally kills her husband's mistress and realizes that her ideal marriage, girlfriends, and even expensive things are a complete fake. To preserve her status and freedom, the heroine, along with her brother, who was released from the colony, builds an empire selling "pali". Starring Paulina Andreeva, Ivan Yankovsky, Yuri Chursin.

From November 13th on Wink

Christmas at Signor Cupiello's house, 16+

The noisy and touching Naples on the eve of the winter holiday comes to life in the premiere production by Vladimir Logvinov based on the play by Eduardo de Filippo. The head of the family, Luca Cupiello, is trying to unite his family around the preparations for Christmas. But his wife has long been tired of his childhood hobbies and financial problems. Tommasino's son is a deadbeat. And Ninuccia's daughter wants to leave her husband for a lover. Starring Georgy Khaev, Sofya Serebryanskaya, Egor Razlivanov, Kirill Bakumenko.

November 18 at the Vakhtangov Theater (Simonovskaya Stage, Chamber Hall)

Kurolis. A tricky story, 5+

The premiere of a musical tale about first love, true friendship and rebellion against age-old forest rules. The little fox flatly refused to be cunning, and the chicken set out to learn how to fly. The heroes will have to alarm all the inhabitants of the forest and the chicken coop, and at the same time prove to their parents that the world is much wider than usual. Starring Artyom Filatov, Eduard Menyakin, Eliza Palmen, Sofia Safronova.

On November 14 and 15 at the Children's Musical Theater of the Young Actor, the stage on Dmitrovka

Valencian Madmen, 12+

Director Andrey Badulin presents the premiere of a comedy based on one of Lope de Vega's early plays, which combines farce, Spanish aesthetics and lively flamenco. Passionate love, a chase and a series of misunderstandings, because of which the characters hide in a hospital for the mentally ill. Starring Konstantin Deniskin, Roman Bogdanov, Artemy Seregin, Alyona Gubanova.

November 13 and 14 at the Russian Army Theater (Small Stage)

Overnight in Lisbon, 18+

Two tickets on the last steamer to America and one night of confession in Europe's only open port — director Yuri Grymov brought one of Erich Maria Remarque's most poignant novels to the stage. The tragic story of German immigrants unfolds in front of the viewer, in which feelings turn out to be stronger than fear. Starring Anastasia Sycheva, Alexander Kolesnikov, Vadim Pinsky, Konstantin Konushkin, Bogdan Shchukin.

November 14 at the Modern Theater

Exhibitions

His Lordship Naiv, 6+

The exhibition of naive art from the collection of Sergei Yastrzhembsky offers a fresh look at the most sincere genre of culture, where childlike purity of thought acquires a high noble title. The exhibition features works by renowned masters and self-taught artists from Russia, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and South America.

From November 13 to December 12 at SISTEMA GALLERY

History of one forecast, 0+

How to predict the weather in a besieged city when almost all weather stations have been destroyed — the answer to this question is given by the exhibition dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the legendary parade on November 7, 1941 on Red Square. The exhibition reveals the history of the creation of weather forecaster Oskar Krichak's forecast, on which the holding of the historic march and the safety of the capital depended. Among the exhibits are antique meteorological instruments, secret weather maps, documents, and uniforms of military meteorologists.

Until February 7, 2027 at the Victory Museum

Rusartstil, 0+

Unique ceramics, Vologda lace, art paintings and handmade jewelry — about 250 craftsmen and designers from 35 regions of Russia will present their collections at the fair. The project combines the centuries-old history of folk art crafts with current trends in clothing and interior design. The main events of the program include ethnomoda screenings, a thematic exposition and master classes.

From November 18 to 22 at the Danilovsky Event Hall

Festivals

Underwater world and a little magic, 0+

Take a look behind the scenes of the work of marine animal trainers, understand the habits of capybaras and see spectacular cryoshows with liquid nitrogen: guests will enjoy lectures and quizzes about sharks, a scientific performance "Energy: from Newton to Einstein" from the ATOM Museum, magic from the illusionists of Vizardia, guided tours and creative workshops.

November 14 and 15 at the Moskvarium