Last night in St. Petersburg President dedicated a cultural program: took part in the closing ceremony of the Year of Literature and Film of the Year, which was held at the new Mariinsky Theatre. Before that, he acted in the Hermitage at the IV International Forum of Cultures, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of UNESCO.
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The value of St. Petersburg as one of the jewels of world cultural heritage is undeniable, said Vladimir Putin. Northern Capital is famous for not only the magnificent architecture and rich artistic heritage. “It is a city grand destiny, whose share fell and triumphs, and ordeal. He remembers the greatest fortitude of its people during the Second World War, and he is a symbol of the victory of life over death, of the triumph of human dignity over barbarism, of cruelty,” – he said, he is.
“There forcefully felt the importance of UNESCO’s mission: combining the world for the preservation and development of man, for the sake of promoting the values of humanism and education”, – said the head of state.
For Russia all These processes are fundamental. “Our country has historically been built as a civilization in which each nation retains its ethnic and cultural identity. This is an experience, the experience of interaction of traditions, languages, cultures, we are open and friendly ready to share with the world and at the same time strive to take into account, to enrich their own lives the best achievements of mankind” – the president said.
Summing up the Year of Literature at the Mariinsky Theatre, Putin noted the presence in the audience of prominent figures of culture, art, talent, including “Star” of foreign visitors: “This concentration of unique talents, inspiration, intelligence , asceticism, mastery create a special atmosphere, full of light spirituality, kindness, generosity and creative excellence. ” “These are the top, it is culture that opens to humanity”, – he said.
“We are launching the Year of Cinema and sums up the year literature – announced the head of state. – It really was a great success.” “Of course, in such a short period, it is impossible to fully solve the problem of improving the quality of teaching of the Russian language, literature and the development of the school of literary translation, including the languages of the peoples of Russia, which we clearly needs today and in life and in school and in high school. It is not possible in this short time to increase young people’s interest in reading, to a good book “, – he said.
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“But we have done a lot and will certainly continue to work on these issues outside of the Year Literature”, – assured the president, quoting the words of Natalia Solzhenitsyn at the ceremony of state awards in the Kremlin, “Culture Year in Russia never has to end.” “It is absolutely certain, we just strive for this. He had in mind the year of literature, but the important thing is that we have seen: those topics of interest, excite people” – he explained.
The head of state noted “stunning popularity “project with the reading of the novel” War and Peace “by Leo Tolstoy on television and the success of the book festival on Red Square (three days bought half a million books published three hundred publishing houses from 50 regions).
Cultural issues are of great importance for society as a whole and each person individually. Culture forms the high goals and moral ideals, is on the right path, concluded Putin.
“The coming Year of the movie will be as interesting, bright, creative, will be another step toward the establishment in our society of high moral principles and aesthetic flavors – no doubt the president. – We remember all the great achievements of our cinema, try to find the best solutions for the development of the domestic film industry “.
Year of the movie will be another step toward the establishment in our society of high moral principles and aesthetic tastes
Russia fully shares the principles that UNESCO is promoting, he assured the Head of State, speaking at the Hermitage. Moscow is grateful for the constructive cooperation and support in solving key problems of the Russian education, science, culture and information sector. “In turn, the majority of the organization’s projects are not complete without the participation of our country”, – he said.
Russia is ready to build a partnership with UNESCO and sees the prospects for joint work in areas such as sustainable development of modern civilization and improvement of international relations, Putin continued.
“Today, the international community is facing serious challenges and threats – is terrorism, the growth of intolerance, xenophobia, social problems,” – the president said. Special attention is required in communication and information exchange. “Modern technologies not only opened the man unprecedented possibilities for communication, access to knowledge. Unfortunately, they are used as an instrument of manipulation, the negative impact on the minds and souls of people. To counter this destructive processes – our common goal,” – he called. Here the full demand of UNESCO’s program, Russia is ready to become their most active participant.
“is well known, and our position is to preserve and protect the world’s cultural heritage, especially in conflict areas, where today savagely plundered and destroyed unique historical monuments, – said the head of state. – We appreciate the great contribution of UNESCO to the implementation of the Russian-initiated UN Security Council resolution, which was fixed a ban on trade in antiquities and cultural property. We know that the money raised from this criminal business, as well as from selling drugs and stolen oil, sent including to terrorists and extremist activities. We hope that the international community can work together to stop these financing channels bandits “.
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Another activity of UNESCO, which Moscow attaches great importance – the development of basic sciences. “Here we have also a wide field to work together”, – Putin said. UNESCO will always find in the person of Russia an active and interested participant of its projects and programs, he assured.
The president also spoke separately with UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova. The forum Bokova complained that extremists are destroying the heritage of humanity, noting that they are “afraid of culture, because it carries the values of tolerance and mutual understanding, undermining their ideology of hatred”.
There is a war for hearts and minds , the head of UNESCO. “The extremists seek to destroy not only human life and soul, but also their memory and culture”, – she said. But the victory over them you can not win just by force of arms. “We need to offer people other ideals, a more attractive way of life, to respond to hate the development of culture and knowledge, we need to demonstrate the vital importance of culture and contribute to its heyday in the form of music, visual arts, literature and the establishment as a means to protect the rights and dignity of the person and conductor of ideas of tolerance and resilience “- concluded Bokova.
The threat of world cultural heritage and said Hermitage director, the head of the Union of Russian Museums Mikhail Piotrovsky. “Now we face a new challenge – the whole culture was in danger before those who want to end of the world, not less,” – he said. “Without culture there is humanity, it is not genetically transmitted, it is transmitted carriers,” – said Piotrowski, adding that “the protection of culture is not right and obligation of states.” “On the agenda is an opportunity for UNESCO to demand from the UN security measures for the protection of cultural monuments”, – he said.
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