VI International festival-competition of Russian culture “Origins. International festival-competition of Russian culture "origins" & nbsp

On November 22 - 27, 2017, the VII International festival-competition of Russian culture "Origins", organized by the Center for Civil Initiatives "Right to Life" with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation for the Development of Civil Society. The festival is held in order to popularize and preserve Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad, support the creativity of children, adolescents and youth, develop public diplomacy, strengthen friendly interethnic ties and Russia's international prestige.

Every year this large-scale event gathers full halls fans. This year the festival was attended by over 3,000 Muscovites. More than 100 children and teenagers from 20 countries of the world took part in the festival, including Russians and compatriots living in Canada, Turkey, Latvia, Armenia, Moldova, Bulgaria, France, USA, Kazakhstan, Spain, Croatia, Azerbaijan, South Ossetia, Belarus , Israel, Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain. The repertoire of the participants of the vocal competition of songs in Russian about Russia, folk song, Cossack song, pop folklore, ethno-folk, romance, songs of Soviet authors that have become classics.

The four days of the festival were full of events that allowed the participants not only to learn more about Russian culture, history and traditions, but also to make friends with each other. Every day the festival anthem sounded at the concerts, which united the winners of past years and new participants of the festival.

The Origins Festival-2017 was held at several venues. State Institute of the Russian Language. A.S. Pushkin, where on the Day of the Russian Language and Russian Culture the grand opening of the festival took place, at which famous artists and the President of the festival Sergeeva Ekaterina was awarded a certificate of entry of the Festival "Origins" into the World Association of Festivals (WAF). The vocal competition was held at the Memorial Museum of A.N. Scriabin, where Lina Arifulina is famous Russian producer and the director was the chairman of the international jury, consisting of cultural figures from 12 countries of the world.

One of the days of the festival was held in the South-East of Moscow. The participants visited the famous Moscow estate of Father Frost, where they got into real fairy tale, met the Snow Maiden, Santa Claus, gnomes, sent a letter with New Year's wishes to Santa Claus. On the same day in concert hall Children's School of Arts. M.A. Balakirev festival participants, People's and Honored Artists, cultural figures from different countries gave big concert, dedicated to Mother's Day, which took place from great success in a crowded auditorium. Children from different countries sang about love for their mother and Russia, spoke sincere words to the audience, among whom were residents of the Vykhino-Zhulebino and Ryazansky districts, representatives public organizations SEAD, veterans and large families.

The gala concert of the festival and the award ceremony took place in the Oktyabrsky Hall of the House of the Unions. The holiday was opened solemn ceremony bringing in the flag Russian Federation and the flag of the city of Moscow Presidential Regiment. Participated in the Gala Concert People's Artists Russia Natalya Bannova and Lyudmila Safonova, Theater-studio "Neposedy", Ensemble of domrists "Slavyanochka" and Ensemble of guslars "Mnogoletie", Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amaga Gotti, young Russian singer, representative of Russia at Junior Eurovision-2016 Sofia Fisenko, jury members - Eli Raikhlin (Israel), Andrey Shevchuk (France), Nina Penner-Baranova (Germany), Clark Rubinstein (USA), Daniel Barinov (Austria), Sofia Kazakova (Latvia) ), special guests of the festival - Tatyana-Praskovya Kirilyuk (Moldova), Ekaterina Shinkareva (USA). All the winners of the vocal competition performed with songs that brought them victory. The program of the gala concert was hosted by Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Oleshko.

This year Tais Saka, 12 years old (Turkey) became the owner of the Grand Prix of the festival. Diplomas of laureates of the 1st degree were awarded to Elizaveta Perminova, 12 years old (Russia, Republic of Udmurtia); Valeria Kuchma, 14 years old (Latvia); Anastasia Vasilyeva, 16 years old (Belarus). The winners of the II degree were Yalky Saka, 10 years old (Türkiye); Timur Lezgishvili, 10 years old (Canada); Elena Lozhkareva, 16 years old (Russia, Nizhny Novgorod Region). The laureates of the III degree were Olga Mutova, 9 years old (Russia, Khabarovsk); Anastasia Tobolicheva, 13 years old (Lugansk); Brandon Rubinstein, 12 years old (USA). Kamilla Kusova, 15 years old (Russia, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania) received a special prize and personal invitation to the Festival "Istoki"-2018.

