Students and teachers from the Russian Language Department of the University of Antananarivo participated in the event, alongside pupils and teachers from three high schools in the capital where Russian is taught. Guests of honor included Antsa Rahadrianiriana, a teacher at the Russian Language Department of the University of Antananarivo, Emmanuel Robert, a lecturer in the same department, and Taïssia Alexandrova, a teacher of Russian as a foreign language at Saint Petersburg State University.
The program highlighted Russian musical and literary works. On stage, participants performed songs by Oleg Gazmanov, Yuri Antonov, Elena Maksimova, Shaman, and the group Lyube. Literature was also represented through recitations of poems by Alexander Pushkin, Sergei Yesenin, and Eduard Asadov.
Beyond the performance, the concert served as a practical exercise for Russian learners. The songs and poems performed in their original language allowed them to apply their linguistic knowledge while deepening their discovery of Russian cultural heritage.
The event took place in a warm and festive atmosphere, fostering exchanges between pupils, students, and teachers. This meeting transcended the framework of a simple cultural celebration to become a space for sharing around language, music, and literature.
Through this initiative, the Russian National Flag Day also took on a cultural dimension between Madagascar and Russia. The gathering symbolized friendship and closer ties between the two countries, while creating a favorable foundation for the future development of their humanitarian relations.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-28 06:23:46 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/echanges-culturels-celebration-de-la.html