A Journey into the World of Dreams and Love of Poems Written by Ashraf Aboul-Yazid
The Kazan Poetry Theatre “Dialogue” is proud to announce the premiere of its new poetic performance, “Egyptian Nights”, to be held on May 20 at 16:00 at the K. Vasiliev Museum.
Inspired by the timeless magic of the “One Thousand and One Nights” and the deeply lyrical “Sixty Love Letters for Her” by renowned Egyptian poet Ashraf Aboul-Yazid ( Ashraf Dali), this production promises to transport audiences into a world where love, mystery, and destiny intertwine beneath the eternal stars of the Orient. The evocative verses have been beautifully rendered into Russian by the gifted translator and poet Eldar Akhadov, whose work preserves the delicate fragrance of the original text.
The vivid tapestry of “Egyptian Nights” is brought to life by a distinguished cast: Olga Budrina, Yulia Guryanova, Nelli Kamaleeva, Rafael Khafizov, and Vera Chernyshova
The performance is directed by the acclaimed Irina Sokolova, whose visionary approach lends a fresh yet authentic spirit to the ancient tales. The artistic guidance of Olga Levadnaya ensures that every nuance of this poetic journey is imbued with grace and depth.
“Egyptian Nights” is not merely a play—it is an invitation to dream, to rediscover forgotten emotions, and to listen to the whispers of the soul across centuries. Join us for an unforgettable evening where the treasures of Eastern storytelling merge with the living breath of modern poetry.
Event Details: Date: May 20, Time: 16:00, Venue: K. Vasiliev Museum
The Kazan Poetry Theatre “Dialogue” welcomes all admirers of beauty, poetry, and timeless wisdom to this celebration of word and spirit.
Olga Levadnaya, a renowned Russian poet and cultural figure from Tatarstan, has made significant contributions to contemporary literature and the arts. An Honored Cultural Worker of the Republic of Tatarstan since 2008, she is a laureate of numerous Russian and international awards. Author of 16 books published in Russian, English, Tatar, and Turkish, her works have been translated into 14 languages, reaching readers worldwide. Since 1979, Levadnaya has actively participated in global literary festivals and conferences. Named an Ambassador of Peace in 2021, she also joined the Assembly of the Peoples of Eurasia and Africa and became the Plenipotentiary Representative for Culture of the Republic of Birland in Russia. In 2024, she was honored as an Honorary Founding Member of the World K. Cavafy Day. As artistic director of the Kazan Poetic Theater “Dialogue” and founder of the International Musical and Poetic Festival “Handshake of the Republics,” she continues to foster cultural dialogue and poetic expression across borders.
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid is the Secretary General, Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), he has been the President of Asia Journalist Association for 8 years (2016-2024). He is the Editor in Chief, THE SILK ROAD LITERATURE SERIES. His awards includes Manhae Grand Prize in Literature , The Republic of Korea , 2014, Arab Journalism Award in Culture , UAE , 2015, The Gold Medal in LIFFT Eurasian Literary Festival, Istanbul, 2021, The Medal of Esteemed Patron of Arts, PAWA, Ibadan, 2022, Medal of Honor, International Commonwealth of Peoples’ Diplomacy (МСНД), Kazakhstan, 2022, and Sawiris Cultural Award, Children Literature, 2023. He has 45 books published, either authored or translated. His works of novels and poetry books have been translated and published in Russian, English, Turkish, German, Spanish, Persian, Korean, Sindhi, Urdu, Azerbaijani and Malayalam.
Eldar Akhadov was born in Baku in 1960. He lives in Krasnoyarsk. A member of the Union of Writers of Russia and other writers ‘organizations of Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan, a member of the Russian Geographical Society, Co-Chairman of the Literary Council of the Assembly of Peoples of Eurasia, a member of the PEN International Writing Club. The author of 63 books of poetry and prose. Laureate of the State Literary Prize of the Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous district, laureate of the National Prize “Silver Feather of Russia”, “For the Good of the World”, “North is a Country Without Borders”, silver medal of the IV All-Russian Literary Festival of Festivals. Silver medal of the IV Eurasia Literary Festival of Festivals. Prize of the Association of Literary Translators of Montenegro for the book “Meaning of Life” in Serbian (2020).
