From July 13 to July 18, Vitebsk hosts the XXXI International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar" - a cultural forum, the motto of which is "Through art - to peace and mutual understanding!". Since 2003, the Day of the Union State of Belarus and Russia has become an integral part of the festival.

On July 15, in the Summer Amphitheater dancers of the State Academic Folk Dance Ensemble named after F. Gaskarov of the Republic of Bashkortostan will present the classics of Bashkir choreography - the dance "Zarifa".

– “Slavianski Bazaar” is one of the brightest international festivals, where a friendly and creative atmosphere reigns, which attracts a huge number of artists and groups. Our ensemble has already participated in it, although it was a long time ago in 1998. Then I myself danced, we performed the choreographic composition “Blossom, my Bashkortostan!” and lyrical dance "With kubyz". And at the gala concert they performed a joint performance with colleagues and showed the multinational culture of Russia. This year, a general performance is also planned. I am sure that the festival will be grandiose, - comments the tutor of the female ensemble, People's Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan Aisylu Gainetdinova.