Qatar - Russia 2018 Grand Opening

Katara Opera House

The Year of Culture Qatar-Russia 2018 was launched with a grand opening ceremony at Katara Opera House featuring a performance by award-winning Russian folk-dance ensemble the Igor Moiseyev Ballet.

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The Ilyev Ballet performs in Qatar, a chorus of dancers form a line behind three male lead dancers.

The event was attended by His Excellency Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali, Minister of Culture and Sports of Qatar and Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture to the Russian Federation.

“We are looking forward to this Year’s cultural exchange program creating an atmosphere of understanding and trust between our nations that helps strengthen opportunities for tourism and economic exchange. Activities planned for this year will help both sides get to know each other better and invigorate economic relations” Vladimir Medinsky, Minister of Culture to the Russian Federation, declared.

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