11:15–12:30
Special feature of the International Children’s Cultural Forum was the Competition of Children’s initiatives in culture and art development. The finalists are talented children from all over the country — present their projects to the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and immediately receive feedback.
At a special session, the finalists of the competition will present their projects. Following the project presentation results, initiatives will be identified that will receive implementation support from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
15:00–17:30
Digitalization in Culture – strategic session of the Forum. Hackathon format will allow young delegates to present their vision of the issue and propose its solution.Participants of the hackathon should develop a project on application of digital technologies in the field of culture: consider such tasks as popularization of cultural objects, increasing the accessibility of cultural events and events, preservation of cultural heritage, creation of new forms of art, development of creative universities and colleges.Teams will try to outbattle artificial intelligence. The neural network will present its solution. Goal of the players is to develop ideas or suggest others — more interesting, larger, more effective. Focusing session will take place on the first day of the Forum: the teams will learn the task and meet with facilitators – specialists who will guide them in developing the solution.
16:00–17:15
On the Day of the Russian Flag, it is especially important to talk about the Fatherland. At all times, poems and songs have been written about the native land, and love for it inspires creation of great works of art.
Interactive discussion main subject will be creativity and patriotism. Special Military Operation participants will talk about the importance of cultural front: how artists coming to the front line inspire fighters, how a new volume of poems about heroism and courage gives them strength, how children’s drawings and letters become a symbol of people’s unity. All this brings victory closer.
Speakers:
Alexey Romanov, Deputy Chairman of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation, Hero of Russia
Vladislav Golovin, captain, participant of the Special Military Operation, Hero of Russia
Alexander Uryupin, lieutenant Colonel, participant of the Special Military Operation, holder of two Orders of Courage
Andranik Gevenyan, lieutenant colonel, member of the Special Military Operation
Pavel Yakushev, participant of the Special Military Operation
Partner:
Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation
19:00–20:15
The first day of the Forum will end with an amazing event — a concert by the Symphony Orchestra of Cinematography conducted by Sergei Skripka.
This is the most unique team in the world! There are no impossible tasks for it: the team is mobile, able to play in large and small compositions, transform into a pop and jazz ensemble, perform in philharmonic concerts and at the same time constantly work in the studio. Recording strictly timed music for films has special requirements: due to the narrow time frame, there are almost no rehearsals. Such work requires the high skill of each artist, clarity and concentration, musical sensitivity and quick understanding of the composer’s intention.
19:00–19:45
The actors of the street theater “Tall Brothers” evoke the widest range of feelings in the audience — from the ringing laughter of children to the sincere tears of adults who understand the touching and piercing message of the artists.
Juggling, equilibration on a unicycle, balancing on reels, silly tricks, hula hoops, improvisation, contact trick clowning with the audience and many other “deadly numbers” – everything is truly serious and seriously unreal.
MUSEUMS AND ART
10:00–12:15
Russian alphabet displays the richness of the Russian language. In childhood, we get to know each letter through associations. And what would the ABC of culture look like? “A”: aria, Aivazovsky, arrangement, animation… “B”: ballet, Barto, Blok, Bunin, bogatyrs, … “P”: Pushkin, Prokofiev, Plisetskaya, poetry, palette… The scope for creativity is endless! Young artists under the mentorship of teachers of the Art Institute named after V. I. Surikov will create a unique art object that will present the phenomena and terms that make up the culture of a great country. Partner:
Moscow State Academic Art Institute named after V. I. Surikov
16:00–17:15
What should a modern museum be like, how to attract visitors and what impressions are they waiting for? Representatives of the country’s leading museums will answer these questions and talk about new projects. The Forum participants will identify the most interesting ones from the point of view of the youth audience and offer their vision. Speakers:
Mikhail Bryzgalov, General Director of the Russian National Museum of Music, President of the Brass Society named after V. Khalilova, member of the Presidium of the Union of Museums of Russia and ICOM of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Elena Titova, Director of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts
Anna Yalova, Director of the Manege Central Exhibition Hall (St. Petersburg)
MUSIC
10:45–12:15
The folk song began its journey from ancient times. Along the way, she acquired unique features, became a mirror of history, the soul of the people. Today, folk songs are of particular interest, modern compositions based on folklore sound original and have many fans.
People’s Artist of Russia Nadezhda Babkina knows everything about a folk song. Together with her ensemble “Russian Song” Nadezhda not only preserves, but also develops traditions. Her performances are a bright fire, sparks of charm and fun.
At the workshop from the famous mentor, the Forum participants will plunge into the origins of Russian culture, learn expressive chants and feel the power of their voice.
The workshop is conducted by:
Nadezhda Babkina, People’s Artist of Russia, Artistic director-Director of the Moscow State Academic Theater “Russian Song”
Moscow State Ensemble “Russian Song”
16:00–17:15
Everyone has experienced the magic of the voice since childhood, when as a child he listened to fairy tales and fell asleep to his mother’s lullaby. Growing up, everyone sings their favorite tunes, but many do not even suspect what true possibilities their voice holds.
Tina Kuznetsova captivates listeners with her individual style: her vocals catch on from the first notes, folk compositions in her performance sound original and modern. At the workshop, Tina will share vocal techniques, tell you how to better understand your voice, and reveal the secret – so how do you add that magic to your performance?
Teacher:
Tina Kuznetsova, singer, composer
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM
10:45–12:15
2024 has been declared the year of the creator of the Russian literary language, the greatest poet Alexander Pushkin.
How Pushkin’s genius reveals itself to each of us, why the poet’s works will be eternal, how in such a short life he managed to fit himself not just into the history of literature, but into the cultural code of Russia — the curator of the Literature and Journalism direction, director of the State Museum of the History of Russian Literature named after V. I. Dal, Dmitry Bak will talk to the Forum participants about this.
