🖼️ 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.