Russian film festival opened in Imphal
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 16 2015 :
The '70th anniversary of victory over fascism and inauguration of a 5-day Russian film festival' kicked-off here on Saturday.
Chief Minister O Ibobi inaugurated the event which is jointly organised by the Manipur State Film Development Society, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Kolkata and All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation, Manipur State Council at MSFDS, Palace Gate, Imphal East.
CM Ibobi, Consul General of the Russian Federation, Kolkata, Irina K Bashkirova, Vice Consul and Director of Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Kolkata, Yuri Dubovoy, Consultant to the Governor of Manipur, RK Nimai , Secretary of Arts & Culture, Manipur, K Radhakumar and former minister of Arts & Culture and chairman of the organizing committee were the chief guest, special guests, guests of honour and president respectively.
Addressing the opening function, CM Ibobi stated that the victory over fascism way back in 1945 marked the end of the World War II, the most destructive war ever fought in human history which killed more than 50 million people including those 350,000 people killed in the Atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 .
He said fascism, which stands for extreme right wing dictatorial and reactionary political system and view, was responsible for the outbreak of WW II.
"Hence, all democratic forces and peace loving people of the world should remain ever vigilant to check the dark forces of fascism raising its ugly head in future," Ibobi urged.
He said the unique role played by Indo Russian friendship in the promotion of socio-economic development in the sub-continent and in the maintenance of world peace can hardly be lost sight of.
CM Ibobi added that organizing a 5-day Russian Film Festival in Manipur and organizing a Russian Education fare at Classic Grande Hotel here from May 15-16 as part of the programme of the observance of the 70th anniversary of victory over fascism will go a long way in strengthening the Indo-Russian friendship and cooperation.