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Fashion historians describe Yegor Zaitsev as a fashion designer imbued with existentialist thought, exploring global questions of existence in each of his new works: freedom, loneliness, the meaning of life, and death. Zaitsev's work is conceptual, containing multiple layers of meaning and profound interpretive space. He uses structural, functional, and decorative elements to express his reflections on human fragility, the dangers of the external world, social threats, and ways to resist them. Dresses and coats transform into flowers and crystals, giving the human form a surreal shape. Clothing evolves into highly dramatic and complex imagery, acquiring new meaning and form. This exhibition showcases 12 looks, their complexity and multifaceted nature breathtaking. Some elements of these garments were designed and made independently, while others were shaped and integrated into the overall design. The exhibition also features videos for four of the looks, revealing the secrets behind their designs. For Yegor Zaitsev, there are no technical or creative barriers. He personally selects the fabrics, is intimately familiar with the manufacturing process, and possesses a deep understanding of the beauty of the human form. Most importantly, he has an artist's mindset—conceiving compositions, shaping forms, and creating images. His artistic legacy extends beyond clothing, encompassing sketches, prints, and poetry, all of which are exhibited alongside the ready-to-wear pieces. The exhibition also features studio videos and performance footage, focusing on figures, movement, and space—all essential for a more comprehensive view of the designer's experimental work. Yegor Zaitsev's creative vision resonated with the Russian cultural context of the late 1980s and late 2010s, and with the global fashion industry of the 20th and 21st centuries. For a fashion designer, clothing is a way to engage in dialogue with the audience, expressing his ideas, dreams, and concerns. His relationship with his father, Vyacheslav Zaitsev, not only laid the foundation for Yegor Zaitsev's passion for the ultimate expression of craftsmanship and ideas, but also taught him how to collaborate with designers, engineers, and technicians in the fashion house, posing challenges and innovative problems they had never learned in textile academies. The studio effectively created a method for realizing Yegor's visions. But his unique perspective on the world, transforming it into stunning images, was likely inspired by his mother, Marina Vladimirovna Zaitsev—also a fashion designer, a graduate of the A.N. Kosygin Moscow State Technical University like her husband, an abstract artist in E.M. Beryutin's "New Reality" studio, a production designer for the Bolshoi Theatre (located on Vernatsky Prospekt), a member of the Moscow Artists Union since 1975, and awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. Egor's artwork also incorporates street imagery, contemporary film, literature and music, as well as his personal life experiences.

The exhibition, "People Reflect Their Character, People Reflect Their Love of Money," explores a key theme in Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov's novel *The Master and Margaret*—money as a force that tests humanity and reveals moral choices. In this work, money is not merely a detail of the era, but also a significant artistic image, permeating the narrative threads of both ancient times and the Soviet Union. This exhibition will guide visitors through monetary artifacts from two periods: the Jewish region in the first century AD and Soviet Moscow in the 1920s and 30s. The exhibition includes a section dedicated to ancient Judea, showcasing locally minted coins and Roman-era currency, and exploring the region's tax and financial systems. The centerpiece is a display case containing "Thirty Silver Coins"—four-drachma silver coins from Tyre, traditionally symbolizing the price of betrayal. A section on the 1920s and 30s explores the currency reforms of 1922-1924, the issuance of Chernvonets banknotes, the state's gold and foreign exchange policies, and the operations of the Torgeshin Shop. The exhibition displays all the major types of Soviet Chernvonets banknotes from 1922 to 1937, allowing visitors to trace their design evolution and connect real banknotes with scenes from the novel, including the famous Variety Theater scene. The exhibition also features rare Torgeshin Shop sales orders. Besides coins and banknotes, the exhibition also includes items that convey the atmosphere of the works. The highlight of the exhibition is the "Writer's Studio," which displays Bulgakov's personal belongings and a 1966 issue of the magazine *Moscow*, in which the novel was originally published.

The exhibition "Shoulder to Shoulder" is dedicated to the history of the allied relations between Russia and the DPRK from 1945 to the present day. The exhibition features over 250 unique exhibits, revealing key stages of this shared journey. Visitors will see original documents, awards, diplomatic gifts, military uniforms and weapons, as well as paintings and photographs from the collections of the Victory Museum and eight Russian museums and archives.

