OREANDA-NEWS. PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", which operates under the UniCredit Bank trade mark, became the general partner of "Italian Day in Ukraine - 2013".

This year's "Days of Italy in Ukraine", which is already deeply-rooted in the cultural life of the Ukrainian capital, will be held during 1-2 June in the "Ukrainian House" premise and will focus on the Italian National Holiday - Day of the Republic of Italy. Event organizers - Chamber of Commerce of Italy and the Italian Embassy in Kiev – aimed at promotion of products of the leading sectors of Italian production, creation of the necessary conditions for Italian companies on the local market as well as the spreading of knowledge about the culture of Italy.

The "Italian Days 2013" program includes a number of interesting activities that introduce Ukrainians closer with the Italian industry, the country's traditional products and with its modern artistic heritage. Thus, the event will be opened by an exhibition of Italian masterpieces, which will be officially presented by the Italian Ambassador to Ukraine, Fabrizio Romano and president of the Chamber of Commerce of Italy in Ukraine, Maurizio Carnevale. The event will be continued by the presentation of the "Academy of Varre ", which will be led by Italian artist Vittorio Varre on 1 and 2 June. Within the art academy, children-art school students together with Mr. Varre will create four collective works, funds from the sale of which will be distributed to a charity.

In addition, the Chamber of Commerce of Italy will present three own projects, "FUDITALIYA", "KLUBITALIYA" AND "AGROITALIYA", implemented in the field of "Food" and "Drinks and tourism" while "Taste workshops", that will last for two days of event, will introduce to visitors the traditional food products of Italian companies.

The parade of Italian automotive design will become the final touch of the international event. During avto-fest guests of the event will see the products of internationally renowned Italian concerns Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Ducati.

Commenting on the participation of PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", UniCredit Bank™, in the "Italian days in Ukraine - 2013" Roberto Poliak, Head of International Clients in PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", UniCredit Bank™, said: “We are very proud to team up with the Italian Embassy and the Italian Chamber of Commerce and sponsor such an important event like the Italian Days in Ukraine. UniCredit Ukraine with a network of over 400 branches and 7,000 people on the ground is a rock solid bridge connecting Italy and Ukraine. We are all aware of the deep economic and cultural relationship between Italy and Ukraine. What a better opportunity than the Italian Days in Ukraine to bring and represent directly here the Italian excellence: sophisticated design, high technological quality, art and culture. UniCredit Ukraine strong commitment to the country is an important asset to leverage on for both Italian and Ukrainian business development”.

It should be noted that in accordance with the strategy of corporate social responsibility, PJSC "Ukrsotsbank", UniCredit Bank ™, annually supports a variety of cultural events, which in financial institution’s opinion can improve the educational and cultural level of the local community.