Dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro—and featuring over 1,300 new publications and two million available copies—the event will take place here from August 10 to 16 and will extend to the rest of the country until September 6.

  Due to the current circumstances facing the Caribbean island, the fair will move its main venue from the San Carlos de La Cababa Fortress to Linea y 18 Cultural Station in the Plaza de la Revolucion municipality, as well as to nine other supporting institutions.

  In an exclusive interview with Prensa Latina, the Russian diplomat acknowledged that attending the literary gathering as the Guest of Honor country represents a challenge for his nation.

  Nevertheless, more than 1,500 classic and contemporary Russian literary titles are already ready for display, including works by Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910), Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881), Alexander Pushkin (1799–1837), Maxim Gorky (1868–1936), and Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893–1930).

  As part of the program, a group of contemporary Russian writers will engage with Cuban readers through talks and literary presentations, while the Russian musical legacy will be showcased through a performance by the Rossiya artistic collective, founded by singer Lyudmila Zykina.

   In addition, in collaboration with the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry, a showcase of Russian cinema will be held, featuring theatrical screenings of the second installment of the children’s comedy *Cheburashka* (2026) and the Soviet classic *Don Quixote* (1957).

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