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The Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, in cooperation with the Friendship Society with Indonesia (FSI) and the Russian Association for International Cooperation (RAIC), held a cultural arts performance entitled "Indonesia-Russia Friendship." The activity was held at the Gostniny Dvor Atrium, a prestigious exhibition hall located near Red Square, Kremlin, Moscow on Thursday (2/2).

In a press release received by Antara on Saturday (4/2), it was also stated that the event was in the commemoration of 73 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Russia.

First Secretary for Media Functions (Information), Public Diplomacy (Social) and Culture of the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Hosea RB Manurung explained that the stage featured a collaboration of cultural arts from the two countries in the form of Indonesian dances by a dance studio, Kirana Nusantara Dance, assisted by the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow. Meanwhile, Russian dance was performed by Moscow City Creative Group Folk Ensemble "Kladets" led by Vyacheslav Urshov.

In addition, there was a demonstration ofPencak Silatby the Russian Pencak Silat Federation led by Valeri Maistrovoy. Baritone singer Raymond Sihombing, an Indonesian diaspora who lives in Moscow, sang Indonesian and Russian songs.

In addition, on the giant screen, the tourism promotion film "Wonderful Indonesia" produced by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia was presented.

Documentary films about the visit of the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union Nikita Kruschev to Bali in 1960 and President Soekarno's visit to Moscow in 1961 were also presented.

In the atrium of the arts and culture stage, 15 archival photos were also displayed, showing the correspondence of officials from the Soviet Union and the Republic of Indonesia regarding the recognition of Indonesian sovereignty and the opening of Indonesia-Soviet Union diplomatic relations. There are also photos of visits and meetings between leaders of the two countries on various occasions, as well as photos of the activities of the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow.

The cultural arts performance was officially opened by Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian Federation accredited to the Republic of Belarus, Jose Tavares along with the Deputy Director of Asia III, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Vadim Velikanov.

The cultural arts performance of "Indonesia-Russia Friendship" is part of the "Golden Hands of the World" activity which was attended by the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow from 24 January to 5 February 2023.

This activity exhibited various objects of cultural arts and creative industries by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in various regions in Indonesia.