Kusturica declared the impossibility of abolishing Russian culture in the West

The evolution of European culture is impossible without Russia, and the West will never be able to abolish Russian culture. This was announced on June 5 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) by Serbian director and musician Emir Kusturica.

"I think that the evolution of European culture, if there is such a thing, is impossible without Russians," RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

On the same day, Steven Seagal, an American actor and special representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry for Russian-American humanitarian relations and common cultural and historical heritage, said that Russian culture surpasses the culture of other countries of the world.

Young and different: Putin will award opera soloists and Tabakov Theater star

The laureates will receive a diploma, a badge of honor and a monetary reward of five million rubles.

Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova said on June 4 that the revival of cultural exchanges between Moscow and Washington remains a constant task, provided equal and depoliticized cooperation. According to her, until recently, Russian and American cultural figures have implemented a large number of joint projects.