Opening of the Exhibition of Orenburg Museum in Colombo

Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, Advisor to H.E. President on international affairs, Secretary of the Sri Lanka Russia Friendship Society and former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation participated to the grand opening of the exhibition project "The Orenburg Region of Russia – the Heart of Eurasia " dedicated to the International Women's Day, which was hosted by the Russian Center in Colombo. It comprises exhibition of art photography by the famous Russian nature photographer Sergey Zhdanov, a bright display of silk paintings by the artist and designer Natalia Akakina and, of course, traditional Orenburg downy shawls. Hon. Speaker of the Parliament Mr. Karu Jayasuriya graced the event as the Chief guest at the opening ceremony of the exhibition organized by the Russian Centre together with the Orenburg Regional Museum of Fine Arts (OOMIZO). Among the special guests the event was attended by H.E. Ambassador of the Russian Federation Yuri Materi as well.