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Events in honor of Viktor Astafyev’s centenary commenced at the RUSSIA EXPO

Events in honor of Viktor Astafyev’s centenary commenced at the RUSSIA EXPO
Photo: Sergey Baranov/Press office of the RUSSIA EXPO
01.05.2024

On May 1, the centenary of the birth of Russian writer Viktor Astafyev is being celebrated in Pavilion No. 75. Guests of the Exposition were told about the author's main works and facts from his biography.

"Happy May Day! This year the holiday coincided with the centenary of Viktor Astafyev. Viktor Petrovich was born in the village of Ovsyanka near Krasnoyarsk. This is a place of incredible beauty and strength, where the Yenisei rumbles. Astafyev was filled with this power, the infinite unity of man with nature and with God. He was a deeply religious man who loved his Motherland and respected the Russian word. I would like to thank everyone who came here on this day to remember, listen, enjoy the art of this unique man," said Natalia Virtuozova, Director General of the RUSSIA EXPO.

In turn, cinematographer and publicist Anatoly Zabolotsky, who personally knew the writer, told the Exposition guests about his life and works.

"Viktor Petrovich was an amazing person! He was wounded three times during the war and was sent to the front line three times again, without receiving any vacations. Imagine  a man with only one good eye was able to write and publish fifteen volumes of his works in a publishing house in Krasnoyarsk. He was in a hurry, he realized that he had to be on time  and he was on time," said Anatoly Zabolotsky.

On May 1, the RUSSIA EXPO will also host a lecture on the author's work and his place in literature. In addition, there will be a screening of the documentary " Viktor Astafyev. Cheerful Soldier". In it, the writer talks about the Great Patriotic War, in which he fought as a soldier. The recording was made two years before his death. Then a masterclass on weaving toys from straw will be held for visitors: this is a traditional craft of the Krasnoyarsk region — the homeland of Viktor Astafyev. The program will end with "Astafyev Readings". Actor Boris Galkin, who also knew the author, together with writer Valery Ivanov-Tagansky and singer Galina Uletova will read excerpts from Viktor Astafyev's works and share their memories related to him.

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