Anastasia Rakova spoke about the opening of the photo exhibition of the Moscow Social Development Complex

On the eve of International Women's Day, the Moscow Social Development Complex together with the SISTEMA GALLERY art space with the support of AFK Sistema presented the exhibition "Woman: the path from a dream to the heights". The exhibition will tell inspiring stories of heroines who have realized themselves in various areas of life, achieving success and recognition thanks to their resilience and perseverance. Everyone can visit the exhibition from March 7 to 21, admission is free. The project photographer was Mikhail Peshkov, known for his work with outstanding Russian and world artists. Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development Anastasia Rakova spoke about the opening of the exhibition.

"Our photo project is about women who make the world a better and kinder place – from Olympic champions to teachers, doctors and philanthropists. All of them are recognized professionals, proving this with their daily work. Each of them has taken her own path to success, unlike the others. But they also have something in common – hard work, determination, faith in their own strength and their star. I invite all Muscovites and guests of the capital to our exhibition, which will run until March 21. Come for a festive mood and inspiration!", – the vice-mayor emphasized.

The exhibition presents 16 unique portraits and biographies of women, including famous personalities such as Maria Zakharova, Irina Viner, Tina Kandelaki, Ekaterina Strizhenova, Maria Kisileva, Alla Sigalova, as well as representatives of the capital's social sphere. — philanthropists, teachers, doctors and others. Each portrait — This is not just an image, but a story of triumph, struggle and inspiration. The pictures will tell about the personal path that women have taken from a dream to achieving goals. Ambassador Extraordinary and Official Representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova spoke about the contribution of the exhibition heroines to public life.

"The Social Development Complex project emphasizes the importance of the personality and fate of outstanding women. Nowadays, beautiful girls are increasingly becoming part of the global agenda, becoming a support for their husbands, for their loved ones, for their families. At the same time, they not only find ways to self-actualize, but also make a significant contribution to improving the world. Look at the photos of doctors, teachers. How profound the portraits are, how interesting the people are. And you will never in your life say that these are not faces from the cover," -  she noted.

 Heroines of the project — These are not only bright representatives of their professions, but also women who actively participate in public life and contribute to the development of various industries in Moscow. The project demonstrates the diversity of women's roles in modern society, emphasizing the importance of their contribution to culture, education, health care and other areas. The significance of the exhibition was noted by the head of SISTEMA GALLERY Anastasia Volkova.

"This exhibition is not just a collection of portraits, but a manifesto of strength, perseverance and inspiration. Each heroine of this exhibition has gone through her own path of overcoming, proving that a dream is achievable if you go towards it with faith and persistence. We live in an era of change, where women confidently declare themselves, changing the world around them. Art, like them, has an amazing ability to inspire, open new horizons and leave a mark on hearts. At SISTEMA GALLERY, we create a space where art meets its viewer, finds connoisseurs and becomes a part of life," the gallery owner said.

The event also included the opening of the author's project of the digital publication PEOPLETALK, — general information partner of the exhibition Moscow Social Development Complex and art space SISTEMA GALLERY. The project "UNIVERSARY (noun, feminine, gender)" is a series of photographs demonstrating the diversity of women's roles and their contribution to various areas of life. Heroines of the project — popular actresses, TV presenters, outstanding athletes and bright representatives of the blogosphere, who appeared in the lens of photographer Olga Tuponogova-Volkova in their natural beauty. The opening of the author's project was told by the editor-in-chief of the digital publication PEOPLETALK Ksenia Anosova.

"Every woman is a Universe, full of energy and light, but not every woman knows about it. The main goal of our art project is to show that beauty, both internal and external, is hidden in each of us. It manifests itself in our uniqueness and versatility, in each of our freckle, in each wrinkle, in what we mistakenly consider our "imperfections". Accepting and loving yourself is very difficult, but this is the only true path to happiness, harmony and inner fulfillment. Our project is a kind of manifesto of a modern woman who is tired of imposed rules and stereotypes and who is finally ready to look in the mirror and honestly admit to herself without any reservations: "I am beautiful!", - she shared.

The opening of the exhibition "Woman: the path from dreams to the heights" was held in the format of a social event, the host of the evening was Timur Solovyov. Among those present were Maria Zakharova, Ekaterina Strizhenova, Maria Kisileva, Diana Gurtskaya, Alla Dovlatova, Irina Volodchenko, Sabina Akhmedova, Anastasia Grebenkina, Nika Zdorik, Alexandra Kiseleva, Daniil Fedorov, Natalia Osmann, Vasily Tsereteli, Konstantin Andrikopoulos and others. The partner of the event was the brand of natural and organic cosmetics Natura Siberica, which presented gift sets to the guests.

The exhibition became part of an extensive festive program prepared by the Social Development Complex for International Women's Day. From March 5 to 9, postcards with masterpieces from the Pushkin Museum will be available at the My Documents government service centers. An exhibition by the Main Archives dedicated to representatives of different eras and professions will open on the streets. The Moscow Employment Service will hold a "business bachelorette party," and flowers will be presented to visitors at the Women's Health Centers.