The key facts
- On October 20, Zakharova recited the poem 'Rising Into the Storm' at the 'Light of Hope' festival with sign language interpretation
- The festival brought together artists and children with hearing impairments; the organizer is the 'Angels of Hope' foundation
- Maxim Fadeev wrote music to the poem's lyrics, and the song was performed by Roman Mikhrabi
Performance at the 'Light of Hope' festival
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on October 20 performed at the charity festival 'Light of Hope' at the Moskva concert hall. She recited her original poem 'Rising Into the Storm' from the stage, while sign language interpreters conveyed its content in Russian sign language. The festival brought together professional artists, creative groups, and children with hearing impairments.
Words about sign language and gratitude to the organizers
According to Life.ru, Zakharova emphasized that Russian sign language allows not only communication but also the expression of feelings through art. In her words, festivals like this help draw attention to its possibilities and make cultural events more accessible to different audiences. The diplomat also thanked the organizers and trustees of the 'Angels of Hope' charity foundation, noting their work in supporting children and developing inclusive creative projects.
About the poem and earlier publications
Zakharova wrote the poem 'Rising Into the Storm' earlier; a song of the same name was created to her lyrics with music by Maxim Fadeev, performed by Roman Mikhrabi. This is not the first time Zakharova has acted as an author of poems and song lyrics. In September she said that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gave her a collection of his own poems, and the book contained no works dedicated to her personally. When asked whether she had written poems about the Foreign Minister, Zakharova, according to the outlet, joked that she dedicates her work and all her office hours to him.
