Turkey plans to establish a cultural center in St. Petersburg through the Yunus Emre Institute. The Turkish organization has already notified Russian officials about its intentions. Institute head Abdurrahman Aliy told TASS that Turkey wants to create the center to develop and promote the Turkish language. It aims to collaborate with universities and philology departments in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
No firm timeline exists because Russian authorities must discuss details with their government and the Foreign Ministry. This comes amid recent calls from some Russians to prohibit Turkish TV shows in the country. Several Russian celebrities, including Anfisa Chekhova, have defended foreign programming. The cultural initiative represents growing Turkish interest in strengthening linguistic ties with Russia.
No firm timeline exists because Russian authorities must discuss details with their government and the Foreign Ministry. This comes amid recent calls from some Russians to prohibit Turkish TV shows in the country. Several Russian celebrities, including Anfisa Chekhova, have defended foreign programming. The cultural initiative represents growing Turkish interest in strengthening linguistic ties with Russia.
