On November 29, the solemn opening of the "Week of the Russian Language" in foreign countries took place. The project was initiated by the government of Yugra and universities from this Siberian region. This year, it is dedicated to the synthesis of the Russian language with one of the forms of art. Each university in Yugra represents a specific art form in its events.
On November 27, the Austrian branch of the International Movement of Russophiles (IMR) was inaugurated in Vienna. Delegates from various countries, including Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Albania, Bulgaria, Kenya, and Cameroon, attended the event.
On November 21–22, 2024, the award ceremony for the winners and final events of the "Bilingva" competition took place in Moscow. This year marked the tenth edition of the contest. Over the years, more than 4,500 participants from around the world have taken part. In 2024, the essays submitted for the competition were written in 41 languages of Russia and the world.
On November 15, the Aircraft Gallery hosted the vernissage of Russian artist Ekaterina Grishakova, who resides in Bratislava. The vernissage was part of the Folklore Day organized by the “Ruslana” association, the “Prasnica” ensemble, and the European Foundation of Slavic Literacy and Culture.
The "Russian Language Week in Slovakia", held from November 11 to 15 this year, has concluded.
Over five days, lectures on Russian language and literature were delivered both in person and online by university professors and educators: Prof. N. B. Korina and Assoc. Prof. E. I. Kaletsits from the Constantine the Philosopher University (Nitra), and T. Stadler from the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Online sessions were broadcast from Surgut State Pedagogical University, represented by Prof. D. V. Larkovich, Assoc. Prof. E. I. Breusova, Assoc. Prof. A. P. Kashkareva, and Assoc. Prof. I. A. Usanova.
The project "Russian Language Week in Slovakia" concluded with a Folklore Day.
Russian songs, dances, round dances, and games — all these elements bring students closer to our national culture and traditions. The event was organized and led by director and Chairwoman of the NGO "Ruslana," Maria Vladimirova from Martin, alongside Vladimir and Valentina Zelenina from Bratislava, founders of the Belarusian folklore ensemble "Prasnica" (in Russian, "Spinning Wheel").
