The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow hosted an evening of Persian poetry. The event was organised by the TV BRICS International Media Network, the Cultural Mission of the Iranian Embassy in Russia, and the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino.

The programme included a video presentation about Iran, lectures, and master classes on Persian literature, music, and translation. There was a reading of medieval poet Saadi’s works “Bustan” and “Gulistan”.

Masoud Ahmadvand, Head of the Cultural Mission at the Embassy of Iran to Russia, noted the role of expanding humanitarian ties in strengthening bilateral relations.

“Interaction in the field of culture is the basis for building partnership in other spheres. Russia and Iran have been developing relations within the BRICS framework for quite a long time. Holding such kind of events as an evening of Persian poetry contributes to better acquaintance of the peoples of the two countries with each other”

Masoud Ahmadvand Head of the Iranian Cultural Mission in Russia

Maria Gen, Head of the Persian Language Centre of the Cultural Mission of Iran and lecturer of Lecturer of the Department of Oriental Languages at Moscow State Linguistic University (MSLU), noted Tehran’s efforts to promote Iranian culture abroad.

“By getting acquainted with the culture of a neighbour, one can learn a lot about him and establish contacts even without knowing the language or other deep knowledge. It is very important that steps are now being taken to introduce Russians to Iran. The Iranian Cultural Centre is promoting the Persian language and Iranian culture,” the expert stressed.

In her turn, Aleksandra Burman, Head of TV BRICS South Asia and Middle East Department, spoke about the contribution of the media network to strengthening Russian-Iranian ties.

“The evening of Persian poetry at the BRICS+ Media Centre in Moscow is a new link in the chain of our initiatives to develop cooperation between Russia and Iran. Together with our partners, we wanted to create an event that would, on the one hand, reveal the unique features of Iranian culture, but at the same time show what values unite us. TV BRICS also supports international activities in the Russian-Iranian area by screening national documentaries, providing media support for major cultural festivals and exhibitions, and organising information exchange between the media of both countries”

Aleksandra Burman Head of TV BRICS South Asia and Middle East Department

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