Within the Week of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia, Ufa was visited by the official delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran under the leadership of the Head of the Organization for Cultural Affairs and Islamic Relations Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman. Today, the guests had a meeting with the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov, familiarization with the activities of the Center for Iranian Culture at the Bashkir State Pedagogical University. M. Akmullah and the exposition of the Museum of Archeology and Ethnography of the URC RAS, a trip to the monument to Salavat Yulaev and a meeting with the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan Amina Shafikova.

In the evening in the Great Hall of the Bashkir State Philharmonic of H. Ahmetov concert program "Mysterious Iran: a walk in the gardens of the imagination."

Mr. Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman expressed his sincere gratitude and gratitude to the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Rustem Khamitov and the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan Amina Shafikova.

"We really hope that the day will come when already we will host the delegation of Bashkortostan. The cultures of our peoples are close. I am confident that with the help of a language of culture and art that everyone understands, we can make the hearts of our peoples closer, "said Mr. Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman.

Amina Ivnievna noted that the culture has no borders, and Bashkortostan and Iran have a lot in common.

"Last year, the Russian-Iranian socio-cultural forum was held in our republic. We also had the pleasure of hosting representatives of Iran at the International Film Festival of National and Ethnic Cinema "Silver Akbuzat", the festival of national cultures "Sodruzhestvo" and within the laboratory of photo artists. Today we thank you for the decision to hold Days of Iranian culture in the capital of Bashkortostan. We are happy that we have the opportunity to learn the culture of your people. I think the performances of the masters of art will expand the presentation of those present about the rich culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran, "the minister said.

Representatives of Bashkortostan and Iran exchanged memorable gifts. Amina Ivnievna presented the Bashkir national tool kurai to Mr. Ebrahimi. Especially for the Iranian guests, the game on the national musical instrument was demonstrated by the famous Bashkir kurist Arthur Gaisarov.

During the event, two videos on the culture of Iran were demonstrated. The concert program was presented by two oldest bands of the Islamic Republic of Iran: the traditional music ensemble "Hamnavazane Taj" and the traditional dance ensemble "Sahra". The audience warmly accepted the performances of the artists and supported them with a stormy ovation.

It should be noted that the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bashkortostan has been closely cooperating with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of culture and art since 2010. Representatives of Iran speak at festivals of arts, art competitions that take place in our republic.