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The Legacy of Peter the Great and Coups d'Etat in the Russian EmpireCompiling editors V.P. Orlenko, M.V. Vilkova2024

Timed to coincide with a major exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums, the catalogue is dedicated to one of the most complex and dramatic periods in Russian history – the era of palace coups.

The Elegance of Silver: Valuables of the Omani CourtCompiling editors V. Orlenko, M. Vilkova2024

This catalogue published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name at the Moscow Kremlin Museums presents the experience of studying the Omani culture, the core of which is the main national symbol - the khanjar dagger.

Amateur Scholars of Russian History. Pavel Karabanov and Moscow Collectors of the 19th CenturyM. Vilkova, E. Isaeva, F. Panfilov2024

The publication, timed to coincide with the exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums, is dedicated to the prominent Moscow collector P.F. Karabanov. The catalogue also tells the story of other collectors of the time, including Count A.I. Musin-Pushkin, Prince N.B. Yusupov, Prince M.A. Obolensky, and historian M.P. Pogodin.

The Kremlin Legends: Russian Romanticism and the Armoury ChamberA. Kovalev, F. Panfilov, M. Tsybizova2023

This catalogue accompanies the exhibition of the same name at the Moscow Kremlin Museums, telling the story of the legends that have surrounded the relics of the Armoury Chamber over the centuries, most vividly manifested during the Romantic period of the first half of the 19th century.

The Heavenly Host. Image and VenerationS. Brun, M. Vilkova2023

The catalogue is dedicated to the images of warrior-saints in Russian and Byzantium art. It brings together over one hundred and thirty masterpieces created between the 11th and 20th centuries.

The First People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs in the Soviet Union. In Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of G.V. Chicherin and the 100th Anniversary of the USSR2022

The edition is timed to the exhibition in the Moscow Kremlin Museums ‘The 100th Anniversary of the USSR: G. V. Chicherin and the Soviet Diplomacy’. It includes over eighty items, most part of which is published for the first time. The exhibition project is dedicated to Georgy Vasilievich Chicherin – brilliant diplomat and statesman, who leaded the Foreign Office of the RSFSR and the USSR in the most complicated period of the post-revolutionary history of the country.

The Duel: from Trial by Combat to a Noble CrimeV. Novoselov, L. Kovalchuk, F. Panfilov2022

Language: English. The edition is timed to the self-titled exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums and is dedicated to the history of duels in Europe between the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Duel: from Trial by Combat to a Noble CrimeV. Novoselov, L. Kovalchuk, F. Panfilov2022

Language: Russian. The edition is timed to the self-titled exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums and is dedicated to the history of duels in Europe between the 16th and 17th centuries.

France and Russia: Ten Centuries TogetherS. Amelyohina, E. Bulgakova, F. Panfilov2021

This catalogue is timed to coincide with the similarly named exhibition in the Moscow Kremlin Museums. It is dedicated to key milestones of the centuries-old history of Russian-French relations, as well as prominent figures, which have contributed to the development of the Russian-French relationship in diplomatic, scientific, cultural and artistic spheres.

Suprematism Vision: Space Motifs in the Graphic Works and Jewellery Designs of Nadia LégerL. Peshekhonova2021

The catalogue presents a unique collection of suprematist jewellery from the Moscow Kremlin Museums' collection made in 1970 to the design of Nadia Léger — a famous artist of the 20th century and representative of the Parisian art school.

Decline of the Dynasty: The Last Rurikids and the False DmitrySergei Orlenko, Yuri Zybalov2021

Language: Russian, photo captions and summary in English as well. The catalogue is prepared for the eponymous exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums and devoted to one of the most challenging times in Russian history - the ending of the Rurikid family reign on the Moscow throne and the Time of Troubles.

