Kathmandu: The Russian House in Kathmandu hosted a screening of “The Tale of Tsar Saltan,” based on Pushkin’s fairy tale on June 11, 2026. The event brought together three schools and became a memorable cultural moment for young viewers. Students from Swornim Batika Secondary School, Alpine Valley School, and the general education school at the Embassy of Russia in Nepal attended the screening. Among the guests was also Rykhaev Rinchen, Counselor-Minister of the Embassy.
Sarik Andreasyan’s film was more than just an introduction to a modern screen adaptation of Russian classics. It also became an occasion to talk about literature, cinema, and Russian culture. The students followed the story with interest, and the event itself took place in a warm and festive atmosphere.
After the screening, the students visited the exhibition “Beautiful Russia”, dedicated to Russia Day. Created in cooperation with the Russian Geographical Society, the exhibition introduced the children to the beauty and diversity of Russia. The students examined the displays with interest and spent extra time looking at individual works.
Particular attention was drawn to the exhibition “Youth. Beauty. Loss. In Memory of Those Killed in Starobelsk”, dedicated to the tragedy in Starobelsk on May 22, 2026. It preserves the memory of the children who died and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting children from war.
Events like these at the Russian House help students discover Russian literature, contemporary cinema, and cultural initiatives that bring together memory, art, and the genuine response of young people, the Russian House said.
