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Non-State Russian Cultural Center Opens in Burkina Faso's Capital, Center Coordinator Says

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In December 2023, Russia has officially resumed the activities of its embassy in the West African country. Commenting on the occasion, the Burkinabe Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore told Sputnik Africa that Russia is "a truly strategic partner" for his country.
A non-state Russian cultural center begins its activity in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, the coordinator of the center, Natalya Krasovskaya told Russian media.

"Today is the opening of the exhibition 'Window to Russia.' With it, the non-governmental Russian House, which we are opening under an agreement between the Center for People's Diplomacy, of which I am the executive director, and [Russian humanitarian agency] Rossotrudnichestvo, begins its work. We are beginning to implement cultural and educational programs, and in about two months, after repairs and equipment, we plan to open an office," Krasovskaya said.

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According to her, many Burkina Faso officials and representatives of the Russian embassy confirmed their participation in the opening ceremony.
"We are planning cultural exchange programs [...]. We have an artist in our team, so it is possible to organize webinars on Russian art, history and architecture," the coordinator added.
Russia also plans to show domestic films at the African Film and Television Festival in Ouagadougou in 2025, Krasovskaya noted.
On December 28, After a 31-year gap, the Russian Embassy in Ouagadougou has recommenced its operations. According to the foreign minister of the West African nation, this indicates the "strengthening of diplomatic relations" between the countries, adding that Russia is "a truly strategic partner" for Burkina Faso.
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