- The opening of the Russian Championships Superfinals among men and women
- Photographers from the United States conducted a special photoshoot project in the Museum of Political History of Russia
- Meeting with German historians, social activists and museum colleagues
- «Reflections of the Revolution»
- Around the Winter Palace 1917
- Conference “Revolution in 1917 in Russia: Events and Conceptions, Consequences and Memory”
- “Life or Literature. Varlam Shalamov”
- “Horchposten 1941/ I Hear War”
The opening of the Russian Championships Superfinals among men and women
On December 2, the Russian Championships Superfinals among men and women were officially opened the State Museum of Political History of Russia. Saint Petersburg hasn’t hosted national championships since 1998, but this time the event is being held on a large scale, as it is a part of the Chess in Museums program, carried out by the RCF together with Timchenko Foundation since 2012.
The exhibition “USSR – A Great Chess Power” is represented at the Museum’s atrium. One will manage to see the Soviet chess posters of the 1930s-1960s, rare archival photos and many other interesting items. The exposition was presented by its author, Deputy Head of the Museum's Scientific and Exhibitory Department Margarita Samoylova.
Then there was a press conference with Executive Director of the Russian Chess Federation Mark Glukhovsky, Director General of the State Museum of Political History of Russia Evgeny Artemov, Deputy Director General of Timchenko Foundation Igor Baradachev, Deputy Executive Director of the Russian Chess Federation Vladimir Barsky, many-time Russian and Olympic champions Peter Svidler and Valentina Gunina.
Mark Glukhovsky thanked all the partners for their support in organizing the Superfinals. He also told about Chess in Museums program and reminded of the tournament’s regulations and schedule.
Evgeny Artemov noted that hosting the Russian Championships Superfinals is a big honour for the Museum. He expressed gratitude to the RCF and Timchenko Foundation for choosing the State Museum of Political History of Russia as the venue of this prestigious tournament and told about the Museum’s history.
Igor Baradachev reminded of the day of a social program (December 8), when the Superfinals’ participants would give simuls to young chess players. «Children will see their chess idols, will play them, and maybe someone of them will win”, said he.
Valentina Gunina admitted that it had always been a great honour for her to play in Superfinals. «The tournament is always strong, and I hope I will perform decently”, added she.
Peter Svidler: «It is always pleasant and exciting to play at home; let’s see will it help me or not. As many citizens of metropolises, I go to museums when abroad or in some other city, and I don’t do it quite often being in my hometown because I think I will always have time to do it. That’s why I am glad that while “working” I will manage to visit one of many museums of my city”.
A Chess Schools: Second Academic Level tutorial by Vladimir Barsky, issued by the RCF with support of the Timchenko Foundation, was presented by its author during the press conference. Vladimir Barsky told about the learning kit in detail. “I hope children, their parents and teachers will like it and will use it with great pleasure”, said he.
Finally, the Opening Ceremony itself was held. It took place in the White Hall. Mark Glukhovsky, Evgeny Artemov, and Igor Baradachev spoke at the Opening Ceremony. Chief Arbiter IA Igor Bolotinsky conducted a drawing of lots.
Schedule. Opening ceremony: December 2. Playing days: December 3-7 and 9-14, rest day – December 8.
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