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. Italy to welcome Russian Seasons in 2018
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17.11.2017
Agreement between Italy and Russia on the Russian Seasons in Italy was signed. The solemn ceremony of signing this contract has become the part of the International Cultural Forum-2017 in St. Petersburg, TASS reports.
Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky has reminded that Russian Seasons name comes from famous Sergey Dyagilev's Russian Seasons that he conducted at the beginning of 20th century in Paris.
There are many events planned, such as concert tours, art exhibitions, circus shows, et cetera.
As Russkiy Mir reported earlier, this year Russian Seasons Festival covered 42 cities in Japan. Bolshoi Theater performances have opened the festival in June. The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra was on a road tour around Japan this summer. Andrei Konchalovsky has presented his ultimate film Paradise. The Hermitage has brought Old Masters exhibition. Apart of those small and big inhabitants of Japan have seen famous Nikulin Moscow Circus.
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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".