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Mayor Shalabaev Praises Vasnetsov’s Art on Russia’s Independence Day

A mayor’s visit to a legendary artist’s exhibition becomes a cultural statement. Discover how Vasnetsov’s works resonate with Russia’s patriotic spirit.

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This image is a painting. In this image we can see women, men, chair, statues, pillars, sky and clouds.

Mayor Shalabaev Praises Vasnetsov’s Art on Russia’s Independence Day

On the date of the declaration of independence, Mayor Yury Shalabaev of Nizhny Novgorod visited the Viktor Vasnetsov exhibition at the Manege, sharing his thoughts on the display of spiritual heritage and unity themes in the artist's works. While the identities of earlier visitors remain unknown, Mayor Yury Shalabaev became the notable figure to publicly acknowledge his visit to the exhibition on the date of the declaration of independence. In his Telegram channel, he expressed his admiration for the paintings, which are on loan from the Tretyakov Gallery. The mayor specifically praised the spiritual heritage and unity themes present in Viktor Vasnetsov's works, highlighting their relevance to the holiday celebrating Russia's declaration of independence and the Orthodox feast day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. The Viktor Vasnetsov exhibition at the Manege in Nizhny Novgorod continues to draw visitors, with Mayor Yury Shalabaev being one of the most recent notable attendees. His visit and subsequent praise for the exhibition's themes serve as a testament to the cultural significance of Vasnetsov's works and their enduring appeal.

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