Victoria Vasilyeva's lecture is an intellectual journey through three cities that influenced the development of the artist Karl Bryullov. What makes an artist great? How do cities influence the development of talent, perception of color and form? Victoria Vasilyeva's lecture "Karl Bryullov. Rome - Moscow - St. Petersburg" is a unique opportunity to explore the work of one of the main artists of the 19th century through the philosophical lens of the "genius of place." Karl Bryullov was called the "greatest" even during his lifetime, becoming an object of admiration for Pushkin, Gogol, and Belinsky. The exhibition at the Tretyakov Gallery, timed to the 225th anniversary of the artist's birth, reveals a new dimension of his art. The lecture will help the audience understand how the cultural atmosphere, architecture, and rhythm of life in Rome, Moscow, and St. Petersburg are reflected in Bryullov's paintings. Listeners will delve into the philosophy of the "genius of place," learning how the artistic identity of the master was formed. Special attention will be given to the unique type of "portrait-painting" developed by Bryullov. Victoria Vasilyeva, an art historian and graduate of Moscow State University, will guide listeners through important milestones in the artist's biography. Attendees will discover why Bryullov found himself at the intersection of different cultural traditions, how his worldview influenced his choice of themes, compositions, and color schemes. The conversation will cover not only the paintings but also the context of the era: who the patrons were, who the artist interacted with, and what ideas were in the air. The lecture will enliven the perception of art and bring it closer to its inner essence.