As director of the Moscow Shchusev State Architecture Museum, David Sarkisyan
was one of the most important figures of the post-Soviet cultural scene in
Russia and a leading campaigner for Moscow’s architectural heritage.
17th February, 19.30.The struggle to preserve Rusia’s historic buildings is unequal and dangerous, fought between concerned citizens and big business against a backdrop of poverty and corruption. MAPS founder and friend of
Sarkisyan, Clementine Cecil, tells the inspiring stories of those who battle to preserve Russia’s heritage. There will be a chance to commemorate David’s memory at a drink before/afterwards.
17th February, 19.30.The struggle to preserve Rusia’s historic buildings is unequal and dangerous, fought between concerned citizens and big business against a backdrop of poverty and corruption. MAPS founder and friend of
Sarkisyan, Clementine Cecil, tells the inspiring stories of those who battle to preserve Russia’s heritage. There will be a chance to commemorate David’s memory at a drink before/afterwards.
Samara: Endangered City on the Volga a new report from MAPS and SAVE Europe’s Heritage was launched in Samara on 11thDecember 2009.
The press conference was chaired by the editors of the report Vitaly Stadnikov, Andrei Gozak and Clementine Cecil, and by contributor Natalia Dushkina. It was attended by over 200 people, including two deputy mayors and the deputy minister of culture for the region.
