Otrada Choir Dazzles Cairo in 60th Jubilee Celebration of Russian House Amr Yehia 

Otrada Choir Dazzles Cairo in 60th Jubilee Celebration of Russian House

Amr Yehia 

In a captivating Russian night held as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Russian House in Cairo, the Russian "Otrada" Choir, affiliated with the St. Nicholas Convent in the city of Maloyaroslavets, presented a distinguished musical concert at the Tchaikovsky Hall in the Russian House in Cairo, amid a large audience of Egyptians and members of the Russian community in Egypt.

Natalia Taratinova, Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Egypt, said that cultural relations between Russia and Egypt enjoy deep and historical ties, and are developing successfully in all fields, including arts and education, as well as in the field of cultural visits, exhibitions and cinema, in addition to student exchange which contributes to developing cultural relations. Taratinova praised the role played by the Russian House in developing Egyptian-Russian relations and strengthening cultural and scientific ties between the two countries.

For his part, Vadim Zaitchikov, Director of the Russian Cultural Centers in Egypt, said in his speech that hosting the Russian choir represents a distinguished artistic gift on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Russian House in Cairo, noting that over six decades, the Russian House has not been merely a cultural headquarters, but has become a center for civilizational and educational communication, and a meeting point for successive generations of Egyptians who learn the Russian language and get acquainted with Russian culture, which contributes to strengthening friendship between the two peoples.

Zaitchikov expressed his appreciation to the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Rosconcert Foundation for their role in organizing the visit of the "Otrada" choir to Egypt and giving the Egyptian public the opportunity to get acquainted with the creations of this artistic troupe in its first visit to Egypt. He also affirmed the Russian House's keenness to cooperate with all Egyptian cultural institutions.

The "Otrada" Choir, which includes girls from the boarding care home, presented a diverse collection of Russian folk songs and classical musical works, along with dance performances that reflected the richness of Russian arts and folk heritage.