Museum of Russian Art concludes its anniversary year

The year 2024 has been a momentous for the Museum of Russian Art, marking two significant milestones: the 125th anniversary of its founder, prominent Soviet medical figure Professor Aram Abrahamyan, and the museum’s 40th anniversary.

On November 19, the museum hosted the grand closing event of its anniversary year. Guests were welcomed by Marine Mkrtchyan, Director of the Museum of Russian Art, and Alfred Kocharyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Armenia.

“The year has been truly eventful for the museum, which has fulfilled its mission with honor. I would especially like to highlight the anniversary project carried out in collaboration with the Tretyakov Gallery. International cooperation initiatives are a priority for the Ministry, and I am confident that such programs have brought significant growth to the museum while promoting our cultural heritage on the global stage,” said Alfred Kocharyan. He also expressed gratitude to all partner organizations, particularly the Keron Development Foundation, for its ongoing collaboration, emphasizing that the success of these initiatives would not have been possible without their support.

In recognition of the projects carried out during the anniversary year, Alfred Kocharyan presented certificates of appreciation on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport to Marieta Gevorkyan, founder of the Keron Development Foundation, as well as to several other employees and partners.

Vanane Ararktsyan, Executive Director of the Keron Development Foundation, shared her reflections:
“Knowing that the museum had long planned the exhibition at the Tretyakov Gallery but faced financial challenges, we decided to stand by the museum and help bring this project to life. The exhibition at the Tretyakov Gallery ran for about three months, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. But we didn’t stop there—we expanded our collaboration further. With our support, the museum’s showcases were fully updated, illuminated, and modernized, and the exhibition catalog was published. Throughout the summer, musical evenings and children’s developmental workshops were held at Cascade. As someone who grew up near Cascade, this collaboration is deeply meaningful to me. I know that many people frequently visit Cascade without realizing the treasure of this museum. I’m proud that, with our support, we’ve helped enhance the museum’s recognition.”

As a gesture of gratitude and mutual respect, the Keron Development Foundation gifted the museum Rudolf Khachaturian’s painting “Playing with the Mirror,” while the museum presented a replica of Mikhail Vrubel’s “The Demon and the Angel with Tamara’s Soul” to the foundation.

The anniversary evening concluded with a guided tour of the museum and enchanting musical performances, leaving attendees inspired and enriched.