Russian House in Dhaka organized the screening of a documentary, "Camera! Motor! Yakutia," on Monday, on occasion of International Cinema Day.
Located in the country's far north-east, the Yakutian republic, Sakha, is the largest constituent republic in the Russian Federation. The documentary focuses on the Yakutian people's love for cinema.
During the event, the audience learned: "Any Yakutian dreams of starring in a movie or making a movie," they say in the republic. In terms of film production, the region is in third place in Russia. Only Moscow and St. Petersburg are ahead, according to the documentary.
Yakut films are renowned for their triumphs at international festivals and being the favorites of film critics. At the local box office they successfully compete with Hollywood blockbusters.
During the event an online presentation of the Omsk State Agricultural University was held for the participants.