"It’s one of the best Russian troupes," says Sergey Fandeev, director of the centre, adding that the Mumbai event will see children aged between nine and 18 perform classic, quick-paced Russian folk that has its origins in agriculture. "It’s a tradition for close to 1,000 years and we wanted the youth to showcase their culture. We planned this a year ago to co­m­­memorate the birth anniversary of painter Nicholas Roerich [known for his paintings of the Himalayas] and it is part of the framework of the 10th Himalayan expedition of young Russian artists and painters to India," he shares.

Paintings by Boris Smirnov-Rusetsky will be showcased

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The evening will begin with an exhibition titled Along the Way of the Master, comprising 20-odd paintings by eminent artist Boris Smirnov-Rusetsky, a follower of Roerich. And although it celebrates Roerich’s 145th birth anniversary, it also recognises the 114th birth anniversary of his son, Svetoslav Roerich, whose three paintings can be seen at the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament. Following this, Obraz will take the stage with the members in their original, pinafore costumes. As Fandeev says, "Although they are schoolchildren without much formal training, they dance like professionals."

On October 16, 6.30 pm
At The Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 31-A, Pedder Road.
Call 23512495

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