Days of Russian Culture were held in KyrgyzstanFrom 29 October to 2 November, events within the frame of the project Days of Russian Culture were held in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Lyubimova and the Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan Mirbek Mambetaliev opened the Days of Russian Culture in the Kyrgyz Republic, which commenced with a gala concert by leading Russian soloists. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev also attended the event.

“The Cultural Exchange Days are constantly expanding, proving the high level of relations and friendship between the peoples of our countries. Today, we can once again see that the friendship between the peoples of the two countries that roots back in history, the contiguity and interrelation of our cultures, is an enduring treasure, the key to building strong relations for years to come,” noted Olga Liubimova.

On the opening day of the Days of Russian Culture, the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic featured performances by Honored Artist of the Russian Federation Pelageya; Honored Artist of of the Russian Federation and winner of the second season of The Voice TV show Sergey Volchkov; winner of the third season of The Voice TV show Alexandra Vorobyova; gold medal winner of the Russian and international flights of the Delphic Games in the Folk Vocal category Sofia Onopchenko; Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, trumpeter Vadim Eilenkrig; participant of the Bolshoi Theater Youth Opera Program Nikolai Zemlyanskikh; and laureate of all-Russian and international competitions Anastasia Tyurina (balalaika). The concert was accompanied by the renowned Phonograph Sympho-Jazz Orchestra under the direction of People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Sergey Zhilin.
On the same day, the foyer of the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic Society hosted a photo exhibition from the Cinema Museum, On the Same Screen. Russia-Kyrgyzstan-Cinema.
Also, on 29 October, the opening of the Russian Film Festival took place at the Manas Cinema. This year, special attention was paid to a memorable anniversary for the peoples of both countries: the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. To commemorate this date, the festival opened with the war drama August, the plot of which focused on the events of 1944. Kyrgyz audiences also watched films His Name Was Not Listed, about the heroic defenders of the Brest Fortress, and Love of the Soviet Union, which told the story of the power of love in the most difficult times. The newest Russian films were also presented in the festival program, such as the fantasy and adventure movie Kraken, the sports drama First on Olympus, and the family animated cartoon Doctor Dinosaurov.

At the opening of the film festival, Olga Lyubimova emphasized that developing Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation in the sphere of culture and cinema is pivotal in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. “The current level of cooperation, the historical friendship between our peoples, and the joint work of relevant cultural authorities allow us to successfully implement vibrant bilateral projects, including traditional cultural exchange days and film festivals,” she added.

In turn, Mirbek Mambetaliev, Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, called the opening of the Russian Film Festival in the Republic a significant cultural event. “This film festival is a clear confirmation that cinema remains one of the most powerful bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples.”
Additionally, as part of the Days of Russian Culture in Kyrgyzstan from 30 October to 2 November, Nikita Mikhalkov’s Workshop “12” held its Big Tour in Bishkek. Organized by the Federal State Budgetary Cultural Institution ROSCONCERT in accordance with the All-Russian Tour and Concert Plan of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the Big Tour’s international program featured performances of 12, directed by Nikita Mikhalkov, and The Tale About the Lost Time, based on the fairy tale of the same name by Yevgeny Schwartz and directed by Yevgenia Shevchenko.
The event was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and organized by the Federal State Budgetary Cultural Institution ROSCONCERT.