BRIEFLY . . .
Valeriy Asatiani, the minister of culture for the Soviet state of Georgia, flew to San Diego for two days of planning sessions for the festival. Although the festival is titled “Treasures of the Soviet Union,” the focus is principally on the culture of Georgia. Asatiani, who met with Mayor Maureen O’Connor and city and arts officials during their Soviet tour this summer, will huddle with O’Connor and festival officials today.
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