AgroInnovations for the Future: Results of the Large-Scale Russian-Ethiopian Festival in Ethiopia
The AgroInnovations Festival was successfully held in the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The project, aimed at transferring advanced engineering and agrobiotechnological competencies, brought together promising Ethiopian students and schoolchildren with leading Russian experts. The main mission of the festival is to introduce the youth of Ethiopia, a recognized agricultural leader of the African continent, to the advanced achievements, engineering schools, and digital developments of the Russian Federation in the field of agricultural robotics and high-tech agriculture. The project is organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and Astrakhan Tatishchev State University.
The educational program was divided into two tracks: for schoolchildren and for university students. Participants underwent intensive training in four key areas: basics of agricultural robotics, bioinformatics, forecasting and data analysis in agriculture, as well as engineering practice.
At smart testing grounds simulating real agricultural processes, participants mastered the autonomous navigation of mobile platforms, manipulator control, and working with Arduino-based sensors.
Working in the UGENE integrated computational environment, young researchers practiced using digital bioinformatics tools: they studied the logic of the BLAST algorithm, searched for genetic mutations, analyzed drought-resistance markers of Ethiopia’s main staple crop — teff — and carried out digital tracking of phytopathogens. The analytics module allowed the teams to work with long-term series of agrometeorological data, calculate the critical soil moisture threshold, and the Crop Water Stress Index.
The teams applied their newly acquired skills in practice. A specialized business game titled «AgroStartup: Saving the Harvest of Ethiopia» was held for schoolchildren, which included working with the climate modules of smart greenhouses. The student track was held in the format of a hackathon titled «From Bioinformatic Analysis to Agrotechnical Prototype», where teams constructed technological nodes, calculated economic profitability, and defended their projects before experts.
An important part of the event was the presentation of Russian companies. Tatyana Tokar (Kedr Greenhouse Complex LLC) presented expertise in growing crops in a controlled microclimate.
Technologies of sustainable agriculture and integration of alternative energy sources were demonstrated by Vitaly An(Agricultural Cooperative «Solnechniy»).
Alexander Ladny, Chief Designer of the Central Research and Development Institute of Robotics and Technical Cybernetics, presented flagship developments in the field of high-tech automation, including computer vision systems and moisture sensors.
The culmination of the festival was a competition of projects focused on overcoming soil degradation, frequent droughts, and water scarcity in Ethiopia. Following the intense project defenses, the expert jury summarized the work of the school and student teams. The festival concluded with an official award ceremony for the winners and a formal closing ceremony, laying a solid foundation for further academic and technological partnership between Russia and Ethiopia.
Video reviews of participants: Deda Haweni Mohammed - 4th-year student, Harambee University
Shoga Lencho Taye - 2nd-year student, Adama Science and Technology University
Ferham Shemsu - high school student, Asco Progress Academy
Ahlam Sebsebe - high school student, Asco Progress Academy
Gemachu Muhammed - high school student, Kamara School.
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📩 Inbox: +1 important update! 💌
You’ve received another message from the Time of the Young Award, and it brings good news: the application deadline has been extended to 13 November!
If you haven’t yet had a chance to tell us about your international project, or are still considering applying, now is the time!
There are two categories open to you:
🔜 “Friend of Russia” — for compatriots aged 18–35 with at least one year of experience implementing youth projects.
🔜 “Russia Ambassador” — for foreign organisations working with Russia and Russian teams implementing international projects. Applications should showcase 3–5 initiatives with proven results.
Don’t leave this message unread — submit your application by 13 November!
💬 We look forward to welcoming the winners on 19 December at the National Centre Russia in Moscow.
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“No Statute of Limitations” International Essay Contest
The memory of what happened during the Great Patriotic War should unite our society and strengthen our nation for the future.
V.V. Putin
For foreign participants, the contest is held to preserve the historical memory of the tragedy that befell the civilian population during World War II (1939–1945).
The working language of the Contest for international participants is the participant’s native language.
Only essays written on the official Contest form, which is available on the official website, will be accepted.
Please read the rules of participation carefully.
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Международный конкурс сочинений «Без срока давности»
Память о том, что произошло в годы Великой Отечественной войны, должна сплачивать наше общество и укреплять наше государство на будущие времена.
В.В. Путин
Основная цель Конкурса – сохранение исторической памяти о трагедии мирного населения СССР, которое стало жертвой военных преступлений нацистов и их пособников в период Великой Отечественной войны 1941–1945 годов.
Рабочим языком Конкурса является русский язык.
