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Historically formed traditions, climate conditions, accessibility and popularity of ski sports made for the biathlon development in our region.

We invite those who are interested in the sports life of Ugra to visit the book exposition “All about biathlon” (Estate Library of Ugra, atrium, ground floor). For more information you should address to the department of the local history literature and bibliography (2^nd floor).

Sincerely Yours – Estate Library of Ugra

Phone :(3467) 33-33-21,

e-mail: ugra@okrlib.ru

The exposition “Mythological Time” represents the traditional culture of Ob-Ugric people and Priob nature in the context of mythology.

The exhibition does not have the beginning or the end; it is possible to pass it from left to right and vice versa.

This reflects the very essence of mythological time, which, in contrast to the historical time, in cyclic – it does not go away, but returns and gets renewed.

The exhibition consists of seven compositions-steps:

“The Cradle” – the creation of the world and the human. Images of the Goddess of the Earth- motherhood and the cradle that is descending from the Heavenly House to earth on a golden chain.

“The Game” – the path from the childhood play to the adult ritual.

Male and female symbols, maze of games and puzzles.

“Seasons” – a dialogue of paintings “Summer” and “Winter.”

The life cycle of the world in the traditional calendar – “living time”.

“Sanctuary” – pantheon of gods in the area of ​​taiga Priob.

The reconstruction of the shrines and images of Ugric deities.

“Sky Rider” – the image of the god and culture hero Mirsusne-khum that rides around the world on a winged horse.

“Sharp-clawed old man” – “Bear World” from the den to “dance house”, in which the bearish merrymaking is held.

“Shaman” – the space of the shamanic world view: “A dark tent” surrounded by pictures of “Musical Cape” and “Death cap Woman” goddess Vut Imi.

Each of the seven halls has its own design, dictated by the myths characteristics.

Each section of the exhibition is “hidden” in a relatively closed space and draws a scenario of a myth, but at the same time opens the way to the next composition.

Have a nice journey!

Prices:

For each exposition hall – 30 rub

For guide services – 30 rub

Opening Hours:

Wednesday – Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: (3467) 32- 92-03

628011, Khanty-Mansiysk

Tyumen Region.11 Mira St.

Tel.: (3467) 32-12-08

Fax: (3467)32-12-31

E-mail: musey_prirody@mail.ru

www.ugramuseum.ru

Exhibition of famous Moscow animal painter Sergey Tsigal.

Visitors can enjoy the pieces of art which reflect the painter’s view on beauty and perfection of the fauna.

Sergey Tsigal works as animal painter in the sphere of etching and mixed technique. In the works created with different techniques, which are etching and serigraphy, stencilled printing and impression on paper, there is always an element of magic and experiment.

You may enjoy the originality of the artist’s graphical works in the State Human and Nature Museum in the recreational exhibition hall on the 1^st floor till the 18^th of March, 2012.

Free entrance

Information and booking: 8 (3467) 32-92-03

In the Human and Nature Museum an exhibition project started working. This exhibition reveals true and verified facts from the everyday lives of the soldiers of Afghanistan and Chechen Wars, taken from the Book of the memory “Afghanistan 1979-1989. Chechnya 1994-2009”. The book fragments favoured the atmosphere of patriotism and the feeling of love to the Motherland.

The time and the years wipe off a lot from the memory, but it usually works selective: unordinary, dramatic, affected the fates of lots of people events are unforgivable and these memories are often brining us back to thinking about those days. Such unforgivable memories for lots of people will be the events of Afghanistan (1979-1989) and Chechnya (1994-2009).

The most soldiers of Afghanistan and Chechen Wars were young men brought into the wars right from the school banks. Young men having no life experience ended up in unwonted hostile environment. Their attitude to the events was full of emotions. What was the life of our soldiers, what made them glad or sad being far away from home. It all reflected in the letters, diaries, verses represented on the exhibition “I have a homesick, I wish I were home”.

Human and Nature Museum waits for you!

Excursion services on request: 32-92

Information: 32-12-33, 32-92-03

The 2^nd of March, 2012 in the Geology, Oil and Gas museum there was a solemn opening of the exposition ‘Higher and higher…” dedicated to the 75^th anniversary of the non-stop transatlantic flight of V. P. Chkalov’s crew.

The Valery Chkalov’s crew non-stop flight from Moscow (USSR) to Vancouver, Washington (USA) via the North Pole on the single-engine aircraft ANT-25 (June, 1937), brought honour to our country and became one of the greatest events in the modern aviation history.

The historic flight was done on the 18-20^th of June, 1937 and lasted 63 hours, its length was 8 503 km. All the members of the crew: Commander V. P. Chkalov, copilot G. F. Baydukov and navigator A. V. Belyakov were awarded with the Order of the Red Banner.

The entire world could see the increased level of the soviet technologies, especially aircraft construction. The new course was constructed to connect two continents. And what was the most important, the it helps to develop the mutual understanding between USSR and USA peoples.

The exposition “Higher and higher…” has two main topics: “the V. Chkalov’s flight USSR – the North Pole – USA” and “history of the development of the aviation in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra”. There are some pictures presented: the crew during their stay in USA, the ANT-25’s images. The aircraft now is an exhibit of the Chkalov’s Memorial Museum (Chkalovsk, Nizhegorodskaya oblast).

The Chkalov’s flight found a broad response all over the country, including our region. The publications in the local newspaper “Ostyako-Vogulskaya Pravda” June-July 1937, became a clear evidence of the local people interest to the event. The “Ostyako-Vogulskaya Pravda” of 1937 is one of the main items of the exposition.

