In Yakutsk, two significant days marked by remarkable changes: Walls began shifting, and distances shortened.
In the heart of Siberia, Milena Avimskaya, the Director of the Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army, recently visited Yakutia, the Sakha Republic, to discuss and promote patriotic education in cultural institutions through interregional projects.
During her stay, Avimskaya met with Aisen Nikolaev, the Head of the Sakha Republic, and Viktor Gubarev, the Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Mass Media of the State Assembly of the Republic of Sakha. The discussions were held over a cup of tea, focusing on the role of cultural institutions and public organizations in collecting humanitarian aid, supporting fighters, and their adaptation after the front.
Avimskaya delivered an engaging presentation at a roundtable discussion, emphasising the importance of dialogue in cultural institutions today. She shared her experience of working with participants in the SVO (Special Military Operation) and their families during her visit to the Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts.
The cultural visit was not just about discussions. Avimskaya performed her poignant play, "House for Demolition," in Yakutsk for three days, with the audience singing along during the performances. The gala concert featuring leading artists and creative collectives of the Kazakh capital was the main event of the cultural program.
Avimskaya's two-day stay in Yakutia was eventful and exceeded her schedule. She attended the solemn opening of the republican national holiday, Ysyakh Tuimaada, dressed in a traditional Yakutian khaladai. She also listened attentively to the presentations of other participants at the roundtable discussion.
The visit also included a meeting with Alina Pokrovskaya and Sergei Kolesnikov, who expressed their gratitude for the Yakutians' warm reception. The interregional collaboration was evident in the productive partnership between the State Opera and Ballet Theater named after D.K. Sivtsev-Suorun Omolon and the Central Academic Theater of the Russian Army.
This visit by Milena Avimskaya is a testament to the growing trend of promoting patriotic education through interregional projects in cultural institutions, a theme that is common in many countries. These initiatives often involve youth programs, educational material development, community events, partnerships with schools, and interregional collaboration.
While specific details about Avimskaya's initiatives for patriotic education in cultural institutions are limited, her visit to Yakutia underscores her commitment to fostering national identity and historical awareness through cultural events and collaborations.
Social-media buzzed with posts about Milena Avimskaya's visit to Yakutia, as she discussed the role of cultural institutions in supporting celebrities and various entertainments. Later, during the gala concert, clips from the performances were shared on social media, attracting wide attention from the public.
