A musical program titled “Memorial Evening: Tribute to People’s Artist of Russia: Joseph Kabzon” was organised at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu on Thursday.

The Russian Centre of Science and Culture and Nepal Russia Literary Society jointly organised the programme which commenced by observing a minute of silence in remembrance of the legendary Russian musician followed by a welcome speech by Yuliya Androsova, Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture.

Fourteen popular songs of Joseph Kabzon were presented during the programme in Russian Language, which have been translated in Nepali language by Prof Dr Jangab Chauhan.

Likewise, a documentary titled “Remembering His Legacy” about the life and works of Kabzon, also known as the ‘People’s Artist of Russia’ was shown during the programme.