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Moscow Hosts Silver Sword Stage Fencing Festival with Global Student Troupes

The 16th International Stage Fencing Festival "Silver Sword" is being held in Moscow, featuring actors and theatre students from Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and across Russia. The event includes 38 competitive performances and serves as a unique global platform for professional stage combat. Participants compete in categories like Best Fight and Best Performer for laureate diplomas and custom-forged fencing blades. The festival concludes with a gala concert, expert masterclasses, and an exhibition honoring prominent teachers.

Key Points: Silver Sword Stage Fencing Festival 2024 in Moscow

  • 16th edition of the festival
  • Participants from Mongolia, Kazakhstan & 12 Russian cities
  • 38 performances in the competition
  • Focus on educational and artistic stage combat
  • Winners receive hand-forged blades
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Moscow hosts "Silver Rapier" stage fencing festival with global student participation

The 16th International Stage Fencing Festival in Moscow unites actors and students from Russia, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan for competition and masterclasses.

"the only professional festival in the world dedicated exclusively to stage fencing - TV BRICS"

Moscow, April 17

The 16th edition of the International Stage Fencing Festival "Silver Sword," dedicated to the legacy of Nikolay V. Karpov, is scheduled to be held in Moscow on April 17 and 18.

The event will take place at the New Stage of the Educational Theatre Complex of GITIS, one of Russia's leading theatre institutions. The TV BRICS International Media Network has joined as the official international information partner for this year's festival.

According to TV BRICS, the festival will bring together a diverse group of participants, including actors and theatre students from Mongolia and Kazakhstan, along with performers representing 12 cities across Russia, such as Vladimir, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Syzran, Tver, Ulan-Ude, Yaroslavl, St. Petersburg, and Moscow. This wide participation highlights the festival's growing international and national appeal.

Notably, several groups will be making their debut appearances this year. These include performers from the Mongolian Youth Theatre, the Kazan State Institute of Culture, the Samara Puppet Theatre, the N. Nostsova Syzran College of Arts and Culture, and the East-Siberian State Institute of Culture. Altogether, the competition programme will showcase 38 performances, reflecting a rich variety of styles and creative approaches.

Recognised as the only professional festival in the world dedicated exclusively to stage fencing, "Silver Sword" serves both educational and artistic purposes. It provides a platform for participants to demonstrate their technical expertise, experiment with innovative stage techniques, and develop new teaching methodologies. The festival also plays an important role in improving actors' physical training and preserving the traditions of Russian theatre.

Participants will compete across several categories, including Best Fight, Best Female Fencing Duo, Best Group Fight involving six performers, Original Fight, Best Performer, Best Actress, and Best Pedagogical and Directorial Work. Winners will be awarded laureate diplomas along with specially crafted fencing blades, hand-forged by master artisan Sergey Lyutrov of the Russian Academic Youth Theatre.

The judging panel consists of experienced professionals in stage combat, theatre, and film, led by Valery Derkach, President of the Union of Stuntmen of Russia. The festival will conclude with a gala concert on April 18, where winners will be honoured. Additionally, renowned experts will conduct masterclasses, and an exhibition celebrating prominent stage movement teachers will be held. The festival, founded in 2007 by Nikolay Karpov, will also feature screenings of films showcasing his contributions.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting read. Russia has such a strong tradition in theatre and performing arts. The hand-forged blades as awards sound incredible. I wonder if our Indian martial arts like Kalaripayattu could be adapted for stage performances in a similar competitive festival format. The physical training aspect for actors is crucial.
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Arjun K
While it's good to see cultural exchanges, I do wish the article provided a bit more critical context. The festival is presented in a very positive light, but it's also part of Russia's soft power projection through organizations like TV BRICS. The educational value is undeniable, but the geopolitical angle is there too.
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Sarah B
38 performances from across Russia and other countries! The scale is impressive. It's a niche art form getting a proper platform. The masterclasses and exhibition for teachers are a wonderful way to pass on the tradition. More power to such dedicated festivals.
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Vikram M
As someone who did theatre in college, I can appreciate the skill involved. Stage combat looks easy but requires immense precision and safety. Good to see categories for pedagogy and direction—recognizing the teachers is so important. Hope some Indian theatre groups get inspired to participate in the future.

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