The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 85th birthday anniversary of Valery Gavrilin.
Trade, economic, tourism and cultural potential of the Vologda Region was presented in the People's Republic of China for the first time ever. The event was held with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in China.