‘Russian Film Festival and Photo Exhibition’ concludes

Entertainment Desk :
Russian Cultural Centre, Russian Society and Stamford University jointly organised a two-day programme, titled ‘Russian Film Festival and Photo Exhibition’ to present an opportunity for everyone to watch Russian movies on the big screen, in Dhaka, said a press release.

The famous Russian movie ‘Ballad of a Soldier’ was screened on the first day of the festival.

The event was concluded on Tuesday where two movies ‘Heart of a Dog’ and ‘Pirates of the 20th Century’ were screened.

The photo exhibition, on the other hand, was arranged around the various roles of the Russian government towards Bangladesh.

After independence, the Russian army assisted the Bangladeshi government in removing landmines from various parts of the country.

In addition, Russian sailors had a role in the formation of the newly independent Bangladesh Navy.

These factors have been displayed in the photography exhibition.

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Aleksandr Mantytsky was the chief guest at the opening ceremony while Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Stamford University, Fatinaaz Feroz, University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Yunus Mia, Russian Cultural Centre Head Pavel Alexandrovich and Chairman of the Department of Film and Media at Stamford University and filmmaker Dr Matin Rahman, were present as special guests amongst others.

The former chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman was present as the primary moderator.