Speaker:
Dmitry Bak, Director of the State Museum of the History of Russian Literature named after V. I. Dal
Partner:
State Museum of the History of Russian Literature named after V. I. Dal
16:00–17:15
Today, augmented and extended reality technologies are not so much used for entertainment, they are used to create, for example, new media formats. The main advantages of XR are entertainment and visibility, complete freedom of action, when you can create any scenery and reproduce any plot, whether it’s a flight to the moon or a spacewalk. Thanks to technology, a person can find himself in the thick of events and look at what is happening in the first person. At the master class, Forum participants will learn how augmented reality formats are used in journalism and why it is called journalism of the future.Speaker:
Artyom Buftyak, Deputy Director of the Directorate of New Media of MIA Russia Today
CINEMA AND ANIMATION
11:00–12:15
Cinema and animation are not just entertainment, they are a whole world that can inspire, teach, help to understand yourself and others. In this world, everyone will find something for themselves: someone will enjoy colorful cartoons, someone will immerse themselves in a deep analysis of dramatic films, and someone will discover new genres and trends.
At a creative meeting with the curator of the Cinema and Animation direction, Gavriil Gordeev, Forum participants will learn about the trends in the film industry. A separate topic is the festival of children’s, family films and animation “Little Bear”, where films are judged not by adults, but by children. Gavriil Gordeev will tell about how to get into the competition program, and will discuss with Forum participants the question of why children’s films are so important.
Speaker:
Gavriil Gordeev, General Producer of the Okko online cinema, President and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Partners:
All-Russian Festival of Children’s, family cinema and animation “Little bear”
Okko Online Cinema
15:00–16:15
Forum participants will have a unique opportunity to meet the most popular actors. Viktor Dobronravov and Angelina Strechina are among the most sought-after actors in Russian cinema. Films with their participation gain sky-high ratings, new filming is scheduled for years in advance.
The actors will talk about how they choose their roles, how they cope not only with popularity, but also with working seven days a week, how the film industry is changing and what films they watch themselves.
Speakers:
Viktor Dobronravov, theater and film actor, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Angelina Strechina, theater and film actress
Gavriil Gordeev, General Producer of the Okko online cinema, President and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Egor Moskvitin, film critic, program director of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
THEATER AND CIRCUS
11:00–12:15
He has dozens of roles in cinema and theater to his credit — and in each he is harmonious. Sergey Bezrukov, having become one of the most sought-after and popular Russian actors, went further. Today he is a director and artistic director of the theater, and he continues his creative dynasty and successfully copes with the role of a father.
Getting used to a role, appropriating a character, showing his inner feelings is not just a talent, but also many hours of practice. People’s Artist of Russia Sergey Bezrukov will share with the Forum participants his views on the profession and tell them how to realize their gift.
Speaker:
Sergey Bezrukov, Artistic Director of the Moscow Provincial Theater, head of the workshop of the Acting Faculty of the VGIK, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation
11:00–12:15
Circus is a kaleidoscope of emotions: admiration for acrobats, fear for animal temper, laughter at clowns. This magic is created daily by people who have dedicated their lives to the arena. The Zapashny brothers managed to continue one of the oldest circus dynasties of the country with dignity and become world legends. They risk their lives every day, but that only makes them love the art of training more. Edgard and Askold Zapashny will talk about what is behind each performance, tell the secrets of the most successful numbers and inspire those who dream of becoming the lord of predators and … spectator emotions! Speakers:
Edgard Zapashny, General Director of the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation
Askold Zapashny, artistic director of the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue, People’s Artist of the Russian FederationPartner:
Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue
16:00–17:15
The main association with the word “circus” is, of course, children’s laughter that sounds when the main clown wizards appear in the arena. After all, making people laugh is a great talent and a subtle art.
Italian David Larible is a world celebrity, winner of the highest award in circus art “Golden Clown” — will show the techniques he uses in the arena, and, of course, will make you laugh! Artists of the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue will assist him.
Speakers:
David Larible, Italian clown, winner of the highest award in circus art “Golden Clown”
Artists of the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue:
Rudolf Prokopov-Levitsky
Artem Bobtsov
Grigory Anastyuk
Partner:
Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenue
CHOREOGRAPHY
10:45–12:15
For the second year in a row, the Art School “5!6!7!8!” opens its doors to the participants of the Forum. This is a unique creative environment where dance is the language of communication. Experienced masters and mentors talk about different dance styles, learn a particular style with the participants of the movement and reveal the secrets of their skills.
Jazz dance impresses with its sincerity and originality. It organically combined several styles: from ballet to ethnic dance. Jazz dance has come a long way and today perfectly reflects the trends of modernity: energy, emotional pressure, impulsiveness, rhythmicity.
The outstanding choreographer Egor Druzhinin will introduce this extraordinarily beautiful dance. Forum participants will learn how to fill music with plastics and how to master their bodies competently.
Teacher:
Egor Druzhinin, choreographer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
16:00–17:00
For the second year in a row, the Art School “5!6!7!8!” opens its doors to the participants of the Forum. This is a unique creative environment where dance is the language of communication.
Ballroom dance occupies a special place in choreography, combining art and sport. Extravagant images, thought out to the smallest detail, and the pronounced individuality of the dancers attract a huge number of fans.
At the workshop, the Forum participants will get acquainted with the aesthetics of burning Latin American dance, learn dance moves and combine them into one composition.
Teacher:
Arsen Agamalyan, choreographer, director, two-time world champion, three-time European champion in ballroom dancing in a Latin American show
10:00—10:15
The second day of the Forum opens with exercises. The exercise will set participants up for a productive day, give them a boost of motivation and good mood, and tell them about the connection between culture and a healthy lifestyle.
An experienced choreographer from Egor Druzhinin’s team performs exercises.
Presenter:
Anastasia Cherednikova, choreographer, director, winner and judge of international dance championships and festivals
15:00–17:30
The hackathon participants shall develop projects on digital technologies application in culture. Teams will try to outbattle artificial intelligence. The neural network presented its solution. Goal of the players is to develop ideas or suggest others — more interesting, larger, more effective. It is also necessary to describe practical implementation of the project. At the working session, the teams will prepare solutions that will be presented to the jury in the final.
