Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine all bilateral cultural activities with Russian state institutions and organizations have been temporarily suspended.

The Austrian Cultural Forum Moscow (ACF Moscow) sees itself as a cooperation partner and contact point for Austrian artists, cultural institutions and scientists for the initiation, planning and implementation of Austro-Russian cultural and scientific projects.

The Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) is a key project for intercultural dialogue of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs. EThe IAA specifically promotes intercultural and interreligious projects in the fields of Arts/Culture, Youth, Human Rights, Global Citizenship Education, Integration and Gender Equality. Which prizes are awarded?

Send your application per e-mail to dialog@bmeia.gv.at  

Intercultural Achievement Award 2025

The Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) - Vienna School of International Studies offers intensive German classes for learners of all levels – from beginners to advanced, everybody can find a course suitable to their individual requirements.

Target group: Students and professionals and all those who want to learn German and know more about Austrian politics, history, society and culture (minimum age: 18)

If you are interested please be part of the online event:

DA Summer Course for German Language and Culture in Austria 2025 - 5. Mrz. | RingCentral Events

5th of March 2025, 14:00 - 15:00 (Vienna time)

Summer Course for German Language and Culture in Austria

On October 26, 1955, the Austrian Parliament passed the constitutional law on permanent neutrality, which has been celebrated as the Austrian National day since 1965. 
The Austrian Embassy warmly congratulates all Austrians abroad and all friends of Austria!

Happy Austrian National Day 2024!

The EU Delegation to Russia together with the Embassies of Austria, Cyprus, Germany, France, Hungary, and representatives of Erasmus Mundus invites everyone who plans to study at European universities to take part in the webinar “Study in Europe”.

The event will take place on 17 October 2024 from 15:00 to 17:15 (Moscow time) on Zoom.

Registration is open until 15 October. You will receive a link one day before the start of the webinar.

Webinar: Study in Europe

The annual Day of European Languages ​​will take place again on the 21st of September 2024 from 11:00 till 18:00.  The participation is free, but the registration is available under the link. 

The Day of European Languages has a very interesting program and consists of lectures, workshops, classes in foreign languages and speak dating - small talks with native speakers. 

The Austrian Institute is a permanent participant and has already published its schedule as part of the event. 

Instituto Cervantes, Novinskij Bulvar, 20a, build. 1-2

European Day of Languages 2024

This course will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 03.04. till 29.05.2024 (08.00 - 09.30). 

At the online course, employees of government agencies (Embassies, Consulates, international organizations) will be taught comprehension strategies using authentic texts. In addition, situations typical for consulates and government agencies will be considered and learned.

The course will be held in small groups of 10-12 people.

The language level for the participation at the cours schould be at least B2. 

If you are also interested in the politics, history, society and culture of Austria, the Diplomatic Academy Vienna also offers a summer course in German language and culture in Vienna, Austria in August 2024.

Join our virtual information session on April 9, 2024 to learn more.

Online intensive course “German for the diplomatic and management sphere”

For the first time, the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research has established a state prize in the field of historical sciences to support Austria as a place for historical research, young scientists and the development of communication in the field of science. Prizes are given in several categories - state prize, prizes for young talents and the "innovative history" prize. All award-winning entries must have a meaningful connection to Austria.

 All documentation for submitting applications for participation is available here.

 Applications must be sent by email staatspreis-geschichtswissenschaften@bmbwf.gv.at.

Austrian State prize for historicel sciences

On its 11th anniversary, the Intercultural Achievement Award honours international and Austrian projects in the fields of arts and culture, youth, human rights, global citizenship education, integration and gender equality. The IAA is awarded in seven categories:

The submission deadline for projects is 17 March 2024.

Intercultural Achievement Award 2024

On the occasion of the 12th International Competition “Franz Schubert and Modern Music” 2025, member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions, and the Alink-Argerich Foundation, contemporary compositions for Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello (Piano Trio) are sought. The primary aim of this competition is to encourage the creation of new works for this chamber music category.

The prizewinning work will be on the programme of the above-mentioned competition in February 2025 as a compulsory piece in the category Piano Trio, and will be premiered and performed several times.

Application starting from July 1, 2024 via muvac until September 24, 2024

On the occasion of the 12th International Chamber Music Competition, we are also searching for contemporary compositions for Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello (Piano Trio). The primary aim of our Compositition Competition 2024 is to encourage the creation of new works for this chamber music category.

The prizewinning work will be on the programme of the above-mentioned competition in February 2025 as a compulsory piece in the category Piano Trio and will be premiered and performed several times. The competition is open to the public and invites composers from all nations and stateless persons to apply.

12th international chamber music competition Franz Schubert und die Musik der Moderne 2025 &
International composition competition Piano Trio 2024

The call for applications for the start of studies at the University of Klagenfurt in the winter semester 2023/24 has been opened. The application deadline is on February 19th, 2023.

