October 26, an evening meeting with showing of a documentary “And my word is my soul”, dedicated to the life and work of Soviet and Kyrgyz writer with Tatar roots Chingiz Aitmatov is to be held in Kazan cinema “Mir”. The event will be pass in celebration of the 85th anniversary of his birth.

The opening ceremony includes representatives of the Ministries of Culture of Tatarstan and Kyrgyzstan, the Kirghiz embassy staff, filmmakers, scientists, film critics, culture experts, and journalists, Aitmatov’s siste, Rosa Torekulovna arrives in delegation.

On October 26, showing films made on the works of Chingiz Aitmatov commences. The program will feature films “The First Teacher”, “Mother’s Field “, “Red Apple”, “Heat”, “White Ship.” Film Week of Aitmatov’s memory will last until October 31, the press service of RT ” Tatarkino informs.