Tokayev and Putin attend Kazakhstani artists’ gala concert in Moscow
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a gala concert of artists from Kazakhstan, Kazinform News Agency cites the Akorda press service.
The festive event was held at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre as part of the Kazakhstan Culture Days in the Russia.
The concert featured renowned performers as well as leading creative ensembles showcasing the best pieces of Kazakh music and choreography.
The concert revealed the richness of Kazakhstan’s cultural traditions and contributed to strengthening the spiritual dialogue between the two nations.
Following the concert, the heads of state expressed gratitude and talked to its participants – Roza Rymbayeva, Maria Mudryak, Renat Gaisin, Alisher Karimov, Alexander Belyakov, and Zarina Altynbayeva.
The Kazakh President's state visit to the Russian Federation takes place on November 11-12.
It should be recalled that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Moscow on a state visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The welcoming ceremony started in the air, with fighter jets and helicopters escorting the presidential aircraft as a mark of special respect, and continued at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport with a military band and honor guard.
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