16:30–17:30
These people always remain behind the scenes: when filming movies, staging plays, recording music videos, creating games. Everything they create is usually called backstage.But each of them is a hero, whose task is often more important than the work of those in the front. In the creative industries, backstage professionals are now in great demand. At the master class, the Forum participants will learn where such specialists are trained, how they can reveal their potential and make a name for themselves. It’s time for backstage heroes to come out of the shadows!Speaker:
Borislav Volodin, Director of the NGO “National Open Championship of Creative Competencies “ArtMasters”, member of the Russian Television Academy
16:30–17:30
Any trip is not only about new places, impressions, but also about getting to know national traditions and customs.In an interactive lesson, the Forum participants will reflect on what a comfortable tourist environment should be, why it is important to study and respect the historical and cultural heritage of the country, and how to preserve traditions and customs of hospitality.Speaker:
Konstantin Starostin, Deputy Head of the Department for the Development of Educational Tourism, Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality in MoscowPartner:
Moscow City Tourism Committee
MUSEUMS AND ART
10:30–11:30
Sketching is a technique of quick sketches, some of them become the basis for a work of art, while others remain only in the album. This is a way to capture the moment “here and now”, capture the moment and save it forever.
In the plein air, the Forum participants will make sketches of plants, branches, trees of various species and, possibly, animals and birds, learn how to depict the surrounding reality, while conveying a light-and-air perspective and natural illumination.
Teachers:
Natalia Anyk, teacher, author of educational programs for children and presenter of interactive excursions for children and family audience of the New Tretyakov Gallery, art historian, art critic
Ekaterina Romanova, methodologist for museum and educational activities of the State Tretyakov Gallery, teacher of the Children’s Studio in Lavrushinsky Lane, member of the Union of Artists of Russia
Oksana Sitnikova, teacher, author of educational programs for children and presenter of interactive guided tours for children and family audience of the New Tretyakov Gallery, art historian, art critic
12:00–13:00
Viktor Vasnetsov became the first artist who turned to Russian folklore in search of inspiration: images of heroes, princes and princesses, fairy-tale heroes are inextricably linked with his name. His brother Apollinarius recreated the appearance of ancient Russian cities: he studied history, collected information about everyday life, and then conveyed everything in detail on canvases.
During the creative lesson, the Forum participants will embark on an exciting journey into the world of paintings by the Vasnetsov brothers and immerse themselves in Russian antiquity — fairy tale and real.
Speaker:
Maria Razgulina, methodologist for scientific and educational activities of the State Tretyakov Gallery
Partner:
State Tretyakov Gallery
15:00–16:00
The legendary Stroganovka is the oldest art educational institution in Russia. Next year it will celebrate 200 anniversary! Today it is a multidisciplinary university that trains specialists in various fields of design, historians and art theorists, artists of monumental painting and sculptors, masters of decorative and applied arts and restorers.
At the creative lesson, the vice-rector of the university will not only tell the Forum participants how to enter the university, but also share his unique experience: he will reveal the characteristic features of the famous Stroganov school, tell them how to develop creative abilities and apply them in practice.
Speaker:
Viktor Slepukhin, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs and Strategic Development of Educational Activities of the Russian State Pedagogical University named after S. G. Stroganov, Honorary worker of higher professional education
MUSIC
10:30–11:30
Many talented artists have a dream about music since childhood. And in order to go through this difficult creative path confidently, you need to get a good foundation – a musical education. Mastery and improvisation are born only on the basis of knowledge.
At the conference, Forum participants will be able not only to ask experienced experts about admission to a music college and university, but also to share what they expect from this education, what they strive for and why they come to music and art schools.
Moderator:
Anton Varentsov, Executive Director of the Association of Musical Educational Institutions, soloist of the opera of the Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz
Speakers:
Alexander Ryzhinsky, Rector of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music
Svyatoslav Golubenko, Vice President of the Association of Musical Educational Institutions
Partners:
Gnessin Russian Academy of Music
Association of Music Educational Institutions
All-Russian Children’s Music Festival dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of E. F. Gnesina
12:00–13:00
Working in the music industry requires not only talent, but also competent promotion. The era of technology and social networks, on the one hand, helps young talents to express themselves, and on the other hand, complicates the task: you need to be an individual and find what makes you stand out. Producer and director Lina Arifulina took part in countless selections and castings of new artists. Lina knows what distinguishes a young star, and how to find the one among thousands of applicants. During the creative lesson, Forum participants will learn about the secrets of promotion, the rules of a successful music brand and the creation of a creative image.Speaker:
Lina Arifulina, producer, director
15:00–16:00
Every time it seems that it is already difficult to surprise a sophisticated viewer with something, they appear – virtuoso performers who set a new bar in the world of music. Their contribution to the development of culture and art cannot be measured.
The Forum participants will meet with musicians who have conquered millions of hearts with their filigree playing. Virtuosos will tell you how they reached the top of their skills: what was the most difficult thing on this path, what pleased and helped, and what, perhaps, had to be sacrificed.
Speakers:
Oleg Akkuratov, pianist, jazz improviser, winner of the Prize of the President of the Russian Federation for Young cultural figures
Petr Dranga, accordion player, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Alexander Ramm, cellist, laureate of the Prize of the President of the Russian Federation
Timur Khaliullin, organist, soloist of the Belgorod State Philharmonic, composer
15:00–16:00
You can recognize a hit by the first notes. I want to listen, sing along, all day long this music is spinning in my head, it sticks in my memory for a long time. Having such a composition in your repertoire is the dream of every performer.
It is a mistake to think that a random song can become a hit — it has its own recipe. Author and composer of popular songs Alexey Romanof will tell you what really catches the listener, what rules a successful melody has and where to get inspiration.
Speaker:
Alexey Romanof, singer, composer, producer
Partner:
ArtMasters
16:30–17:30
The cello is called the instrument of romantics. It’s voice, voluminous and soulful, is capable of causing a storm of emotions. And a cello solo is like a heart-to-heart conversation with a good friend.
