International modern art festival The Caspian 2015 will be held in the Astrakhan Region from October 5 to October 12.

      Cultural and art figures from six countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, and Kazakhstan and eight regions of Russia are taking part in it. Contemporary authors working in various genres will present a wide range of art.

      The visitors will see creative laboratories of Russia's leading choreographers, concert programs, conferences, music programs for children and works by the best cameramen with special effects.

      The festival opening ceremony will take place in the Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater at 6 pm on October 5.