A festive exhibition dedicated to Russian Language Day at the United Nations opened on June 2 at the organization’s headquarters, according to a TASS correspondent.
The event, organized by the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the UN, brought together diplomats from around the world, as well as admirers of Russian language and culture. Guests were treated to vibrant displays, live performances, and a unifying atmosphere centered around the power of language.
“Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, an important tool for diplomacy, international cooperation, and cultural exchange. Today’s event honors the rich heritage of the Russian language, its historical importance, and its contribution to communication among people around the globe. Russian has deep and longstanding literary traditions shaped by great figures like Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and many other outstanding writers. To this day, millions around the world find inspiration in Russian-language literature, culture, and art,” said Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, during his opening remarks.
As part of the celebration, the Russian Mission organized an exhibit in the UN hall featuring a full-scale replica of Sputnik-1, the first Soviet satellite launched into orbit in 1957. Visitors had the opportunity to attend a workshop on the art of Russian calligraphy and enjoy traditional Russian folk dances. Special guests included master calligrapher Dina Ruzha and the dance troupe “Dar” from the Ryazan Musical Theater.
Russian Language Day is observed on June 6. It was established by the UN in 2010, and a year later was officially recognized as a commemorative date in Russia by presidential decree. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837), widely regarded as the founder of modern Russian literary language.
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Based on materials from TASS