The President noted that holding the festival is of particular importance for the younger generation. Badra Gunba expressed gratitude to Sergey Bezrukov for the decision to present the project in Abkhazia, noting that the festival had previously been held abroad in Norway, and the current visit expands its international geography. According to the Head of State, the project opens up unique opportunities for children and teenagers for creative development, communication with leading Russian authors, and gaining valuable experience at master classes.

In turn, Sergey Bezrukov told the President about the festival's packed program and its opportunities, and also admitted that he had visited Abkhazia for the first time. According to the artist, he considers it a great oversight that he had not visited the republic before.

Promising plans and projects that can be implemented in Abkhazia, including those outside the scope of the "ECHO BDF" festival, were also discussed. Sergey Bezrukov expressed his readiness to accept three applicants from Abkhazia as part of the upcoming enrollment in his acting and directing workshop at VGIK next year. He emphasized that he is ready to personally come to the republic to participate in the competitive selection of future students.

To conclude the meeting, the President presented the actor with commemorative coins depicting Fazil Iskander and pieces of his works.