The famous Russian film ‘Ballad of a Soldier’ was screened on the first day of the festival. The two-day event will conclude on Tuesday (October 3). Two films ‘Heart of a Dog’ and ‘Pirates of the 20th Century’ will be shown on this day.
On the other hand, the photo exhibition is arranged around the various roles of the Russian government towards Bangladesh. After independence, the Russian army helped the government of this country in removing mines in different areas of Bangladesh. In addition, Russian sailors also played a role in the formation of the newly independent Bangladesh Navy. Those things have got a place in the photography exhibition.
Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Vikentievich Manitsky was present as the chief guest at the opening ceremony on Monday (October 2). Yunus Mia, head of the Russian Cultural Center, Pavel Alexandrevich, chairman of the film and media department of Stamford University, film director. Matin Rahman and others.
