🖼️ 22 октября 2026 г. в Посольстве России в Норвегии состоялась осенняя художественная гостиная, приуроченная к 170-летию со Дня рождения великого русского художника Михаила Врубеля. Символично, что мероприятие прошло в историческом здании XIX века, что помогло с первых минут погрузить гостей – представителей дипломатического корпуса, соотечественников и норвежских ценителей искусства – в аутентичную атмосферу той эпохи.
Особое место в программе заняла выставка картин художников-соотечественников Елены Воробьевой и Юлии Мордвиновой, продемонстрировавшая живой диалог и преемственность традиций русской школы живописи с северной эстетикой.
В ходе вечера прозвучали музыкальные и поэтические произведения в исполнении Екатерины Петровой, Ирины Одегаард Корчугановой и Веры Оникийчук.
Посол России в Норвегии Н.В.Корчунов подчеркнул связь великого норвежского живописца Эдварда Мунка с Михаилом Врубелем. Оба художника порвали с классическими традициями живописи, став смелыми новаторами своего времени. Их творчество объединяет идея создания живописи как прямого документа человеческой души.
Осенняя художественная гостиная продолжает серию культурных мероприятий в лучших традициях гостеприимства.
Особое место в программе заняла выставка картин художников-соотечественников Елены Воробьевой и Юлии Мордвиновой, продемонстрировавшая живой диалог и преемственность традиций русской школы живописи с северной эстетикой.
В ходе вечера прозвучали музыкальные и поэтические произведения в исполнении Екатерины Петровой, Ирины Одегаард Корчугановой и Веры Оникийчук.
Посол России в Норвегии Н.В.Корчунов подчеркнул связь великого норвежского живописца Эдварда Мунка с Михаилом Врубелем. Оба художника порвали с классическими традициями живописи, став смелыми новаторами своего времени. Их творчество объединяет идея создания живописи как прямого документа человеческой души.
Осенняя художественная гостиная продолжает серию культурных мероприятий в лучших традициях гостеприимства.
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🖼️ On 22 October 2026, the Embassy of Russia in Norway hosted an autumn art salon to mark the 170th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian artist Mikhail Vrubel. Symbolically, the event took place in a historic 19th-century building, which helped to immerse the guests – representatives of the diplomatic corps, fellow countrymen and Norwegian art experts – in the authentic atmosphere of that era from the very first moments.
A special feature of the programme was an exhibition of paintings by fellow Russian artists Elena Vorobyova and Yulia Mordvinova, which demonstrated a vibrant dialogue and continuity between the traditions of the Russian school of painting and Nordic aesthetics.
During the evening, musical and poetic works were performed by Ekaterina Petrova, Irina Odegaard Korchuganova and Vera Onikichuk.
Ambassador of Russia in Norway Nikolay Korchunov highlighted the connection between the great Norwegian painter Edvard Munch and Mikhail Vrubel. Both artists broke with the classical traditions of painting, becoming bold innovators of their time. Their work is united by the idea of creating art as a direct record of the human soul.
The Autumn Art Salon continues a series of cultural events in the finest traditions of hospitality.
A special feature of the programme was an exhibition of paintings by fellow Russian artists Elena Vorobyova and Yulia Mordvinova, which demonstrated a vibrant dialogue and continuity between the traditions of the Russian school of painting and Nordic aesthetics.
During the evening, musical and poetic works were performed by Ekaterina Petrova, Irina Odegaard Korchuganova and Vera Onikichuk.
Ambassador of Russia in Norway Nikolay Korchunov highlighted the connection between the great Norwegian painter Edvard Munch and Mikhail Vrubel. Both artists broke with the classical traditions of painting, becoming bold innovators of their time. Their work is united by the idea of creating art as a direct record of the human soul.
The Autumn Art Salon continues a series of cultural events in the finest traditions of hospitality.
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🇷🇺🇫🇮🇳🇴📞 On October 27, President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store at the request of the Finnish and Norwegian sides.
They exchanged views on resolving the Ukrainian crisis in light of Vladimir Putin’s talks with Special Envoy of the US President Stephen Witkoff in St Petersburg on October 21 and Alexander Stubb’s and Jonas Gahr Store’s contacts with Stephen Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo.
The leaders welcomed the agreement to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, focusing, in particular, on security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine following a complete cessation of hostilities.
Vladimir Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine and recalled the conflict’s root causes.
☝️ He stressed that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved if the Russian Federation’s legitimate interests are fully and unconditionally taken into account. He also drew attention to the confrontational policies of EU and NATO countries, which are prolonging the hostilities.
The sides also addressed security and stability in the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe. In this context, the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway reaffirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation.
Russia's President provided an update on the launch of a US-mediated humanitarian operation near the Russian town of Alyoshki and the introduction of a temporary ceasefire in the Kherson sector for this purpose.
