Krasnoyarsk feels like Florence in some ways. It can be admired from lovely observation decks on the hills. There is a picture-perfect river that divides the city, although the Yenisei is three times wider than the Arno. Beautiful natural surroundings literally embrace the residential areas. It takes up to thirty minutes to reach the ski slopes. When locals are asked, "Where is the taiga?", they smile and point to the nearby woods. V Russian-Norwegian Cultural Forum Opens in Syktyvkar
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11.06.2014
June 11-12, 2014 in Syktyvkar is hosting the V Russian-Norwegian Cultural Forum on the theme “Culture and Society”. More than 100 people – representatives of the Kingdom of Norway, Arkhangelsk and the Murmansk regions, the Nenets Autonomous District, Republic of Karelia, Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Komi Republic – are taking part in the four sections of the forum.
The event is held in the framework of the Russian-Norwegian Cooperation Action Plan in the field of culture in the Far North. The forum aims to provide enrichment original national cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia and Norway. The event will discuss the current issues of cultural policy, the establishment of new partnerships contacts, agreements on joint projects and initiatives.
The forum is part of a joint plan for cultural cooperation in the High North. The forum is held once a year, alternately in Russia and Norway. The first forum was held in Arkhangelsk in 2010, the second – in 2011 in the Norwegian town of Harstad, the third – in 2012 in the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk. In 2013 in Bodø and Svolvær of the Norwegian county of Nordland was held the fourth forum, where it was decided to hold the V Russian-Norwegian Cultural Forum in the capital of Komi – Syktyvkar.
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Krasnoyarsk feels like Florence in some ways. It can be admired from lovely observation decks on the hills. There is a picture-perfect river that divides the city, although the Yenisei is three times wider than the Arno. Beautiful natural surroundings literally embrace the residential areas. It takes up to thirty minutes to reach the ski slopes. When locals are asked, "Where is the taiga?", they smile and point to the nearby woods. 
Rasul Gamzatov, a nationally acclaimed Avar poet, was born on September 8, 1923, 100 years ago. He was the author of "Cranes", perhaps the most touching song lyrics about war and fallen soldiers. Mr. Gamzatov did not write in Russian. Thus, we know his poetry through translations of other Russian poets. Nevertheless, one of his friends said, "Translators are unable to think up anything here".