Within the framework of the festival, a round table "Preservation and promotion of Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad" was held with the participation of representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow, the Moscow House of Compatriots and the Council for Nationalities of the Government of Moscow, national diasporas of Russia, figures culture and arts, heads of delegations, compatriots living abroad. Cultural program The festival for participants and guests was filled with historical and creative master classes, a solemn "Dedication to Muscovites" was held on Stary Arbat.

The VII International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins" revealed to its participants the diversity of Russian culture, language and traditions. deep meaning for the festival they have the following words: “Russia begins with Origins that go back to the mists of time. Every Russian person should know the language, songs, customs, culture. We are all different, but we have one Russia!

Photo from the archive of the Festival "Origins".

Photographers: Andrey Degtyarev, Alexandra Pastukhova, Yuri Dorodonov, Vladimir Dzemitko.

VII International festival-competition of Russian culture "Origins"

November 22-27, 2017 in Moscow took place VIIInternational festival-competition of Russian culture « origins”, which is held annually in order to popularize and preserve Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad, support the creativity of children, adolescents and youth, develop public diplomacy, strengthen friendly interethnic ties and international prestige of Russia. Festival organizer - Center for Civic Initiatives « The right to live».

The festival was attended by Russians and compatriots living abroad, from Canada,Latvia,Armenia,Moldova,Bulgaria,France,USA,Kazakhstan, Spain,Croatia,Azerbaijan,South Ossetia,Belarus,Israel,Italy,Turkey,Austria,Germany,Spain and other countries. The four days of the festival were full of events aimed at a comprehensive immersion in Russian culture, history and traditions, introduced and made friends the participants of the festival from different countries. Every day at the concerts, the festival anthem was played, which united the winners and owners of the Grand Prix of past years, as well as new participants in the festival.

November 23 at State Institute Russian language them. A.S. Pushkin took place Day of the Russian language and Russian culture. The grand opening of the festival took place in a crowded hall. Performances by the People's Artist of the Russian Federation Natalia Bannova, Honored Artists of the Russian Federation Svetlana Bochkova And Vladimir Mikhailov, young Russian singer Sofia Fisenko, members of the international jury Nina Penner-Baranova from Germany and Alexandra Prokhorova from the USA, laureates and owners of the Grand Prix of the festival of past years, creative teams Institute did not leave anyone indifferent. At the opening ceremony, the head of the international department of the Directorate International Festival arts " Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk» Svetlana Avdeeva presented to the President of the festival Sergeeva Ekaterina certificate of entry of the Festival "Origins" in World Association of Festivals(WAF). After grand opening participants of the festival and students of the Institute were waiting for a big interactive program— historical master class Trip to Ancient Rus' » from the Druzhina « silver wolf”, a master class in the Russian language with Professor Vladimir Annushkin, a master class on a folk doll from an Udmurt craftswoman Olga Perminova.

On the same day, a round table " Preservation and promotion of Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad". In work round table representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow, the Moscow House of Compatriots and the Council for Nationalities of the Government of Moscow, representatives of the national diasporas of Russia, cultural and art figures, heads of delegations, compatriots living abroad took part. November 24 at the concert hall Memorial Museum A.N. Scriabin vocal competition. Spectators with big love accepted all presentations. The international professional jury consisted of representatives of 9 countries. Jury President Lina Arifulina is a well-known Russian producer and director. Along with an adult jury, participants were evaluated by a children's jury from four countries. After the competition for all children passed " Initiation into Muscovites" on Old Arbat. This day ended for the participants and parents with an incredibly interesting and useful master class from Lina Arifulina.

