The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, today, in "Villa Biljana" in Ohrid, received the organizers of the Ohrid Summer Festival and the world-renowned baritone, opera star from Russia, Dmitry Hvorostovsky, who will officially open with his performance this year's 53rd edition of the festival.

At the meeting, held in the eve of tomorrow's opening of Ohrid Summer Festival, President Ivanov, as traditional patron of the festival, expressed satisfaction with this year's program, adding that the festival is one of the most important Macedonian cultural events.