Being the guest of honor at the FILVEN 2026 fair is a great privilege for Russia, stated the ambassador of the Eurasian country to Venezuela, Sergey Malik-Baghdasrov.
"We see this invitation as an opportunity to present Russian literature and of course a sign of a special interest in cultural dialogue between our countries. For us it is essential that the knowledge of Russian literature is not limited to the names of the great classics: Pushkin, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chekhov. We want Venezuelan readers to discover contemporary Russian literature, listen to the authors themselves, discuss their works and ask questions," said the head of the diplomatic mission.
He also explained that an extensive program was prepared for each day of the fair, including book presentations, meetings with writers, creative workshops, open classes for Russian and special events for children and families.