November 25, the day began with a visit Moscow estate of Ded Moroz, where Santa Claus, Snegurochka, gnomes were waiting for the participants of the festival, Father Frost's post office worked. On the same day in great hall Children's School of Arts. M.A. Balakirev participants and special guests of the festival gave a big concert dedicated to mother's day, which was a great success in a crowded auditorium. On November 26, a gala concert was held in the October Hall of the House of the Unions, which was opened with a solemn ceremony of bringing the flag of the Russian Federation and the flag of the city of Moscow Company of the special guard of the Presidential Regiment. The Gala Concert was attended by People's Artists of Russia Natalya Bannova And Ludmila Safonova, Studio Theater " fidgets", Ensemble of domrists " Slavyanochka"and the Ensemble of Guslars" perennial”, Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amaga Gotti, young Russian singer, representative of Russia at Junior Eurovision-2016 Sofia Fisenko, members of the jury of the festival - Eli Reichlin From Israel, Andrey Shevchuk from France, Nina Penner-Baranova from Germany, Clark Rubinstein And Ekaterina Shinkareva from USA, Tatyana-Praskovya Kirilyuk from Moldova Daniel Barinov from Austria Sofia Kazakova from Latvia and others. The program of the gala concert was hosted by the Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Oleshko.

Festival President Sergeeva Ekaterina presented Sofia Fisenko personal certificate for the right to represent the Festival "Origins" at the gala concert of the World Association of Festivals (WAF) within the framework of " Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk» - 2018. In a solemn atmosphere, the results of the vocal competition were announced. The Grand Prix winner was Thais Saka, 12 years old, Türkiye. Laureates I degrees of steel Elizaveta Perminova, 12 years old, Russia (Udmurtia); Valeria Kuchma, 14 years old, Latvia; Anastasia Vasilyeva, 16 years old, Belarus. Laureates II degrees of steel Yalky Saka, 10 years old, Türkiye; Timur Lezgishvili, 10 years old, Canada; Elena Lozhkareva, 16 years old, Russia (Nizhny Novgorod region). Laureates III degrees of steel Olga Mutova, 9 years old, Russia (Khabarovsk); Anastasia Tobolicheva, 13 years old, Lugansk; Brandon Rubinstein, 12 years old, USA. Special prize and personal invitation as special guest Festival "Origins" - 2018 received Camilla Kusova, 15 years old, Russia (Republic of North Ossetia-Alania).

At the award ceremony, all participants and members of the jury received diplomas, illustrated books from the festival Vladimir Gilyarovsky « Moscow and Muscovites", commemorative medals, Wall Clock and calendars with the symbols of the festival, much more, and the winners were also cups and nesting dolls, also many festival participants, jury members and representatives were awarded gifts, plaques and personalized certificates. After the award ceremony, the winners of the vocal competition performed songs that brought them victory. The “Origins” festival ended with the festival anthem performed by all participants, jury members and honored guests, who then said goodbye for a long time, exchanged contacts, souvenirs, took pictures for a long memory. In 2017, the Origins Festival became the winner Competition of the Presidential Grants Fund and was implemented using Grant of the President of the Russian Federation for the development of civil society.

Russia begins with Sources that go back into the mists of time. Every Russian person should know the language, songs, customs, culture. We are all different, but we have one Russia!

See you in 2018 at the 8th International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins"!

International festival-competition national cultures and folklore

"Folk Origins"

Sochi (Dagomys).

With the information support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation

PURPOSE OF THE FESTIVAL:

preservation and promotion of original folklore culture And folk traditions, creating a good-neighborly atmosphere in which representatives different cultures respect each other's customs and values, presentation creative achievements teams, exchange of experience, acquaintance with the culture of various peoples and nationalities of our country and neighboring countries, involvement of leading figures of art and culture of all countries in working with children; creation of favorable conditions for the spiritual and cultural development and creative interchange of participants; identification and support of talented youth.

OBJECTIVES OF THE FESTIVAL:

Creation of a creative atmosphere for professional communication of festival participants, exchange of experience and repertoire;
Organization of joint performances of choreographic, folklore and vocal groups different directions and styles;
Attraction of producers, organizers of concerts and festivals for subsequent contacts with groups - participants of the festival (organization of tours and participation in foreign festivals);
Raise professional level team leaders (conducting master classes and a round table for leaders);
Development and strengthening of intercultural ties with countries near and far abroad, activation of cultural exchange.

Held with the support At management of the affairs of the President of the Russian Federation. federal state autonomous institution Health complex "DAGOMYS".

INFORMATION SUPPORT:

Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

HELPED BY:

Center for Support of Creativity, Education and Culture "ART-CENTER", Russia
newspaper "Musical Klondike"

FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS:

The festival is attended by choreographic, vocal and folk groups from 3 people or more different regions Russia, near and far abroad countries, representing choreography various styles and directions;

Teams are both professional and amateur. maximum amount participants in the team is not limited);

Children, youth and adult groups and individual performers take part in the festival folk art: choreographic, vocal, folklore, theatrical, and choral genres.

