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The close friendship between India and Russia touched a new high with the launching of the Year of Russia.
New Delhi, Feb 13 : The close friendship between India and Russia touched a new high with the launching of the 'Year of Russia'.
Cultural programmes marked the occasion as Prime Minister Dr. Manmohaningh and his Russian counterpart Viktor Zubkov watched the proceeding at Purana Qila here last evening.
"I am sincerely glad that the year 2008 is marked by such an important event in our bilateral relations as the 'Year of Russia'," said Zubkov.
Dr. Singh took the opportunity to praise Russia for its giant strides in various fields.
"The people of India greatly admire the achievements of the people of Russia in the field of art, culture and sports," Singh said.
Artists from Russia, both folk and contemporary, brought alive the red sand stonewalls of the medieval structure in the more than hour-long concert.
The concert had a spectacular laser show that also involved bringing alive images ranging from monuments like the Taj Mahal to scenes from nature.
The concert had prominent Russian groups such as the Pleageya Band, Moscow dance company Alanta, the Russian folk choir, youth circus of Russia and Alla Dukhova ballet Jodes.
ANI
