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Where to spend the weekend: Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod

Where to spend the weekend: Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod

Discover four in-demand design specialties without spending any money. Take a free design course and build your portfolio. Create four impressive case studies and determine your future career direction.

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To prevent your weekends from becoming dull and monotonous, it is important to organize them in advance. Schedule a lecture or workshop. Alternatively, you can purposefully experience boredom, for example, by participating in a dopamine fast for several hours.

Open Events at the Zotov Center: The Art of Public Speaking

Elena Pudova, an architect and urbanist, was long embarrassed to openly declare her achievements. However, she now actively blogs, teaches at universities, and gives lectures. She can inspire you to start sharing your ideas and will tell you how.

Image: Zotov Center

When and where

The Zotov Center is located at 2 Khodynskaya Street, Building 1.

July 12, 19:30

"Realism in Magical Dreams"

In the forties and fifties, domestic animation was distinguished by moderate realism, which was manifested in the use of location shooting. The museum will feature some unusual examples of this genre, such as "The Flower with Seven Colors," "Fedya Zaitsev," and "The Miracle Girl."

Still: cartoon "Cloudberry," 2015 / "Soyuzmultfilm"

When and Where

The Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center is located at 11 Obraztsova Street, Building 1A.

July 14, 6:00 PM

Summer Without Boredom Challenge Initiative. The Second Stage of Dopamine Abstinence

Most institutions aim to provide entertainment for their visitors, but GES-2 offers a completely different experience. Here you can enjoy the silence and disconnect from the constant flow of information: time is provided for strolls along the green alleys, naps, or light exercise, lasting from three to seven hours, without the use of electronic devices.

Image: House of Culture "GES-2"

When and where

Cultural Center "GES-2", located at: Bolotnaya Embankment, 15.

July 14, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM

Creative Inspiration at the Duo Sapiens Design Picnic

This year, the annual event in Krasnaya Presnya Park is taking on an even larger scale. Guests can expect two lectures, masterminds with mentors from Duo Sapiens, and workshops led by design studio founders. Relaxation and networking areas will also be available. The theme of the event will be birdwatching, which will add an interesting accent to the program.

Image: Duo Sapiens

When and Where

Krasnaya Presnya Park is located at 5 Mantulinskaya Street.

July 13, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM

From Vasari's 1550 "LE VITE" to its modern reinterpretation in 2024

Anna Gor, advisor to the director of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, together with designer Evgeny Korneev, responsible for the visual design of the book "Named by Vasari," and architect Maxim Atayanets, will discuss the significance of this book during the Renaissance, as well as the meanings it holds in modern times.

Photo: Arsenal

When and where

Arsenal, Kremlin, Corporation 6

July 23, 19:00

Specifics of a professional graphic designer's work

You will gain skills in creating graphic elements and corporate identity for various businesses. You will create a portfolio that will demonstrate your individual style and confirm your design skills. This will allow you to start a career both in a studio and as a freelancer.

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