The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia wants to strengthen the network between cultural institutions in both countries from 2013 to 2015. Part of the "Swiss Made in Russia" program is a Swiss focus at the "International Contemporary Music Festival" in St. Petersburg.
"Swiss Made in Russia" includes visual arts, literature, design, architecture, art in public spaces as well as music, theater and dance. Two local employees, who are stationed in an office of the Swiss Embassy in Moscow, coordinate the cultural exchange program on site.
Swiss Made in Russia" has a budget of CHF 1.85 million for the entire duration of two and a half years and around 50 projects. If the project is successful, the foundation plans to add a location in Moscow to its network of outposts.
The St. Petersburg International Contemporary Music Festival will be organized by the St. Petersburg Center for Contemporary Music reMusik.org between 23 and 31 May 2013. It presents current works from Europe, North America, Asia and Russia.
