Head of Arts, British Council Russia
The International Literature Showcase is a collaboration between Writers’ Center Norwich, British Council and Arts Council England. The British Council operates around the world and in today’s video we talk with Tatiana Ilyina, who is Head of Arts at British Council Russia.
“Talking to each other, talking about culture, talking about literature….is a way forward.”
Commissioned as part of the International Literature Showcase 2015–2021; a partnership between National Centre for Writing, British Council and Arts Council England, supported by Creative Scotland, Arts Council Northern Ireland and Wales Arts International.

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