Days of Russian Culture will take place in the Philippines from October 20 to October 23 in the framework of the Russia-ASEAN cross Year of Culture.

      The event is timed to the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

      The cultural program includes performances by soloists of the Bolshoy  and Mariinsky Theaters, the Zykina State Academic Russian Folk Ensemble "Russia".

      A gala concert will open the Days of Russian Culture and will be followed with a concert for students and teachers of the Conservatory of the Santo Tomas University, master classes and lectures, a gig on the main stage of Rizal Park, the central park of Manila, and the photo exhibition "Nature of the Russian North".