Medina: in the Russian Federation looks forward to continued cooperation with Argentina in the field of culture – TASS

BUENOS AIRES, December 6. / Correspondent. Elena Kondratieva TASS /. Russia hopes for continued fruitful cooperation with Argentina in the field of culture after the inauguration of President-elect Mauricio Macri South American republic. This was announced in an interview with Tass Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medina.

“We had a very fruitful and effective relations with the Cabinet, headed by the outgoing president. We spoke the same language and understood each other, no the problems we had. I hope that the same fruitful relationship and we will continue with the future government, “- said Medina. According to him, “relations in the field of culture, as a rule, not only depend on the change of power”.

According to the minister, in the field of cultural cooperation between the two countries this year has been very successful. He noted that this year with a tour to Argentina came to the artists of the Mariinsky Theatre and the theater Et Cetera, currently festival Feel Russia (“Feel the Russian”) and the next week is to be held Russian Film Week with the participation of filmmakers from Russia.

At the same time, as emphasized by Medina, a program of cultural exchanges for the next year “depends strongly on the Argentine side.” “If there is interest from the host country, we are usually our best teams to provide government support in terms of air travel. But then they must meet local actors, organize concerts,” – the minister said.

In turn, Head of Department for Cultural Policy and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture of Argentina Monica Guarilio TASS correspondent was told that in the Argentine Ministry also expect to perform in April signed the cooperation program for 2016-2018 years. “It has taken commitment. We hope that concrete steps will be, – she said. – For both countries, it is important that these international agreements were made”.

This year, the Russian Federation and Argentina celebrate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relationship. The official date of their establishment is considered to be 22 October 1885, when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire appointed Alexander Ioannina – traveler, writer, has traveled almost the whole of South America – as ambassador to Argentina.