The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow hosted an evening of Persian Poetry.

Iran Press/Europe: The event was organized by the TV BRICS International Media Network, the Cultural Mission of the Iranian Embassy in Russia, and the All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature named after M. I. Rudomino. 

The program featured a video presentation on Iran, lectures, master classes on Persian literature, music, and translation, as well as readings of medieval poet Saadi's works "Bustan" and "Gulistan."

Masoud Ahmadvand, Head of the Cultural Mission at the Iranian Embassy in Russia, emphasized that expanding humanitarian ties strengthens bilateral relations. 

Maria Gen, Head of the Persian Language Centre and a lecturer at Moscow State Linguistic University, highlighted Tehran's efforts to promote Iranian culture internationally.

Familiarizing oneself with a neighbor's culture can reveal much about them and facilitate connections, even without language proficiency. The expert highlighted the significance of current efforts to introduce Russians to Iran, noting that the Iranian Cultural Centre is promoting the Persian language and Iranian culture. 

Aleksandra Burman, Head of the TV BRICS South Asia and Middle East Department, also discussed the media network's role in strengthening Russian-Iranian relations.

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