On September 15, 2024 in Nizhny Novgorod, with the blessing of Metropolitan George of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas and with the support of the government of Nizhny Novgorod region, the cycle of cultural, educational and charitable events «Tsar's Days» dedicated to the traditions of mercy and charity of imperial Russia was opened.
A series of cultural, educational and charitable events «Tsar's Days» dedicated to the traditions of mercy and charity of imperial Russia was opened.
The events were organized by the Ministry of Culture of Nizhny Novgorod region together with the Foundation for Assistance to the Revival of the Traditions of Mercy and Charity «Elisavetinsko-Sergievskoe Enlightenment Society».
The opening of the cycle «Tsar's Days» began in Nizhny Novgorod State Academic Philharmonic named after M.L. Rostropovich with the charity event «Day of the White Flower».The event was attended by Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region Gleb Nikitin, member of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education and Culture Olga Shchetinina, Minister of Culture of the Nizhny Novgorod region Natalia Sukhanova, Metropolitan Georgy of Nizhny Novgorod and Arzamas, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Foundation «Elizabeth-Sergius Enlightenment Society» Anna Gromova.
Anna Gromova addressed the audience at the opening of the «Day of the White Flower», Metropolitan George said: «Russian people have always been strong in mercy, compassion and charity. Christ said: "Whoever fed the hungry — fed Me, whoever comforted the sick — comforted Me, whoever visited the prisoner in prison — visited Me". If we call ourselves Christians, we are obliged to do works of mercy and compassion. It is wonderful that within the framework of the ongoing "Royal Days" here is a large historical palette, the history of works of mercy of the rulers of the Russian land. The connection of times past and present — these are our deeds of mercy and service to the future. May this wonderful tradition be preserved and multiplied. Our Nizhny Novgorod — this is one of the points of growth in Russia in the works of mercy, compassion and service to God»
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«White Flower Day» came to Russia after joining the international Tuberculosis League in 1910. «Flower» charity fairs were held throughout the Russian Empire under the auspices of the Imperial House of Romanov and with the personal participation of members of the royal family until 1917, raising huge funds for various charitable purposes. Since 2015, one of the initiators of the revival and holding of the charity event «Day of the White Flower» in Russia is the Foundation of the White Flower». «Elisabeth-St. Sergius Enlightenment Society».
The charity event began with a fair where children's handicrafts were presented. Those who wished could take part in painting wooden blanks, make sweet caramelized apples and lollipops, make a white flower from wood or fold it in origami technique.
A charity concert was held for the guests of the event, which was attended by children's vocal and choreographic groups. The orchestra of folk instruments of the children's school of arts № 9 named after A.D. Ulybyshev, pupils of the Nizhny Novgorod musical school named after M.A. Balakirev and children's school of arts named after A.I. Khachaturian, the exemplary ensemble of pop song «Serpantin», the ensemble of Russian song «Pryalitsa», the ensemble of modern dance «Rocket» performed before the audience.
On the merciful service of representatives of the Imperial House of Romanoff during the First World War you can learn by visiting the traveling stand exhibition «Merciful service of representatives of the Imperial House of Romanoff in the Great War». The exposition was created by the scientific team of the foundation «Elizabeth-Sergiev Enlightenment Society» The exhibition covers the period from the Crimean War to World War I and tells about the establishment of the Russian Red Cross Society, whose patroness until her death was Empress Maria Alexandrovna, wife of Emperor Alexander II. In 2024, Russia celebrates 200 years since her birth.
The visitors of the exhibition will learn about the state, military and charitable service of all the Grand Ducal branches of the Imperial House of Romanoff during the Great War, about the multifaceted charitable activities of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Fyodorovna and her august sister Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna, who headed the Supreme Council for the welfare of families of persons called up for war, the All-Russian Society of Health Resorts and other organizations.
The exhibition tells about the activities of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, who headed the Office of the Institutions of Empress Maria and the ROCC, about the existence in Russia of an effective system of medical institutions and social service organizations, which covered all categories of the needy, during the First World War provided the front with the necessary humanitarian and medical aid, helped the inhabitants of the country during natural disasters and The exposition is supplemented with multimedia content. In 2024, it has already been presented in the Sverdlovsk, Kaliningrad and Tula regions.
On the same day in the Governor's House (Kremlin, Building 3) the presentation of a new traveling poster exhibition «Imperial Academy of Sciences: achievements and discoveries for the benefit of Russia. 1724-1917». The exhibition was prepared by the Foundation «Elizabeth-Sergiev Enlightenment Society» together with the Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Advanced Historical Studies for the 300th anniversary of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The exhibition tells about the history of creation and activities of the highest scientific institution of Russia, which for three centuries fulfills the strategic task of serving science for the benefit of the Fatherland. The exhibition stands in chronological order present a brief historical overview of the main stages of development and achievements of the Academy of Sciences in the period from 1724 to 1917.
The exhibition stands present a brief historical overview of the main stages of development and achievements of the Academy of Sciences in the period from 1724 to 1917.
In the framework of «Tsar Days», the Governor's House hosted the All-Russian scientific and practical seminar « "The Imperial Route": the Romanovs in Nizhny Novgorod» with the participation of representatives of the scientific community from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl, Nizhny Novgorod and Tyumen. In these regions the federal The speakers told about the historical connection of the territories with the Imperial House of Romanov, visits of the members of the royal family, their charitable and public activities. The federal historical and cultural tourist project «Imperial Route» is realized by the foundation «Elisabeth-Sergiev Enlightenment Society» in 31 regions of Russia with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.
The cycle of cultural, educational and charitable events «Tsar's Days» will last in Nizhny Novgorod until September 22.
The cycle of cultural, educational and charitable events «Tsar's Days» will last in Nizhny Novgorod until September 22.
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