Принимаются только сочинения, написанные на официальном бланке Конкурса, который размещен на официальном сайте.
Внимательно ознакомьтесь с правилами участия.
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AASTU and Russian House Promote Cultural Exchange through Traditional Russian Music and Dance Performance
November 11, 2026
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Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), in collaboration with the Russian House in Addis Ababa, hosted a cultural performance showcasing the rich artistic traditions of Russia, providing students with an opportunity to experience Russian music, dance, and cultural heritage.
The cultural event featured the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Dagestan,” presented in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Russian Embassy in Ethiopia. The ensemble delivered an evening of traditional music and choreography, introducing the university community to the diversity and richness of Russian cultural expression.
Read more www.aastu.edu.et
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🤖 Agricultural Technologies in Action: Ethiopian Students Explore Greenhouse Farming
The Agro-Innovation Festival, a joint project of Rossotrudnichestvo and Astrakhan State University, continues in Addis Ababa.
On the second day of the festival, Ethiopian school and university students are exploring modern greenhouse technologies. Representatives of the Russian company Kedr are conducting practical sessions on greenhouse farming and agricultural robotics.
The climate conditions of the Astrakhan region and East Africa share many similarities, making Russian expertise particularly relevant to the development of greenhouse farming in Ethiopia. Festival participants are putting their knowledge into practice by developing their own “Smart Greenhouse” projects using robotics and artificial intelligence.
Looking ahead, the possibility of establishing an experimental greenhouse at one of Addis Ababa’s universities is being explored. Ethiopian specialists will also have an opportunity to learn more about greenhouse farming technologies in the Astrakhan region.
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🤖 Агротехнологии в действии: эфиопские студенты осваивают тепличное хозяйство
В Аддис-Абебе продолжается Агрофестиваль инноваций — совместный проект Россотрудничества и Астраханского государственного университета.
Во второй день фестиваля школьники и студенты Эфиопии знакомятся с современными технологиями выращивания овощей в закрытом грунте. Представители российской компании «Кедр» проводят практические занятия по тепличному хозяйству и аграрной робототехнике.
Климатические условия Астраханской области и Восточной Африки во многом схожи, поэтому российский опыт может быть полезен для развития тепличного хозяйства в Эфиопии. Участники фестиваля разрабатывают проекты «Умная теплица», применяя роботов и искусственный интеллект.
В перспективе рассматривается создание экспериментальной теплицы на базе одного из университетов Аддис-Абебы, а эфиопские специалисты смогут познакомиться с российским опытом непосредственно в Астраханской области.
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On October 28-29, 2026, Moscow hosted the World Thematic Conference of Russian Compatriots Living Abroad under the motto “Consolidation of Russian Compatriots – Our Strength Is in Unity.” It was one of the key events of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
About 200 delegates from more than 90 countries took part, along with representatives of government bodies and religious denominations. Participants discussed initiatives of young compatriots, the preservation of the Russian language and historical memory, spiritual values, the protection of compatriots’ rights, and the state resettlement program.
The unity of compatriots around the world is our shared strength. 🌍
#Compatriots #RussianWorld #Rossotrudnichestvo #UnityYear
Cultural exchange between Russia and Ethiopia continues! The Dagestan State Song and Dance Ensemble accepted an invitation from the Totot group to take part in a cultural evening at Totot (ቶቶት)
Cultural Restaurant in Addis Ababa. The performers presented a lively programme, introducing the audience to Dagestan’s dance traditions, while the Totot group, in turn, showed a few moves from Ethiopian traditional dances.
The meeting of these two dance traditions added a special atmosphere to the evening. The Dagestani performers brought their own distinctive style, energy and spirit!
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Культурный обмен между Россией и Эфиопией продолжается! Ансамбль песни и танца «Дагестан» принял приглашение коллектива Totot и стал участником культурного вечера в одноимённом ресторане в Аддис-Абебе. Артисты представили зрителям яркие номера, познакомив гостей с хореографическими традициями Дагестана, а коллектив Totot в ответ показал несколько движений эфиопских танцев.
Такая встреча двух танцевальных традиций придала вечеру особую атмосферу. Дагестанские артисты привнесли в него свой колорит, энергию и самобытность!
THE 2026 RUSSIAN GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY AWARD
Grand prize 1 000 000 RUB (is currently equivalent to 1,950,000 birr)
The winner of the Award in the category Young Explorers. Children’s project receives a certificate for a tour of Russia for themselves and two accompanying persons.
