Russia opens culture center in Paris following Putin visit snub

[vostok]

Russia’s culture minister replaced President Putin as the guest of honor at the opening ceremony of a Russian spiritual and cultural center in Paris. Putin’s visit to the French capital was postponed at the last moment amid conflict over Syria.
Construction on the center, which is legally part of the Russian embassy in France, with all corresponding immunities, began in 2013 and cost about €90 million to complete.
The four-building complex located near the Pont de l’Alma bridge in Paris’ 7th arrondissement includes a Christian Orthodox church, a Russian-French elementary school, an exhibition center, and a church administration building complete with living quarters for staff members.

Minister Vladimir Medinsky was the guest of honor at Wednesday’s opening ceremony, acting in place of President Vladimir Putin. The president was supposed to visit France, but the Elysee Palace chose to cut the program for his visit short at the last moment in an apparent gesture of protest against Russia’s veto of a French-sponsored draft resolution on Syria in the UN Security Council. The opening of the cultural center was among the events the French wanted to axe. Russia responded by postponing the visit altogether.
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https://www.rt.com/news/363287-russian-cultural-spiritual-center-paris/

 

[flamer84]

Good...Russian culture is vast,rich, and deserves to be known throught the world

 

[vostok]

Good...Russian culture is vast,rich, and deserves to be known throught the world

And the Orthodox culture in general!

 

[flamer84]

And the Orthodox culture in general!

Ofcourse,but,in general,what problems may I have on Russian policy,Russian culture can't be denied.,

 

[vostok]

@Vergennes What do you think about it?

 

[Vergennes]

@Vergennes What do you think about it?

An amazing project,as I said months ago illustrates the historical cultural and spirituality proximity between our two countries.
Some politicians childish actions or says do not affect the sympathy and the good opinions the french people have toward the russians,their country and their culture.
Despite the given image,the french people respect the great nation that Russia is,it's culture,it's people,it's history... etc.
Russian/Orthodox culture is rich,and this project could be only an advantage.

Vive l'amitié franco-russe.

 

[Nefarious]

Nice unique looking buildings

 

[oprih]

Looks beautiful, I would love to visit it someday, when it's not dangerous anymore in france.

 

[Louiq XIV]

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Minister Vladimir Medinsky was the guest of honor at Wednesday’s opening ceremony, acting in place of President Vladimir Putin. The president was supposed to visit France, but the Elysee Palace chose to cut the program for his visit short at the last moment in an apparent gesture of protest against Russia’s veto of a French-sponsored draft resolution on Syria in the UN Security Council. The opening of the cultural center was among the events the French wanted to axe. Russia responded by postponing the visit altogether.
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https://www.rt.com/news/363287-russian-cultural-spiritual-center-paris/

These are CGI not real pictures but the building is nice IRL as well. Many photos on the web (can't insert a link I'm too young on PDF)

Despite the given image,the french people respect the great nation that Russia is,it's culture,it's people,it's history... etc.
Russian/

That is absolutely true but to be honest Putin is not really appreciated to say the least.

Looks beautiful, I would love to visit it someday, when it's not dangerous anymore in france.

You'd better don't come then. It can't be safe 'cause it's full of French.

 

[vostok]