FESTIVAL VENUE:

Sochi, Administration of the President of the Russian Federation. Federal State Autonomous Institution "Health Complex "DAGOMYS". Krasnodar region, Sochi, Dagomys village, Leningradskaya st., 7.

NOMINATIONS:

CHOREOGRAPHY:

folk stylized dance,
folk stage dance,
children's play dance,
dancing peoples of the world,
dancing peoples of the Caucasus,
dancing small nations,
stage dance,
classical dance
modern dance

VOCAL:

folk,
academic,
choral singing,
2 works are presented, one of them is a Capella,
total time two compositions no more than 8 min.
Pop,
Jazz
1 composition is submitted in the solo nomination

VOCAL-CHOREOGRAPHIC ENSEMBLES:

Vocal and choreographic ensembles
Song and dance ensembles

FOLKLORE AUTHENTIC:

Ritual - the presence of a compositionally finished fragment is assumed, lasting no more than 15 minutes. stage time

THEATER THEME SHOW

fashion theaters with collections on folklore themes,
musical theaters(theatrical performances and rituals),
assumes the presence of a compositionally finished fragment, lasting no more than 15 minutes of stage time

6 -8 years old
9-12 years old
13-15 years old
16-19 years old
20-25 years old
25 and older, no age limit.
mixed group
Professional category: (students and teams of colleges of culture and arts, higher educational institutions)

FORMS:

Solo, duets
Small forms (from 3 to 5 people)
Ensembles (from 6 people and more)

COMPETITION JURY:

The jury of the competition is formed from leading experts and figures in the field of culture and art of Russia, as well as teachers from the most famous universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The composition of the jury periodically changes from competition to competition.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:

performance technique;
compositional construction numbers;
compliance with the repertoire age characteristics performers;
stage performance / plasticity, costume, props, performance culture;
selection and matching of musical and choreographic material;
artistry, the disclosure of the artistic image.

AWARD:

GRAND PRIX (each genre)
Laureate 1, 2, 3 degree
Diploma 1, 2, 3 degree
Special prize from the organizers of the competition - CASH PRIZE 50 000 rubles!
Participants of the festival are awarded with diplomas, cups and memorable gifts.

By decision of the jury members, in the absence of contenders, the Grand Prix may not be awarded in one or another nomination.

THE TERMS OF PARTICIPATION:

Each team, participant presents 2 numbers in one nomination of one age group. The time of one performance should not exceed 4 minutes. Exceeding the composition time set by the regulations entails a decrease in the total result by 1 point, if the time is exceeded by up to 30 seconds, by 2 points if the time is exceeded by up to 1 minute.
Each soloist presents 1 work, lasting no more than 4 minutes.
One team has the right to exhibit an ensemble form and no more than 3 soloists.
Participation in an additional nomination is allowed (an additional 600 rubles per person is paid). Each team has the right to put up no more than 8 numbers in the water genre.
Participants of the competition do not have the right to view the protocols of the competition program without the permission of the chairman of the jury. The jury's decision is final and non-negotiable! Evaluation scores, according to the competitive protocols, are not submitted for general discussion, managers can receive an extract from the minutes of the meeting of the jury members by mail or email within 7 working days. The results of competitive performances are published on the website within 7 working days after the end of the competition.
The phonogram recording should be on a flash card with perfect sound quality. The carrier must not contain any information other than the competition numbers. MP3 files. Each entry must contain information: the name of the ensemble or the surname of the artist, the name of the track with exact time sound. Be sure to have a copy of the recording on the CD.
Participants of the competition for accommodation in the recreation complex "Dagomys" must provide health certificates, certificates of the absence of infectious diseases.

FINANCIAL CONDITIONS:

THE ORGANIZATION FEE is

10 950 rubles per person (for ensembles: participant, accompanying person, leader)

Included in cost:

registration application 500 rubles per person
stay from 12 to 16 March 2018 (5 days, 4 nights) in the recreation complex "Dagomys". 3-bed accommodation with private facilities (2+1)
three meals a day Buffet(on the day of arrival - lunch, dinner, the following days - breakfast, lunch, dinner, day of departure - breakfast)
participation in the competition program in one nomination for ensembles
participation in master classes (2 people from the team for one master class), seminars, round tables
discos for participants, evening animation programs
access to the swimming pool with heated sea water
buffet for executives
set of information and presentation material of the festival
Every 21st place is free.

