Multifaceted France. Portrait Gallery

To truly understand a country, to feel its spirit, atmosphere, and mood, to immerse oneself in its past and gaze into the future, you can either live there for many years or communicate with people who deeply understand the essence of all problems due to their professional activities. This publication offers a comprehensive portrait of France based on the competent opinions of respected experts.
What was the "highlight" of Emmanuel Macron's electoral campaign? What are the prospects for Franco-Russian relations at this stage of their development? When did French society first confront the problem of Breton nationalism? What is the most important and difficult task facing the President of France? What relations have developed between Russia and France after the end of World War II? What is one of the main points of French international policy? How do the French differ from the Americans? What is the secret of the phenomenon of Russian ballet in France in the early 20th century? Which representatives of the French creative elite acknowledged the influence of Russian ballets on their own works? How is Franco-Russian cultural cooperation faring today?
The author, along with his interlocutors, seeks to convey to the readers a "living France," showing what the country breathes today, touching on all aspects of the state's life – from politics to culture.