Virtuoso cellist Alexander Ramm knows how to turn feelings into sound. During creative lesson for Forum participants, he will share the secrets of playing this amazing musical instrument and demonstrate his skills as a performer.
Speaker:
Alexander Ramm, cellist, laureate of the Prize of the President of the Russian Federation
16:30–17:30
What is more important for creating a popular song — experience or youthful enthusiasm? Or maybe inspiration and special creative techniques? Let’s discuss with those who know how to put music and words together so that they become a hit. The discussion will bring together songwriters and composers of three generations – from 12 to 70 years old, working on the project “Main children’s Songs”. In addition to professional secrets, they will talk about trends in the music space, ways to promote songs and about the Festival of the Union State “Creativity of the Young”.
Speakers:
Participants of the Festival of the Union State “Creativity of the young”:
Grigory Gladkov, composer, member of the Union of Composers and the Union of Cinematographers of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Yulia Katrenko, songwriter, graduate of the Oleg Shaumarov Songwriting Academy, winner of music competitions
Vitaly Ososhnik, composer, producer of the group “Heroes” and the children’s musical group “Wizards of the Yard”, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation
Natalia Ososhnik, songwriter, screenwriter, producer of the group “Heroes” and the children’s musical group “Wizards of the Yard”
Ksenia Pavlova, singer, actress, winner of music competitions
Partner:
Victory Museum
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM
10:30–11:30
Poetry is always a conversation with the world and with oneself. At the workshop, Forum participants will learn about how poetry has changed from epoch to epoch, about modern authors and meanings, and try themselves at rhyming.
The result of the workshop will be a poetic impromptu work, which the young delegates will create together with the writer and poet Alexey Oleinikov.
Speaker:
Alexey Oleynikov, writer, playwright, poet
12:00–13:00
The Internet has firmly entered into everyday life, users have their own style of communication. Such a phenomenon could not but affect the Russian language and the culture of speech, bringing both positive and negative aspects: it seems that the language becomes clogged and becomes more primitive, but, on the other hand, people have learned to communicate faster.
In an interactive lesson, the Forum participants will find out why the older generation considers online slang a threat to the Russian literary language, analyze examples, and answer the question: how does it feel to speak modern Russian?
Speaker:
Elena Diner, Professor, Department of Library and Information Sciences, Moscow State Institute of Culture, Professor, Department of Journalism and Integrated Communications, Vyatka State University, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences
12:00–13:00
For 14 years, the Karusel TV channel has been closely monitoring the interests of children and successfully creating content that resonates with young viewers.
Vera Obolonkina, editor—in-chief of the Karusel TV channel, general producer of the main children’s award, Tatiana Nikolskaya, and the presenters: Anton Zorkin, Milana Filimonova and Lesha Petrik will talk to the Forum participants about how to achieve recognition of the children’s audience, which areas in the field of children’s content are popular now, which trends are gaining momentum, why more and more content for children is being created with the participation of children themselves.
Speakers:
Tatiana Nikolskaya, General Producer of the Main Characters Award
Vera Obolonkina, editor-in-chief of the Karusel TV channel
Anton Zorkin, presenter of the Karusel TV channel
Alexey Petrik, presenter of the Karusel TV channel
Milana Filimonova, presenter of the Karusel TV channel
Partner:
Karusel TV Channel
15:00–16:00
Is there a secret to success? Should a writer chase ratings? How to react to the opinion of critics? How do you know if an idea is worthy of an entire book? Is it possible to learn writing skills and does life experience affect the quality of a work?
Novice writers have a lot of questions. Denis Lukyanov, a writer whose books are sold in large editions, and Elena Yakovleva, the editor-in-chief of NoSugar Books at AST publishing house, will help to deal with them.
Speakers:
Yulia Arteeva, a popular writer of youth literature
Gabriel Costa, writer, author of youth novels, creator of the cycle “Breath”
Denis Lukyanov, writer, journalist, literary columnist, podcast host
Elena Yakovleva, Chief Editor of NoSugar Books, AST Publishing house
Partner:
Eksmo-AST Publishing Holding
16:30–17:30
TASS News Agency is the golden standard of journalism. Superprofessionals are happy to share their experience and carefully transfer knowledge to a new generation. The editorial staff of TASS CHILDREN will hold a workshop on the art of interviews. They will tell about the basics of the genre, teach you how to create unique content, warn you how to avoid mistakes, and advise you how not to be afraid of a “clean slate”. In addition, Forum participants will have the opportunity to record a video on a professional camera, and TASS will tell them how to behave correctly in the frame.
Speakers:
Daria Chernyakhovskaya, Editorial Director of TASS CHILDREN
Yaroslava Butonova, chief producer of the editorial board of TASS CHILDREN
Anastasia Evdokimova, producer of the editorial board of TASS CHILDREN
Alexander Plyusnin, operator of the editorial office of TASS CHILDREN
Partner:
TASS News Agency
CINEMA AND ANIMATION
10:30–11:30
What professions are there in the film industry, who is responsible for what and how is the set set with all departments arranged? At the work intensive, the Forum participants will find out who makes films. Producers, directors, showrunners, screenwriters, cameramen, make-up artists, costume designers, stuntmen, editing directors, sound producers — there is a huge team of like-minded people behind the work of cinematography, where everyone plays an important role.
Speakers:
Gavriil Gordeev, General Producer of the Okko online cinema, President and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Alexander Plotnikov, producer
12:00–13:00
“Yeralash” is the most popular newsreel, short sketches on the topic of the day have been released on screens for 50 years. Despite the humorous tone, the project carries a huge semantic load, raising the themes of discipline, education, respect for work and the older generation. Some series of “Yeralasha” have become a living story, from generation to generation they do not lose their relevance.
How “Yeralash” was filmed at the dawn of popularity and how it is now, what short videos are taught today and what is the secret of the most important children’s humorous film magazine in the country — the Forum participants will learn about this at a creative meeting with the director of the film magazine “Yeralash” Marina Suleymanova.