Hotel rooms are booked only after the receipt of the "booking amount" in the amount of 10% of the total bill within 10 working days from the date of application.

Additionally paid:

Registration fee for soloists - 1500 rubles,
Registration fee for duets - 1200 rubles per person.
Double occupancy - 600 rubles per day per person
Single accommodation - on request
Early check-in until 14.00, late check-out after 12:00
transfer - railway station - place of residence - railway station (upon prior request),
participation in an additional nomination of one age category (600 rubles per person).
additional participation in master classes for more than 2 people. from the team (500 rubles per person).

Participation only without accommodation (for local participants)

3500 rubles per person, including registration of the application 300 rubles per person

POOL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Opening hours: from 8:00 to 20:00 (subject to change, check on the spot). Swimming pool with heated sea water. Access to the pool is included in the price! The pool has two hydromassages, six countercurrents. The water temperature is 28-30 degrees - optimal for learning to swim and training. Length 50 m, width 16 m, designed for two tracks. Minimum depth 1.7 m, maximum depth 2.2 m. Sun loungers are provided for relaxation. There are changing rooms, showers, hair dryers. Lifeguards are on duty at the pool. The indoor pool is connected to three outdoor pools: ü the first one is 0.7 m deep, 9 m in diameter, water temperature is 28-30 degrees; ü the second pool with the effect fast river, hydromassage, waterfall, airmassage. Depth 1.35m, diameter 20m, water temperature 28-30 degrees; The provision is not a public offer. Page 6 ü third pool of 74 m2 with jacuzzi effect, size: depth 1.30m, length 13m, width 6m, with a small bowl 3m*6m. Outdoor pools work under favorable weather conditions. To visit the pool, all vacationers, without exception, must have a swimming cap and rubber slippers with them.

The organizing committee of the festival takes responsibility for creating conditions for the competition. Accommodation and meals for participants, organization of transfer, excursion program. Providing a concert venue, ensuring the work of the organizing committee, arrival and accommodation of the jury members. Provision of premium products for the participants of the festival and the premium fund.
The main filming of the competition is conducted by the video operator invited by the organizers and information partners of the competition.
Video filming of the competition program and master classes is prohibited!
Video and photographic materials, ideas for the competition, attributes and logos are the property of the organizing committee and use by other persons for commercial purposes is prohibited.
During the days of the Festival it is forbidden to distribute any materials without the consent of the Organizing Committee.
Photo and video materials of groups and individual performers who have applied for participation in the festival are not reviewed and are not returned, they automatically become the property of the organizing committee
Emerging contentious issues resolved through negotiations with the Festival Directorate.

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION:

The application is considered received only after written confirmation by an employee of the organizing committee (by e-mail)

Hotel rooms are booked only after receipt of the "booking amount" in the amount of 10% of the total bill within 10 working days from the date of application.

Please do not purchase tickets without written confirmation from the Organizing Committee (by email).

The application must be completed in block letters and contain accurate information. The data on the number of participants contained in the application are treated as final, please inform us in advance about all possible changes! It is not allowed to make changes to the program of performances!

In the event that the declared program differs from the program presented at the competition, points are automatically deducted from the team!

Together with the application it is necessary to send a photo of the team to good quality(Necessarily).

When submitting an application and in further work, we ask you to strictly observe the established rules and deadlines for submitting all documents.

Check email carefully. mail daily so you don't miss important information.

Important! In correspondence with the organizing committee of the competition, we kindly ask you to begin your letter with the introduction (i.e. team, city, competition), and then information with explanations

ADVANTAGES OF OUR FESTIVALS.

HOLIDAY ATMOSPHERE

The enchanting opening and closing ceremony will set the mood for victory. Discos and show programs will give a wave of bright positive emotions.

FESTIVALS FOR ALL AGES

Many festivals-competitions are age-unlimited, unlike many other festivals.