The leaders of the three countries agreed to maintain direct telephone contacts.
They exchanged views on resolving the Ukrainian crisis in light of Vladimir Putin’s talks with Special Envoy of the US President Stephen Witkoff in St Petersburg on October 21 and Alexander Stubb’s and Jonas Gahr Store’s contacts with Stephen Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo.
The leaders welcomed the agreement to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, focusing, in particular, on security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine following a complete cessation of hostilities.
Vladimir Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine and recalled the conflict’s root causes.
☝️ He stressed that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved if the Russian Federation’s legitimate interests are fully and unconditionally taken into account. He also drew attention to the confrontational policies of EU and NATO countries, which are prolonging the hostilities.
The sides also addressed security and stability in the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe. In this context, the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway reaffirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation.
Russia's President provided an update on the launch of a US-mediated humanitarian operation near the Russian town of Alyoshki and the introduction of a temporary ceasefire in the Kherson sector for this purpose.
The leaders of the three countries agreed to maintain direct telephone contacts.
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🎙 Remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the Plenary Session of the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (Moscow, October 27, 2026)
Key points:
• When it was established 25 years ago, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (#GECF) was conceived as a platform for expert analysis, sharing experience, and assessing and forecasting developments in the gas market. This is precisely how our dialogue has evolved – without any backroom intrigue or attempts to manipulate the market.
• GECF countries account for 70% of the world’s natural gas reserves and around 40% of global gas exports. Our countries thus make a significant contribution to global energy security and the balanced development of countries and macroregions.
• Today, gas accounts for a quarter of the global energy mix. In 2025, consumption rose by 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic metres. These trends are expected to continue. The role of natural gas as a mainstay of global energy, industry, agriculture and international trade will only grow.
• Russia is a key player in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in natural gas reserves and second in production. We have built a unique production complex that enables us to diversify gas supplies and develop gas processing and gas-based chemical production.
• The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated. Russian gas pipelines to Europe have been subjected to outright terrorist attacks – they were blown up. Some countries have also imposed barriers to purchasing equipment and technology for the sector. As a result, the global gas industry faces uncertainty.
❗️ Any attempts to exclude Russia from the global gas market or hold back the development of our gas industry have serious consequences, above all in the form of rising, exorbitant costs for end users abroad – companies, industrial enterprises and households.
• Europe is undermining its own industry and social sector by rejecting Russian energy supplies and terminating long-term contracts. There is a Russian saying: “Do not dig a pit for someone else, or you may fall into it yourself”. In my view, this is precisely what has happened in EU countries.
• To address the challenges facing the global gas industry, we must strengthen cooperation, rather than erect barriers, particularly among gas-exporting countries. We must build on our own capabilities and sovereign technologies, developing open, trust-based cooperation founded on mutual benefit and respect for each other’s interests.
• GECF, its members and observers have the resources and capabilities to tackle the most complex challenges in the gas industry and across the global energy sector. For its part, Russia stands ready to make a substantial contribution to this work.
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Key points:
• When it was established 25 years ago, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (#GECF) was conceived as a platform for expert analysis, sharing experience, and assessing and forecasting developments in the gas market. This is precisely how our dialogue has evolved – without any backroom intrigue or attempts to manipulate the market.
• GECF countries account for 70% of the world’s natural gas reserves and around 40% of global gas exports. Our countries thus make a significant contribution to global energy security and the balanced development of countries and macroregions.
• Today, gas accounts for a quarter of the global energy mix. In 2025, consumption rose by 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic metres. These trends are expected to continue. The role of natural gas as a mainstay of global energy, industry, agriculture and international trade will only grow.
• Russia is a key player in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in natural gas reserves and second in production. We have built a unique production complex that enables us to diversify gas supplies and develop gas processing and gas-based chemical production.
• The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated. Russian gas pipelines to Europe have been subjected to outright terrorist attacks – they were blown up. Some countries have also imposed barriers to purchasing equipment and technology for the sector. As a result, the global gas industry faces uncertainty.
❗️ Any attempts to exclude Russia from the global gas market or hold back the development of our gas industry have serious consequences, above all in the form of rising, exorbitant costs for end users abroad – companies, industrial enterprises and households.
• Europe is undermining its own industry and social sector by rejecting Russian energy supplies and terminating long-term contracts. There is a Russian saying: “Do not dig a pit for someone else, or you may fall into it yourself”. In my view, this is precisely what has happened in EU countries.
• To address the challenges facing the global gas industry, we must strengthen cooperation, rather than erect barriers, particularly among gas-exporting countries. We must build on our own capabilities and sovereign technologies, developing open, trust-based cooperation founded on mutual benefit and respect for each other’s interests.
• GECF, its members and observers have the resources and capabilities to tackle the most complex challenges in the gas industry and across the global energy sector. For its part, Russia stands ready to make a substantial contribution to this work.
Read in full
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