Marina Zakharenko, Director General of M. I. Rudomino All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature: "Language remains key to understanding world"

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