AFFORDABLE PRICES

The price for accommodation, meals and participation in the festival-competitions of the organizing committee is much lower than at most other festivals, in terms of price-quality ratio, the volume of services provided and the level of organization

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION. PEACE AND SAFETY

An excellent professional team of the organizing committee, well-coordinated work of employees, full information support of events, a sensitive and kind-hearted attitude towards participants and guests from the moment they meet at the car at the station and until the moment of seeing off during departure.

POSSIBILITY FOR FREE PARTICIPATION

The possibility of free accommodation, meals and participation of 1 or more leaders (with a certain number of delegations).

WIDE ACCESS TO FESTIVAL MATERIALS

Possibility of obtaining unlimited access to photos, videos, live online broadcasts competitive programs Online.

PROFESSIONAL JURY

Only highly professional jury: honored and folk artists and cultural figures of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine.

MASTER CLASSES, ROUND TABLES

Opportunity to obtain first-hand information, discussion of competitive views, informal communication, finding new connections, contacts, like-minded people. Each team leader and teacher receive a package of certificates and thank you letters to help you get certified.

EXCITING EXCURSION PROGRAMS

The participating teams have a unique opportunity to visit the most famous sights of those cities where festivals and competitions are held, get acquainted with the history and feel the flavor of professional guides.

COMFORTABLE STAY AND THE BEST AREAS

Comfortable accommodation, meals and competitive viewings are held on the best venues, equipped with professional stage coverage, sound, light, are mostly located on the same territory, which significantly increases the comfort of staying at festival programs.

TEAM BUILDING

For children and adults, trips to festivals help to strengthen friendly relations. You are forming real team a real creative family!

WE LOVE OUR BUSINESS! WE GIVE A PIECE OF OUR LOVE TO YOU!

The organizing committee of the competition has the right to close the acceptance of applications ahead of schedule!

On November 22 - 27, 2017, Moscow hosted the VII International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins", organized by the Center for Civil Initiatives "Right to Life" with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation for the Development of Civil Society. The festival is held in order to popularize and preserve Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad, support the creativity of children, adolescents and youth, develop public diplomacy, strengthen friendly interethnic ties and Russia's international prestige.

Every year this large-scale event gathers full halls of fans. This year the festival was attended by over 3,000 Muscovites. More than 100 children and teenagers from 20 countries of the world took part in the festival, including Russians and compatriots living in Canada, Turkey, Latvia, Armenia, Moldova, Bulgaria, France, USA, Kazakhstan, Spain, Croatia, Azerbaijan, South Ossetia, Belarus , Israel, Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain. The repertoire of the participants of the vocal competition includes songs in Russian about Russia, folk song, Cossack song, pop folklore, ethno-folk, romance, songs of Soviet authors that have become classics.

The Origins Festival-2017 was held at several venues. State Institute of the Russian Language. A. S. Pushkin, where on the Day of the Russian Language and Russian Culture the grand opening of the festival took place, at which famous artists performed and the President of the festival Sergeeva Ekaterina was awarded a certificate of entry of the Festival "Origins" into the World Association of Festivals (WAF). The vocal competition was held at the A. N. Scriabin Memorial Museum, where Lina Arifulina, a well-known Russian producer and director, was the chairman of the international jury, consisting of cultural figures from 12 countries of the world.

One of the days of the festival was held in the South-East of Moscow. The participants visited the famous Moscow estate of Father Frost, where they got into a real fairy tale, met the Snow Maiden, Father Frost, gnomes, sent a letter with New Year's wishes to Father Frost. On the same day in the concert hall of the Children's School of Arts. M. A. Balakirev, the festival participants, People's and Honored Artists, cultural figures from different countries gave a big concert dedicated to Mother's Day, which was a great success in a crowded auditorium. Children from different countries sang about love for their mother and Russia, spoke sincere words to the audience, among whom were residents of the Vykhino-Zhulebino and Ryazansky districts, representatives of public organizations of the SEAD, veterans and large families.

