The Russian world is extending its frontiers and opens the first Russian cultural center in Latin America this week. The "Russian World" branches have been also established in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Mexico by a fund of the same name.
Orphans from a boarding school in the Guatemalan capital performed a Russian children's song at the opening ceremony of the "Russian World" branch - a cultural and educational center, which will allow studying the language, history and traditions of Russia. This is the fourth branch in Central America, which is just the beginning, according to the "Russian World" Fund's head Vyacheslav Nikonov, who initiated action in support of the Russian language studies across the world several years ago.
"The center, which has opened in Cuba, is the 47th in the world. As for other Central American states, we have handed over some Russian books to the association of our compatriots in Nicaragua. Several agreements were signed with the country's Central American University on establishing a full-fledged Russian Center. Russian language teachers are expected to be invited to Nicaragua this year, since there is no single school in this Central American country, providing an opportunity for teaching the Russian language. The situation is similar in Guatemala, with no language courses and almost no Russian compatriots. Therefore, a "Russian World" branch was set up in that country, as part of the orphanage at an Orthodox monastery, headed by Reverend Mother Innes".
At present, the branches of the "Russian World" Fund have been opened in over 30 countries, from the Baltic States to Japan. Still, this is not enough, Vyacheslav Nikonov says.
"We plan to launch another 35 centers this year in Turkmenia, Abkhazia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain and other countries. And, of course, several branches will be opened in Central America and the United States".
Russian language and culture are an essential part of the world civilization, and maintaining language-studying programs will therefore contribute to developing intercultural dialogue and strengthening mutual understanding between nations and states.
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