An unusual performance took place at the opening of the United Cultural Forum in St. Petersburg, held at the Hermitage. Famous artist Nadezhda Babkina and robot Archie performed the song “Rodina Moya” together, reports AIF correspondent Yulia Tutina. Our colleague shared that Nadezhda Babkina admitted she was very nervous before the performance – not for herself, of course, but for her unusual stage partner. She was worried the robot might suddenly stop or that she might accidentally knock it over with a wave of her hand. However, everything went smoothly. It’s worth noting that the United Cultural Forum will also discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in culture and how national sovereignty can be preserved in the modern world.