<p>When high-spirited young musicians and dancers took to the stage, the evening became memorable. A spectacular and colourful concert ‘Gift to Russia’ thus marked the Day of Russia at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCS</p>.<p>C), recently. <br /><br />With the aim to manifest the love and reverence India has for Russia, the event was jointly organised by RCSC and the Federation of Indo-Russian Youth Clubs.<br /><br />The evening consisted of two parts. In the first segment of the programme, young people called for a Youth Network Dialogue to develop a platform for youth, where they can express their innovative ideas to enhance their capacities and participatio<br />n in the society, as well as to stimulate inter-cultural dialogue between India and Russia.<br />The programme started with a multi-media presentation by the head of the Russian Language Teachers’ Training Centre, RCSC, Tatyana E Perova highlighting the genesis of Russia through historical evolutions chronologically in the erstwhile Russia, the Soviet Union and the present Russian Federation. <br /><br />This was followed by a quiz on Russia, conducted by Yelena Shtapkina, deputy director, RCSC. The winners of the quiz competition were awarded with Russian souvenirs. <br /><br />The second part of the programme focused on Indian dance and music presented by Alien Dance Group, and choreographed by Aryan Kumar. The young artistes performed a number of energetic performances on different creative ideas and concepts. <br /><br />The welcome dance titled ‘Ganapati’, genuinely set the tone for the evening with spiritual and auspicious appeal. This was followed by a contemporary music and song presented by performers dressed in magnificent costumes. Yet another performance made the audience hear to Sufi music with dance composition. The concert was conducted by a young artist Hina Malik, a social activist from YUVA India <br />Foundation.<br /><br />The long cultural programme celebrated at strengthening the long-lasting Indo-Russian peace, friendship and cooperation.<br />DHNS</p>
<p>When high-spirited young musicians and dancers took to the stage, the evening became memorable. A spectacular and colourful concert ‘Gift to Russia’ thus marked the Day of Russia at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture (RCS</p>.<p>C), recently. <br /><br />With the aim to manifest the love and reverence India has for Russia, the event was jointly organised by RCSC and the Federation of Indo-Russian Youth Clubs.<br /><br />The evening consisted of two parts. In the first segment of the programme, young people called for a Youth Network Dialogue to develop a platform for youth, where they can express their innovative ideas to enhance their capacities and participatio<br />n in the society, as well as to stimulate inter-cultural dialogue between India and Russia.<br />The programme started with a multi-media presentation by the head of the Russian Language Teachers’ Training Centre, RCSC, Tatyana E Perova highlighting the genesis of Russia through historical evolutions chronologically in the erstwhile Russia, the Soviet Union and the present Russian Federation. <br /><br />This was followed by a quiz on Russia, conducted by Yelena Shtapkina, deputy director, RCSC. The winners of the quiz competition were awarded with Russian souvenirs. <br /><br />The second part of the programme focused on Indian dance and music presented by Alien Dance Group, and choreographed by Aryan Kumar. The young artistes performed a number of energetic performances on different creative ideas and concepts. <br /><br />The welcome dance titled ‘Ganapati’, genuinely set the tone for the evening with spiritual and auspicious appeal. This was followed by a contemporary music and song presented by performers dressed in magnificent costumes. Yet another performance made the audience hear to Sufi music with dance composition. The concert was conducted by a young artist Hina Malik, a social activist from YUVA India <br />Foundation.<br /><br />The long cultural programme celebrated at strengthening the long-lasting Indo-Russian peace, friendship and cooperation.<br />DHNS</p>