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The new exhibition “Russian Parnassus: Scientists and Creators of the Age of Enlightenment”, organized by the capital Department of Culture in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, is dedicated to the contribution of Russian scientists and figures of Catherine's time to the development of science, education, art, and social thought.
In the 18th century, natural sciences in Russia actively developed, following the ideas of the European Enlightenment. Painting became a means of understanding reality, combining aesthetic beauty with science. The works of Russian scientists and artists formed the foundation for the further development of Russian culture, defining its contribution to world civilization.
Kolomenskoye itself retains a special connection with the era, being one of Catherine II's favorite places. The empress not only visited there frequently but also initiated the construction of a new four-story palace in 1766–1767. Catherine II spent almost the entire summer of 1767 there, and later visited Kolomenskoye three more times—in 1775, 1785, and 1787. During these visits, she was accompanied by her son, the future Emperor Paul I, and her grandsons Alexander (the future Emperor Alexander I) and Konstantin. The empress also transformed the Kazan apple orchard, realizing her dream of a harmonious coexistence between man and nature, folk culture and progressive scientific knowledge.
The exhibition will feature museum exhibits reflecting the era of Catherine II and the work of her prominent contemporaries. Visitors will be able to see items from Prince Vladimir's Order service, a 18th-century bronze and crystal figurative candlestick, a portrait of Catherine II, and other exhibits.
The project's name derives from the mountain's geographical name in Greece—in mythology, it was considered a sacred place of inspiration and dedicated to Apollo and the muses, patrons of the arts and sciences. Over time, the concept became a metaphorical symbol of artistic creativity, spiritual elevation, and poetry.
The exhibition will be open in the Palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (small exhibition hall, entrance no. 5) until April 26, 2026. Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased at Mosbilet.
The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve encompasses 255 hectares of parkland, 13 specially protected green areas, and 17 architectural monuments of federal significance. It houses the Church of the Ascension, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Peter the Great's Cabin, Moscow's only memorial museum to the first emperor; the faithfully restored palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich; an ethnographic complex; and a museum of wooden architecture. The Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve's collection contains over 170,000 exhibits, and its exhibition halls house approximately 20 different displays.
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