Speaker:
Marina Suleymanova, director of the film magazine “Yeralash”
Partner:
Children’s humorous film magazine “Yeralash”
12:00–13:00
Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio is almost 90 years old! Over the entire history, more than one and a half thousand cartoons have been created in a variety of genres and artistic techniques — from plasticine to computer graphics. Many cartoons were included in the “golden fund” of world animation classics.
At the creative meeting, the general director of the Soyuzmultfilm film studio, director-animator Boris Mashkovtsev will talk how animation has changed and what it will be like in the future. The Forum participants will learn about new technologies, the use of artificial intelligence, tools for creating unique visual effects using the example of the cartoon “Formula of Water”.
Speaker:
Boris Mashkovtsev, General Director of Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio
Partner:
Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio
16:30–17:30
An actor is a serious profession that requires hard work and a lot of effort. And if the path of an adult actor is clear in most cases, then how do children come to their first roles and popularity?
At a creative meeting with young stars, we will ask them directly: how did they come to the cinema, how did they go through their first casting, do they have idols and which of their adult colleagues gave them the most important advice, do they plan to continue their careers and enter creative universities, how do they manage to study at school and is it difficult to cope with the surging popularity. Forum participants will have an opportunity to ask any question and get a first-hand answer.
Speakers:
Gavriil Gordeev, General Producer of the Okko online cinema, President and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Karina Kagramanyan, actress
Kai Getz, a young actor
THEATER AND CIRCUS
10:30–11:30
The ability to speak convincingly and vividly is not only excellent diction. An actor who wants to be believed must be able to make pauses and semantic accents, not forget about breathing and facial expressions, and also complement speech with correct gestures.
Participants of the Forum will have an opportunity to learn all this at a workshop by a teacher of stage speech. Speaking skills are useful not only in the acting profession, but also in life.
Teacher:
Polina Laurent, actress, teacher of the Children’s Studio of the Maly Theater
Partner:
Maly Theatre
12:00–13:00
There is nothing more pleasant than feeling like an expert and knowing that your opinion is being listened to. To achieve this, you need to learn a lot, but you can start small — start a blog. The theater is a subtle sphere and full of mysteries, so it needs to be properly understood.
At the workshop, the teacher of the School of young theater blogger will not only talk about the genres of productions and directing techniques, but also tell you how to make the content on social networks bright and popular.
Teacher:
Katerina Antonova, an employee of the literary department and the press service of the Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz, chief editor of the portal about theater for children and teenagers “Nedorosl”
Partner:
Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz
15:00–16:00
There is no word “training” in the Kuklachev Theater. A cat is a proud and independent animal, it is impossible to force it. But with the help of love and play, Yuri Kuklachev managed to do almost incredible things: his furry artists show wonders of dexterity and grace, becoming famous all over the world.
In an interactive creative lesson, the Kuklachev family will reveal the secrets of communicating with wayward artists and show a vivid performance.
Speaker:
Dmitry Kuklachev, First Deputy Artistic Director of the Cat Theater, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
CHOREOGRAPHY
10:30–11:30
Art School “5!6!7!8!” is a unique creative environment where dance is the language for communication. Experienced masters and mentors talk about different dance styles, teach the participants the basic movements of a particular style and reveal the secrets of their skills.
Folk dance is the hallmark of every country. It laid the foundation for the existing styles.
At the workshop, the Forum participants will learn how to distinguish the homeland of folk dance by several unique movements, and together with their mentor they will go on a long journey to different parts of the country without leaving the choreographic hall.
Teacher:
Dmitry Tolmasov, lead soloist and choreographer of the Moscow State Academic Theater “Gzhel”, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
The concertmaster:
Vladimir Davydov, accordion player, winner of All-Russian and international music competitions
12:30–13:00
Freedom of movement and creative design, a unique art that keeps up with the times and reflects the dancer’s worldview — all these are features of modern contemporary dance. This style is characterized by a wide range of dance images and movements. One of the ideas of contemporary is the opportunity to move away from the classical style and express yourself in free dance. The dancer does not follow a clear script, but follows the voice of the body. Such a dance can be mastered by anyone who is ready to free himself from inner stiffness and express his emotions.
The contemporary master class will introduce the key elements of dance to the Forum participants and give them unforgettable impressions and a burst of vitality.
Teacher:
Vitaly Savchenko, dancer, choreographer, director, winner of the show “New Dances” on TNT
“KED Concert” is a unique performance from the Team of Egor Druzhinin. Professional dancers will gather on one stage and show their skills. The audience will enjoy an incredible creative atmosphere, a lot of music and bright numbers in different dance styles. Egor Druzhinin himself will act as the concert host and personally announce each number and each member of his Team.
Presenter:
Egor Druzhinin, choreographer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
16:30–17:30
Art School “5!6!7!8!” hosts spectacular interactive event. The Forum participants, together with choreographers, will create a dance flash mob and present it on the Forum site.
Teachers:
Vitaly Ulivanov, choreographer, two-time champion of Russia in hip-hop dancing, winner of season 4 of the show “DANCING” on TNT
Anastasia Cherednikova, choreographer, director, winner and judge of international dance championships and festivals
10:00—10:15
The exercise will set up the young delegates for the third, very busy day of the Forum. An experienced choreographer from Egor Druzhinin’s team performs exercises. Dance moves and a boost of energy — the connection between culture and a healthy lifestyle is obvious!
Presenter:
Anastasia Cherednikova, choreographer, director, winner and judge of international dance championships and festivals
10:30–11:30
Cosmonauts are seemingly people of technical professions, but this does not prevent them from acting in films or running a cool photo blog.
The first man in outer space, Alexey Leonov, painted beautifully — his canvases are kept in the Museum of Cosmonautics; Vladimir Dzhanibekov, who saved Salyut-7, was fond of graphics, drew rockets and airplanes; and German Titov even became the progenitor of the art of “extraterrestrial” photography. Why do conquerors of the Universe choose creative hobbies for themselves and how these skills can be useful in work in orbit — Forum participants will find out at a meeting with cosmonaut Alexander Lazutkin, who, by the way, wrote books!