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The exhibition features over 260 items, including personal belongings of the monarch. Particularly noteworthy are the collections of military uniforms, portraits of members of the royal family, and works by Nicholas I's key aides: A.Kh. Benckendorff, S.S. Uvarov, M.M. Speransky, and I.F. Paskevich. Nicholas I was known for his love of painting and his patronage of the high art; he himself was a highly skilled artist. This exhibition will display a self-portrait of Nicholas I, as well as a painting by his favorite war painter, A.I. Radurner. Notably, Radurner's painting depicts the Preobrazhensky Guards' approach to the Winter Palace on December 14, 1825, and this painting was inspired by a pencil sketch by Emperor Nicholas I, who was also a key participant in the event.

This exhibition comprehensively showcases the artwork of Ernst Nezvestny, divided into four sections: "War is...", "Nezvestny in Manezhnye", "The Battle of Giants", and "The Tree of Life," exhibiting sculptures, paintings, and prints from museum and private collections. While the Tretyakov Gallery previously held an exhibition of Ernst Nezvestny's illustrations for the Book of Job in 1999, this exhibition is the first to comprehensively present the evolution of the master's artistic language. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate numerous works, including "The Hybrid", "Portrait of the Unemployed Worker Besbala", "Orpheus" (awarded the highest prize in the TEFFI television competition since 1994), "The Cosmonaut", and "The Woman's Torso".

This exhibition will showcase over 20 paintings by renowned artists from the Victory Museum's collection, depicting Soviet military leaders in dress uniforms and making crucial decisions in their work environments, showcasing the heroic deeds of our nation's heroes. In addition, the exhibition will feature for the first time the monumental oil painting "Our Victory!" by historical painter Oleg Sergeyevich Maslov, created to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Germany. This painting was donated to the Victory Museum by the artist himself. The Great Patriotic War forever etched the names of Soviet military leaders into the annals of history; their strategic talent, iron will, and exceptional organizational abilities were key to the ultimate victory. Ivan Stalin, Kerr Yevgeny Voroshilov, Georgy Zhukov, Kerr Rokossovsky, Ivan Sharif Konev, Alexei Mikhailovich Vasilievsky, and L.Y. Malinovsky—these commanders were more than just military commanders. They turned the tide of battle, boosted morale, and led the nation through its most difficult trials. Their exceptional skill lay in their ability to perfectly combine bold tactics with tenacious defense, precise calculations with decisive decision-making at crucial moments. In the Battle of Moscow, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Battle of the Kursk salient, they not only halted the enemy's advance but also systematically dismantled it, forcing the German army to retreat westward. Vasilievsky's strategic genius transformed plans into devastating operational plans—from the encirclement of the German forces at Stalingrad to the siege of Königsberg, his exceptional talent was evident. Zhukov and Rokossovsky displayed rare foresight: their battlefield decisions became benchmarks of military art, and their personal courage inspired soldiers. Konev dedicated himself to preserving Europe's cultural heritage, proving that victory was not merely about defeating the enemy but also about defending the values ​​of civilization. Under the leadership of Supreme Commander Stalin, a system was established in which every front and every operation became a link in a chain. Malinovsky in the south, Konev in the west, Rokossovsky in the center—they were all part of a vast machine that methodically and silently destroyed the military power of the Third Reich. Voroshilov played a special role in this. Although he did not directly command the fronts in the decisive theater of war, he made incalculable contributions at other equally crucial moments: in the most difficult early stages of the war, Voroshilov commanded the Leningrad Front, doing everything in his power to hold Leningrad on the Neva River. He actively participated in organizing partisan movements and coordinating the actions of rear troops. His authority and experience helped mobilize resources, strengthen discipline, and maintain troop morale during retreats and arduous defensive battles. These commanders proved that victory stemmed from a combination of professionalism and courage, from a fusion of prudence and conviction in the cause of justice. Their names are vivid examples of how willpower, wisdom, and loyalty to the motherland can alter the course of history.

