Addis Ababa, The Russian Embassy in Ethiopia launched today a geology class at the Pushkin Center in Addis Ababa. The geological class, named after a noted Russian Geologist, Karpinsky, was opened at the Pushkin Center in connection with the visit of Russian Geology Agency Head, Yevgeny Petrov to Ethiopia for a meeting, Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin said. ‘This week, we are having a special event in Addis Ababa. A joint Ethio-Russian Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation will kick off,’ he said. ‘So in conjunction with his presence in Addis Ababa, we have arranged the launch of a special geological class at Pushkin Center for Ethiopian students who would be interested in studying or getting first knowledge of geology, ‘ the ambassador said. For the ambassador, the class is not just a gateway to geological knowledge for interested Ethiopians, but also a bridge between languages and cultures of the two countries. ‘This special class will also help students of Pushkin Center to better know and understand Russian language,’ he said. He views the Pushkin Center as a platform to cultivate multilateral culture and historical relationships between the peoples of the two countries. Culture forges the existing Ethio-Russian ties, he said, adding the recent events of captivating concert by renowned Russian musicians are testaments to this ongoing cultural exchange. Similarly, he expects Ethiopian artists to present their cultural show to the Russia audience. ‘The two (Ethiopia and Russia) should do more and more. We are keen to see Ethiopian artists sing and dance in Russia to show their arts to a broad Russian people who I am sure will be amazed by the Ethiopian cultural traditions and heritage,’ ambassador Terekhin pointed out. This cultural reciprocity, he believes, will solidify the very foundation of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Director of the Pushkin Center, Alexander Evstigneev on his part said educational materials are fulfilled for the geological class opened today. He expressed his hope that such educational opportunities will foster the Ethio-Russian ties. The geology class will provide short term courses and seminars, it was learned.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency