International project “Russian Seasons” under the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation for the presentation of Russian culture abroad. Its mission is to present Russia as a country that carefully preserves and develops its rich cultural heritage and traditions.

The themes and format of “Russian Seasons” are diverse: from classical music concerts and theater productions to film festivals, art exhibitions, educational projects, lectures and master classes.

The brand “Russian Seasons” appeared more than a hundred years ago, when in 1908 the famous artist Sergei Diaghilev started to organize performances of Russian opera and ballet stars in Europe and America, alongside with the fine arts exhibitions. Diaghilev’s noble mission continues today. The Firebird, a character from Russian folk tales, personifying light, warmth, good luck and rebirth, is a symbol of the Russian Seasons project in our time.