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The International Exhibition of Calligraphy gives support to the Children’s Home № 23 of St.-Petersburg

The International Exhibition of Calligraphy gives support to the Children’s Home № 23 of St.-Petersburg
On June 17, the Project Team met Alla Pogorelova, the director of the Children’s Home № 23 of the Petrogradsky district (St.-Petersburg).

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The Work on the first handwritten copy of the Constitution of the Russian Federation has begun!

The Work on the first handwritten copy of the Constitution of the Russian Federation has begun!
On June 17, 2008 the initiator of the International Calligraphic Exhibition Aleksey Shaburov signed the agreement with the “Rare Books from St Petersburg” publishing house.

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Sokolniki MEC at the Austrian Museum of Calligraphy

Sokolniki MEC at the Austrian Museum of Calligraphy
The preparation for the International Exhibition of Calligraphy is in the full swing.

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Congratulations on the Day of Russia

Congratulations on the Day of Russia
Our sincere congratulations on the Russia Day!

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Sokolniki MEC at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum

Sokolniki MEC at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum
On June 6-8, 2008, St Petersburg hosted the 12th Petersburg International Economic Forum.

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Alexander Bessmertnykh supported the International Exhibition of Calligraphy

Alexander Bessmertnykh supported the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
On June 5, 2008 the Head of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy Alexey Shaburov met with the ex-Minister for Foreign Affairs USSR, President of the MGIMO Graduates association, Chairman of the World Council of ex-Secretaries of State Alexander Bessmertnykh.

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The Portuguese make a handwritten copy of a poem by Luís de Camões

The Portuguese make a handwritten copy of a poem by Luís de Camões
The initiative of people from the small town Trancoso, located in the North of Portugal, became a declaration of love to the national poet Luis de Camoens.

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German calligraphers agree to participate in International Exhibition of Calligraphy

German calligraphers agree to participate in International Exhibition of Calligraphy
On June 3rd, 2008, the International Exhibition of Calligraphy received support from new participants

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The beauty of calligraphy: give children the joie de vivre

The beauty of calligraphy: give children the joie de vivre
On May 31st, after the RF President Golf Cup finals, the Moscow Country Club saw the concluding press conference with the organizers and sponsors of the tournament

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Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy during Elite Life’2008

Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy during Elite Life’2008
From May, 30 till June, 1 in  Moscow Country Club there has taken place one of the most unusual and prestigious Russian exhibitions – Elite Life'2008.

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Surprise from the legendary Terem-Quartet

Surprise from the legendary Terem-Quartet
“Terem-Quartet” is a unique ensemble that raised the profile of Russian folk instruments up to the unprecedented level.

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Calligraphers to rewrite the Russian Constitution

Calligraphers to rewrite the Russian Constitution
The Moscow State Institute for International Relations (MGIMO) hosted a presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy scheduled for September in Saint Petersburg

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The International Exhibition of Calligraphy and the Russian State Library

The International Exhibition of Calligraphy and the Russian State Library
On May 30, 2008, Alexey Shaburov, General Manager of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy met with Viktor Fyodorov, Director General of the Russian State Library

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The Holy Spring of Sergius of Radonezh – a good beginning of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy

The Holy Spring of Sergius of Radonezh – a good beginning of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
On May 21st, 2008, Alexey Shaburov, General Manager of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, Pyotr Chobitko, and Andrei Kostrov visited the Holy Spring of Sergius of Radonezh called Gremyachy klyuch (the Thundering Spring).

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Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy at Mashex-2008

Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy at Mashex-2008
The framework of the Mashex-2008 exhibition included a presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy on May 26th.

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Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy at the MGIMO University

Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy at the MGIMO University
On May 22nd, the MGIMO University welcomed a soiree of Slavic music and writing entitled “Kaleidoscope of cultures: when dialogue engenders unity” organized by the MGIMO Alumnae Association jointly with Sokolniki MEC and the Bolshoi Theater of Russia.

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The Days of Russian Writing

The Days of Russian Writing
The Days of Russian Writing were celebrated during the presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy. The well-known calligraphers from all over Russia were available and ready to speak with everyone interested.

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The Days of China at the presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy

The Days of China at the presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
The Chinese impact on the project gains momentum.

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Master class from Israeli calligraphers: the best to the children

Master class from Israeli calligraphers: the best to the children
On May 15th, Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre hosted the presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy featuring the famous Israeli calligraphers Avraham Borshevsky and Izzy Pludwinski conducting ninety-minute-long master class.

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The National Union of Calligraphers of Russia is Established

The National Union of Calligraphers of Russia is Established
The presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy held on May 14th, 2008, was a momentous event for the culture of Russia.

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Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy

Presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Today at 02.00 pm Alexey Shaburov, General Manager of the project, President of Sokolniki MEC and Andrei Lapshin, Director General of Sokolniki MEC, led the opening ceremony of the official presentation of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy and of the exposition of the world’s leading calligraphers.

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Rabbi Aharon Gurevich (Colonel) has paid a visit to the International Exhibition of Calligraphy

Rabbi Aharon Gurevich (Colonel) has paid a visit to the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Rabbi Aharon Gurevich (Colonel), Chief Rabbi of the Russian Armed Forces, the FJCR (Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia) Head of Cooperation with the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, Member of the Community Council under the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has visited the presentation ceremony of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy.

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Chinese Calligraphers’ Mecca

Chinese Calligraphers’ Mecca
In Suzhou, one of Chinese towns there is a legendary educational institution, the Academy of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy.

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Chinese Calligraphy Touch to the Project

Chinese Calligraphy Touch to the Project
Chinese calligraphy dates back to times immemorial.

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