Carl Fabergé & Fedor Rückert. Masterpieces of Russian EnamelT.N. Muntyan2020

This publication is dedicated to the exhibition "Carl Fabergé & Fedor Rückert. Masterpieces of Russian Enamel", which tells about the work of the eminent, but until recently little-known jeweller Fedor Rückert, who collaborated with many well-known companies, including the one of Carl Fabergé. Fedor Rückert created silver pieces decorated with multicoloured enamel, inserts with miniature compositions, which often reproduced art works of famous Russian painters, such as Viktor Vasnetsov. This is the first edition to show the career of the outstanding jeweller in such a volume – the catalogue includes about five hundred items, three hundred of which were created in his studio. The catalogue is on sale in the exhibition hall of the Assumption Cathedral, in our souvenir shops opposite the Patriarch's Palace, in the Alexander Garden, Armoury Chamber and Annunciation Cathedral. Price - 3000 ₽

Peter the Great. Collector, Scholar, ArtistOlga Dmitrieva, Vasily Novoselov2019

The catalogue is published on the occasion of the exhibition held in the Moscow Kremlin Museums dedicated to the activities of Emperor Peter the Great as the first Russian collector and the patron of fine arts and sciences. The edition reveals his outstanding contribution to the foundation of the Museology in Russia. The items presented in the catalogue exemplify the evolution of the Armoury Chamber of the Moscow Kremlin in the epoch of Peter's reforms; illustrate the influence of the overseas trips on the ideology and artistic taste of the first Russian Emperor; narrates the history of his early collections in Preobrazhensky Palace and his "personal cabinet", which became the core of the first public museum - the Kunstkamera in Saint Petersburg. The catalogue is on sale at the Exhibition Hall of the Assumption Belfry, Museum shops opposite the Patriarch's Palace, in the Alexander Garden, Armoury Chamber, in the Annunciation and Assumption cathedrals. Price - 2000 RUB.

Guardians of Time. Conservation at the Moscow Kremlin Museums2019

Conservation experts, who bring back to life irreplaceable items of lasting artistic and historical significance, can rightly be called 'guardians of time'. The catalogue contains information about artistic features of the eighty-seven exhibits, written by its curator, and a description of the conservation process, compiled by the conservator. Many works are published for the first time, and a number of unique objects are thus being introduced into scientific and historical circulation. The catalogue concludes with information about the conservators of the Moscow Kremlin Museums, forming a 'collective portrait' of the modern Kremlin restoration school. Price - 2300 RUB.

Treasures from the Palace Museum: The Flourishing of China in the 18th Century2019

The catalogue is published on the occasion of the exhibition 'Treasures from the Palace Museum: The Flourishing of China in the 18th Century' (March-May 2019). It examines the history of the Qing dynasty (1644-1912) during its flowering period; it is dedicated mainly to the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1796), one of the most famous rulers in the history of China. The book is dvided into three sections and includes descriptions of one hundred sixty pieces of art from the collection of the Beijing Imperial Palace (Gugong). The description of the exhibits is preceded by the entries written by the specialists of the Palace Museum. The catalogue is of interest to both specialists and a wide audience of amateurs of Chinese culture. The edition is available at the exhibition hall of the Assumption Belfry, museum shops at the Aleksandrovsky Sad, Armoury Chamber and the shop opposite the Patriarch's Palace. Price - 2000 RUB.

BVLGARI. Tribute to Femininity. Magnificent Roman Jewels2018

The Bulgari Heritage Collection and the Moscow Kremlin Museums present an exhibition catalogue "BVLGARI. Tribute to Femininity. Magnificent Roman Jewels" introducing pieces of high jewellery art by world-known Italian Maison BVLGARI, which history dates more than a hundred and thirty years back. The catalogue is on sale in our souvenir shops in the Alexander Garden, in the Armoury Chamber and in the shop situated opposite the Patriarch's Palace. Price - 4000 RUB.

Ming Dynasty: The Radiance of KnowledgeIrina Gorbatova2018

This catalogue accompanies the exhibition "Ming Dynasty: The Radiance of Knowledge" hold at the Moscow Kremlin Museums (April-July 2018) and presenting over a hundred and fifty items from the Shanghai Museum. Four sections of the publication offer most characteristic and vivid aspects of Ming culture. The "Scholar's Studio" section introduces the key "treasures" of the man of education of the Ming dynasty (1348-1644); the "Passion for Antiquity" tells about imitating the finest pieces of art dating back to more ancient times. The third section called "Porcelain Pleiad of the Ming Dynasty" is related to the art of porcelain which flowered at that time; and the "Treasures Discovered in Ming Tombs" allows us to get acquainted with a fascinating set of statuettes of an honorary escort, comprising sixty-six figures. The catalogue is of interest to both specialists and a wide audience of amateurs of Chinese culture. Price: 2,000 RUB.

