Russo-Iranian Cultural Interaction: Problems and Prospects

Abstract

States that for centuries cultures of Russia and Iran have been developing on the basis of close contacts. Nowadays cultural interaction between Russia and Iran is an important component of their partnerships; however it develops at a much slower rate, especially if compared to political contacts. The inadequate images of Russia in Iran and of Iran in Russian society together with some others factors make the partnership of both countries rather limited. The active cultural dialogue is to contribute to improving this situation, finding areas of joint interest and restoring mutual confidence.