State Academic Russian Folk Choir of M.Pyatnitsky, The No Smoking Orchestra, and Emir Kusturica performed at the closing ceremony of the Folkloriada

State Academic Russian Folk Choir of M.Pyatnitsky, The No Smoking Orchestra, and Emir Kusturica performed at the closing ceremony of the Folkloriada

On July 10, the Ufa Amphitheater hosted the grand closing of the VI CIOFF®️ World Folkloriada. The concert on the main stage of the festival was marked by the performance of the headliners: The Pyatnitsky Choir, The No Smoking Orchestra, and Emir Kusturica.

The popular Serbian film director and musician Emir Kusturica is coming to Bashkortostan for the second time. Two years ago, he was an invited guest at "The Heart of Eurasia" festival. Now he performs as a member of "The No Smoking Orchestra" Folk Rock Band.

"I really liked it here for the first time. The expanse of the Amphitheater is impressive. I especially remember your nature and people, these two factors always play the most important role for me," he said in an interview with journalists.

Impressed by the scale of the Folkloriada, Emir Kusturica added: "I think it is one of the biggest and best festivals in the world!"

The State Academic Russian Folk Choir named after M. E. Pyatnitsky is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. During the conversation with journalists, the artists of the collective did not hide their admiration for the festival of cultures.

"We are happy to share this holiday with other people, thank you very much," they said in one voice. "Let this be the beginning of a great good path. We always support cooperation and friendship. This is wonderful! " - the artists of the choir added.