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Russia - Greece: World Antique Heritage project is launched

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Russia - Greece: World Antique Heritage project is launched


20.04.2021

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Joint projects in the tourism and cultural, scientific and educational spheres, which will be included in the program of the Russian-Greek Year of History, were discussed during a meeting by representatives of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) with the Minister of Tourism of Greece Haris Theocharis, the website of the RGS reports.

Joint tourist season "Russia - Greece: World Antique Heritage" to be held this year. It will unite the Russian capital and the south of the country. The National Union of the Russian Hospitality Industry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will sign a document on the development of cooperation in tourism. Russian and Greek historians, archaeologists and other specialists from both countries will work to create an archaeological laboratory dedicated to children.

The program of the Russian-Greek year brings together more than 100 outstanding events. They will be held in both countries, and many of them in the regions. Among other things, feature films and documentaries will be shot, educational expeditions to places of common military glory will be held. They will be complemented by art and documentary exhibitions, the release and translation of books by writers from both countries. Russian and Greek scientists will meet at conferences. Concerts, memorial ceremonies and more are planned.

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