Few people outside Russia may know that in 2014 the legacy infrastructure of the Winter Olympic Games was repurposed by presidential decree to support the education and development of exceptionally talented young people from across the country. This initiative gave rise to the Sirius Educational Center, where leading scientists, athletes, and musicians work with the most accomplished school and university students of Russia.
Sirius is located in one of the most picturesque regions of the country — on the shores of the Black Sea, at the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. With a mild climate, an average annual temperature of around +15°C, proximity to an international airport, its own railway station, and close ties with the resort city of Sochi, Sirius has, over the past five years, become Russia’s first Federal Territory and a unique cultural and educational hub.

Today, Sirius is also recognized as an outstanding musical stage equipped with impeccable acoustics, world-class instruments, and state-of-the-art technology. The Concert Center regularly welcomes leading orchestras and soloists from Russia and abroad, including artists from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theatres, the Vienna State Opera, and major philharmonic institutions. Performances feature ensembles such as the Philharmonia of the Nations under Justus Frantz, the Moscow Jazz Orchestra with Igor Butman, as well as internationally acclaimed artists whose names speak for themselves — Rudolf Buchbinder, Denis Matsuev, Vittorio Grigolo, Ildar Abdrazakov, Elena Stikhina, Olga Peretyatko, Dmitry Korchak, Vadim Repin, Miguel Ángel Scebba, and Vasilisa Berzhanskaya.

Exceptional attention is also given to the younger generation of performers. Young musicians appearing on the Sirius stage are selected through a rigorous artistic process and include soloists of the Saint Petersburg Music House and leading youth orchestras of Russia. A highlight of this commitment was the Grand Opening of the Concert Center on October 3, 2025, attended by the President of the Russian Federation. On that evening, young finalists of the All-Russian "Constellation" Competition — pianist Mikhail Pirozhenko and percussionist Andrey Taranukha, graduates of Sirius educational programs — performed alongside the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Valery Gergiev.

This spirit of artistic continuity lies at the heart of Sirius: the transmission of knowledge and inspiration from masters to young talents, joint creative work, and the cultivation of culturally rich, harmoniously developed individuals. It is a living dialogue between generations, guided by humanistic ideals and enduring cultural values.

The architectural concept of the Concert Center, created by young Russian architect Andrey Litvinov, seamlessly integrates the urban image of the Federal Territory with the surrounding landscape. The expressive form of the building echoes the grandeur of the Caucasus Mountains and the dynamic power of the sea. Within the 11-storey, 51-meter-high structure are two concert halls — a Grand Hall seating 1,200 guests and a 500-seat Chamber Hall — as well as three rehearsal spaces.

Located at the heart of the Federal Territory, the Sirius Concert Center stands alongside a rapidly developing Science and Technology District and the Sirius University. Founded in 2019, this young university already attracts leading Russian companies and fosters a vibrant environment where education, culture, science, and creativity come together.

Sirius is more than a concert venue. It is a place where talent is discovered, traditions are renewed, and the future of culture is shaped.