Table of Contents
- 1 Where to listen to music
- 2 What performances to watch
- 3 What exhibitions should I go to?
- 4 What else to do
- 5 What to watch in the cinema
- 6 **In what ways do the events described in the text (e.g., Rubin Football Match, Jadidfest, Ecological Collection Point) reflect the diverse interests and values of Kazan’s community?**
Several major musical events await Kazan residents in the coming week. Among them are concerts of the singer Pelageya, the groups “Three Days of Rain” and “Gorshenev”. The rock opera Juno and Avos will be presented on the Pyramid stage, and the premiere of the Soul Kitchen theatrical performance will take place on the MO theater stage. On Mother’s Day, an open lecture on the topic of raising children and adolescents will be held in the pavilion of the Elmai children’s park. Also in the plans: a play-podcast about burnout in the “Uglu”, the birthday of the URAM extreme park, the final match of the Rubin football club this year. Read more in the Kommersant poster.
Where to listen to music
From November 21 to 27, a series of concerts by the Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic of Bashkortostan Rishat Tukhvatullin will be held at the Unix Sports Complex. Spectators will be able to hear the performer’s main hits and get to know the Tatar and Bashkir pop music better. Ticket prices start from 1000 rubles. (6+)
On November 22, the famous Russian performer and mentor of the show “The Voice” Pelageya will perform at Kazan Expo. Through her creativity – a wide repertoire of romances, folk and original songs – the artist is raising a completely new generation of connoisseurs of Russian folk music. The concert starts at 19.00, tickets cost from 2000 rubles. (6+)
On the same day, November 22, the group “Three Days of Rain” will perform on the stage of the Korston concert venue as part of their Russian tour. The concert program is kept secret, but the stars of the Russian rock scene are going to surprise both loyal fans and new listeners with a grand surprise. Starts at 20.00, tickets cost from 2000 rubles. (16+)
On November 24, the Saidashev State Concert Hall will perform the music of the great modern composer Ludovico Einaudi. The CAGMO orchestra will present symphonic arrangements of compositions performed by strings and piano, and viewers will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of their favorite films, filled with soft candlelight. Starts at 18.00. Ticket prices start from 2100 rubles. (6+)
On November 25, the group “Gorshenev”, a musical project of the vocalist of the rock group “Kukryniksy” Alexey Gorshenev, will perform at the Pyramid Cultural Center. The musicians will perform songs from the albums “Clash” and “Favorite of the Sun,” which celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. Cult compositions will be presented in new arrangements. The concert starts at 19.00, tickets cost from 2000 rubles. (12+)
On November 25 at 19.00 the orchestra of the Bulak Theater will present a program of world rock hits “Rock Concert”. The musicians will perform iconic songs from bands such as Queen, AC/DC, Rammstein, Metallica, as well as stars of the Russian scene: “Splin”, “Kino” and many others. Tickets cost from 850 rubles.
On November 26, the male choir of the Danilov Monastery, one of the most famous singing groups in Russia, will perform at the Tatar Philharmonic named after Tukai. Spectators will be able to hear one of the choir’s most iconic programs, “Lyubo, brothers, lyubo,” composed entirely of folk and Cossack songs that have long gained enormous popularity. Starts at 19.00, tickets cost from 1200 rubles. (12+)
What performances to watch
On November 21 at 19.00, the famous rock opera “Juno and Avos” staged by the Alexey Rybnikov Theater will be shown at the Pyramid Cultural Center. The plot of Andrei Voznesensky’s poem, based on which the rock opera was staged, was based on the romantic love story of the Russian traveler Nikolai Rezanov and the daughter of the governor of San Francisco, Maria Conchita Arguello de la Concepcion. Ticket price – 4100 rubles. (16+)
On the same day at 19.00, the creative laboratory “Ugol” will show the performance-podcast Burnout, dedicated to burnout – a psychological state of a person, which manifests itself in increasing emotional exhaustion. Spectators will become participants in the performance along with the artists and reflect on what happens to people when they burn out and how they talk about it. Starts at 19.00, tickets can be purchased for 500 rubles. (18+)
On November 21, the premiere of the theatrical performance Soul Kitchen will take place at the MON theater venue. Its creators are Maria and Marcel Nureyev, who, to the music of the Cuban pop ensemble Buena Vista Social Club, will “dream about places they have never been.” Starts at 19.00, tickets cost from 380 rubles. (16+)
On November 23, the play “Marevo” based on the 1962 story of the same name by Amirkhan Eniki will be shown at the Kamal Theater. The action of the story covers the period from 1943 to 1945. He is the head of the labor supply department, she is a soloist of the city philharmonic. They met by chance at a railway station on a winter day and immediately noticed each other. Starts at 18.00, tickets cost from 330 rubles. (16+)
On November 23, the theater on Bulak will show a performance for the youngest spectators – “The Incredible Adventure of Fantik and Leah.” Leah is a little dreamer who dreams of performing in the arena of a real circus. Viewers will see an amazing story about a magical meeting with a little puppy Fantik, who will help her fulfill her cherished dream. Starts at 12.00, ticket costs 500 rubles.
