The Directorate of the "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" festival has settled with all artists for performances in 2009 - R. Bass

May 28, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. The Directorate of the International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" has settled all accounts with the artists who participated in the XVIII International Festival in 2009. This was announced today at a press conference by the Director of the Vitebsk Cultural Center - Director of the Directorate of the International Festival of Arts, Rodion Bass, in response to a question from a BELTA correspondent. "We owed Br461 million from the previous festival, but we don't owe any of the stars, we have settled all accounts with all the artists," he said. The stated debt includes author's remuneration to the National Center for Intellectual Property in the amount of Br211 million. The rest are debts to Russian partners and the company that decorated the stage. According to Rodion Bass, the festival directorate received less funds due to canceled concerts that were expected to be highly profitable. For example, Toto Cutugno's concert did not take place, although the public was waiting for it. Regarding the current festival, there is confidence that all concerts will take place and payments will be made on time, he added. -0-