His
Excellence Alexander I. Kuznetsov paid his first visit to Mallorca between
20th and 23rd of April 2006, reesponding to Archimandrite Makary's invitation
for Easter celebrations.
The office of Count Marcov acted as the local link for this visit that
included audiences with first Authorities. The General Consul of the
Russian Federation in Barcelona, responsible for the consular affairs
of the archipelago H.E. Dmitry Kazimirov, also escorted the Ambassador
during the official visits.
President of the "Baluard"
Foundation Mr. Pere Serra
invited Ambassador and Count Marcov
to join him for dinner.
The invitation included an accompanied visit to the "Baluard"
Museum.
Count Marcov guided Ambassador Kuznetzov during his visit to the island,
where he appreciated the remarkable seascapes as seen from the Trinidad
monastery on the north coast. A guided visit to Miramar, one of the
residences of Archduke Ludwig Salvatore Lorena and Bourbon of Austria,
who lived for many years in Mallorca, was provied by Dr. Sevilla, present
Lord of Miramar. At the old former Charthusian monastery (La Cartuja)
of Valldemossa and in the same cell where Chopin and George Sand lived
for a winter and where some of Chopin's master pieces where created,
a private concert was performed for the guests.
Saturday night, at the Orthodox Church, a bright celebration
of Easter took place in the presence of first authorities.
Count Marcov acted as master of ceremony.
On Sunday, before leaving, Ambassador Kuznetzov also visited the Roman
Catholic Cathedral, an extraordinary gothic building. A summary explanation
of the cathedral was provided by Canon Father Alsina in charge of the
ecumenical affairs of the Roman Catholic Bishopric in Mallorca.
Count Marcov, with the Ambassador Kuznetsov and the General Consul of the Russian Federation before starting the audiences.
Authorities at General in-Chief audience. Left to Right H.E. Count Marcov, H.E. General Roldan, H.E. the Ambassador and H.E. the General Consul of the Russian Federation.
From left to right: Consul Kazimirov, Count Marcov, Deputy City Mayor, City Major and the Ambassador at the City Hall.
Audience at the Balearic Parliament with Vice-president as the President was not in Palma.
Right Honourable J. Matas and H.E. Ambassador Kuznetzov
Ambassador and Brother Gabriel with a north coast sea-view background at viewing point
Brother Gabriel (Prior of Monastery) with H.E. the Ambassador and H.E. Count Marcov
Dr. Sevilla, Lord of Miramar, with the Ambassador and Count Marcov at a viewpoint.
The Lord of Miramar with H.E. the Ambassador and H.E. Count Marcov in front of the remains of an old gothic arcade.
