"The true face of the country": Dmitry Birichevsky on the National Centre RUSSIA in Ryazan

The branch of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Ryazan Region, which opened on 5 October, continues to welcome guests and has already made a strong impression on visitors. The Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Birichevsky, shared his impressions.

"What I have seen fills me with pride: everything is beautifully designed and modern, and it is deeply moving — it literally gives me goosebumps. The expositions of the National Centre RUSSIA are our soft power," shared Dmitry Birichevsky.

He noted that the main exposition at the branch in Ryazan can be understood without the need to know another language. According to Dmitry Birichevsky, this makes the venue particularly important for international dialogue.

"This is the true face of Russia and the heart of central Russia. I believe that people from anywhere in the world will be able to understand the exposition, regardless of language. We will do our best to help bring as many tourists as possible to the Ryazan Region. Let us hold international forums, seminars and other events here, especially since this is the first branch in the European part of the country," he added.

The branch of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Ryazan Region is located at 26 Oksky Proyezd, Ryazan. The two-storey, 9,500-square-metre building presents the history, culture, traditions and modern achievements of the region. It includes exposition and display areas, spaces for educational, cultural and business events, and the Department Store RUSSIA, which offers unique products from Russian brands.

The venue welcomes guests from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 20:00. Admission to the exposition is free with advance registration on the branch's website.