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Russian Winter Arts: A New Year’s Celebrationwith Stephan Wolohojian, Curator, Department of European Paintings

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Photos clockwise from top right: Map of the Region; Golden Domes, Catherine Palace; Sculpture Gallery; the Hermitage; Bolshoi Ballet, photo courtesy of the Four Seasons, Moscow; and Traditional Troika, photo by Sergey Metelitsa; Fabergé Eggs, photo courtesy of the Fabergé Museum. Front cover: The Kremlin. Back Cover: St.Isaac’s, St. Petersburg (top) and GUM Department Store on Red Square at Christmas, Moscow (bottom).

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

New Year’s is every Russian’s favorite time of year. The cities glow with festooned lights, the wintry sky explodes with gala fireworks, and the theaters and palaces are full of merry-makers enjoying performances and elegant balls. Winter is also the time for which most of the country’s buildings were designed. The brightly colored palaces and the gold-starred onion domes of the churches stand out against the white background and take on an unforgettable splendor.

Discover the magic of the holidays in Russia on this exceptional New Year’s program in St. Petersburg and Moscow. In St. Petersburg, explore the Hermitage, home to one of the world’s greatest art collections; visit the Peter & Paul Fortress, the final resting place of the tsars; and listen to a choir singing joyous hymns of the season. Other high-lights are a troika ride across the snow-covered landscape in a royal park; a visit to a 19th-century palace housing an exquisite collection of Fabergé eggs; and a gala New Year’s Eve celebration. Here, the Russians will prove they remember all the traditions of sumptuous hospitality.

In Moscow, see the world-class impressionists and early modern works at the Pushkin Museum and those of the spectacular icons at the Tretyakov Gallery. See the Kremlin as it ought to be seen, with the snow evocatively covering Red Square. There will be visits to the Kremlin’s collections of jewels, silver, costumes, and carriages, as well as to its churches. A performance of the legendary Bolshoi will also highlight our stay in Moscow.

I hope you will join me to discover the cultural treasures of St. Petersburg and Moscow at this very special time of the year.

Sincerely,Stephan WolohojianCurator, Department of European Paintings


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— Welcome 2019 with a festive New Year’s Eve dinner

— Enjoy a traditional horse-drawn troika ride through the winter landscape

— Admire masterpieces by Kandinsky, Chagall, and other Russian artists, and discover the tsars’ exquisite collection of Fabergé eggs

— Visit the U.S. Ambassador’s Moscow home for a cocktail, and view theAmerican art collection at the Chancery Building of the U.S. Embassy

— Explore the labyrinthine Kremlin Palace on an exclusive tour

— Attend a Winter Arts Festival performance at the world-renownedBolshoi Theatre

Russian Winter Arts:A New Year’s Celebration

Traveling with YouStephan Wolohojian

Stephan Wolohojian is Curator in the Department of European Paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Before joining the Met staff in early 2015, he was Head of the Division of European and American Art and the Landon and Lavinia Clay Curator of Paintings at the Harvard Art Museums, where he also taught. Stephan has worked on a wide scope of projects ranging from Neapolitan and Venetian painting to 19th-century art. He has traveled and lectured widely with museum and academic groups.

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DepartureThursday, December 27 Depart on an overnight flight to St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg, Russia Friday, December 28Arrive this afternoon in St. Petersburg, which Peter the Great transformed from marshland into a vibrant city of islands, canals, bridges, and pastel-colored palaces. Transfer to the Four Seasons Lion Palace, housed in a historic 19th-century royal palace. Gather tonight for a spectacular welcome reception, complete with an open bar, sturgeon caviar served on ice, and plentiful hors d’oeuvres, with introductory remarks by Stephan Wolohojian. R

St. Petersburg Saturday, December 29 A morning lecture prepares us for a visit to the Hermitage Museum, housing one of the greatest art collections ever assembled. After lunch, visit the Peter & Paul Fortress, the final resting place of the tsars, and listen to a choir singing joyous hymns of the season. Continue to the General Staff building to view its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Dinner and the evening are at leisure. B, L

St. PetersburgSunday, December 30This morning, revel in the Russian Baroque confection that is Catherine Palace. The world-famous Amber Room is found within this richly decorated palace. Enjoy an early lunch at a traditional Russian restaurant. Afterwards, drive to Pavlovsk Park for a Russian horse-drawn troika ride in the sparkling, snow-covered palace park. Then, visit the Pavlovsk Palace, built in the 18th century for Catherine the Great’s son, Grand Duke Paul. Designed by Scottish architect Charles Cameron, this imperial residence is beautifully appointed with period furniture, bronze ware, porcelain, and antique sculptures. Dinner is at leisure. B, L

St. PetersburgMonday, December 31Explore St. Isaac’s Cathedral, whose golden dome dominates the skyline, and admire the lapis lazuli, malachite, and richly detailed mosaic icons adorning its interior. Afterwards, visit the 19th-century Shuvalov Palace, housing an exquisite collection of Fabergé eggs once owned by the tsars. Lunch and the rest of the afternoon are free to explore the city’s many treasures. This evening, enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities. B, R, D

St. Petersburg / Moscow Tuesday, January 1After a leisurely morning, take a high-speed train to Moscow, one of the world’s most magnificently preserved cities. Lunch is served on board. Arrive in Moscow in the late afternoon and transfer to the deluxe Four Seasons, located next to Red Square. Attend a lecture prior to dinner. B, L, D

Moscow Wednesday, January 2Enter the Kremlin and the Kremlin Palace before public hours for a private visit to the Armory Museum, with its collection of tsarist thrones, ceremonial crowns, coaches, and gifts of state. Continue to the beautifully frescoed Assumption and Annunciation Cathedrals, then visit the Kremlin Museum. After lunch, enjoy a guided walk through Red Square, with its landmark Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin’s Tomb, and GUM department store facing the red brick towers and golden cupolas of the Kremlin. Then, admire works by Kandinsky, Chagall, and other Russian Modernists at the New Tretyakov Picture Gallery. This evening, attend a performance at the Bolshoi (pending schedule). B, L

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Moscow Thursday, January 3A morning city tour includes stops at Christ the Savior Cathedral; Sparrow Hills, one of the best places to enjoy panoramic views of the city; and the Moscow Metro, known as “the People’s Palaces.” Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, whose impressive collection spans works from ancient Greece to French Impressionism. Drive to Spaso House, the home of the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, for a special visit and cocktail reception (pending confirmation). Dinner is at leisure. B, L, R Moscow Friday, January 4See the collection of icons and Russian art at the Old Tretyakov Gallery this morning. After lunch at leisure, visit the American art collection housed in the Chancery Building of the U.S. Embassy (pending confirmation). Our farewell dinner is at one of the city’s finest restaurants. B, D

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