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Literary Salon: “They say friends are known in misfortune, but I believe they’re also known in happiness.” – Chingiz Aitmatov
Literary Salon: “They say friends are known in misfortune, but I believe they’re also known in happiness.” – Chingiz Aitmatov
Dear friends, Our December salon is dedicated to the work of the remarkable Soviet Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov. His works, filled with mythological and epic motifs, address profound philosophical questions and reveal the cultural roots of the people. His books include legends, parables, and symbols of nature that reflect humanity’s connection to the surrounding world. Readers journey alongside his characters, experiencing their pain, fears, reflections, debates, and decisions. Did you know that starting in 1990, Chingiz Aitmatov led the Soviet embassy (and, from 1992, the Russian embassy) in Luxembourg? From 1994 to 2006, he served as Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to the Benelux […]
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