🎉 Event

Lecture: Franco-Russian relations and the South-West, from Tsar Alexei to Solzhenitsyn

7 Nov

1638 route de Créon d'Armagnac, Château de Fondat, 40240 Saint-Justin

Immerse yourself in a captivating historical narrative at the lecture ‘Franco-Russian relations and the South-West, from Tsar Alexei to Solzhenitsyn’, hosted by Alexandre de La Cerda alongside Anna Tolstoy, great-grandniece of the illustrious writer. As early as 1668, Tsar Alexei’s embassy travelled through our region, forging centuries-old ties between Russia and France. From the influence of philosophers at the court of Catherine II to the impact of the 1789 Revolution on Russian thought, discover how the two nations have fascinated one another. Combining striking historical parallels with the rediscovery of the ‘French model’ by contemporary Russian society, this event offers a fascinating journey through time and culture. An exceptional intellectual and commemorative event not to be missed by history lovers.

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Listing provided by OT Landes d'Armagnac (updated by the source on 21/10/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.