About
We are a non-profit cultural institution providing exclusive direct access to principal soloists of the Mariinsky, Bolshoi, Mikhailovsky, and Novosibirsk Theatres.
A trusted partner of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, managing large-scale projects with budgets exceeding 150 million RUB.
What We Offer
Opera Gala Concerts
Flexible cast from our pool of stars.
Two parts of popular arias and duets
with your local symphony orchestra.
Ballet duo optional.
Two parts of popular arias and duets
with your local symphony orchestra.
Ballet duo optional.
Full-Scale Productions
Fully staged operas with our own costumes and sets. Repertoire
includes: «The Queen of Spades», «The
Tsar’s Bride», «Carmen»,«Eugene
Onegin», «Turandot», and «Mercy»(based
on the play by Nicholas Roerich).
Co-Productions
Integrate our leading soloists into your existing productions
or create new performances together on the principles
of equal artistic partnership.
Chamber Evening
«Russian Romance & Dance»
«Russian Romance & Dance»
An exquisite format for intimate venues. Bass, piano (Mariinsky
accompanist), and ballet miniatures by a Mariinsky first
soloist.
International
Young Opera Lab
Young Opera Lab
A unique educational project: open call, masterclasses with
Bolshoi and Mariinsky stars, coaching in Russian vocal diction,
and a final joint performance.
Folk Instrument
Projects
Projects
Creation of unique international orchestras merging Russian
traditional instruments with the national instruments of the
partner country.
Direct Access to Stars
of Russia's Premier Theatres
of Russia's Premier Theatres
Agunda Kulaeva
Bolshoi Theatre, Mezzo-soprano
Alexey Tatarintsev
Gleb Peryazev
Vladislav Sulimsky
Maria Bulanova
Anna Denisova
Evelina Smolina
Soprano
…and access to the full rosters of soloists from the Mariinsky, Bolshoi, Mikhailovsky, and Novosibirsk Theatres.
Success Stories
Sochi Festival
- Grant from the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives: over 82 million RUB.
- Co-financing raised: over 60 million RUB.
- Total project budget exceeded 150 million RUB.
- Result: sold-out venues, extensive media coverage.
Tchaikovsky Fest (Yakutsk)
- Integration of five soloists and a conductor into the local theatre's existing productions.
- A minimal travel budget yielded a powerful informational impact and full houses.
Rosa Khutor. Classic
- Annual open-air festival at 1050 meters altitude.
- Premieres include «Turandot», «The Tsar’s Bride», and «The Queen of Spades» featuring winners of the Young Opera Lab.
- All productions are listed in the Kinopoisk database.
Angel of Chersonese
- Large-scale forum-concert in Sevastopol at the New Chersonese complex.
- Supported by the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives.
- Featured leading F.E.S. soloists, symphony orchestra, and choir.
Russian-Mongolian Orchestra
- A unique cross-cultural ensemble created by the Foundation.
- First concert held at the St. Petersburg Conservatory in August 2025, merging Russian and Mongolian traditional instruments.
Opera «Mercy»
- Premiered at Zaryadye Hall (Moscow) and restaged at the Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg).
- Based on the play by Nicholas Roerich.
International Artists
We Have Hosted
We Have Hosted
2023
Musicians
from Bahrain.
from Bahrain.
F.E.S. organized performances of Bahraini artists
on Russian stages, handling negotiations, visas, and logistics.
2024
Chinese Singer
Lina Wu.
Lina Wu.
The Foundation facilitated the invitation and tour
of a Chinese vocalist in Russia, acting
as a bridge between the artist and Russian cultural
institutions.
2025
Mongolian
Artists.
Artists.
F.E.S. supported the visit of performers from Mongolia,
continuing its tradition of fostering international cultural
exchange.
Countries where we held events
Russian House
Belgrade
Lisinski Hall
Zagreb
Partners & Support
Our projects are realized with the support of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, a testament to our reliability and federal status.
Awards & Recognition
Our Team
Daria Malinina
Project Manager
Igor Smolin
President
Press Kit
Media publications, reviews, interviews, and partner testimonials
about F.E.S. Foundation’s projects. Download the full press kit as a single archive.
about F.E.S. Foundation’s projects. Download the full press kit as a single archive.
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International Collaboration
International Collaboration