The gala concert of the festival and the award ceremony took place in the Oktyabrsky Hall of the House of the Unions. The holiday was opened with a solemn ceremony of bringing in the flag of the Russian Federation and the flag of the city of Moscow by the Special Guard Company of the Presidential Regiment. The Gala concert was attended by People's Artists of Russia Natalya Bannova and Lyudmila Safonova, the Neposedy Theater Studio, the Slavyanochka Domrist Ensemble and the Longevity Guslar Ensemble, Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amaga Gotti, a young Russian singer, representative of Russia at Junior Eurovision 2016 Sofia Fisenko, jury members - Eli Raikhlin (Israel), Andrey Shevchuk (France), Nina Penner-Baranova (Germany), Clark Rubinstein (USA), Daniel Barinov (Austria), Sofia Kazakova (Latvia), special guests festival - Tatyana-Praskovya Kirilyuk (Moldova), Ekaterina Shinkareva (USA). All the winners of the vocal competition performed with songs that brought them victory. The program of the gala concert was hosted by Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Oleshko.

This year Tais Saka, 12 years old (Turkey) became the owner of the Grand Prix of the festival. Diplomas of laureates of the 1st degree were awarded to Elizaveta Perminova, 12 years old (Russia, Republic of Udmurtia); Valeria Kuchma, 14 years old (Latvia); Anastasia Vasilyeva, 16 years old (Belarus). The winners of the II degree were Yalky Saka, 10 years old (Türkiye); Timur Lezgishvili, 10 years old (Canada); Elena Lozhkareva, 16 years old (Russia, Nizhny Novgorod region). The laureates of the III degree were Olga Mutova, 9 years old (Russia, Khabarovsk); Anastasia Tobolicheva, 13 years old (Lugansk); Brandon Rubinstein, 12 years old (USA). Kamilla Kusova, 15 years old (Russia, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania) received a special prize and personal invitation to the Festival "Istoki"-2018.

Within the framework of the festival, a round table "Preservation and promotion of Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad" was held with the participation of representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow, the Moscow House of Compatriots and the Council for Nationalities of the Government of Moscow, national diasporas of Russia, figures culture and arts, heads of delegations, compatriots living abroad. The cultural program of the festival for participants and guests was filled with historical and creative master classes, a solemn "Initiation into Muscovites" took place on Stary Arbat.

The VII International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins" revealed to its participants the diversity of Russian culture, language and traditions. The following words have a deep meaning for the festival: “Russia begins with Origins that go back to the mists of time. Every Russian person should know the language, songs, customs, culture. We are all different, but we have one Russia!

On November 22 - 27, 2017, Moscow hosted the VII International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins", which is held annually to popularize and preserve Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad, support the creativity of children, adolescents and youth, and develop people's diplomacy , strengthening friendly interethnic ties and Russia's international prestige. The organizer of the festival is the Center for Civil Initiatives "Right to Life".

The festival was attended by Russians and compatriots living abroad from Canada, Latvia, Armenia, Moldova, Bulgaria, France, USA, Kazakhstan, Spain, Croatia, Azerbaijan, South Ossetia, Belarus, Israel, Italy, Turkey, Austria, Germany, Spain and other countries.

The four days of the festival were full of events aimed at a comprehensive immersion in Russian culture, history and traditions, introduced and made friends the participants of the festival from different countries. Every day at the concerts, the festival anthem was played, which united the winners and owners of the Grand Prix of past years, as well as new participants in the festival.

November 23 at the State Institute of the Russian Language. A. S. Pushkin held the Day of the Russian language and Russian culture. The grand opening of the festival took place in a crowded hall. Performances by People's Artist of the Russian Federation Natalya Bannova, Honored Artists of the Russian Federation Svetlana Bochkova and Vladimir Mikhailov, young Russian singer Sofya Fisenko, members of the international jury Nina Penner-Baranova from Germany and Alexander Prokhorov from the USA, laureates and winners of the Grand Prix of the festival of past years, creative teams of the Institute did not leave anyone indifferent. At the grand opening, the head of the international department of the Directorate of the International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" Svetlana Avdeeva presented the President of the festival Sergeeva Ekaterina with a certificate on the entry of the "Origins" Festival into the World Association of Festivals (WAF). After the grand opening, the participants of the festival and the students of the Institute were treated to a large interactive program - a historical master class "Journey to Ancient Rus'" from the "Silver Wolf" squad, a master class in Russian with Professor Vladimir Annushkin, a master class on a folk doll from an Udmurt craftswoman Olga Perminova. On the same day, the round table "Preservation and popularization of Russian culture and the Russian language in Russia and abroad" was held in the hall of the Academic Council. The round table was attended by representatives of Rossotrudnichestvo, the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the city of Moscow, the Moscow House of Compatriots and the Council for Nationalities of the Government of Moscow, representatives of the national diasporas of Russia, cultural and art figures, heads of delegations, compatriots living abroad.

