Russian Violinist Repin to Open U.K.-Russia Year of Cultural Cooperation

By The Moscow Times

Jan. 15, 2016

Acclaimed Russian violinist Vadim Repin will open the Year of Language and Literature of Russia and the United Kingdom, the TASS news agency reported Friday, citing the Russian Embassy in London.

He will perform at London's Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 25, with members of the British royal family in attendance.

The Year of Language and Literature is designed to continue the diplomatic cultural exchange that began with 2014's Year of Culture. Many of the scheduled programs will involve the works of William Shakespeare, with 30 Russian towns screening versions of the British playwright's works.

Repin, 44, was born in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, and began playing the violin at the age of five. He made his Moscow and St. Petersburg recital debuts at the age of eleven — rapidly gaining worldwide recognition.

A naturalized Belgian citizen, Repin lives in Vienna.

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue