With an aim to furthering the relationship between the Capital cities of India and Russia, the Delhi’s Government’s cultural extravaganza, ‘Days of Moscow’, began on Monday.
The two-day event is being organised by the Delhi Government’s Tourism department and the Moscow Government as part of the twin city agreement for tourism and education.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, “It is a comprehensive event aimed at deepening interaction between cities in various spheres It is a unique opportunity for the students, citizens and the business community of Delhi to explore the vast offerings from Moscow. ‘Days of Moscow in Delhi’ shall prove to be truly awe inspiring especially for students.
It will feature a variety of activities including art and culture, heritage, sports and other areas of mutual co-operation, senior official said, adding that Delhi is a unique opportunity for the students, citizens and the business community of Delhi to explore the vast offerings from Moscow
To explore the multifaceted cultural and social offerings from Moscow, the first day of celebrations came as a treat to space and astronomy enthusiasts, commencing with a Lecture by Russian Cosmonaut, Sergey Revin (of ROSCOSMOS) along-side a detailed photo exhibition on space exploration at IIIT-Delhi, Okhla Ind. Estate, Phase III.
According to statement, young dance enthusiasts will get a chance to learn from the state academic choreographic ensemble ‘Berezka’ at the Russian Centre for science and culture.
The second day of ‘Days of Moscow in Delhi’ will witness an elaborate business conference that will focus on issues of cultural, humanitarian, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries and cities, support for investors, small and medium businesses, elimination of trade barriers, localization of production, development of special economic zones.
Hosting the last open event of ‘Days of Moscow in Delhi’, the Russian Centre for Science & Culture will be hosting the screening of Russian drama film ‘T-34’ at the during the evening.
The extensive cultural programmes undertaken seek to bolster the bilateral ties between the two city governments and explore the immense potential for future partnership across multiple spheres, it said.