Modern cultural cooperation between Russia and the DPRK: achievements and perspectives

The article analyses the contemporary state of the Russian-North Korean exchanges in the cultural sphere by highlighting the achievements of the recent years as well as the problematic zones that need to be developed in the future. The former can be seen in the area of the classic and folklore music performances, circus, art exhibitions, sports and youth exchanges. The latter is the sphere of fiction, cinematography and some other contemporary cultural spheres. The author argues that the present level of the Russian-North Korean relations demands a new approach to the cultural cooperation that meets the requirements of the modern era. Also, there are certain urgent measures to be taken in order to improve the image of the DPRK in the Russian public opinion according to the modern situation, and offers her ideas regarding the possible ways to do it.