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A week-long celebration of 154th birth anniversary of a Russian writer Maxim Gorky started off in Kolkata

On 21 March, 2022 Russian House in Kolkata organized a discussion, dedicated to Maxim Gorky as a writer and his contributions to the social ideals of the 20th centur. Members of Indian Society for Cultural Cooperation and Friendship, West Bengal, Progressive Writers' Association Indian People's Cultural Association took part in the gathering.

An exhibition of Gorky's books showcases his popularity in the world, as many of his works have been published in different languages. A special attraction is an exhibition of photographs of Moscow's residence of Maxim Gorky in his later years.

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Students of Russian language courses paid tribute to Maxim Gorky in Kolkata

On 22nd of March 2022, students of the Institute of Russian language, Russian House in Kolkata, celebrated the 154th Birth Anniversary of Maxim Gorky. A literary evening was organised with multi-media and paper presentations and narrations. Students recited Gorky's poems in Russian and in English.

Certificates were given out to students on successful completion of their courses.

The programme included :

Presentation on life and works of Maxim Gorky - by Somoshri Palladhi

Narratives of sacrifice - portrayal of motherhood in Maxim Gorky's "Morher" and Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables" - by Jagari Mukherjee

Maxim Gorky and Rabindranath Tagore - by Saswati Manna

Recitation of the poem "Песня о Буревестнике" (The Song of the Stormy Petrel) in Russian, followed by the English translation - by Natasha Ghose

Recitation of a Bengali poem on Maxim Gorky, composed by the student himself - by Biplab Roy

Narration of Russian House in Kolkata named after Maxim Gorky, popularly known as Gorky Sadan ("Gorky House") - by Gautam Ghosh

Narration of a short story on Maxim Gorky, depicting his compassionate and humane trait " Новая Роль" (The New Role) - by Tanusree Chatterjee.

All the participants received brochures "Russian places in and around Kolkata", published by the Russian House in 2019.

Flowers have been laid to the bust of Maxim Gorky, proudly owned by Russian House in Kolkata. According to the archives, the bronze bust can be accredited to a famous Soviet sculptor Mikhail Baburin. Another monument of Maxim Gorky is a copy of the famous statue, work of Vera Mukhina. On 16 March 1987, the street of Kolkata where the Russian House stands, has been renamed from Victoria Terrace to Gorky Terrace.

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