This exhibition is more than just aesthetic symbolism. The flowers convey profound symbolic meaning: roses represent love and passion, lilies symbolize purity and spirituality, wildflowers evoke simplicity and sincerity, and peonies convey warmth and optimism. Through floral imagery, artists express their experiences, memories, and dreams—a language that transcends time and resonates with everyone. The exhibition includes works by artists who served on the front lines, adding a unique depth. In their paintings, flowers possess a unique meaning: they become symbols of life, beauty, and hope, a fragile yet resilient force. Frontline soldier E.S. Zernova's sketch "Anemones" particularly showcases a fragile beauty. In addition to Zernova's work, the exhibition will also feature works by other artists who served on the front lines, including N.D. Khvatov, V.I. Makeev, A.G. Shikin, M.G. Bogatyrev, and A.A. Plastov. Contemporary artists continue this tradition, exploring the theme of beauty from a fresh perspective. They examine flowers from a contemporary perspective: employing new styles and techniques, experimenting with colors and compositions, but always adhering to the core belief that beauty has healing, inspirational, and heartwarming qualities that can ultimately save the world. Contemporary works in this exhibition include paintings by Vera Korshunova, Olga Melnikova, Konstantin Sereznev, Olga Stretskaya, Vladimir Cherny, and Olga Bogatreva. The exhibition also features the Royal Porcelain Factory's collection—exquisite floral-patterned porcelain, meticulously crafted molded porcelain flowers, and the "Own" tableware series from Tsarskoye Selo. These decorative and functional artworks complement the artistic narrative, demonstrating how the timeless beauty of nature can be embodied in ceramics. The painting's exquisite detail, noble and elegant form, and meticulous attention to detail highlight the aesthetic value of floral patterns, skillfully blending 18th-century tradition with modern aesthetic concepts. The "Beauty Saves the World" exhibition is a journey through time, where flowers are presented as a link connecting different eras. They remind us that life goes on even through hardship, and that beauty is not merely decoration, but a source of inner strength and the will to live. The delicate petals, vibrant colors, and subtle fragrance—all of this needs no translation to resonate with us.

The exhibition "The Core of the First" commemorates the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, and also the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation's "Energia" and the Central Institute of Mechanical Engineering. The exhibition tells the stories of the scientists, engineers, designers, and all the staff involved in the development, flight preparation, and launch of the legendary "Semyoka"—the R-7 launch vehicle—and the "Vostok" spacecraft. The exhibition title connects the theme of the first flight with one of the most important artifacts in the Cosmonautical Museum's collection—Yuri Gagarin's electrocardiogram before his flight. The first cosmonaut's heartbeat was steady, clear, and continuous, as if some kind of machine was running—symbolizing the arduous efforts of those preparing for the first flight. An audio device capturing the tireless rhythm of this "heart" became a key element of the exhibition. The exhibition highlights the history of RSC Energia and the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (TsNIIMash)—two pioneers in manned spaceflight who played a crucial role in preparations for the first manned spaceflight. Their teams initially focused on developing ballistic missiles for defense, subsequently applying this experience to the development of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and ground systems required for manned spaceflight. Today, they remain leading enterprises in the Russian rocket and space industry, driving the development of the Russian space program while maintaining industry continuity. The exhibition's core visual element, fully showcasing and supporting its core concept, is a photograph of a sculpture from the archives of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This sculpture commemorates the first human spaceflight and the scientists and engineers who contributed to it (including Sergei Korolev and Mstislav Kerdish). This photograph will be transformed into a unique artwork, welcoming visitors at the exhibition entrance. The second equally important historical and visual event is Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin's meeting with the OKB-1 staff on April 15, 1961. At a gathering held during this meeting, Sergei Pavlovich Korolev thanked the company's employees for their hard work and delivered a prophetic speech: "From now on, the road to space is open!" As part of an exhibition at the Space Museum, artifacts related to the first flight and the history of this leading space company are on display for the first time: ejection seats and personal emergency kits (NAZs) used by Yuri Gagarin and the first cosmonauts during their pre-flight training. One of the key exhibits is Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin's original uniform. The exhibition also vividly showcases the various stages of pre-flight preparation through a variety of space technology artifacts and rare documents from the Space Museum and its partners' collections.