The festival “Faces of Love” began in Moscow It is almost certain that the program of the VIII International Film Festival “Faces of Love” will include outstanding films, the merits of which until now are known only to festival selectors. But in anticipation of the inevitable surprises, it makes sense to pay attention to films that will become an event in any case - if only because they have finally made it to Moscow.

During the long New Year holidays, there was time to meet with old friends who today earn their livelihood in various areas of show and media business, and therefore are almost inaccessible amid the usual business rhythm. However, idleness and abundant feasts did not contribute to spiritual joy - the mood was predominantly minor.

Yesterday a competition for a new building of the Mariinsky Theater was officially announced The architectural community learned about the inevitability of a competition for a new Mariinsky building almost simultaneously with the opening of the Russian pavilion of the VIII Venice Biennale. Let us remind you that the exhibition in the pavilion presented a model of the new stage of the Mariinsky Theater, made by Californian Eric Moss.