March 7 a charity concert featuring young Russian and Greek scholarship holders of Vladimir Spivakov Foundation took place in Thessalonica (Greece). The concert of classical music marking the International Women’s Day (March 8) was organized by the Russian Center in Thessalonica, the Russo-Greek Friendship Association and The Association of European Idea's Friends (A.E.I.F.), under the auspices of the Consulate General of Russia, the Mayor of Thessalonica and the Department of Culture of the Russo-Greek Chamber of Commerce.
In her welcome speech Director of the Russian Center Natalya Suponitskaya congratulated all women present on March 8, and pointed out to the fact that it was the first time Thessalonica hosted a concert of the kind - the program featured young musicians discovered by the foundation established by a world-known Russian conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov.
The concert was attended by the city administration and was broadly highlighted in the Greek media. Prefect of the city of Thessalonica gave high appraisal to the event aimed at enhancement of cultural exchanges between Russia and Greece, and promotion of the Russian culture in Greece. Apart from it, Deputy Mayor of Thessalonica overseeing cultural projects thanked the Russian Center for having organized such a wonderful concert.