The positive development of the regional labour market in the sector of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has resulted in an increasing demand for skilled professionals. The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) is responding to this demand by training highly qualified specialists in the ICT sector and awarding the Technology Scholarships (University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships as well as Huawei Technology Scholarships).

Eligible for application are students who have completed a Bachelor's degree relevant for one the Master's degree programmes listed below in Russian Federation and who are interested in pursuing one of the following Master's degree programmes at AAU:

Master in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Master in Information and Communications Engineering (ICE):
- Branch of Study Autonomous Systems and Robotics
- Branch of Study Networks and Communications
- Branch of Study Business Engineering

See additional information on www.grants.at and the AAU website under University of Klagenfurt Technology Scholarships and Huawei Technology Scholarships.

Call for applications for the Technology Scholarships at the University of Klagenfurt

The Tricky Women festival is held for the 5th time in cooperation with Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs.

The program will showcase the exciting diversity of Tricky Women from animation and content perspectives.

This year a special film screening will be organized in German and English by Coolconnections at the Zotov centre Moscow. 

Entrance is free, registration is obligatory

Tricky Women: Recent Animated Films by Austrian Artists

PICTURE: FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS OF AUSTRIA

Happy Austrian National Day 2023!

The Delegation of the European Union in Russian Federation is resuming the European Film Festival, which this year will be held online.

This year the festival will be held online for the second time. The previous such experience in 2021 turned out to be successful: in 32 days, the program’s films were watched by 30 thousand people from 80 Russian cities. 

The slogan of this year’s festival is “Cinema unites!” – emphasizes the unity of cultures and interests.

The festival program includes another 20 films, documentaries and animation films from 25 European countries (Austria, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and others).

European Film Festival

The Mauricio Kagel composercompetition will take place for the sixth time.

 Organized by the Ludwig van Beethoven Institute for Piano in Music Education at the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, international composers are invited to submit piano pieces for children and young people.

 The Mauricio Kagel composer competition is characterized by its particularly transparent and fair selection process. The renowned international jury will publicly discuss the decision in a process lasting several days. The finalists will receive attractive money prize and a publication of the work by Universal Edition.

More information you can find by the link. 

 Apply till: 20 September 2023 till 20 September 2024

The 6th International Mauricio Kagel composer competition

The annual Day of European Languages ​​will take place again in 2023 with the participation of cultural centers from 19 European countries. Organizer is EUNIC
(European Union National Institutes for Culture).  Registration is available under the link.

The Austrian Institute is a permanent participant and has already published its schedule as part of the event. Registration is possible via the link.

Organizational questions can be asked by mail: iicmosca.pr@esteri.it

European Day of Languages 2023

Dear friends! We are pleased to share with you the results of our largest projects implemented in different years with the support of our partners:

Выставка «Обсерватория». Итоги/ The Observatory

2018. XII Krasnoyarsk Museum Biennale "Мир и мiръ"

XII Красноярская музейная биеннале «Мир и мiръ», основной проект

2019. NA RAjONE/BEYOND THE CENTER. Long-term Moscow/Vienna project seeking artistic exploration of city districts

«НА РАЙОНЕ». Официальный трейлер проекта/NA RAjONE/BEYOND THE CENTER

2019. Odnushka - Art Residence and Sculpture Project within "NA RAjONE" Projekt.

Однушка–резиденция и скульптурный проект/Odnushka- Art Residence and Sculpture Project

2019. Domestic Violence – Flat exhibition by Michèle Pagel within "NA RAjONE" Projekt.

Video about past projects of the Austrian Cultural Forum

Children and young people living in Europe, writing various texts in German and born between 09/01/2005 and 10/15/2015 are invited to participate.  The theme of the workshop is "Traces"  

You can apply until 10/15/2023 by mail spuren@literaturwerkstatt.at

Youth literary workshop in Graz

Styria announces the Styria Artist-in-Residence (St.A.i.R.) Scholarship for 2024.
Foreign artists of all genres and theorists of art will be invited to the capital of Styria, Graz.

Additional information for the scholarship in German and English are available on the website.

Styria-Artist-in-Residence-Scholarship (St.A.i.R.) 2024

Das Bundesministerium für europäische und internationale Angelegenheiten und das Kunsthistorische Museum in Wien freuen sich, auch 2023 ihre Kooperation anlässlich des Internationalen Museumstages fortzuführen, und laden Sie herzlichst zu einer virtuellen Führung durch die Kunstkammer Wien, die Wiege des Museums, ein. Das Führungsvideo durch die Kunstkammer Wien ist unter dem Link bis zum 28.05.2022 verfügbar.

