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Opening of a new permanent exhibition “Middle Eastern Artistic Weapons of XV - XIX Centuries”
On 9 December 2014, St. George’s Day, a new permanent exhibition “Middle Eastern Artistic Weapons of XV - XIX Centuries” opened in the White Hall of the Winter Palace displaying weapons from Arabia, Ottoman Turkey, North Africa and Iran.
Read onRound Table Discussion “First Among Equals: 250 Years of the State Hermitage Museum”
On 8 December 2014, a round table discussion “First among Equals: 250 Years of the State Hermitage Museum” within the framework of the III St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum was held in the Council Chamber of the State Hermitage Museum.
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Her Imperial Majesty’s Hermitage
On 8 December 2014 “Her Imperial Majesty’s Hermitage” exhibition opened in the Nicholas Hall of the Winter Palace.
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Summarising results of restoration of Reserve of Winter Palace and Small Hermitage Complex
On 7 December 2014, within the framework of presentation of repair and restoration sites of the State Hermitage Museum on occasion of the museum’s 250th anniversary, Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, and Mikhail Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum, insp
Read onSolemn Receptions Dedicated to the 250-Year Anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum
On 7 December 2014, St. Catherine’s Day, when the State Hermitage Museum traditionally celebrates its birthday, solemn receptions were held at the Winter Palace and at the General Staff Building.
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Opening of permanent exhibitions at General Staff Building
On 7 December 2014, the Day of St. Catherine, when the State Hermitage Museum celebrated its 250th anniversary, a gala ceremony for the opening of permanent exhibitions at General Staff Building was held.
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Flowers Laid at the Tomb of Catherine II
The birthday of the State Hermitage Museum is traditionally celebrated on St. Catherine’s Day (7 December).
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Installation of the “Double-Headed Eagle” Decorative Finishing on the Telegraph Tower of the Winter Palace
On 6 December 2014, the sculpture of the Double-Headed Eagle left the Great Courtyard of the Winter Palace and was installed on the Telegraph Tower on the corner between the two facades facing the Neva River and the Admiralty.
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Francis Bacon and the Legacy of the Past
As part of the celebration of the 250-year anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum, the “Francis Bacon and the Legacy of the Past” exhibition is presented in the General Staff building starting 7 December 2014.
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3D “HISTORY BALL”
On 6 December 2014, a unique 3D show, devoted to the 250-year history of the State Hermitage Museum and its masterpieces was arranged at Palace Square.
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The History of the Hermitage Reflected in its Showcases
On 5 December 2014, the exhibition “The Hermitage Reflected in its Showcases” opened in the halls of the former Imperial Manege, introducing showcases as exhibits for the first time in the museum practice.
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Sakkos of Metropolitan Alexius. 14th C. From the Collection of the Moscow Kremlin Museums
From December 5 to 9, 2014, the State Hermitage Museum jointly with the Moscow Kremlin Museums presents an exhibition dedicated to the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, “Sakkos of Metropolitan Alexius. 14th C. From the Collection of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. To Mark the End of Restorati
Read onRound Table Discussion “The Role of Museums in the Study and Preservation of the Russian Cultural Heritage”
On 5 December 2014 a round table discussion “The Role of Museums in the Study and Preservation of the Russian Cultural Heritage” within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum was held in the State Hermitage Museum.
Read onDecree of the President of the Russian Federation on Awarding Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum
On 5 December 2014, Decree of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin # 756 “On Conferring State Awards of the Russian Federation” was signed awarding Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage Museum, with the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
Read onAn Event for Corporate Friends of the Hermitage
On 5 December 2014, an event for Corporate Friends of the Hermitage dedicated to the presentation of the project “Creation of the Rooms Dedicated to Carl Fabergé” was held at the General Staff Building as part of the celebration of the Days of the Hermitage.
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A Masterpiece from the British Museum
On 5 December 2014, the exhibition “A Masterpiece from the British Museum” opened in the Roman Yard of the New Hermitage.
Read onThe Hermitage Has Entered the List of Top-5 Geotagged Museums in the World
On 3 December 2014, Instagram, a popular social network, published its ranking of the most frequently used museum hashtags and geotags.
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Official Ceremony Dedicated to the Awarding of Grants to the Employees of the State Hermitage Museum by the Vladimir Potanin Foundation
During the Days of the Hermitage, on 3 December, an official ceremony of presenting projects made to the employees of the State Hermitage Museum that have received grants from the Vladimir Potanin Foundation was held at the Hermitage Theatre.
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“The Hermitage Gathers Friends Together”
On 2 December 2014, the State Hermitage Museum hosted an event for children with disabilities.
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Opening of the exhibitions «Gifts from East and West to the Imperial Court over 300 Years»
On 2 December 2014, the “Gifts from East and West to the Imperial Court over 300 Years” exhibition opened in the East Wing of the General Staff building.
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