Submission period: August 17, 2026–January 18, 2027
For more details on the contest rules, please visit the website
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Премия Русского географического общества — 2026
Главный приз 1 000 000 ₽
Победитель детской Премии в номинации «Юные первооткрыватели» награждается туристической поездкой по России с двумя
сопровождающими.
Срок приема работ: 17.08.26-18.01.27
Подробнее с условиями конкурса можно ознакомиться на сайте
🤖 Ethiopian Youth Explore Russian Agricultural Technologies
From virtual farming to agricultural robotics, school and university students from across Ethiopia are discovering how modern technologies can transform agriculture at the Agro-Innovation Festival in Addis Ababa. The festival is a joint project of Rossotrudnichestvo and Astrakhan State University.
The official opening ceremony took place on 10 November, with representatives of the Embassy of Russia in Ethiopia, the Russian House in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and Ethiopian universities in attendance.
Specialists from St. Petersburg and Astrakhan are conducting interactive workshops on agricultural robotics. Under the guidance of their instructors, participants assemble electronic circuits and learn to remotely operate a virtual farm: feeding cows, planting potatoes and herding sheep.
The festival programme also includes sessions on bioinformatics and crop yield forecasting based on weather data analysis. One of the main tasks will be to develop and present their own “Smart Greenhouse” projects using robotics and artificial intelligence.
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🤖 Эфиопская молодёжь знакомится с российскими агротехнологиями
От виртуальной фермы до аграрной робототехники — школьники и студенты из разных городов Эфиопии знакомятся с современными технологиями в сельском хозяйстве в рамках Агрофестиваля, который проходит в Аддис-Абебе. Фестиваль является совместным проектом Россотрудничества и Астраханского государственного университета.
10 ноября состоялось официальное открытие фестиваля с участием представителей Посольства России в Эфиопии, Русского дома в Аддис-Абебе, Министерства образования Эфиопии и эфиопских университетов.
Специалисты из Санкт-Петербурга и Астрахани проводят интерактивные мастер-классы по аграрной робототехнике. Под руководством наставников участники собирают электронные схемы и учатся дистанционно управлять виртуальной фермой: кормить коров, сажать картофель и пасти овец.
Программа фестиваля также включает занятия по биоинформатике и прогнозированию урожайности на основе анализа погодных данных. Одним из основных заданий станет разработка и защита собственных проектов «Умная теплица» с использованием роботов и искусственного интеллекта.
Agro-Innovation Festival Kicks Off in the Republic of Ethiopia
Today, November 10, the Agro-Innovation Festival—organized by Rossotrudnichestvo and Astrakhan Tatishchev State University —held its grand opening in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
The three-day festival is designed for high school students and undergraduates from Addis Ababa and other Ethiopian cities. The program is highly practical in nature, featuring intensive educational sessions across three key areas: the fundamentals of agricultural robotics, bioinformatics, and crop yield forecasting based on weather data analysis.
High school students will take part in a business simulation game titled “Agro-Startup: Saving Ethiopia’s Harvest,” while undergraduates will participate in a large-scale hackathon, where they will develop prototypes for agricultural technology devices. The festival will also include presentations by Russian companies showcasing their latest developments in the agricultural sector.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from Rossotrudnichestvo, the Ethiopian Ministry of Education, and several leading Ethiopian universities. In his welcoming remarks, Vladimir Golovachev, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, highlighted the importance of fostering humanitarian and educational partnerships between Russia and Ethiopia:
“Educational and outreach initiatives focused on technical and creative skills open up new opportunities for the youth of Ethiopia.”
“I am confident that the participants will find the sessions both engaging and informative, and that the knowledge they gain will serve as a catalyst for their future professional growth, while also strengthening the friendly ties between Russia and Ethiopia.”
Alexey Chesnokov, Senior Counselor at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,remarked:
“The Agro-Innovation Festival serves as a unique platform where Ethiopian school and university students can explore cutting-edge Russian agricultural technologies, test their skills by addressing real-world practical challenges, and learn about opportunities for pursuing an education in Russia. We are delighted to see such keen interest from the participants, and we are confident that this event will help strengthen scientific and educational ties between our two nations.”
One of the festival participants, Abafita Farid Abazinab—a student at Adama Science and Technology University (based in the city of Jimma)—shared that he had been eagerly awaiting the start of the Agro-Innovation Festival.
He expects to acquire a wealth of new knowledge in fields such as agricultural robotics and bioinformatics, which he believes will prove highly valuable in his future professional career; he also expressed his gratitude to the organizers for the invitation.
Ketema Ashenafi Faye, from the same university, noted his keen interest in the development of agriculture in Russia and in the modern agricultural technologies that could potentially be adapted for use in his own country.
