The first Institute of Italian Culture in the region of Central Asia and the Caucasus has opened in Almaty, El.kz reports with reference to the press service of the akim of Almaty.
The event was attended by representatives of the city akimat, the diplomatic corps, the Goethe Institute and the French alliance, the Italian community, local business and culture.
- The Institute will contribute to strengthening cooperation between Italy and Kazakhstan. It assists in the study of the Italian language, supports the publication of Italian books, organizes exhibitions and festivals, cooperates with local institutions in planning events related to music, dance, cinema, theater, literature and more, the message reads.