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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, where he assessed the level of training of specialists in Russian cultural institutions and their relevance in the world.
Putin said that the most renowned troupes, orchestras and museums in the world are happy to receive specialists trained in Russia.
Theater universities, art academies, cultural institutes and conservatories in Russia train conductors, directors, art critics and artists of the highest level.
St. PETERSBURG, September 25 - RIA Novosti. The most titled troupes, orchestras and museums in the world are happy to welcome specialists trained in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
“Our theater universities and art academies, cultural institutes, conservatories have trained and are preparing conductors, directors, art critics, artists of the highest level and class. They are happily accepted by the most titled troupes, orchestras and museums in the world,” Putin said during a speech at the St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the head of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters Valery Gergiev and pianist Denis Matsuev on the sidelines of the XII International Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg on September 25. The forum takes place from September 24 to 26, RIA Novosti is its strategic information partner.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the country's authorities are developing a strategy for the development of the theater and museum spheres, speaking at the XII St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures. He emphasized the need for professionals who understand art and have a sensitivity to contemporary audiences, as well as the role of new technologies in expanding the horizons of art.

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