Workshop conducted by artist-cartoonist Maxim Smagin at the "Diorosi" festival for its attendees
In Yekaterinburg's Mayakovsky Park, the "Wild Berries" Festival of Ethnic Culture and Tales is currently underway, with "Oblastnaya Gazeta" serving as its official information partner. Notably, caricature artist Maxim Smagin conducted a drawing masterclass for young artists, offering insights on nurturing imagination and applying various drawing techniques correctly.
Besides Smagin's masterclass, the festival hosts a paper origami boat and airplane competition, a drawing competition inspired by Pavel Bazhov's tales, and a screening of the film "How Demyan Bаклушкиn Read Bazhov." These activities can be found on the second floor of the Sverdlovsk Children's Railway building until 7:00 PM.
The festival's schedule is filled with engaging activities for locals. Attendees can enjoy open-air performances, partake in master classes, attend lectures, view film screenings, explore a market offering unique items from Ural craftsmen, and interact with museum exhibitions.
On the main stage, "Krapiwa" has already showcased the puppet theater studio "Eноt Моне"'s production "We're Together." On the "Cheremsha" stage, the play "Songs of the White Sea" takes viewers on a Russian North journey to meet the Pomors.
It was previously reported by "Oblastnaya Gazeta" that a Slavic Culture Festival is being held in Yekaterinburg. Typical activities at such festivals include folk music performances, traditional food, workshops related to crafts, and exhibitions reflecting Slavic heritage. However, for the exact schedule, performances, workshops, and exhibitions of the Slavic Culture Festival in Yekaterinburg, it is recommended to check local event listings, the official city or cultural festival websites, or contact cultural institutions in Yekaterinburg directly closer to the event date.
- Visitors at Yekaterinburg's Mayakovsky Park can also engage in a drawing competition inspired by Pavel Bazhov's tales, similar to the paper origami boat and airplane competition.
- Apart from the rich cultural events, the festivals offer unique shopping opportunities, with a market featuring items from Ural craftsmen.
- In addition to caricature artist Maxim Smagin's masterclass, one can explore museum exhibitions and attend lectures at the festival.
- If you're interested in different lifestyles and fashion, check out the Slavic Culture Festival for traditional clothing displays and workshops.
- For food enthusiasts, both the "Wild Berries" Festival and the Slavic Culture Festival might have traditional Russian dishes, giving you a taste of food-and-drink from the region.