Speaker:
Alexander Lazutkin, pilot-cosmonaut, the Hero of the Russian Federation, author of the book “Cosmonauts’s notes”
10:30–11:30
The Year of the Family is a great occasion to remember those who followed in the footsteps of creative parents, became a follower of cultural traditions and made their contribution to art. The quiz about the creative dynasties of Russia is conducted by the Russian Society “Znanie”, which means that the participants of the quiz will have an exciting competition and gain new, useful knowledge.
Partner:
Russian Society “Znanie”
15:00–16:00
In the previous two days of the Forum, the hackathon participants worked out a lot of issues: how to use digital technologies to develop new art forms, preserve and popularize cultural heritage, make the creative process accessible to everyone, enrich and increase cultural potential. The task was complicated by the fact that the teams had to compete not only with each other, but also with artificial intelligence: the neural network offered its solution. Who won in the end will be determined by the jury, evaluating the projects according to several parameters: efficiency, creativity, uniqueness, the possibility of practical implementation, social significance.
Composition of the jury:
Mikhail Bryzgalov, General Director of the Russian National Museum of Music, President of the Brass Society named after V. Khalilov, member of the Presidium of the Union of Museums of Russia and ICOM of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Aslan Khadzhaev, Artistic Director of the State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble “Nalmes”, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Olga Khomova, General Director of the State Academic Chapel of St. Petersburg, Chairperson of the Board of the Union of Concert Organizations of Russia, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation
16:30–17:30
There is a language that is understandable to every person on the planet — it is the language of culture. With its help, you can reach out to the whole world and convey your ideas.
Participants of the Cultural Diplomacy session represent their countries at international competitions, win diplomas and medals, proving that there are no barriers and borders for art. Young creators will talk about their experience of participating in global projects, share stories of cooperation with talents from other countries and discuss how the creative power of culture unites people of various views.
Speakers:
Maria Belokopytova, pianist (14 years old)
Yelisey Ivashchinenko, accordion player (14 years old)
Karina Kossova, pianist (9 years old)
Polina Thai, cellist (16 years old)
16:30–17:30
An intellectual game is a great way to show your knowledge, speed of thinking and creativity. Exciting “Cultural Duel” will bring together teams consisting of the Curators of the Forum, guests and young delegates. They will have to answer the most unexpected questions about culture. There is no need for encyclopedic knowledge. The main thing is ingenuity and desire to win!
Participants:
Alexey Barabanov, presenter of Orpheus Radio
Mikhail Bryzgalov, General Director of the Russian National Museum of Music, President of the Brass Society named after V. Khalilov, member of the Presidium of the Union of Museums of Russia and ICOM of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Olga Khomova, General Director of the State Academic Chapel of St. Petersburg, Chairperson of the Board of the Union of Concert Organizations of Russia, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation
The team of Forum delegates
Partner:
Russian Society “Znanie”
MUSEUMS AND ART
Artists have always been the guardians of history, reflecting in their works both the moments that determined the fate of mankind and everyday scenes. History through the eyes of an artist is not a list of dates and events, but people and their emotions that cannot be expressed in words.
During the creative lesson, Alexey Kryukov will tell the Forum participants about traditions of Russian realistic art, his work in the frontline zone and, of course, about who they are — the heroes of his paintings.
Speaker:
Alexey Kryukov, artist, winner of the Prize of the President of the Russian Federation for young cultural workers in 2023
12:00–13:00
What is the connection between ancient craft techniques and modern design? What do a weaving mill and a computer, an old splint painting and a modern comic book have in common? Is it possible to turn a spinning wheel into an art object, and a carved cross-piece into a mirror?
Forum participants will learn how to creatively study artifacts in a museum and travel around Russia, give a second life to their favorite things and create an author’s work using a neural network. Staff of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts will share the experience of the Children’s Design Laboratory, which is taking place within the framework of the IV Biennial competition of subject design “Invented and made in Russia”.
Speakers:
Natalia Denisova, Chief Methodologist of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts
Ksenia Nazemtseva, Head of the Department of Scientific, Methodological and Educational Activities of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts
Partner:
All-Russian Museum of Decorative Art
15:00–16:00
Translucent transitions, almost imperceptible layering of colors, highlights, semitones, and finally the rigor of the liner stroke — all this is the magic of a watercolor landscape.
At the workshop, the Forum participants will get acquainted with the basic techniques of landscape artists and create their own painting under the strict guidance of mentors.
Teachers:
Natalia Anyk, teacher, author of educational programs for children and presenter of interactive excursions for children and family audience of the New Tretyakov Gallery, art historian, art critic
Partner:
State Tretyakov Gallery
16:30–17:30
An exciting guided tour is not just a transfer of information, but a real art! A lively, enthusiastic and talented story is the key to interest in any museum.
At the workshop, the Forum participants will learn how a guide can turn dry facts and dates into a fascinating story, how to create an atmosphere and captivate visitors, and what creative techniques and techniques will make the story memorable.
Speaker:
Ekaterina Yakovleva, Head of the Department of sightseeing and scientific and educational work of the Sheremetyevo Palace branch of the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theatrical and Musical Art, winner of the Likhachev Prize 2024
MUSIC
10:30–11:30
When the orchestra is playing, the whole hall is chained to the musicians, but the main participant of the action on stage stands with his back to the audience. There is great power in the barely perceptible strokes of the hand. The conductor is a leader, an emotional center. Ensemble harmony, dynamics, rhythm — he has all the responsibility.
Outstanding conductor, People’s Artist of Russia Sergey Zhilin will give a unique workshop. The Forum participants will learn what the technique of conducting consists of, whether it is possible to convey the whole creative idea of the composer and how to make the performance perfect.
