Today, at the National Library of Karelia opening of the Days of Culture of Tatarstan in the Republic of Karelia took place
October 9, at the National Library of Karelia, the opening of the Days of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Republic of Karelia took place.
On behalf of the Head of the Republic of Karelia the guests were greeted by Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Karelia Irina Anikina. As Head of the Republic of Karelia Alexander Khudilainen in his written welcome mentioned: "It is difficult to overestimate the importance of cultural and economic ties between our republics, which are backed by an agreement signed by Tatarstan and Karelia past year. And namely, the contacts in cultural and scientific fields are considered a priority in our communication. After all, the knowledge of centuries-old traditions is rooted in the art of singing, dancing, literature can develop the foundations of modern cooperation."
Irina Viktorovna stressed that the republic is waiting for new contacts and new relationships: "The main task - to get to know each other, and establish further contacts of mutual cooperation. We have something to show in the Republic of Karelia, we have something to share. This is not only a great event in a cultural sphere, but also a great event in the framework of cooperation between the two republics. The interpenetration of cultures, development of inter-regional relations - is our main task, and the idea of the Days of Culture of Tatarstan in Karelia. "
On behalf of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov Karelian colleagues were welcomed by Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan Guzel Nigmatullina: "We are delighted to be able to visit a wonderful land of the north. We hope that the meeting will be fruitful, and the residents of Karelia love Tatarstan, a multifaceted history and culture.
Another impetus to relations between the two republics was the visit made by Head of the Republic of Karelia Alexander Hudilaynen to Kazan in 2014, and the signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Karelia and the Republic of Tatarstan on trade-economic, scientific-technical, social and cultural cooperation for 2015 - 2017. Already this year, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov paid a return visit to Karelia. He held a series of productive meetings, including with the Tatar social organization in the Republic of Karelia. Following the President, the delegations from many sectors: tourism, health, economy and culture of today visited Karelia. "
Guzel Nigmatullina emphasized that "the main event of the Days of culture will be a concert by the State Song and Dance Ensemble of the Republic of Tatarstan and a number of creative meetings on culture and art."
On behalf of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan Irek Sharipov, director of the House of Peoples' Friendship in Tatarstan welcomed. He stressed that "today, the national policy - one of the key activities in Tatarstan and in Karelia", and expressed hope for fruitful cooperation in this area. "We are happy to drive to other parts of Russia to see how different peoples live. Karelia - a mysterious country, where we have long wanted to get there, and now our dream has come true", - told Irek Ildusovich.
The guests of the Republic were presented the best experience and resources of the sphere of Culture of Republic of Karelia. About the Museum of Fine Arts told its director Natalia Vavilova. In the ensuing dialogue the possibility of bringing the exhibition of traditional folk art of Tatarstan to Petrozavodsk. As Guzel Nigmatullina noted, this year the exhibition of the museum "Kizhi" visited Kazan, and the return visit of the Tatar museum staff will not take long.
About the work of the National Library of Karelia told director of the library Marina Nikishina, Head of Culture, the Public Relations and International Cooperation Committee for Social Development of Petrozavodsk City Administration Sergei Solovyov presented the work that is being undertaken by the authorities of the capital of Karelia.
Director of the Center of national cultures and folk art of the Republic of Karelia Tatyana Temnysheva told about the first results of the work with the Tatar colleagues. During the trip to Sheltozero and familiarity with the culture of the Republic of Tatarstan veps culture, the Republic of Tatartsan invited the folk veps choir to a music festival to be held in Kazan. In turn, Tatar Karelian colleagues invited groups to take part in the International festival of choreography of Finno-Ugric Peoples "Karg kucub" named Viola Malmi and the festival "Singing Russia".
During the meeting on the work of the Petrozavodsk State Conservatory told pro-rector on scientific and creative work Tatiana Ekimenko. Vyacheslav Ivanov presented the National Song and Dance Ensemble of Karelia "Kantele". Artistic director of the ensemble said that a true gift and surprise for the residents of Karelia would be a final joint concert item of Karelian State Song and Dance Ensemble of the Republic of Tatarstan on the central event of the Days of Culture - concert in the Musical Theater.
The meeting has been concluded by speech from director of the Center of Culture "Premier" Ekaterina Anisimova. Ekaterina Efimovna stressed that the Tatar movies are popular with the residents of Karelia - sessions, which took place on October 8 in the small hall of the cinema caused interest in audience. Ekaterina Anisimova concluded her speech by showing excerpts from the film "The Dawns Here Are Quiet" directed by Stanislav Rostotsky - a business card of Karelia.
The meeting ended by gifting books to the National Library of Karelia. Guzel Nigmatullina passed a regional literature and interactive editions of the National Library of Tatarstan: "We hope and believe that the publication will be in demand in your republic." Library Director Marina Nikishina, in turn, presented to colleagues the edition of Karelian-Finnish epic "Kalevala" and references of Karelia libraries.
Press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, per materials of press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Karelia