A meeting with renowned photographer and journalist Yuri Rost will take place on June 17 at the Indigo Hotel on Tchaikovsky Street in St. Petersburg, where he will present his new book, “Happy Times. About Love, About Friends, About Georgia.” The event, hosted by Anima Libera, offers attendees an opportunity to delve into Rost’s reflections on love, friendship, and his deep connection with Georgia.

The book extends beyond a simple love story, serving as a poignant recollection of cherished memories. Rost’s journey to Tbilisi to reconnect with friends forms the emotional core of the narrative.

The book not only highlights Rost’s Georgian friends but also those “infected” by the city, including notable figures like Sergei Parajanov, Sergei Yursky, Bella Akhmadulina, and Andrei Bitov.

Rost’s affection for Georgia is intricately linked to its people. He emphasizes that his memories of travel are inseparable from the individuals he encounters. He underscores the enduring vitality of the book’s subjects, affirming that “the most important thing is that they are all alive.”

The author’s evening, titled “Happy Times and Hugs in Paris,” promises to explore the connections between the book “about Georgia” and Paris. The event will commence at 7:00 PM at the Indigo St.Petersburg-Tchaikovskogo Hotel, located at 17 Tchaikovsky Street.