Teacher:
Sergey Zhilin, conductor, pianist, composer, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation
12:00–13:00
Modern music festivals have become powerful centers of attraction. For some it is an opportunity to prove themselves and show their talent, for others it is a place where like—minded people meet and an incredible festive atmosphere reigns.
All these are the fruits of a lot of organizational work. Forum participants will learn how large-scale musical events are created: how the backstage works, what subtleties and pitfalls need to be taken into account and who are these people who give us vivid impressions and joy.
Moderator:
Olga Khomova, General Director of the State Academic Chapel of St. Petersburg, Chairperson of the Board of the Union of Concert Organizations of Russia, Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation
Speakers:
Dmitry Grinchenko, producer, CEO of Russian Concert Agency OJSC
Lev Kontorovich, Artistic Director of the Academic Big Choir of the Russian State Musical Television and Radio Center, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation
Mikhail Bryzgalov, General Director of the Russian National Museum of Music, President of the Brass Society named after V. Khalilov, member of the Presidium of the Union of Museums of Russia and ICOM of Russia, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
12:00–13:00
Creative people are in constant search, because art is a flexible and mobile matter. Finding your way is one of the primary tasks for a young musician. We were lucky to have landmarks in the heritage of Russian culture — great musicians who inspire young talents by their example.
Yuri Bashmet is a genius who changed the fate of a musical instrument, a virtuoso who is applauded in concert halls around the world, a maestro who is endlessly in love with music. How to find your vocation and how to remain yourself, having achieved recognition, the Forum participants have a unique opportunity to ask the great musician their questions and get invaluable advice from him.
Speaker:
Yuri Bashmet, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the New Russia State Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Director, conductor and soloist of the Moscow Soloists Ensemble, People’s Artist of the USSR, Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation
16:30–17:30
Music in cinema is a separate art, without which it is impossible to convey emotions and create an atmosphere. As an equal ally of the plot, it enhances drama and increases joy, heightens anxiety and dispels sadness, emphasizes ugliness and magnifies beauty. The role of music is so great that it can change the perception of what is happening on the screen exactly the opposite.
How to make the viewer cry and laugh, how to reveal the personality of a character, what techniques exist for each genre, what rare and original instruments are used — the composer, author of music for many films Ivan Burlyaev will share the secrets of the profession.
Speaker:
Ivan Burlyaev, composer, producer, head of the Association of Film Music of the Russian Musical Union, member of the jury of the All-Russian competition of Young Composers “Score”
Partner:
ArtMasters
LITERATURE AND JOURNALISM
12:00–13:00
Ernest Mackevicius, TV presenter, director of the Institute “First Media Academy” of the Russian University of Economics named after V. Plekhanov and the HSE Institute of Media will share his professional secrets with the Forum participants.
Based on his experience, he will talk about how to make news and get exclusive, how to process a huge amount of information and conduct fact-checking, how to ask questions correctly and be ready for interviews on any topic. In addition, Ernest will discuss with future journalists how the media industry has changed and what will happen in it tomorrow.
Speaker:
Ernest Mackevicius, TV presenter, Director of the Institute “First Media Academy” of the Russian University of Economics named after V. Plekhanov, Director of the HSE Institute of Media
15:00–16:00
Oleg Roy has a 30-year career as a writer, many literary awards, including the Golden Pen of Russia. His books have been published in millions of copies, translated into dozens of languages, and films and TV series have been made based on some of them.
During the creative meeting, the Forum participants will have an exciting journey into the world of literature. Oleg Roy will talk about his work, share stories of creating characters and plots, secrets of mastery, as well as answer questions and give advice to novice authors.
Speaker:
Oleg Roy, writer, screenwriter, producer and public figure
16:30–17:30
News is the main genre of journalism. Radio stations are the fastest way to deliver information. Radio today is not only broadcasting, it is a set of all data transmission tools: audio and video broadcast, website, application, social networks, news feed.
How the broadcast is set up and segmented every hour, how a radio presenter works and what role the voice plays, how radio reporting differs from video reporting, and music broadcasting from information — the seminar participants will get acquainted with the intricacies of modern radio and discuss the future of information journalism.
Speaker:
Maria Bachenina, host of the radio station “Komsomolskaya Pravda”, popularizer of science
CINEMA AND ANIMATION
10:30–11:30
At this intensive, novice filmmakers will learn a lot of useful information. Showrunners and screenwriters will tell you how to come up with a unique plot, how to make a masterpiece out of an ordinary story, how to “decompose” storytelling and what “lifehacks” to use to keep the viewer’s attention.
In addition to professional advice, the Forum participants will have a practical part: under the guidance of mentors, they will come up with an idea, develop a synopsis and prepare for pitching.
Speakers:
Yamur Gilmutdinov, producer of KVN television teams, author of the idea of the TV series “House Arrest”, member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation
Gavriil Gordeev, general producer of the Okko online cinema, president and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Stas Sheminov, creative producer of the show “Improvisation”, the show “Loud question”, the channel “IMPROKOM”, the community of improvisers “DVIZH”
12:00–13:00
Dragon battles, life on other planets and magic creatures — how to bring it all to life on the screen?! At the technological shooting intensive, Forum participants will learn how virtual reality studios work and what role artificial intelligence plays in the production of special effects.
Speakers:
Gavriil Gordeev, General Producer of the Okko online cinema, President and ideologist of the All-Russian Festival of Children’s, Family Cinema and Animation “Little Bear”
Maxim Kozlov, Head of the Metaverse Sber Technology Center
THEATER AND CIRCUS
10:30–11:30
What happens if a cat and a dog are in the same boat? It is quite possible that they will make friends, find a common language, because this is the only way to survive in the maelstrom of events and dangerous adventures. Young artists use cane dolls to tell a story about good and evil, about friendship and enmity. The performance features specially written music, a lot of humor and, of course, incomparable children’s emotions and enthusiasm.
The play by Mikhail Gindin and Vladimir Sinakevich was on the shelf of the library of the S. V. Obraztsov Puppet Theater since 1983. And it was discovered only when Alexander Zakhariev, the head of the acting group of the Theater Studio of the theater, was puzzled by the choice of material for the production with his wards. Surprisingly, after forty years, the play turned out to be in demand and understandable to the current generation, children 10-15 years old.