Lords of the Ocean. Treasures of the Portuguese Empire of the 16th-18th centuriesOlga Dmitrieva, Ekaterina Shcherbina, Vladimir Vedushkin2017

The catalogue consists of two sections describing the features of history and art of Portugal and its colonial possessions. The exhibits presented belong to the collections of the museums, archives, libraries and private collections from Lisbon, London, Madrid, Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The first section 'Emergence of the Portuguese Maritime Empire' introduces European, mainly Portuguese works created in the late 15th - mid-18th century, evidences of significant historical events reflecting the main developmental milestones of Portuguese culture. Another section 'Encounter of Civilizations: Conquest, Mission, Dialogue of Cultures' includes artifacts principally made in different colonies of the empire under the impact and in collaboration with Portuguese and all-European culture. The catalogue is on sale at the exhibition hall of the Assumption Belfry, the museum shops opposite the Patriarch's Palace. Price: 2,000 RUB.

Beyond Imagination: Treasures of Imperial Japan from the Khalili Collection, 19th to Early 20th CenturySvetlana Amelekhina, Feodor Panfilov2017

The catalogue, accompaning the exhibition, gives a shot but revealing insight into the world's most extensive, significant and comprehensive private collection of Japanese art, for the first time presented in Russia. It was collected with passion and knowledge over approximately five decades by the renowned scholar and academic Professor Nasser David Khalili, and comparable in its extent only to that held by the Japanese Imperial family. The catalogue includes about a hundred luxurious kimonos and interior design item. The text is lavishly illustrated. The publication is recommended to a wide audience of amateurs of Japanese culture and art at the turn of the 20th century. The catalogue is available at the exhibition hall of the Assumption Belfry, museum shops at the Aleksandrovsky Sad, Armoury Chamber and the shop opposite the Patriarch's Palace. Price: 2500 rub.

'Saint Louis and Relics of the Sainte-Chapelle'compilers of the catalogue Olga Dmitrieva, Tatiana Atamouratova; authors of the articles Etienne Anheim, Ghislain Brunel, Jannic Durand, Pierre-Yves Le Pogam, Francoise Perrot, Oleg Voskoboynikov2017

This catalogue accompanies the exhibition 'Saint Louis and Relics of the Sainte-Chapelle', dedicated to one of the most charismatic rulers of the Middle Ages - French King Saint Louis IX (1214 - 1270). Saint Louis is known as the remarkable sovereign, who managed to expand the royal domain and implemented reforms, and a man of rare piety, wishing of his absolution from sins and moral transformation of society, as well as a Christian knight. The catalogue presents seventy-five exhibits of the epoch of St Louis and memorial things showing the worship of the king, i.e. manuscripts, small statuary, church utensils, including those adorned with vivid Limoges enamels and elements of Gothic churches` ornamentation from the collections of the largest museums of France and Russia. The catalogue containing rich illustrations and scientists' articles on the Sainte-Chapelle and culture of the thirteenth century France is certainly of interest to all the connoisseurs of art. Price: 2,000 rub.

Elegance and Splendour of Art DecoSvetlana Amelekhina, Larissa Peshekhonova; authors of introductory articles: Makoto Ishizeki, Larissa Peshekhonova, Naoko Tsutsui2016

This catalogue accompanies the exhibition "Elegance and Splendour of Art Deco. The Kyoto Costume Institute, Jewelry Houses Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels" held at the Moscow Kremlin Museums, 30 September 2016 - 11 January 2017. The catalogue includes three introductory articles and illustrations with detailed descriptions of the exhibits. The articles are devoted to fashion and jeweller`s art of the Art Deco epoch and tell about the influence of Japanese art on stylistics of fashion illustrations of that period. The catalogue presents 120 exhibits from the Kyoto Costume Institute, 34 and 24 pieces of jewellery from the collections of Jewelry Houses Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels respectively, as well as 20 original designs and photographs from Cartier Archives complemented with a piece of jewellery from the Moscow Kremlin Museums` collection. Price: 2,500 rub.

“Vasily Konovalenko: A Sculptor of Gems”Catalogue draft and introductory essay Tatiana Muntyan.2016

This catalogue accompanies the exhibition "Vasily Konovalenko: A Sculptor of Gems". The Moscow Kremlin Museums, 1 June 2016 - 31 August 2016. The catalogue allows us to trace the career of Vasily Konovalenko (1929-1989), a remarkable artist, stone-carver and jeweller. There are more than ninety stone and bronze sculptures and silver works, theatrical costume and set designs as well as sketches for jewelry and sculptures presented in the publication. The catalogue is in Russian; captions - in Russian and in English. Price: 1,500 rub.

