Russian Minister of culture congratulates Kazakhstan people with opening of the National Museum

Congratulating Kazakhstani people with the grand opening of the National museum of the republic V.Medinsky noted that Kazakhstan is one of the strategic partners for Russia, and not only in customs, economic and political spheres, but also in the sphere of humanitarian relations. Rich history of the republic of Kazakhstan, its ethnic and cultural diversity are very close and interesting to the Russian audience and our countries are the most significant space of civilizational dialogue between East and West. Textile of exhibition on the Silk Road, Russian museum collections, which begin its activities of national museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana, clearly demonstrate historical-cultural communication of the two countries.

"I sincerely wish you creative successes and fulfillment of all plans", said the Minister at the opening ceremony of the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana.