Seminar on Russian Culture, Language Set in Dumaguete City

Dumaguete City (PNA) -– The Consulate of the Russian Federation and the Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the provincial government of Negros Oriental through its Tourism Office, will be holding a one-day seminar in Dumaguete City on Russian culture, language and other key areas related to the tourism industry.

The activity, dubbed, “Meet Russia: Russian Lifestyle, Culture and Language Seminar In the Key Tourist Destinations for Russian visitors”, will be held Tuesday at a hotel in Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental.

Director Rowena Montecillo of the Department of Tourism in Region 7 was quoted as saying that Negros Oriental is being recognized as a “choice destination” for Russian tourists.

The seminar aims to provide tourism players a comprehensive understanding of the Russian market and will enable the province to serve them better, she was further quoted as saying.

Maritoni Mascardo of the Provincial Tourism Office said the seminar is on a first come, first served basis and will be attended by Director Montecillo and Consul Armi L. Garcia, consulate of the Russian Embassy, who will deliver their respective messages.

A representative from the Russian Embassy will speak on Russian history and culture while another talk on understanding the Russian market will follow. Later on, there will be a short presentation on the basics of the Russian language. (PNA) LAP/JFP