JEWELS INSPIRED BY NATURE. ILGIZ F.Compiler and scientific editor of the catalogue Larissa Peshekhonova. Authors of introductory articles Elena Veselaya, Dina Nasyrova, Larissa Peshekhonova2016

The catalogue accompanying the exhibition “Jewels inspired by Nature. Ilgiz F.” allows us to trace the career of a contemporary Russian jeweler Ilgiz Fazulzyanov. He has been working in this field for more than twenty years and has become a world-known master.

Boris Godunov. From a Courtier to the Sovereign of All RussiaI.A. Bobrovnitskaya, O.A. Tsitsinova; authors of introductory articles: I.A. Bobrovnitskaya, M.V. Vilkova, O.V. Dmitrieva, M.V. Martynova, K.T. Medvedeva, O.A. Tsitsinova2015

The catalogue of the exhibition dedicated to Boris Godunov, one of the most important figures in the history of Medieval Russia, consists of four introductory chapters and 160 descriptions of exhibits. The articles describe the main stages in life and political career of Boris Godunov, as well as the most important aspects of his foreign policy. One article presents an introduction into the rich cultural heritage of the Godunov period i.e. masterpieces of icon painting, book miniature, pictorial and decorative embroidery, jeweller`s art and art of gunsmithing. Alongside the magnificent works of art, there are also important Russian written sources and Western rare books of memoirs of those who took part in the described events. Descriptions of exhibits are set in five groups, in accordance with themes of the exhibition. Price: 1500 RUB.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Manifest of the New Stylecompilers Nataliya Danilova, Olga Dmitrieva. Authors of the catalogue essays: Roger Billcliffe, Nataliya Danilova, Peter Trowles2014

India. Jewels that Enchanted the WorldEditor of the catalogue Ekaterina Shcherbina. Authors of the catalogue essays Usha R. Balakrishnan, Larisa Peshekhonova, Diana Scarisbrick, Olga Vecherina2014

The catalogue accompanies the exhibition which presents precious jewelry artworks by Indian and European makers of the XVIIth—XXIth centirues. It consists of six sections that shed light upon the details of the jeweler's art in various regions of India, the history of interrelations and influences between the European and Indian jewelry traditions, and the production of the leading Indian jewelers of today.

Coronations of Tsars and Emperors at the Moscow Kremlin. Part II. The XVIIIth—XIXth centuriesCompilers S. Amelyohina, I. Bobrovnitskaya, E. Morshakova2013

Coronations of Tsars and Emperors at the Moscow Kremlin. Part I. The XVIth—XVIIth centuriesCompilers S. Amelyohina, I. Bobrovnitskaya, E. Morshakova2013

THE ART OF CONSERVING ART. RESTORATION AT THE MOSCOW KREMLIN MUSEUMST. Atamuratova, I. Sokolova2013

GRAND PRINCE IVAN III, SOVEREIGN OF ALL RUSSIAT. Samoilova2013

THE "GOLDEN AGE" OF THE ENGLISH COURT: FROM HENRY VIII TO CHARLES IO. Dmitrieva2012

TREASURES OF THE ORDER OF MALTA. NINE CENTURIES IN THE SERVICE OF FAITH AND CHARITYLiudmila Gavrilova2012

THE ICONOSTASIS FROM THE DORMITION CATHEDRAL OF THE KIRILLO-BELOZERSKI MONASTERYT. Samoylova2012

HENRY MOORE AND THE CLASSICAL CANON OF MODERN SCULPTUREZelfira Tregulova2012

POIRET - KING OF FASHIONS. Amelyokhina2011

THE MEDICI TREASUREIvan Tuchkov2011

CARL FABERGE AND MASTERS OF STONE СARVING. RUSSIAN GEMST. Muntyan2011

THE ART OF RENÉ LALIQUEL. Peshekhonova2010

SOVEREIGN KNIGHTS. FOREIGN ORDERS OF RUSSIAN EMPERORSL. Gavrilova2010

TREASURES OF THE OTTOMAN SULTANS. FROM THE TOPKAPI PALACE MUSEUM, ISTANBULI. Vishnevskaya, A. Levikin2010