May 24, 2018, after the service in the cathedral Cathedral Church Christ the Savior, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' and His Holiness Patriarch Irenaeus of Serbia arrived on Red Square, where the All-Russian holiday concert dedicated to the day Slavic writing and culture.
The concert opened with an overture by Isaac Dunayevsky from the film "Children of Captain Grant" performed by the Symphony Orchestra of the Ministry of Defense Russian Federation(conductor - Honored Artist of Russia S.Yu. Durygin). Then the stichera "Russian Land" was performed by a joint choir under the direction of Honored Artist of Russia A.A. Puzakova.
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' and Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation O.Yu. Golodets.
The Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church delivered a welcoming speech:
“Dear participants of this solemn meeting on Red Square, dedicated to the Day of writing, the day of memory of saints Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius! Congratulations to all of you!
It has become a wonderful tradition to gather on Red Square on this day to think about the origins of our culture, about the origins of that wonderful, great, I would say, dramatic and at the same time victorious path that the Slavic peoples, our Russian people, have traveled, about the origins of writing to the heights of modern knowledge.
But if there were no beginning, there would be no way. And it is very important to always remember the beginning. We need to remember our parents who gave us life, we need to remember our own beginning, our childhood, growth, we need to remember and know the history of our country and culture, which determines our self-identification. We recognize ourselves as a people, a single whole, when we are bonded primarily by a common language, culture, common moral and spiritual values. This is the basis, this is the foundation on which the building develops and is built. human life. Everything else is secondary. Both science and art - everything comes from this foundation.
How wonderful that modern Russia we have come to realize the importance of this beginning. How wonderful that we remember this day - the day of memory of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius, that we are gathering together in order to celebrate this holiday together in the heart of our homeland, in the heart of our capital!
I wish all of you and all our people peace, spiritual strength, the ability to solve the problems that arise on our historical path, and I believe that we will cope with these tasks, that our path will be glorious, leading to remarkable achievements and goals.
May the Lord protect our Fatherland, our people and all of you, my dear! Happy holiday!
Then Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation O.Yu. Golodets, who noted that the holiday on Red Square brings together an increasing number of people in all regions of Russia and in other countries. “We are infinitely grateful to our Patriarch for the fact that he became the founder of a wonderful tradition. We've been together for the sixth year in a row. Today, all of Russia, all 85 subjects of the Russian Federation, about a million people sing with us. It is very important that the holiday crossed the borders of the Russian Federation. Today, Serbia and Bulgaria sing with us,” said, in particular, O.Yu. Golodets, expressing the hope that "from year to year the commonwealth of peoples" participating in the holiday, "which glorifies our languages and our culture, will expand."
The hosts of the concert and O.Yu. Golodets, on behalf of all those present, congratulated His Holiness Patriarch Kirill on the name day, the choir performed "Many Years" to the music of S.S. Prokofiev.
First grade students were invited to the stage educational institutions who were awarded the title Top Schools Russia 2017". First-graders received from the hands of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill and O.Yu. Hungry book.
Cities of Russia and the capitals of the Slavic countries joined the concert on Red Square. There was a live broadcast from Sofia. A hymn was sung in honor of Saints Cyril and Methodius Bulgarian performed by the Consolidated Choir of Sofia conducted by Tatyana Khristova (conductor on Red Square - A.A. Puzakov).
Krasnodar got in touch with Red Square. The song of the Black Sea Cossacks "Rospryagaite, lads, horses" was performed by the State Academic Kuban Cossack choir(conductor - V.G. Zakharchenko).
A live broadcast was also organized from the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. Chorus and Symphony Orchestra Radio and Television of Serbia conducted by Bojan Sudzic performed the song "Tamo far away" (music and lyrics by Djordje Marinkovic). The song was written after the First World War and is dedicated to soldiers who did not return home.
The concert on Red Square was attended by: People's Artist USSR A.N. Pakhmutova; National artist Russia I.R. Reznik; theater and film actress V.A. Lanskaya; Academic Ensemble songs and dances of the troops of the national guard of the Russian Federation ( artistic director And chief conductor- People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev); vocal and instrumental ensemble "Pesnyary" (Belarus); choir of the Sretensky stauropegial monastery in Moscow; State Academic Russian folk choir named after Pyatnitsky and others.