On November 27, the documentary play “Prima” will be shown at the MO theater venue. Actresses Elena Kalaganova and Laysan Rakhimova will take off their masks and talk about the acting profession frankly, funny and light. What are they thinking about while they wait to go on stage? How do viewers influence them? Is there life after theatre? The audience will hear answers to these and other questions during the production. Starts at 19.00, ticket price is 800 rubles. (16+)
What exhibitions should I go to?
The Artplay Media Center for Digital Art is hosting a multimedia exhibition “Bosch. Professor of Nightmares,” which will allow you to immerse yourself in the bizarre world of artistic images and symbols. The exhibition will allow you to better get to know the extraordinary master Hieronymus Bosch, who is often called the forerunner of surrealism and the “emeritus professor of nightmares.” The exhibition is dedicated to Bosch’s most famous work – the triptych “The Garden of Earthly Delights”. Ticket price – 600 rubles. (6+)
The exhibition “The Shine of Gold and Steel: Masterpieces of the Masters of Chrysostom” has opened at the Cannon Yard Museum, where exhibits from the State Historical Museum of the Southern Urals are presented. The exhibition included 80 items with Zlatoust steel engravings: decorated edged weapons and firearms, household items and decorative panels. A ticket to the exhibition costs from 100 rubles.
On November 21, a personal exhibition of Elena Ermolina, a member of the Union of Artists of the Russian Federation, “HER: Nine Seasons of the Year,” will open at the Gallery of Modern Art. The exhibition will include dolls, cinematic sketches, installations, as well as graphics from the “Life of Remarkable Animals” project. It brings together “outstanding animals” – Petrov-Vodkin’s red horse, Matisse’s favorite fish, Mozart’s starling and Chekhov’s noble dachshunds. The opening of the exhibition is at 16.00, entry will be free until 17.00. At other times, tickets cost 300 rubles.
On November 21, the “Contour Maps” exhibition opens at the Smena Center for Contemporary Culture, which will present the results of an artistic residency organized jointly with the SPHERE Foundation for Contemporary Art. From May to November 2024, five artists from different cities of Russia visited Kazan. They explored the urban environment and mythology to create collaborative projects with local artists and musicians. The exhibits will include interactive installations, sculptures, paintings, zines, and 3D objects. Also on the opening day of the exhibition, November 21 at 19.00, the artists, together with the curators, will give a tour and tell how they lived in Kazan, created works and interacted with the local art community. Cost – 300 rubles.
What else to do
On November 22, the indoor extreme park “URAM” will celebrate its third anniversary. In honor of the birthday, park visitors will be able to ride for free throughout the day (except for sections and training sessions). The program also includes the opening of a photo exhibition dedicated to the summer season in the park. And at 19.00 the head of the creative department of Reaspekt Creative and photographer Sasha Kopylov will give a lecture on reportage photography. Login by registration.
On November 22, the final match of the Rubin football club this year will take place at the Kazan Arena stadium. The Kazan team will meet with Akron Tolyatti. The game will be dedicated to Freshman’s Day – from 17.00 a fan park will open in front of the arena with a prize draw, and next to the food court you can play kicker and subs, take shots in the photo zone, apply face painting and much more. Also inside the stadium, Kazan universities will deploy their mobile points with presentations of institutions. The special guest will be the singer AMCHI – his performance will begin at 18.00. The match starts at 19.00, cost – from 200 rubles.
On Saturday, November 23, a series of lectures from the Archchildren project will be held in the pavilion of the Elmai children’s park. At 16.00 there will be a lecture “Communication with teenagers: what didn’t work before, how can we do it in a new way?” psychologist, organizer of projects for teenagers Valentina Andronova. And at 17.30 a lecture “Can additional education become the basis for the development of children and adolescents?” will be conducted by Guzeliya Makhmutova, ideologist and head of the “Archchildren” organization, educational psychologist. Free admission.
On November 23–24, the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan will host the festival of new Tatar culture Jadidfest, dedicated to the theme of generations. The program will include a fair of publishers and artists, exhibitions, lectures and discussions, stand-up and other events in the Tatar language. The events will take place both days from 12.00 to 20.00. Admission to the events is free, but some require registration.