International Museum Day: Virtual Tour of the Kunstkammer Wien

Der  Internationalen Museumstag - eine virtuelle Führung durch die Kunstkammer Wien

The coronavirus pandemic turned the museum world upside down. During the strict lockdowns, galleries and museums closed for months, and the only way to stay connected to their audiences was to launch online projects. Although museums have returned to their usual routine, albeit with limitations, digital products are not going anywhere. In fact, they are gaining momentum with each passing day.

Strelka Mag and the Austrian Cultural Forum in Moscow spoke with the directors and representatives of eight museums—four in Moscow and four in Vienna—to learn how they are handling these challenges and why people should still go to museums, even in the digital age.

STRELKA MAG
Belvedere Museum
Albertina Museum
Leopold Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM)
Pushkin States Museum of Fine Arts
State Tretyakov Gallery
Multimedia Art Museum Moscow
Moscow Museum of Modern Art

Digital Museum. Museums during lockdown in Moscow and Vienna

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the death of Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the Exilarte – Center for Banned Music (Vienna) is curating an exhibition about the famous Vienna-born violinist Fritz Kreisler.

With numerous pictures, musical materials and life documents, the exhibition illustrates Fritz Kreisler's path from child prodigy to "king of violinists". It illuminates the artistic work of an exceptional talent as well as his fate of emigration forced by the Nazi state and life in American exile.

Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria/ BMEIA

The National Fund of the Republic of Austria for Victims of National Socialism

The Future Fund of the Republic of Austria

50 Years Diplomatic Relations China & Austria

You can visit a digital 3D exhibition here.

Exhibition: Fritz Kreisler - A Cosmopolitan in Exile. From Child Prodigy to “King of Violinists”

The EU Delegation to Russia together with the Embassies of Austria, France, Germany, and Hungary invites everyone to take part in the webinar ‘Study in the EU’. 

The webinar will present educational opportunities in the EU countries, including the ERASMUS+ programme, practical aspects of studying in the current environment, as well as recommendations and feedback from Russian students who are currently studying or have recently graduated from European universities.

You will have an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers. You can also submit your questions in advance using the registration form.  

The event will take place on the Zoom platform on Thursday, 27 October 2022 from 15:00 to 17:00 (Moscow time).

Registration for the webinar is open until October 25, 2022 inclusive.

Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation

Вебинар "Учеба в Европейском Союзе", 27.10.22

Webinar: Study in the EU

Austrian National Day Concert | Chaos String Quartet

Happy Austrian National Day 2022!

literadio is a project of the cultural association "aufdraht" in cooperation with the IG Autorinnen Autoren and numerous partners from the radio broadcasting and the field of literature.

Since 2000 literadio has been making Austrian and German-language contemporary literature audible, in cooperation with the IG Autorinnen Autoren also at the book fairs in Frankfurt, Leipzig and Vienna.

literadio offers readings, talks with authors, translators, publishers and literature experts as well as discussions and interviews about literature.

literadio

The world today is in a state of extreme volatility - climate change, at worst an ecological catastrophe, is dramatically close. Concern about the state of our planet affects us all, unites us all - we bear a global responsibility.

The "EcoDoc" project, organized by the EUNIC Cluster Moscow, regards film as a special medium that can help to initiate and maintain intercultural dialogue. Austria, the Netherlands, Italy and Germany show films on various aspects of sustainable development and seek exchange with Russian civil society.

Film can be a catalyst for dialogue, in which we discuss together not only the challenges we face, but also the opportunities we can still use.

Barnaul (17.-18.09.2022), Sochi (07.-09.10.2022), St. Petersburg (14.-16.10.2022), Moscow (19.-20.11.2022)

Moscow International Documentary Film Festival Doker

Film Festival EcoDoc

The Austrian Cultural Forum Moscow organizes on November 24 at 6:30 p.m. an online reading with Peter Rosei in the residence of the Austrian Embassy in Moscow. The author will read from his novel “Metropolis Vienna”.

born in Vienna in 1946, Rosei studied at Vienna University and received a doctorate in law in 1968. He has been a freelance writer since 1972, based in Vienna and travelling extensively. His numerous awards include the Franz Kafka Prize 1993, the Anton Wildgans Prize 1999 and the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art 2007. He was awarded the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria in 2016. Most recently published: Die "Wiener Dateien" (boxed set of 5 books, 2016), "Karst" (2018), "Die große Straße" (2019). (Residenz Verlag)

Online reading with Peter Rosei

The city of Graz invites writers from Austria and other countries to spend a year as guests in Graz and realize a project during the stay. The call for applications for the literature scholarship "Writer of the City of Graz" is aimed only at writers and authors (prose, poetry, theatre). 

Applications can be sent by email to kulturamt@stadt.graz.at. The documents must be submitted in PDF format. 

The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, 2023.

