OREANDA-NEWS. PRAVEX-BANK (Intesa Sanpaolo Group), supporting the initiative of Ministry of External Affairs of Italy, became the general sponsor of the eighth week of Italian language in the world that is taking place in Ukraine (Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Mariupol) from 17 to 28 October 2008. The event is held under the patronage of President of Italian Republic, reported the press-centre of PRAVEX-BANK.

Within the eighth week of Italian language in Ukraine, a range of events will be held (approximately 50): concerts in premises of National Philharmonic Hall of Ukraine and National Opera of Ukraine, lectures, presentations and films demonstrations in Kyiv National Linguistic University, in Shevchenko Kyiv National University, in Mariupol University of Humanities, in Mechnikov Odesa National University, in Franko Lviv National University of Humanities, in Lysenko Lviv National Musical University, in Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv), and also screening of Italian movies in "Kyiv" cinema.

"Culture is one of few universal instruments, which makes closer many nations. Italian culture brings centuries-old values through the millennium and these values with years became more significant by acquiring new facets.

This culture is interesting for the whole world, for Ukrainians and for each of us! Intesa Sanpaolo Group regularly takes part in different sponsorship projects and we are very glad that by participating in the eighth week of Italian language in the world on Ukrainian territory, we can help thousands of Ukrainians to discover something new in this wonderful and eternally young culture of Italy" — commented by Nataliya Zubrytska, Chairwoman of the Management Board of PRAVEX-BANK.