Greetings to the festival of Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin, the Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council, the President of the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival

Members and guests of the festival!

On behalf of the Russian Muftis Council I am glad to welcome in the capital of Tatarstan participants and guests of the VIII Kazan International Muslim Film Festival, that gathered filmmakers from four sides of the world under the motto "Through a dialogue of cultures – to the culture of dialogue."

The festival, which is held for the eighth time in Kazan, the cultural center, which unites Europe and Asia, the West and the East, promotes mutual understanding and spiritual convergence of nations. It's safe to say about the film festival as a positive factor for stability in the relationship, both in Russia and around the world.

Movies, preaching the true values ??and the ideals of good, of course, contributes to the cultural, creative and constructive dialogue. Growing number of studies, the expanding geography of the festival with its aim makes us really happy. The festival continues the tradition of promoting tolerance and understanding, finds support both in the public consciousness, and at the goverment level.

I wish the Kazan Festival of new exciting discoveries and incentives for further development and prosperity.

With kind prayers and wishes of good and peace

Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin

The Chairman of the Russian Muftis Council

The President of The Kazan International Muslim Film Festival