Russian books are shown at the International Book Fair in the Syrian capital, the Federal News Agency reports. The event takes place at the Al-Assad National Library. This year the exhibition marks its 30 anniversary. Unfortunately, the exhibition was not held during the military conflict but in 2016 it was resumed.
The Russian display includes works that were translated into Arabic for the first time. There is verse and prose of famous Russian writers. The organizers are sure that they will have a beneficial effect on the Syrian people cultural development.
The exhibition presents books by Russian writers translated into English and Arabic as well as the original versions in Russian. There is fiction, scientific literature, historical books and also the works of Russian scientists dedicated to the Middle East.
The mentor of the Russian section is sure that such an exhibition is a unique phenomenon for the entire cultural life of Syria.
Here everyone can buy books that will help students of schools and universities to get education. In addition, there are many children's books translated into Arabic. Readers note that Russian fairytales have many differences from Arabian and Western ones.
Within the framework of the exhibition there are seminars, numerous conferences, meetings with famous writers. An extensive cultural program is planned.
Russkiy Mir