The events will take place at the Best Western Plus Pearl Addis Hotel in Addis Ababa over three days – 10, 11, and 12 November 2026.
Further information about the event is available on the official website: https://agrofest.asu-edu.ru.
🇷🇺 National Unity Day Celebrations in Addis Ababa
On 7 November, the Russian House in Addis Ababa marked National Unity Day with a series of cultural and educational events as part of the International Week “Peoples of Russia”, bringing together Russian and Ethiopian cultural traditions.
The Head of the Russian House, Vladimir Golovachev, welcomed the guests. The programme continued with the presentation of the “For Love and Fidelity” medals to compatriots who have made a significant contribution to strengthening family values and preserving cultural traditions. Guests also visited an exhibition of works by Ethiopian artists Amen Badeg and Abreham Mamo, showcasing contemporary Ethiopian art, and took part in the 11th International Educational Project, the “Great Ethnographic Dictation 2026”.
The celebrations concluded with a concert by the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Dagestan” at the Addis Ababa Theatres and Cinemas Administration. Mikhail Borovkov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Federation in Ethiopia, addressed the audience with welcoming remarks. The concert was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organisations and friends of Russia.
The concert opened with a performance by an Ethiopian dance group, followed by the “Dagestan” ensemble, which presented traditional dances and musical pieces from the peoples of Dagestan. Performances by artists from both countries brought together Russian and Ethiopian cultural traditions on one stage.
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🇷🇺 День народного единства в Аддис-Абебе
7 ноября в Русском доме в рамках Международной недели «Народы России» отметили День народного единства серией культурных и просветительских мероприятий, объединивших российскую и эфиопскую культурные традиции.
Директор Русского дома Владимир Головачёв обратился к гостям с приветственным словом. Затем состоялась церемония вручения медалей «За любовь и верность» соотечественникам, внёсшим весомый вклад в укрепление семейных ценностей и сохранение культурных традиций. Гости также посетили выставку работ эфиопских художников Амена Бадега и Абрахама Мамо, познакомившую их с современным искусством Эфиопии, и приняли участие в XI Международном просветительском проекте «Большой этнографический диктант — 2026».
Завершилась программа концертом Государственного ансамбля песни и танца «Дагестан» в Администрации театров и кинотеатров Аддис-Абебы. С приветственным словом к собравшимся обратился временный поверенный в делах Российской Федерации в Эфиопии Михаил Боровков. Среди зрителей были представители дипломатического корпуса, международных организаций и друзья России.
Концерт открыл эфиопский танцевальный коллектив, задав тон вечеру. Затем ансамбль «Дагестан» представил национальные танцы и музыкальные произведения народов Дагестана. Выступления артистов двух стран составили общую концертную программу.
🇷🇺 Celebration of National Unity Day at the Russian House!
Dear friends and compatriots,
National Unity Day is a reminder of our shared culture, rich history, and enduring values.
We warmly invite you, your families, and friends to join us for a special festive program!
🗓 Date: Saturday, 7 November
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Russian House
Join us in celebrating the holiday! We look forward to welcoming you!
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🇷🇺 Празднование Дня народного единства в Русском доме!
Дорогие друзья и соотечественники!
День народного единства — это напоминание о нашей общей культуре, богатой истории и незыблемых ценностях.
Сердечно приглашаем вас, ваши семьи и друзей присоединиться к нашей праздничной программе!
🗓 Дата: Суббота, 7 ноября
⏰ Время: 12:00
📍 Место: Русский дом
Приходите отметить праздник вместе с нами! Будем рады видеть вас!
5 surprising facts about Dagestan
Russia's southernmost republic has a remarkable location: part of it lies in the Caucasus Mountains, part in the foothills and part on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Historically, an equally unique cultural and ethnic diversity has developed there.
1. The most multi-ethnic region of Russia
Usually, the status of ‘republic’ means that, in addition to Russian, the language of the national majority is recognized as a state language. But, in Dagestan, there is not one such language, but 14! That’s exactly how many ethnicities are recognized as indigenous in Dagestan and each language has equal status.
By the most modest estimates, among the 3.2 million population of Dagestan, there live about 100 ethnic peoples who speak more than 50 languages. Such linguistic and ethnic diversity has survived, because historically there was a system of self-governing communities there.
The largest group are the Avars, followed by the Dargins, Kumyks, Lezgins and Laks.
