The festival of Russian films dedicated to the National Unity Day of Russia has ended in the Indian city of Chennai. The event was held at the Russian Center for Science and Culture and the Russian House, attracting more than 350 spectators, which confirms the growing interest of the Indian audience in Russian cinema.
The festival lasted for two days and became a vibrant platform for cultural exchange between Russia and India. Visitors were able to see modern Russian films that had not previously been shown at the Indian box office.
The opening ceremony was attended by Alexander Dodonov, Director of the Russian House in Chennai, director Vignesh Kartik, actress Shara Monu and Anand Rengasamy, Vice President of the Indian Cinema Foundation.
According to Alexander Dodonov, Russian cinema is increasingly attracting the attention of the Indian public: "Interest in our films is growing every year. The Chennai audience is looking forward to the premieres and welcomes them with great warmth," he said.
The festival confirmed that the art of cinema unites nations and contributes to strengthening friendship between Russia and India. Representatives of both countries stressed that such initiatives form the basis for long-term cultural interaction.
Officials also noted that Russian film screenings in Chennai have become part of the cultural life of the city, and the festival has taken a firm place in the calendar of international cultural events in India.
The event ended with words of gratitude to the organizers and a joint discussion of further projects in the field of cultural exchange.
