Scores of Russian art troupes have applied for participation in the 34^th April Spring Friendship Art Festival.
  The renowned art troupes affiliated to the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation based in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Maritime Territory and other areas were the first to apply for participation in the festival and sent video files of their performances.
  Such state-level art troupes as the Alexandrov Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the Russian Army and the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the National Guard of the Russian Federation are now making preparations for the festival with sincerity.
  At present, their preparations are at the final stage.