Russian House to organise Soviet victory festival in Thiruvananthapuram from April 30
Seminars, exhibitions and a war film festival are among the highlights of a nine-day event planned by the Russian House in the city from April 30 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II.
The event, titled Pobeda (Victory), is being organised in association with the Russkiy Mir Foundation, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi and Honorary Consulate of Russia in Thiruvananthapuram.
The festival will feature a series of seminars, exhibitions, competitions, a war film festival and a musical performance, the Russian House said on Sunday. Ministers, diplomats, former military officers, experts in international affairs, historians, and students will participate in the event.
Exhibitions include 'The road to victory', 'Hero cities through the lens', and 'Memory of generations'. Seminars include 'The impact of the USSR's victory in World War II on the fate of my country', 'The significance of the USSR's victory for the decolonisation of Asian countries', and 'Victory in World War II as a factor in the expansion of Russian language study worldwide'.
A musical performance featuring soloists from the Moscow State Conservatory is another highlight of the event. On May 8, 80 participants will display an 80-metre-long St George Ribbon.
The war film festival, organised with the support of Mosfilm, will be held at the Aries Plex from May 3. The films include 'On The Road to Berlin', 'The Star', 'Ballad of a Soldier', 'Liberation: Arc of Fire', 'White Tiger', 'Come and See', and 'They Fought for Their Country'.
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