MOSCOW, Aug 23 Russian President Vladimir Putin invited the BRICS countries to take part in the International Cultural Forum scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg in November, the Russian leader explained that the event could become a platform for dialogue on the future of culture in the world.
During his speech at the BRICS summit, Putin noted that cultural and civilizational diversity is one of the supporting pillars of the new multipolar world order and implies the creation of an integral free space for cultural exchange , art, creativity. According to the Russian leader, a serious conversation about the future of culture in the world is overdue.
«By the way, the ninth International Cultural Forum, which is already scheduled to be held in the city of St. Petersburg in Russia from November 16 to 18 this year,» he said.