BAKU, Azerbaijan,
March 27. President of the Russian Federation
Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to President of the Republic of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for the support provided to the Russian
Drama Theatre in Baku, Trend reports.
He made the remarks via video address made during the opening
ceremony of the Azerbaijani State Music and Drama Theatre building
in Derbent.
“Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan are developing on a
solid foundation of a shared historical past, including cultural
heritage. It should be noted that the popular Russian Drama Theatre
in Baku, established more than 100 years ago, is operating very
successfully. In this regard, I would like to thank President Ilham
Aliyev for supporting the theatre’s activities. I would also like
to note that these two stages — the Russian Drama Theatre in Baku
and the Azerbaijani Drama Theatre in Derbent — serve as a bridge
between our cultures,” Putin said.
