Famous Russian writers take part in the festival of Russian literature SLOVO. It takes place in the British capital for the sixth time. The forum was organized Cultural Foundation “Academy Rossika.” Beginning of the festival coincided with the London Book Fair, which takes place in the framework of the London Book of the week, according to TASS.
SLOVO – the only festival of Russian literature, which takes place outside of Russia. He works for one of the most famous streets of the British capital – in Piccadilly, which is a tourist attraction – a famous bookstore Waterstones.
The main difference of this forum from the previous in that it has a charitable nature. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be given to Russian funds to help sick children. Get money “Lifeline», Chance for Life and Rusfond UK.
The organizers expect that the names of Boris Akunin, Vladimir Sorokin, Oleg Radzinsky, Boris Grebenshikov and Leonid Parfyonov attract the attention of many of those who are interested in Russian culture . And not only among Russian compatriots, but also among the indigenous population of Britain.
According to the Russian ambassador to the UK Alexander Yakovenko, the festival SLOVO once again confirms the “status of Russia as a great cultural power».
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