“Cultural Autumn in Museum” made spectators happy again

The 2nd charity concert marking National Unity Day and the Feast of the Kazan Icon of the Virgin took place in the museum on November 4.

Pupils and teachers of the Children’s Art School, the Art Centre, pupils of the Sunday school of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, the dance group of the District Cultural Centre, soloists and amateur ensembles of the town participated in the event.

Everybody could donate money for restoration of the Kazan Cathedral in Kirillov on this day. There was a special money box in the conference hall for it.

On November 5, kids together with their parents joined in the interesting sand painting lessons under the direction of professional artist Irina Lyubimova. Besides, they saw some famous Soviet animated cartoon films made at the Soyuzmultfilm Studio.

The main event of the festive weekend was an evening with film and theatre actor Alexey Nikulnikov. A.A. Nikulnikov graduated from the Rostov Art School in 1980 and the Moscow Art Theatre School (the course of I. Tarkhanov) in 1984. Being a student of the Rostov Art School, he made his first appearance on the stage playing the part of Ivan, Klavdia’s son, in the film “The Gipsy”. That role made him famous all over the country. He worked in the Theatre “Near the Stanislavsky House” for more than 20 years. Now he is an actor of the Moscow Drama Theater “ApARTe”.

The special guest of the event shared his cinema story with the audience, sang songs and recited verses that he had written himself and answered questions. Alexey Nikulnikov told about his fellow actors V. Volontir and K. Luchko with special warmth. “We established kin relations with Klara Stepanovan at once. She always treated me like her son. I learnt a lot from her speaking about both acting skills and life principles. Klara Luchko is still the main person in my life”, noted A.A. Nikulnikov.

The actor travelled a lot and visited many countries. He lived in New Zealand during two years (1995-1996) where he worked as the first presenter of the first New Zealand Radio in Russian. Alexey Nikulnikov said that he had first seen all series of the films “The Gypsy” and “Return of Budulai” exactly in New Zealand.

“I have been writing poems and composing songs for many years. I want to sing some of them and I do it! Now I am working on the collection of my songs and verses “Undeciphered Chord” that is due to be issued in late 2016. This book (about 300 pages) will contain my photos and drawings. I will be glad to come to the Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Reserve again to present my book”, reported A.A. Nikulnikov.

“Cultural Autumn in Museum” was concluded with an evening with amateur authors Olga Yemelicheva, Lyubov and Valery Medovikov on November 6. The talents of Kirillov presented the program-confession “The Dream Named Lyubov (Love)”. Spectators listened to author’s songs and poems. The artists performed all music compositions and poetry so sincerely, with such warmth and love that it certainly touched the audience to the heart. The guests gave a standing ovation to them and wished them creative success and new programs.