A broadcast was organized on the Kultura TV channel holiday events.
The guests of the holiday on Red Square were.
On May 24, 2018, holiday programs in all regions of Russia, from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad, will begin at 13.00 Moscow time. The main celebration will take place on Red Square in Moscow. The event will open welcome speech His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus'. During the concert there will be live broadcasts from Krasnodar, Serbia and Bulgaria.
The main idea of the holiday is the theme of spiritual unity, rallying Slavic peoples and respect for the great cultural heritage. In a concert called "When my friends are with me!" compositions of Russian spiritual music, popular songs of Soviet authors, including A. Aleksandrov, A. Babadzhanyan, A. Pakhmutova, I. Dunaevsky, E. Ptichkin, E. Krylatov, E. Kolmanovsky, as well as famous Belarusian and Russian folk songs.
The festive concert will be attended by dozens of children's and youth academic choirs: Academic Grand Choir "Masters choral singing» Russian State Musical Television and Radio Center, Moscow Synodal Choir, Sretensky Monastery Choir, State Academic Russian Folk Choir named after M.E. Pyatnitsky, as well as VIA PESNYARY, the Domisolki ensemble, soloists: Polina Shamaeva, Oscar Abdrazakov, Vasily Ladyuk, Bogdan Volkov, the winner of the Voice-Children show Rutger Garecht and many others.
How to get to the concert on Red Square on the 24th?
Entrance to the concert is free. You can easily get to Red Square from metro stations: " Okhotny Ryad”, “Revolution Square”, “Teatralnaya”.
After arriving at one of the stations, you need to find a sign indicating the exit to the city to Manezhnaya Square. On the surface, you need to focus on a large red building - State historical Museum. Red Square is right behind the museum.
Day of Slavic Literature and Culture will be celebrated in Russia
On May 24, Russia will celebrate the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture. At a press conference, the organizers told how the celebrations will take place. By tradition, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' will deliver a welcoming speech. Holiday programs prepared in all regions of Russia, from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad. A large-scale concert will be held on Red Square. Dozens of children's and youth choirs will take part in it.
“We are for this holiday to become really like this, including family. Let someone come to Red Square, someone congratulate Kirillov and Methodiev on their name days - this is also part of the celebration, because a holiday that does not have a personal dimension, it is not a holiday, in my opinion, ”the Deputy Chairman emphasized Synodal department Vakhtang Kipshidze on the relationship of the Church with society and the media of the Moscow Patriarchate.
Access to the Lenin Mausoleum will be closed on May 24 due to a concert on Red Square
According to the FSO, this is due to the holding of a gala concert on Red Square on May 24 dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture.
In addition, on Thursday, visitors will not be allowed to exit the Kremlin to Red Square through the Spassky Gates, the FSO clarifies.
May 24, 2018, on the day of memory of the enlighteners of the Slavs - equal to the apostles Kirill And Methodius, a festive concert in honor of the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture will be held on the Red Square of Moscow, which will be opened by the Patriarch Kirill.
All-Russian holiday concert will begin this year at 13:00, according to the Patriarchal press service.
Entrance to the concert is free. easy dYou can get to Red Square from the metro stations: Okhotny Ryad, Revolution Square, Teatralnaya.
After arriving at one of the stations, you need to find a sign indicating the exit to the city to Manezhnaya Square. On the surface, you need to focus on a large red building - the State Historical Museum. Red Square is right behind the museum.
You can also go to Red Square from the Lenin Library, Arbatskaya, Borovitskaya and Aleksandrovsky Sad stations.
After arriving at one of these stations, you need to find a sign indicating the exit to the Alexander Garden.
On the surface, the Kremlin wall, Kutafya and the Troitskaya towers of the Kremlin, connected by a bridge, will be immediately visible. From this place, turn left and walk along the Alexander Garden along the Kremlin wall for about 400 meters. At the end of the wall, on the right, there will be Red Square.
