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In 2026, the Library for Foreign Literature celebrates its 105th anniversary. To immerse visitors in the culture of different countries, the institution organises interactive festivals and educational lectures and holds meetings of language clubs. Partnerships with libraries of the BRICS countries also contribute to this.
How important is humanitarian cooperation for strengthening international dialogue? What is the reason behind the high interest in the Russian language among foreign youth? What opportunities does the introduction of innovations open up for knowledge centres today?
Marina Zakharenko, Director General of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature, shared her insights on this topic in our BRICSterview.
TV BRICS reporter: Ekaterina Fomina
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Culture04.08.26Thai Festival in Moscow: Kingdom's cuisine, fashion and music -
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Culture31.07.26Bolshoi Theatre presents its first major project in Africa -
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Culture28.07.26Depth of emotion and flawless choreography: “Anna Karenina” returns to stage of Bolshoi Theatre of Russia -
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Culture23.07.26Cultural riches of states of Oaxaca and Chiapas on display at festival in Mexico City
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Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister"A Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers has been adopted. It provides a clear and principled assessment of the situation on the international stage and outlines the tasks that will be addressed in accordance with previous decisions by heads of state and governments. No one doubts that additional documents on sectoral areas of cooperation will be developed ahead of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and a number of other areas were also mentioned" -
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Nitin GadkariIndia's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways"Our resolution has just been passed. It is very important as far as the BRICS countries are concerned, which cover 40 per cent of the world's population. We are committed to the futuristic development of the transport sector, to create cooperation, coordination and communication between the stakeholders. This resolution indicates a lot of new technology and innovation in the transport sector. It covers the road sector, railways, aviation and water transport" -
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Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister of Thailand"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"
