Overview
- Events were confirmed across India, China, Italy, Israel, Thailand, Belgium and other countries, according to the agency’s summary to TASS.
- In New Delhi, Indian students offered holiday greetings at the Russian House, and a classical concert was held at the India International Centre.
- In Beijing, the Vladimir–Suzdal ensemble Uslada performed a sold-out concert at the Russian House that the agency called a highlight of the capital’s cultural calendar.
- In Israel, the Russian House presented photographer Pavel Apletin’s exhibition at the Russian ambassador’s residence in the presence of diplomats and compatriots.
- On Phuket, a multi-day festival titled Word on the Russian Heart is underway with business sessions, cultural programs and master classes backed by the Fund of Presidential Grants, while Europe and the CIS hosted concerts and exhibitions including Rome, Brussels, Cyprus, Astana and Ashgabat, with a South Ossetia reception and concert scheduled.