One topic of the exposition dedicated to the history of the local aviation development and its role in the geological exploration represents the “UTair” airlines activities: the maps of the domestic and international flights, calendars, posters, corporative magazine “Cozy Sky”, historical pictures, and the aviators’ overalls collection.

The pictures representing ground systems of the airport, main events in the Khanty-Mansiysk history, the book about the formation and development of the Tyumen aviation “Obnimaya nebo” were given by the airport management company – “UgraAvia”

Original parts of an aircraft Po-2: cabin, a cover fragment, ski, propeller blade, flap-seat and some other items were given by the public youth organization “Aviacenter” (Uray).

Private collections of the aircrafts’ and helicopters’ models, items of phaleristics “History of aviation in pins” also are represented at the exposition.

During the exposition there is a session of a feature film “Valery Chkalov” (1941) directed by M. Kalatozov and a documentary “Flight through memory” (1987) by V. Konovalov. Also you can hear some extracts from the audio book “Chkalov” (1975) written by a crew member G. Baydukov and songs about aviation.

The interactive site, developed by Ugra Research Institute of Information Technologies (Khanty-Mansiysk), allows visitors to see the map of Khanty-Mansiysk in a bird’s-eye perspective and in three dimensions.

At the presentation of the exhibition visitors were offered to make a paper airplane, write a review or a wish, and send it into “a bright future”.

Geology, Oil and Gas Museum expresses special thanks to:

“V. P. Chkalov Memorial Museum” (Chkalovsk, Nizhegorodskaya oblast);

“AviaCompany “UTair” Open Joint-Stock Company (Tyumen, Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk);

“UgraAvia” Limited Liability Company (Khanty-Mansiysk);

Cultural Institution “Estate Foundation of Ugra” (Khanty-Mansyisk);

Autonomous Institution “Ugorskiy research institute of informational technologies” (Khanty-Mansyisk);

KMAO-Ugra Institution “Estate Library of Ugra” (Khanty-Mansyisk);

KMAO-Ugra Institution “Human and Nature Museum” (Khanty-Mansyisk);

Municipal public youth organization “Aviacentre” (Uray),

“International Fashion Centre” (Khanty-Mansyisk);

Department of Education of Khanty-Mansyisk Administration (Khanty-Mansyisk);

Children Additional Educational Institution “Young technician station” (Khanty-Mansyisk).

Exposition is open till the 15^th of March 2012.

Free Entrance

Opening hours:  Wednesday – Sunday: 10.00-18.00; Monday, Tuesday – days off

Address: Khanty-Mansiysk, 9 Chekhova St.

Budget institution of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug-Ugra “Geology, Oil and Gas Museum”

Phone/Fax: (34671) 33-32-72, 33-09-42, 33-49-47.

On the 17^th of March, Saturday, in the Dom Druzhby Narodov (14a Mira St.) there will be a performance “To love…” based on Yeremey Aipin’s stories.

The performance “To love…” based on Yeremey Aipin stories from “River in January” and “In the shadow of an old cedar” collections is directed by A.-K. Vishnevskaya and E. Moldanova.

The performance consists of 5 love stories, including “Autumn in your city”, “Flying into abyss”, “Maestro’s night”, “Time of raining” and “In the world of the eternal peace”.  These stories represent an exploration of love, diversity of the human feelings; the first love, Platonic, passionate, mature and even mortal. This is the exploration of the most secret, painful and the deepest human feelings.

The performance will show the main character’s path from an 18 years old youth to a mature man. Remembering all his women the hero will always return to the main women of his life – his mother. The memories from his childhood (the stories “Pain of the Earth” and “I listen to the earth”) combine 5 stories into a unite dramatics plot.

The performance is accompanied by a small string orchestra. During the action the special effects such as video art and light installations are used.

The performance begins at 18:00, tickets for 250 rubles

Place of the event: Dom Druzhby Narodov, the exposition hall

Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

We invite all who are older than 14 years.

From 15 to 18 of March 2012 in Khanty-mansiysk in Ugra-Expo” the XII fair “Ugra fish Festival” will take place. The event is held during the World Cup Biathlon Finals  when biathlon stars and fans from more than 20 countries of the world are gathering in the capital of Ugra.

The fair is aimed to develop the food market in the region, favors the setting of business connections and known as one of the means of organization of the cultural life of the citizens, guests and participants of the World Cup Biathlon Finals.

Organizer of the event: OJSC “Ugorskie Kontrakty”

The main sections of the fair:

–          Fish

–          Meat products

–          Wild plants

–          Beverages

–          Hunting and fishing equipment

–          Souvenir production with symbols of Fish Festival, World Cup Biathlon and Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug- Ugra.

–          Sport and tourism equipment

–          National trade production

The cultural program for the visitors includes: beverages and food degustation, entertainment such as lottery, sport competitions, karaoke, live broadcasting of biathlon competitions. Anyone will be able to track the competition  directly in the exhibition tent by visiting sport-bars equipped with comfortable seats and tables.

Opening days: From 15^th to 18^th of March

Opening hours: 11am – 23 pm

Tickets’ purchase: “Ugra Expo”, 19 Studencheskaya street

Tel.: (3467) 359-598, 359-586

Ticket Price:

Adult	250 rub
Students	100 rub
reduced fare ticket (retirees, disabled people of group 1-2)	50 rub
Children (14-16 years old)	50 rub
Children less than 14 years old –  free entrance

Meeting “Children of Ugra – the world biathlon stars” will be held at the Entertainment center “October” on Saturday, March, 17, at 10:00. All who are interested can visit the meeting. Read the rest of this entry »