Svetlana Medvedeva and the First Lady of Azerbaijan visited the Kremlin’s Assumption Belfry, the site of the Carl Faberge and Masters of Stone Carving. Gemstone Treasures of Russia exhibition. The First Ladies viewed the exhibition, accompanied by director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums Elena Gagarina.
Next, Ms Aliyeva and Ms Medvedeva viewed the photo exhibition devoted to Azerbaijan, as well as a collection of unique Azerbaijani rugs.
Speaking with the First Lady of Azerbaijan, Svetlana Medvedeva noted the efforts of Azerbaijani leadership to create favourable living conditions for Russians in their nation and gave a high assessment of opportunities for obtaining a Russian-language education. Moreover, Ms Medvedeva and Ms Aliyeva discussed education opportunities for Azerbaijani students in Russia.
Svetlana Medvedeva also emphasised that Azerbaijan has a favourable environment for the peaceful and respectful co-existence of major religions and noted the good conditions in which the Azerbaijani Russian Orthodox Church functions.
The First Lady of Russia invited her Azerbaijani guest to visit Moscow again for the 3rd international Rising Stars at the Kremlin festival of young classical music performers.