"Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" contributes to strengthening the spiritual unity of Slavic peoples - V. Putin

July 12, Vitebsk /Olga Bogacheva - BELTA/. The international arts festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" contributes to strengthening the spiritual unity of Slavic peoples, as stated in the greeting to the guests and participants of the XXI International Arts Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" from the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, BELTA correspondent reports from the opening ceremony concert of the forum. "This wonderful celebration, which brings together thousands of guests in Belarus, has become a good tradition and contributes to the dissemination of cultural values of Slavic peoples, strengthening their spiritual unity. The festival is famous for its warmth and hospitality, with which the Belarusian land has always been generous. Its friendly, creative atmosphere and rich program attract fans of music, theater, dance, cinema, and painting. I am convinced that this time too, many vivid impressions await us," the Russian President's congratulatory message emphasizes. "Both recognized masters and young talents gather in Vitebsk. The geography of the festival's participants is constantly expanding. Enjoying constant success with the audience, it confirms that art knows no borders, and the language of art needs no translation," Vladimir Putin concluded in his welcome address, warmly congratulating everyone on the opening of the forum. -0-