More information and the guidelines for the scholarship can be found on the website of the city of Graz.

Call for applications: literature scholarship "Writer of the City of Graz"

Reading festival in the frame of the European Capital of Culture Salzkammergut 2024 on June 22 and 23, 2024 at the Siriuskogl in Bad Ischl

The organizers are looking for committed, creative and concise texts of the German-language literature. The works submitted (prose or lyrical prose) on the subject of “near and far” are intended to reflect in literary form the personal points of view of different people on Europe. The focus is on identity, coming to terms with the past and the effects of globalization in the digital age.

Submissions accepted until October 31, 2023, only to: literaturpreis.skg@gmail.com

Call for applications: literary award “near and far”

The scholarship offered in the fall of 2023 is intended as an opportunity for photographers to focus on their artistic work and research in the city of Graz. It would thus be highly appreciated if the selected artist would reside in the city between mid-September and mid-October 2023 and shows an interest in getting to know the city’s vibrant local art scene and in connecting with its protagonists. During their stay, the selected artist will have time to work on an already ongoing project or to develop a new one and/or to conduct research.

The applications can be sent to magazine@camera-austria.at

An initiative by Camera Austria and Kulturvermittlung Steiermark.

Open call: Graz Residency for International Photographers

Would you like to be part of the European Forum Alpbach in summer 2023? Apply between 1 and 31 March for a scholarship: You're in for a lifechanging experience! For information and application visit: www.alpbach.org/scholarships

EFA23 Scholarship Programme

The Austrian Cultural Forum Moscow is presenting the film "Shadow and Light" with Marlen Schachinger and Paolo Vivian, which was created in the framework of the "International Literature Dialogue" of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of Austria (BMEIA). The 30-minute film explores the value of art and art experience for people today. It illuminates both the aspect of the artists and the recipients and comes to the conclusion: Art is a source for life.

You can find more information on the website of the “International Literature Dialogue”.

Video "Schatten und Licht" mit Marlen Schachinger und Paolo Vivian

Video "Shadow and Light" with Marlen Schachinger and Paolo Vivian

Vienna School of International Studies offers summer courses for German language and culture for learners of all levels. Further information on the course is available here: German Summer Course

Potential students are invited to participate in an online info session. 

Date: 11.04.2023, 14:00-15:00 Vienna local time 

Programme and registration: Info Session: Summer Course

Austria is the Guest of Honor at the Leipzig Book Fair 2023. Under the slogan of „meaoiswiamia”, meaning „more than we alone”, Austria showcases its diverse literary scene for an international audience by presenting well-known authors, new literary voices and high-profile publishers.

More information: Gastland Leipziger Buchmesse 23 

Austria - Guest of Honor at Leipzig Book Fair 2023

The EU Delegation to Russia together with the Embassies of Austria, Italy, Hungary, Cyprus and representatives of the DAAD and the Austrian Institute in Moscow invites everyone who plans to study at European universities to take part in the webinar “Study in Europe”. 

The event will take place on 16 April 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00 (Moscow time) on Zoom.

Registration is open until 14 April. You will receive a link one day before the start of the webinar.

Events

Summer Course for German Language and Culture in Austria

Intercultural Achievement Award 2025

Happy Austrian National Day 2024!

Webinar: Study in Europe

European Day of Languages 2024

Webinar: Study in Europe

Online intensive course “German for the diplomatic and management sphere”

Austrian State prize for historicel sciences

Intercultural Achievement Award 2024

Call for applications for the Technology Scholarships at the University of Klagenfurt

Tricky Women: Recent Animated Films by Austrian Artists

European Film Festival

Happy Austrian National Day 2023!

12th international chamber music competition Franz Schubert und die Musik der Moderne 2025 & International composition competition Piano Trio 2024

European Day of Languages 2023

The 6th International Mauricio Kagel composer competition

Youth literary workshop in Graz

Styria-Artist-in-Residence-Scholarship (St.A.i.R.) 2024

Der Internationalen Museumstag — eine virtuelle Führung durch die Kunstkammer Wien

Austria — Guest of Honor at Leipzig Book Fair 2023

Summer Course for German Language and Culture in Austria

Video “Shadow and Light” with Marlen Schachinger and Paolo Vivian

EFA23 Scholarship Programme

Open call: Graz Residency for International Photographers

Call for applications: literary award “near and far”

Call for applications: literature scholarship “Writer of the City of Graz”

Online reading with Peter Rosei

literadio

Webinar: Study in the EU

Happy Austrian National Day 2022!

Exhibition: Fritz Kreisler — A Cosmopolitan in Exile. From Child Prodigy to “King of Violinists”

Film Festival EcoDoc

Digital Museum. Museums during lockdown in Moscow and Vienna

Video about past projects of the Austrian Cultural Forum

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