politics
March 24, 2026
Nikola Selaković Attended the Founding of the 'Gift Library of Russia' at Matica Srpska
NOVI SAD - Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković emphasized at Matica Srpska during the founding of the 'Gift Library of Russia' and the opening of the exhibition 'Russian Diplomats and the Serbian Struggle for Independence in 1876' that this significant cultural event strongly testifies to the strength of cooperation, mutual respect, and enduring spiritual ties between the two peoples, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.
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- The establishment of the 'Gift Library of Russia' and the exhibition 'Russian Diplomats and the Serbian Struggle for Independence in 1876' were celebrated at Matica Srpska.
- Minister of Culture Nikola Selaković highlighted the strong cooperation, mutual respect, and enduring spiritual ties between Serbia and Russia.
- The initiative aims to enhance the collection of Russian books and cultural programs, reinforcing culture as a bridge between peoples.
- The event referenced historical support from Russian volunteers and diplomats during Serbia's fight for independence in 1876, with a mention of Colonel Nikolay Rayevsky inspiring Tolstoy's character Vronsky.
- Selaković criticized the systematic suppression of Russian culture in some Western centers, calling it a symptom of societal regression.
- President of the Provincial Government Maja Gojković and Russian Ambassador Alexander Bocan-Kharchenko also spoke, underscoring the significance of cultural cooperation and shared history.
- The 27th anniversary of the NATO aggression against Serbia was also commemorated at the beginning of Selaković's address.
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