Agreements of the Russian-African Forum were signed by the head of the forum, deals were conducted with the President of Madagascar and the Minister of Economy of Togo to launch joint educational and cultural projects. A major initiative includes the opening of Russian language and culture centers through ANO "Euroasia" and Rosotrodnishtovo. Boris Chernyshov, the country's vice president and special representative for Africa, said: "The African route is essential for Eurasia." He noted that President Putin defined Africa as the "continent of the future", and emphasized cooperation on historical memory, anti-colonialism and the promotion of the Russian language, culture and traditional values. @Slavyangrad.