"Girl with a paddle on April 26

[Dogel]

For the first time in 70 years, Russians see all extant copies of the author's sculpture "Girl with a paddle"

April 26, 2011 at 11:00 am The State Tretyakov Gallery and the Association of amateur rowing Russian press submit only the original author's version of the famous sculpture of Ivan Shadra "Girl with an oar, for the first time since the inception of the storerooms and galleries will be shown a copy of all head sculpture, previously inaccessible to anyone.

The famous statue is a symbol of the annual International Regatta Golden oars St. Petersburg, which will be held in the northern capital on June 12. The regatta is held since 1968 and this year will gather in St. Petersburg, the elite of world sport. The route length of 250 meters for the most spectacular sprint race format will be laid in the historic city on the Fontanka river, between the Lomonosov and Anichkov bridges.

Copyright instances of sculpture will see the two metropolises. After the press conference of AI Shadra remain on display at the Tretyakov Gallery, the Crimean shaft and will be available to all comers. A unique opportunity to appear and the inhabitants of the northern capital, which since June 12 will see the sculpture "Girl with a paddle" in the Russian Museum, where she will be on display.

As stated by the organizer of the regatta, executive director of amateur rowing Julia Anikeeva: "For the first time in our country, a symbol of sporting events will be recognized as a masterpiece of art. We sincerely hope that the regatta will be the basis for many social and cultural project aimed at is to awaken public interest in rowing, phenomena associated with its culture and history. We hope that the historic symbol of boating and sport in general, what is undoubtedly this famous sculpture will inspire athletes to new developments on the water race, and we will witness the revival of the best traditions of the Russian rowing. "

The press conference:
- Irina Lebedeva, director of the State Tretyakov Gallery;
- Ludmila Marzo, Department Head, Sculpture XX-XXI centuries. State Tretyakov Gallery;
- Julia Anikeeva, executive director of amateur rowing in Russia;
- Victor Evtukhov, chairman of the Organizing Committee of the regatta Golden oars St. Petersburg, Deputy Minister of Justice;
- Cyril Nabutov, TV presenter.

A press conference will be held April 26, 2011 at 11:00 am at the State Tretyakov Gallery on the Crimean shaft, in the hall № 16 (at: Krimsky Val, 10, metro station Park Kultury, Oktyabrskaya).

Accreditation and additional information:
Eugene Tereshkina - 8- (916) -205-3618
Catherine Sock - 8- (926) -290-2822