Sterlitamak Philharmonic celebrated the 25th anniversary and gifted us big concert program: "Through the years, through the distance ...".During quarter-century history of the Philharmonic, it  has taken a worthy place among the largest cultural centers of our country. Passed many stages, has accumulated rich repertoire, developing talented teams and retained the tradition laid down.The ceremony was attended by guests of honor, the founders of the Philharmonic.  Vice-minister of culture of Republic of Bashkortostan Shamil Abdrakov gave Diplomas of the ministry for many years of conscientious work and in connection 25-year anniversary of talented artists - Rudamira Basyrova, Gulnaz Idrisova, Vera Suyarembetova, Rome Khaziev, head of the troupe Alfinur Huzhahmetova, artistic director of the honored worker of the Republic of Bashkortostan Learia Faizullina. Also Shamil Failevich gave a welcome address of the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov. Diplomas was given to artists for many years of work, high performance skills and contribution to the development of culture and art were presented on behalf of the head of administration of the head of the culture department Sterlitamak Zufar Zinnatullin, on behalf of the Urban District Council deputy of the city Sterlitamak city Alfia Asfandiyarova from behalf of the Chairman of the Republican organization of Bashkortostan of the Russian trade union of workers of culture Alexander Kuzmenko. Congratulated came and colleagues - the director of the State Philharmonic Neftekamsk Honored Worker of Culture of RF Ismagilov Rais, director Sibaiskiy concert and theater association honored artist RB Aybulat Kutushev, People's Artist of Belarus, laureate of the State Prize im.S.Yulaeva Reef Gabitov, Honored Artist of Russia and Belarus Yamil Abdulmanov.At the gala event, teams Philharmonic presented with honor and dignity the audience a rich program, in bright palettes embodying the multinational culture of our country. The founders of the Philharmonic - Bashkir pop-folk group "Ashkadar" sang the rich culture of the Bashkir people, distinguished staff of Dance Theatre pleased fiery dances of the peoples of the world, the orchestra of Russian folk instruments sounded the best instrumental composition, Chuvash pop-folk ensemble "Sarba" pleased theatrical performance, soloists of musical and literary lectures sang soulful classic works in different languages.At the end of the anniversary evening enormous gratitude and appreciation to all the guests, friends, colleagues, sponsors and spectators expressed Acting Director of Sterlitamak state theater and concert association Haris Abdrahimov and wished them further success in work and in life.