In inter-cultural news, Cuba and Russia agree to collaborate in book publishing. During a book conference in Moscow, Russia, Ms. Zuleica Romay, President of the Cuban Book Institute and Mr. Vladimir Grirgoriev, Deputy Head of the Russian Federal Agency for Press and Mass Media, signed a memorandum of cooperation. This will include developing and putting into effect joint publishing endeavors. Plans for creating direct links between publishing houses and book trading organizations were also part of the agreement. Congratulations, Russia and Cuba, on your enhanced friendship. May the citizens of both your literary nations be enriched by the enthralling world of uplifting books.