MOSCOW, July 31. /TASS/. The cultural and educational festival Africa. Together into the Future, which ended on July 30, was visited by more than 6,000 guests, the press service of the festival has said.

"More than 6,000 guests visited the cultural and educational festival Africa. Together into the Future, which was held in St. Petersburg and in Moscow on July 25-30," the news release reads.

Africa. Together into the Future became part of the program of the cultural festival St. Petersburg Seasons, which was held within the framework of the second summit Russia-Africa. The guests of the festival were shown 18 films representing different African countries. Free screenings in St. Petersburg were held at the Lenfilm Film Center and the Aurora Cinema, and in Moscow - at the Illuzion Cinema.

In addition, during the festival Lenfilm hosted a group photo exhibition entitled African Dream, which united photographers of different generations and genres. The event also included open lectures, public talks and round table discussions. In particular, residents and guests of the city could attend a creative meeting with the grandson of the last king of Egypt Mikhail Orlov, an open lecture by historian Viktor Kulikov and a public talk Art and Fashion. Africa and Russia. Paths of Intersection together with Umagazine magazine, and film industry professionals - ROSKINO Academy educational seminar Opportunities for cooperation and coproduction between the Russian film industry and the African film industry.

The second Russia-Africa summit was held at Expoforum in St. Petersburg on July 27-28, with an economic and humanitarian forum organized in parallel. The motto remained unchanged: For Peace, Security and Development. The events were organized by the Roscongress Foundation. TASS became a photo host and media partner of the summit and the forum, and also organized the Second Russia-Africa Media Forum.