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. Russian culture committee established in Japan
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02.10.2017
Japan plans to popularize Russian culture, TASS advises. Russia in Japan organizing committee was established for this purpose only. Nikkei online edition, Dentsu advertising company and Tokyu corporation were included into the committee. Our country was presented by Gazprom-media holding. It will start working at the beginning of next year; its activity is planned for five years ahead.
According to So Morita representing Tokyu, the committee will encompass a large sector and will not be confined to a single direction. It will deal with opera, popular modern singers, television and even Russian national cuisine.
Of course, events dedicated to the World Football Cup to take place in Russia will be of special importance. The national team of Japan will also take part in the competitions.
At present, the Russian culture has many fans in the Country of the Rising Sun. The Japanese know Russian ballet, classical music and literature well. Cheburashka is popular among Japanese not less than in Russia.
However, the representative of the organizing committee believes that overall, they cannot say that they know Russian culture well. This work is directed at filling this kind of gaps.
Russia in Japan committee will cooperate with organizers of the Cross Year of Russia and Japan in 2018. Its agenda includes 200 activities planned in more than 45 cities.
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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".