Unlike the architecture and sculptural decoration of the Znamenskaya Church in Dubrovitsy, the program and artistic characteristics of its iconostasis have been largely overlooked. Of the entire ensemble, only ten icons have survived and been restored, while the others were recreated by contemporary artists based on photographs from the early 20th century. A rare icon of the Virgin Mary “Unfading Bloom,” has been discovered in the church collection, which, by many criteria, corresponds to the local image of the Virgin from the Znamenskaya Church, though it was significantly redone in the late 2010s. This article explores the unique features of this monument in the context of the development of the “Unfading Bloom” iconography in Russia. On the Dubrovitsy icon, the Virgin is depicted as the Queen of Heaven, holding a lily flower, with symbols that emphasize the apocalyptic theme. The article highlights the details of the depiction and technical innovations typical of the craftsmanship of the masters of the Armory Chamber from the late 17th century. In terms of drawing style and artistic techniques, the image aligns with works by K. I. Zolotarev, V. Poznansky, and especially I. P. Refusitsky, who, working on commissions from the royal family and metropolitan nobility, were influenced by Western European art.

The journal has published excerpts from a review of the graduate qualification work of S. S. Arustamova-Andriaka and M. S. Sheronova, which is a decorative panel entitled “Sergey Andriaka Watercolour School”. It was crafted, employing the majolica technique. The purpose of this project is to embellish the facade of the Sergey Andriaka Watercolour School, which is located in Gorokhovskiy Lane in Moscow. The author of the review draws parallels with Art Nouveau and Neo-Russian stylistics. Furthermore, she underscores the symbolic undertones of the panel.

This article examines the historical, cultural, and legal aspects of private collecting of archaeological artifacts and the activities of so-called “detectorists” (individuals engaged in the search for antiquities). The relevance of the topic stems from a longstanding conflict between the professional archaeological community and amateur collectors, as well as the legal uncertainty surrounding independent excavations. Highlighting the issue of how archaeological valuables enter both museum collections and private holdings, and briefly reviewing existing international approaches to its resolution, the author proposes integrating private initiative into the system of archaeological heritage protection at the legislative level to preserve the scientific value of such finds.