On November 27, from 10.00 to 12.00, a mobile collection point for recyclable materials from the Ecological community will be held in the parking lot under the Millennium Bridge on the Kazanka embankment. Kazan residents will be able to recycle waste paper, PET bottles, soft and foil plastic, equipment and other items. Additionally, the freemarket area will accept clean broken ceramics, clothes in good condition, dry and wet organics, as well as computers, laptops and parts and components for them.
On November 24, two comedians will perform a solo program on the stage of the Kazan Stand Up. The creator of the stand-up club in Vladivostok and participant in the Stand Up project on TNT and others, Edvin Bagdasaryan, will take the stage at 18.00. And at 20.30, Erema Akmoldaev, a participant in the Open Microphone project on TNT and a participant in the Open Mic Internet project, will begin his performance. Ticket prices for each program start from 700 rubles. (18+)
What to watch in the cinema
The Russian comedy “I am responsible for your words” was released. The star of motivational trainings, Sveta the Sun, is sent to prison, accused of fraud against her clients. To defend herself in court, she needs petitions from those who were helped by her training. The only ones who, in theory, can speak out in Sveta’s defense are her cellmates, but they do not believe in any sacred techniques. (16+)
On November 21, the biography film “The Great,” dedicated to the life of Lee Miller, will be released. She shone on the covers of Vogue, was the muse of Picasso and Dali, a cult photographer, the author of the world famous “Report in Hitler’s Bathroom” and other great shots that shocked the world. The role of Lee Miller was played by Kate Winslet. (18+)
Chinese drama “Decoder. Game of a Genius” will also be available in cinemas on November 21. The plot of the film takes place in the 1940s. The world is in chaos, and deciphering enemy codes becomes the key to victory. A young mathematician who cracked one of the most complex ciphers is now forced to solve the problems of a secret unit. (16+)
On November 22, Kinomax-IMAX will stage a special screening of the drama “Bird.” The film was presented in May 2024 at the Cannes Film Festival. The main character of the film is a girl named Bailey, who lives with her father and suffers from loneliness. One day she meets a guy who calls himself Bird, and a strange relationship arises between them. The film will be presented by film critic Adil Khaibullina, she will talk about the current topic of British festival drama, as well as the brilliant work of the actors. Starts at 19.00, ticket costs 600 rubles. (18+)
Starting November 23, Kazan cinemas will begin showing Ridley Scott’s film Gladiator 2. The action takes place 30 years after the death of Marcus Aurelius. The main character, a descendant of Aurelius, Lucius, becomes a prisoner of the Roman army. To survive, he will have to take part in gladiatorial battles. (12+)
**In what ways do the events described in the text (e.g., Rubin Football Match, Jadidfest, Ecological Collection Point) reflect the diverse interests and values of Kazan’s community?**
This text provides a great list of events happening in Kazan! It’s well-organized and informative.
Here are some open-ended discussion questions based on the text, divided into thematic sections:
**Art & Culture:**
* **Bosch Exhibition:**
* What is it about Bosch’s work that earned him the title “Professor of Nightmares”?
* How might Bosch’s art reflect the anxieties and beliefs of his time?
* Do you think surrealism is relevant to our understanding of the world today? Why or why not?
* **Elena Ermolina Exhibition:**
* How do you think Ermolina’s choice of “outstanding animals” contributes to the meaning of her work?
* What are the possibilities and limitations of representing animals in art?
* **”Contour Maps” Exhibition:**
* How can artist residencies like the one organized by the SPHERE Foundation contribute to the development of local art scenes?
* What role do interactive installations and collaborative projects play in engaging audiences with art?
* **Jadidfest:**
* What are some of the challenges and opportunities facing Tatar culture today?
* How can festivals like Jadidfest help to promote cultural exchange and understanding?
**Entertainment & Leisure:**
* **URAM Anniversary:**
* What are the benefits of indoor extreme parks for individuals and communities?
* How can events like photo exhibitions contribute to the overall experience of these parks?
* **Rubin Football Match:**
* What role do sports events like this play in building community spirit?
* How do creative elements like fan parks and musical performances enhance the experience of attending a sports match?
**Environmental Awareness:**
* **Ecological Collection Point:**
* What are the challenges of promoting recycling and sustainability in a city context?
* How can Freemarket initiatives help to reduce waste and encourage reuse?
**Film:**
* **Movies:**
* Which of these films are you most interested in seeing and why?
* **General Film Discussion:**
* What are some of the ways that film can contribute to our understanding of history, culture, and the human experience?
* What are the ethical implications of portraying historical figures in film?
Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any of these questions or create more specific ones!
