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Russkiy Mir Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary

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Russkiy Mir Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary


21.06.2017

International Conference Russkiy Mir: Present and Future dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Russkiy Mir Foundation is taking place in the State Kremlin Palace, Moscow, on 21 June 2017. Prominent social and political figures from Russia and abroad, well-known scientists, writers, cultural figures, Russian language and literature teachers, diplomats, religious leaders and reporters – all Russian compatriots from more than 80 countries are participating in the festive event.

Conference participants will discuss questions of identity and consolidation of the Russkiy Mir, preserving classical Russian heritage and development of the Russian language and culture.

Conference will provide an opportunity for all participants to hear opinions of leading experts and express their own attitudes in a format of an open dialogue about current challenges of Russian-speaking community abroad.

Russkiy Mir Foundation was established by decree of Russian President dated 21st of June 2007. The organization deals with Russian language and culture popularization beyond our country. The Foundation opened more than 250 Russian Centers and Cabinets in 76 countries of the world through partnership programmes over the time of its existence. It supported about three thousand grant and partnership cultural educational and linguistic projects.

Around five thousand organizations and societies in more than one hundred countries are partners of the Russkiy Mir Foundation. Specialized scholarship programmes for students, graduates and young scientists are implemented with participation and support of the Foundation. Modern textbooks and multimedia studying materials on the Russian language and literature are published. Large-scale international conferences and major social campaigns are conducted.

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Publications

Italian entrepreneur Marco Maggi's book, "Russian to the Bone," is now accessible for purchase in Italy and is scheduled for release in Russia in the upcoming months. In the book, Marco recounts his personal odyssey, narrating each stage of his life as a foreigner in Russia—starting from the initial fascination to the process of cultural assimilation, venturing into business, fostering authentic friendships, and ultimately, reaching a deep sense of identifying as a Russian at his very core.