The main idea of the holiday is the theme of spiritual unity, unity of the Slavic peoples and veneration of the great cultural heritage.
In a concert called "When my friends are with me!" compositions of Russian sacred music, popular songs of Soviet authors, as well as famous Belarusian and Russian folk songs will be performed.
Dozens of children's and youth academic choirs will take part in the celebration: the Academic Grand Choir "Masters of Choral Singing" of the Russian State Musical Television and Radio Center, the Moscow Synodal Choir, the Sretensky Monastery Choir, the State Academic Russian Folk Choir named after M.E. Pyatnitsky, as well as VIA "PESNARY", the ensemble "Domisolki", soloists: Polina Shamaeva, Oscar Abdrazakov, Vasily Ladyuk, Bogdan Volkov, winner of the show "Voice-children" Rutger Garecht and many others.
The concert will open with a welcoming speech by Patriarch Kirill, and during the concert there will be live broadcasts from Krasnodar, Serbia and Bulgaria.
Live from Krasnodar, the combatant song of the Black Sea Cossacks "Unharness, lads, horses" will be sung by the State Academic Kuban Cossack Choir; from Bulgaria - a hymn to Saints Cyril and Methodius will sound, and from Serbia with the song "Tamo Far" a combined national choir will perform.
The concert will end with the majestic patriotic anthem "Glory" to the music Mikhail Glinka from the opera "Ivan Susanin" Host of the holiday Russian singer and actress Valeria Lanskaya.
The organizers are Russian Orthodox Church, Ministry of Culture of Russia, Government of Moscow, FGBUK "ROSCONCERT".
Today, May 24, 2018, in connection with the celebration of the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture in the center of Moscow, traffic will be blocked. A traditional concert will be held on Red Square, dedicated to the holiday. In the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, a service will be held in honor of the memory of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who invented the Slavic alphabet.
On May 24, 2018, in the center of Moscow, traffic will traditionally be blocked in connection with the annual festive event dedicated to the day of writing and culture.
Traffic is expected to be restricted on the section of Ilyinka Street until 15:00. Representatives information center The transport complex was informed that travel would be prohibited from Birzhevaya to Red Square. Drivers are asked to take alternative routes.
In connection with the celebration, visitors to the Moscow Kremlin will not be able to exit through the Spassky Gates. The mausoleum of Vladimir Lenin and the necropolis near the Kremlin wall will also be closed to visitors.
Festive concert on Red Square
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, residents and guests of Moscow will be able to attend a concert on Red Square dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture. On solemn event compositions of Russian sacred music, popular songs of Soviet authors, as well as well-known Belarusian and Russian folk songs will be performed. This was reported on the website of the press service of the Patriarch of Moscow.
Today we also celebrate the Day of Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius, who are considered the founders of Slavic alphabet and writing. In honor of the memory of these saints, a divine service will be held in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.
The concert in the center of Moscow will traditionally start at 13:00 on Red Square. The organizer of the festive events is the Russian Orthodox Church, the government of Moscow, FGBUK "ROSCONCERT" and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
Festive events will be held in all regions of the country, but the main celebration will take place in the capital.
Dozens of children's and youth academic choirs will take part in the concert, which is called "When my friends are with me": the Academic Grand Choir "Masters of Choral Singing" of the Russian State Musical Television and Radio Center, the Moscow Synodal Choir, the Sretensky Monastery Choir, the State Academic Russian Folk Choir named after M .E. Pyatnitsky, as well as VIA "PESNARY" and others.
Modern celebration of the Day of Slavic Writing
In 1985 Slavic countries celebrated the 1,100th anniversary of the death of Saint Methodius. For the first time, May 24 was declared a holiday in the USSR. Since 1991, all state and public organizations began to hold the Days of Slavic Literature together with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Since the same year, the annual spiritual and cultural expedition "Slavic Way" has traditionally been held in many Russian cities.
During the celebration, church services are held in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin and other churches in Russia, religious processions, conferences, exhibitions and concerts.
