ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov inaugurated first Solo painting exhibition of Pakistan’s Russian Federation Trade Representative Yuri Kozlov at Art Gallery of University of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, (CIIT) jointly organised by Association of Pakistan Graduates from Russia and CIS and CIIT. Yuri Kozlov explained about the way he works with oil on canvas. His strokes are very strong and colour palate is bright. Once you start looking into his work, a viewer can take much out of that artwork. Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov was the chief guest. While inaugurating the painting exhibition, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov has said that Pakistan and Russia has witnessed breakthrough in bilateral relations. Both are now moving towards improved relations and cooperation in various areas is the priority of both countries. On the occasion, Senator Sehar Kamran welcomed improvement in Pak-Russia relations and termed that current trajectories of bilateral relations are satisfactory. “Cultural activities are helpful to understand each other,” she said. She also appreciated the efforts by CIIT for their educational contributions. APGR and CIS General Secretary Engr Iftikhar Ali in his speech briefed the participants about the aims of the association, COMSATS institute’s contribution to the education in Pakistan and discussed about the work. Kozlov who have done this tremendous work along with his primary responsibility head of trade mission. COMSATS is working for the visual arts field from years and giving the horizon to the art professionals and students for expression. COMSATS University Rector Dr SM. Junaid Zaidi has provided a platform for support of art and culture for other budding and senior artists in the federal capital. In the continuation of the promotion of Art and interaction with the artist community, the COMSATS Gallery has now showing Solo Show by a Russian artist. International Office Head Dr Arshad Salim Malik and the CIIT Rector Dr SM.Junaid Zaidi shared his views with the chief guest HE Alex Dedov regarding the COMSATS university and its overall seven flourishing campuses in Pakistan. CIIT has contributed a lot in educational sector and is on the top in research and information technology. Later, while proceeding towards the Gallery COMSATS Art Gallery (CAG) Curator Farrah Mahmood expressed the efforts for the promotion of Art and culture and valuable contributions by the CIIT officials in this regard. This is the first solo exhibition that is a retrospective show. COMSATS gallery is delighted news for those who want to see new horizons in works of our modern Pakistani artists as his works are mixture of Russian aesthetics and local sensibilities. Russian federation Ambassador HE Alexey dedov, Artist Youri kazlov, Head of IO at CIIT Dr Arshad malik appreciated the efforts of the CAG curator Farrah and all organisers of the event including Dr Shahid Hassan and Engr Iftikhar Ali with the constants team.