Years of Culture

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Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of Culture Logo featuring a specially designed symbol.

Qatar - Russia 2018

7th edition of Years of Culture

In 2018, Russia was the guest country for the bilateral Year of Culture. Russia joined Qatar in organising numerous projects, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and educational and charity events in both countries by exploring each other's cultures. Despite their geographical distance and differences in climate and history, Russia and Qatar share similar values and a commitment to economic progress and human development that preserve their national heritage.
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A football pitch with two opposing teams mid-match, with Moscow's famous Red Square in the background.

12 years of culture

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Sharing Values, Experiences And Knowledge

The year 2018 was focused on the broadest meaning of culture using the comprehensive programme to pursue and cater to popular interests in both countries through the fields of art, fashion, photography and cinema, music, food, architecture, travel, literature, performing arts, sport, philanthropy, and official cultural engagements. The fruitful cultural exchange between Qatar and Russia has helped our peoples gain new experiences and knowledge, foster a deep reverence for their heritage and develop thoughtful responsiveness to the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Two rows of wooden sculptures resembling trees at the top of a staircase at Afisha Picnic in Russia.
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Two rows of wooden sculptures resembling trees at the top of a staircase at Afisha Picnic in Russia.

To mark the year of the 2018 FIFA world cup, a friendly football match between artists and politicians from Qatar and Russia took place at the iconic Red Square in Moscow. The Running Hearts Green Marathon was supported by The Year of Culture through his excellency Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah and Qatari athletes (Abdulaziz Al Tamimi and Faisal Hassan Al-Qahtani), who participated in the run. Exchanges of knowledge and ideas took place at the 7th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, which became a platform for the cultural initiatives of the State of Qatar with public discussions, presentations and more. The Limits of Architecture conference also had a focus on innovative architectural projects in Qatar. A magnificent exhibition of pearl treasures opened at the State Historical Museum in Moscow as well as numerous other popular art and design exhibitions. The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Moscow organised an exciting gastronomic pop-up at a summer music festival, offering local Russian visitors the chance to taste national dishes from Qatar.

Qatar - Russia 2018

A Year of Cultural Experiences

The Ilyev Ballet performs in Qatar, a chorus of dancers form a line behind three male lead dancers.

Theatre & Music

Events

Qatar - Russia 2018 Grand Opening

2018/02/24

Katara Opera House
4 people smile before participating in the Running Hearts Green Marathon during Qatar-Russia 2018.

Sports Events

Events

Running Hearts Green Marathon

2018/05/27

Moscow, Russia

Sports Events

Friendly Charity Football Match

2018/07/05

Red Square, Moscow
Majestic pearl and diamond tiara on display at the Pearls exhibition during the Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of Culture.

Museums & Art Exhibitions

Art Exhibitions

Pearls - Treasures From The Seas and The Rivers Exhibition

2018/07/11

State Historical Museum, Moscow
Two rows of wooden sculptures resembling trees at the top of a staircase at Afisha Picnic in Russia.

Cuisine

Festivals

Gastronomic Pop-Up Project

2018/08/04

Moscow, Russia

Fashion & Design

Technology & Sustainability

Talks

ReContextualising Architecture and Urbanism

2018/09/02

Moscow, Russia
Set of Russian books at an event celebrating Qatari authors and publishers in Moscow during Qatar-Russia 2018.

Literature

Fairs

Qatari Authors and Publishers

2018/09/05

Moscow, Russia
Lavish traditional dance performance on stage during the Qatari Programme at The International Festival of Muslim Cinema.

Film & Photography

Festivals

Qatari Programme at The International Festival of Muslim Cinema

2018/09/09

Kazan, Russia
A fashionable group of men and women pose side by side, smiling at Qatari Fashion and Jewellery Art in Moscow.

Fashion & Design

Events

Qatari Fashion and Jewellery Art

2018/10/08

Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow
Middle Eastern man sings with an orchestra at the VII International Cultural Forum during Qatar-Russia 2018 Year of Culture.

Film & Photography

Theatre & Music

Cultural Exchange Programs

VII International Cultural Forum

2018/11/13

St Petersburg, Russia


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