Russian classical literature is now brought to Indian audiences across air waves in a revival of a Soviet-era project of building cultural bridges between the two nations. The Voice of Russia has begun producing and broadcasting radio dramas based on the works of famous Russian playwrights. It has already aired several plays by Anton Chekov, including his most famous Cherry Garden.
The plays, adapted for radio and broadcast in 15-minute installments in Hindi and Urdu, have met with enthusiastic response from Indian listeners, says Irina Maksimenko, chief of the Voice of Russia South Asia department.
on Dec 2nd, 2011 at 17:46
This is a good news to me. I used to listen to Radio Moscow and still remember the names of the Tamil hosts. I wish I can continue listen to VOR in Tamil and English. Thanks for sharing this news.