On the invitation of the Russian counterpart Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture of South Ossetia Madina Ostaeva is taking part in the IV St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum. The forum takes place December 14 -16 in the northern capital of Russia.
The Forum is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the founding of UNESCO.
The leadership of the Ministry of Culture participates in the St. Petersburg forum every year .
The IV St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum is held in accordance with the decree of the Russian government and is aimed at the preservation and development of Russian culture and supporting cultural initiatives at the regional, federal and international levels, to promote international cooperation in the field of culture.
The Forum participants are heads and representatives of the leading cultural institutions in Russia and abroad, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies, the heads of the leading Russian companies and businessmen from Russia and foreign countries, Russian and foreign experts in the field of culture and others.
The forum will include about 190 events, - "Theatre", "Music", "Museums and exhibition projects", "Literature and reading", "Preservation of Cultural Heritage", "Mass Communications", "Education" and others.
In honor of the 70th anniversary of UNESCO, were invited experts from international organizations: Goodwill Ambassadors, members of committees, representatives of foreign expert community.
The opening ceremony of the Forum is being held in the new building of the Mariinsky Theatre. The welcoming speeches will be made by the top officials and foreign guests. December 16, the sections will complete their work, and the closing ceremony at the Mikhailovsky Theater will summarize the work of the forum.