Pupils of the S. V. Obraztsov GATSTK Theater Studio:
Nikolai Adamson
Elizaveta Baeva
Alice Gorbacheva
Nadezhda Zatesa
Yvetta Zinnurova
Sofia Korobko
Dmitry Lapshinov
Timur Mansurov
Elizaveta Mishina
Sofia Ochneva
Veronika Samushenkova
Maria Kholodnyak
Partner:
State Academic Central Puppet Theater named after S. V. Obraztsov
12:00–13:00
A puppet, a jigging puppet, a rod-puppet, a trick and a glove puppets are all dolls that create works of incredible colorfulness and depth on the stage of the Obraztsov Theater. The artists of the theater will tell you how the puppets are arranged and how to “revive” them with the help of voice and movement.
The program includes a series of performances from the scenes of a traditional nativity scene, the technique of the Japanese Kamishibai theater, a theatrical demonstration of museum and game puppets from various parts of the world: China, India, Japan, Russia, Italy.
During the lesson, everyone will be able to try to control the puppet on their own, as well as get acquainted with the life and work history of the founder of the theater Sergey Obraztsov.
Teachers:
Ekaterina Maletina, actress of the State Academic Central Puppet Theater named after S.V. Obraztsov
Kirill Sukhanovsky, actor of the State Academic Central Puppet Theater named after S.V. Obraztsov
Partner:
State Academic Central Puppet Theater named after S. V. Obraztsov
15:00–16:00
The main trend of the theater today is adaptation of classics. Old plays characters have phones, branded items and topical jokes. This way they become clearer and closer to the young viewer. Why not try to show a well-known story in a modern, fashionable and fun way? Especially if it’s a favorite fairy tale in a new way.
The actors and director of the Russian Academic Youth Theater are able to do this like no other. They will share secrets with the Forum participants: how to adapt fairy tales and epics, how to show the characters non-standard and modern, which techniques will help make the performance unforgettable.
Speakers:
The creators and performers of the play “The Fourth Hero” at the Russian State Academic Youth Theater:
Ivan Zabelin, actor
Tatiana Matyukhova, actress
Sergey Pechenkin, actor
Natalia Shumilkina, director
Partner:
Russian State Academic Youth Theatre
15:00–16:00
A red carpet, fans and applause — this is what every young actor dreams of. But behind this beautiful picture there are always many hours of rehearsals, abnormal situations at performances and disputes with the director. Expectations don’t always match reality, but sometimes reality exceeds all expectations.
The Forum participants will have a unique opportunity to meet with Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Nonna Grishaeva: to talk about creativity, ask her about the underside of work, discuss the possibilities of admission to a theater university and learn a professional secret — how to playfully get out of any situation.
Speaker:
Nonna Grishaeva, Artistic Director of the Moscow State Theatre ROSTA in Tsaritsyno, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
16:30–17:30
The body is a unique tool that can show the most subtle emotions and convey character. And every actor should be able to use this tool. No matter what happens on stage — a fierce fight or a fainting of the emotional heroine — you can’t do without the skill of movement!
At the workshop, Forum participants will get acquainted with the basics of acting, such as coordination of movements and interaction with music. An experienced teacher will show various techniques of working with the body and teach how to use it as a tool for expressing emotions.
Teachers:
Nadezhda Tverdokhlebova, Deputy Head of the Children’s Opera Studio of the Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz, teacher, choreographer
Ivan Derendyaev, acting teacher at the Children’s Opera Studio of the Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz, actor, director
Partner:
Moscow State Academic Children’s Musical Theater named after N. I. Satz
16:30–17:30
Everyone has heard the expression “Theater begins in the cloakroom.” But few people thought about how accurately it reflects the essence: there are no minor tasks in the theater. Thousands of people who create this amazing world must do their job well.
Actor, director, artist, make—up artist, propman, prompter and lighting designer are only a small part of theatrical professions. During the creative lesson, the Forum participants will learn how many people it takes to create the perfect performance, and what role each has.
Teacher:
Tatyana Krupennikova, Head of the museum and information center of the Maly Theater
Partner:
Maly theatre
CHOREOGRAPHY
10:30–11:30
Dance is multifaceted, and this is its greatest charm. Everyone will find what they are looking for: whether it is the sophistication and rigor of the classics, the breadth of soul and loyalty to the traditions of the folk movement, or the freedom and novelty of modern dance.
Outstanding masters of their craft, well-known representatives of different choreographic areas will tell the participants why they love dance so much and how their professional path was built.
Speakers:
Maria Vinogradova, ballet dancer, leading soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre
Egor Druzhinin, choreographer, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
Aslan Khadzhaev, Artistic Director of the State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble “Nalmes”, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation
11:45–13:00
Art School “5!6!7!8!” hosts spectacular interactive event. The Forum participants, together with choreographers, will create a dance flash mob and present it on the Forum site.
Teachers:
Vitaly Ulivanov, choreographer, two-time champion of Russia in hip-hop dancing, winner of season 4 of the show “DANCING” on TNT
Anastasia Cherednikova, choreographer, director, winner and judge of international dance championships and festivals
15:00–16:00
Art School “5!6!7!8!” is a unique creative environment where dance is the language for communication.
Stylish, cool, modern — these are synonyms of hip-hop. It is called the dance of the streets. To master hip-hop, you need not only to know a couple of movements, but also to get into this culture.
Half a century ago, hip-hop was a kind of protest reaction to the realities of the world around us. Today, this trend has developed into an entire cultural universe and is at the peak of popularity. Among the important features of this dance, of course, are a relaxed manner, gliding movements, a sense of rhythm, energy and a positive attitude.
The Forum participants will have the opportunity to comprehend the movements of this bright style and learn how to dance to the rhythm of the streets.
Teacher:
Anastasia Cherednikova, choreographer, director, winner and judge of international dance championships and festivals