Penza, 17 May 2016. PenzaNews. Nikita Mikhalkov, People’s Artist of the RSFSR, chairman of the Russian Cinematographists Union, plans to visit Penza in the upcoming week.

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Reportedly, he will take part in the 5th international student forum “Dialogue of Cultures,” which will bring together around 1,000 participants from 50 countries.

“Around 12.30 of May 19, [Nikita Mikhalkov] will hold a meeting with students at the fifth building [of the Penza State University], in its cinema hall. It will be a head-to-head talk with students – a Q&A. Perhaps he will be telling something,” the head of the PSU public relations and advertising department Natalya Tolkacheva told PenzaNews.

Moreover, reportedly, the chairman of the Russian Cinematographists Union will participate in the unveiling of the memorial plaque to van Mozzhukhin, renown silent film actor born in the region, which will take place on the same day.