On November 24, a vocal competition was held in the concert hall of the A. N. Scriabin Memorial Museum. The audience received all the performances with great love. The international professional jury consisted of representatives of 9 countries. The chairman of the jury, Lina Arifulina, is a well-known Russian producer and director. Along with the adult jury, the participants were evaluated by the children's jury from 4 countries. After the competition for all the children there was a "Dedication to Muscovites" on the Old Arbat. This day ended for participants and parents with an incredibly interesting and useful master class from Lina Arifulina.

On November 25, the day began with a visit to the Moscow estate of Ded Moroz, where Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, gnomes were waiting for the participants of the festival, Ded Moroz's post office was working. On the same day in the large hall of the Children's School of Arts. M. A. Balakireva, participants and special guests of the festival gave a big concert dedicated to Mother's Day, which was a great success in a crowded auditorium.

On November 26, a gala concert was held in the October Hall of the House of the Unions, which was opened with a solemn ceremony of bringing in the flag of the Russian Federation and the flag of the city of Moscow by the Special Guard Company of the Presidential Regiment. The Gala concert was attended by People's Artists of Russia Natalya Bannova and Lyudmila Safonova, the Neposedy Theater Studio, the Slavyanochka Domrist Ensemble and the Longevity Guslar Ensemble, Honored Artist of North and South Ossetia Amaga Gotti, a young Russian singer, representative of Russia at Junior Eurovision 2016 Sofia Fisenko, festival jury members - Eli Raikhlin from Israel, Andrey Shevchuk from France, Nina Penner-Baranova from Germany, Clark Rubinstein and Ekaterina Shinkareva from the USA, Tatiana-Praskovya Kirilyuk from Moldova, Daniel Barinov from Austria, Sofia Kazakova from Latvia and others. The program of the gala concert was hosted by Honored Artist of Russia Alexander Oleshko. Festival President Ekaterina Sergeeva presented Sofya Fisenko with a personalized certificate for the right to represent the Origins Festival at the gala concert of the World Association of Festivals (WAF) as part of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk - 2018. The results of the vocal competition were announced in a festive atmosphere. Tais Saka, 12 years old, Türkiye became the owner of the Grand Prix. The winners of the 1st degree were - Elizaveta Perminova, 12 years old, Russia (Udmurtia); Valeria Kuchma, 14 years old, Latvia; Anastasia Vasilyeva, 16 years old, Belarus. The winners of the II degree were - Yalky Saka, 10 years old, Türkiye; Timur Lezgishvili, 10 years old, Canada; Elena Lozhkareva, 16 years old, Russia (Nizhny Novgorod region). The laureates of the III degree were - Olga Mutova, 9 years old, Russia (Khabarovsk); Anastasia Tobolicheva, 13 years old, Lugansk; Brandon Rubinstein, 12 years old, USA. Kamilla Kusova, 15 years old, Russia (Republic of North Ossetia-Alania) received a special prize and a personal invitation as a special guest of the Origins Festival-2018. At the award ceremony, all participants and members of the jury received certificates from the festival, illustrated books by Vladimir Gilyarovsky "Moscow and Muscovites", commemorative medals, wall clocks and calendars with the symbols of the festival, much more, and the winners also received cups and matryoshkas, as well as many participants of the festival, members of the jury and representatives were awarded with gifts, plaques and nominal certificates. After the award ceremony, the winners of the vocal competition performed songs that brought them victory. The festival "Istoki"-2017 completed the festival anthem performed by all participants, jury members and guests of honor, who then said goodbye for a long time, exchanged contacts, souvenirs, took pictures for a long memory.

In 2017, the Origins Festival became the winner of the Competition of the Presidential Grants Fund and was implemented using a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for the development of civil society.

The VII International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins" revealed for its participants the diversity of Russian culture, language, traditions, Russian origins in every soul. The following words have a deep meaning for the festival: “Russia begins with Origins that go back to the mists of time. Every Russian person should know the language, songs, customs, culture. We are all different, but we have one Russia!

See you in 2018 at the 8th International Festival-Competition of Russian Culture "Origins"!