Khajimba: the development of culture is an indicator that we are ready to build relations with the world

President of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba received Minister of Culture and Heritage Protection Elvira Arsaliya and head of the department for protection of historical and cultural heritage Batal Kobakhiya.

Sukhum. November 21. Apsnypress. Damey Kaslandziya. President of Abkhazia Raul Khajimba discussed with minister of culture and protection of historical and cultural heritage Elvira Arsaliya and head of the department for protection of historical and cultural heritage Batal Kobakhiya the results of the VI St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum.

 Elvira Arsaliya noted: "The delegation from Abkhazia has been participating in the largest cultural forum of the world for the fourth consecutive year. The main thesis of the forum - "culture as a form of interethnic and intercultural cooperation" - is very relevant for us. It is important for the Abkhaz delegation to take part in such events. The forum had the opportunity to pick up a huge amount of information from cultural figures, politicians, patrons of art - all these people create a cultural trend of the present. "

 Elvira Arsaliya informed that the Ministries of Culture of Abkhazia and Russia signed Cooperation Agreement for 2018 within the framework of the forum. "This document is more extended, in comparison with the previous agreement. The priority of cooperation is the protection of cultural heritage. In addition, the plan for the cultural season of 2018 has been determined, " - the minister said. According to her, plans include the tours of the theaters of puppets and children's plays, the educational program has been expanded: leading lecturers of creative universities of Russia will arrive in the country during the year with lectures. In addition, Abkhazia is preparing to host exhibitions of large collections of Russian museums, first of all, works of artists of the first magnitude.
   
 Batal Kobakhiya told about another interesting meeting that took place within the framework of the forum: " there were found artifacts from Abkhazia of special significance in the permanent exhibition of Byzantine times - a silver pater and spoons from the fortress "Shahupsy" in the Hermitage. We wrote an official letter addressed to the director of the Hermitage, requested a certificate for the acquisition of the collection. Now we are waiting for an answer. "
   
 At the same time Khajimba noted: "The development of our culture is an indicator that we are ready to build relations with the outside world. It is important for us that these ties are strengthened. All the activities planned for the next year should be clearly worked out. People need to know that Abkhazia has a rich history and culture. Historical and cultural monuments which are symbols of Abkhazia, should be preserved for the next generations ".