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In Russia, the celebration of poetry has become a good tradition. In Ryazan, the hometown of the outstanding Russian poet Sergei Yesenin, the All-Russian Yesenin Poetry Festival takes place in October in honor of his birthday. In March, in anticipation of World Poetry Day, an event called "Poetry of the Russian Soul" is held at the Gorky Library in Ryazan.
As part of this event, literary evenings, meetings with famous poets and writers, as well as competitions for reciters are organized.
On March 24, 2026, another event in this series took place. Participants included students from Ryazan universities and colleges, as well as representatives from foreign countries. Young people read works by both classic and contemporary authors in the foreign language they are studying. The organizers believe that this helps participants not only improve their language skills but also immerse themselves in Russian culture and its traditions.
The festival gathered about forty participants from Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Angola, Cameroon, Tunisia, Morocco, and Guinea-Bissau. The event featured lines from great poets such as Pushkin, Lermontov, Akhmatova, and others.
Joining the event online was Galina Ketova, president of the Union of Compatriots in the Kyrgyz Republic and a distinguished artist. She noted: "In this difficult time, thanks to the Russian language, we can connect and immerse ourselves in the light and goodness that Russian literature offers us."
Galina Ketova urged all participants to turn to the great Russian poetry more often and to appreciate its language.
Kyrgyzstan, where Russian is an official language, actively supports cultural and educational projects. It is the humanitarian sphere that serves as an important bridge for developing dialogue in the context of a complex political situation.