2. The most ancient people on the planet lived there
As archaeologists have established that, 2 million years ago, the most ancient humans came to the Caucasus from their Middle East homeland. Habitation sites of these ancient people were found in the mountains of Dagestan, such as the sites of Ainikab, Mukhkay and Gegelashur. During excavations, stone tools (hand axes) were discovered, ranging in age from 2 million to 7,000 years.
3. There are traces of all the most important ancient civilizations
Along the coast, the ‘Caspian Route’ passed through Dagestan, which was a branch of the famous Great Silk Road that connected West and East. Therefore, in the coastal areas, one can find artifacts from many ancient civilizations: Iran, India, Syria, Egypt, the Bosporan Kingdom and even the Roman Empire.
Archaeologists have found, for example, entire bronze hoards of Egyptian king Ptolemy V Epiphanes (205–180 BC) and coins of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt from the Hellenistic era.
4. There were several states on the territory of Dagestan
The first state, the so-called ‘Caucasian Albania’, arose here around the 1st century BC. Over time, Christianity spread there. Later, the lands of Dagestan were ruled by the Huns and the Khazars, while the Tatar-Mongols and Arabs also tried to conquer these places. Legends also formed about the courageous resistance that the Dagestanis offered to Tamerlane.
The longest influence and dominion over the territory was that of Iran and it was the Iranians who built the Naryn-Kala fortress in Derbent, the most ancient on the territory of modern Russia.
Dagestan became part of the Russian Empire in 1813 after the Treaty of Gulistan between Russia and Persia, but, almost until the end of that century, the authorities struggled with local rebels.
5. The land of wrestlers
Back in the Russian Empire, the strongman Sali-Suleiman became famous throughout the country, performing in the circus and demonstrating his talents. He never lost a fight in his career and became a two-time world champion. In Soviet times, a strong wrestling and coaching school developed in Dagestan, which is still famous far beyond the borders of Russia.
It seems that the very climate and mountainous terrain have always favored the training of physical strength and endurance. Every day, local residents descend and climb steep mountain slopes and walk dangerous mountain paths. Since ancient times, every ‘aul’ (small mountain village) formed paramilitary self-defense detachments and images of wrestlers are found even on stone reliefs from as far back as the 14th century there. So, the fighting spirit is in the blood of the Dagestanis.
#DiscoverRussia #Dagestan #History
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🇷🇺 Concert of the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Dagestan” in Addis Ababa
To mark Russia’s National Unity Day, Russian House in Addis Ababa invites you to a concert by the State Song and Dance Ensemble “Dagestan”.
The programme will feature traditional songs and dances of Dagestan and Russia, as well as vocal and choreographic performances celebrating the rich cultural heritage and diversity of the peoples of Russia.
📅 7 November 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Theatre and Cinema Houses Administration
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PCTekigYG4HoExk59
Everyone is welcome!
Free Entrance!
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🇷🇺 Концерт Государственного ансамбля песни и танца «Дагестан» в Аддис-Абебе
В честь Дня народного единства Русский дом в Аддис-Абебе приглашает на концерт Государственного ансамбля песни и танца «Дагестан».
В программе — народные песни и танцы Дагестана и России, вокальные и хореографические композиции, отражающие богатство культурных традиций и многообразие народов России.
📅 7 ноября 2026 года
🕔 Начало в 17:00
📍 Theater and Cinema Houses Administration
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PCTekigYG4HoExk59
Приглашаем всех желающих!
Вход свободный.
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“Russia as a State-Civilization”: Igor Chaika Explains How Rossotrudnichestvo Strengthens the Ties Between Compatriots Abroad and Their Homeland
The strength and unity of the Russian people lie in their diversity. No matter how far a person lives from Russia or what language they speak in their everyday life, their cultural identity and spiritual values remain a bridge connecting them to their homeland. How to preserve this connection was discussed during the Rossotrudnichestvo session “Peoples of Russia: External Dimensions” at the International Week “Peoples of Russia”. Igor Chaika, Head of Rossotrudnichestvo, identified supporting and bringing together compatriots abroad as a strategic priority.
Igor Chaika recalled that Russia is a state-civilization, united by a common cultural code and shared spiritual values, which Rossotrudnichestvo promotes around the world.
“The Russian Federation is home to more ethnic groups than there are countries registered with the United Nations. This diversity is the strength of the Russian Federation and of our multinational people.”
The Head of the Agency also highlighted events that bring Russian compatriots abroad together. He noted that, against the backdrop of ongoing attempts by governments of unfriendly countries to close Russian Houses and cancel everything Russian, people continue to preserve their identity.
“This year, more than 300,000 of our compatriots in over 60 countries took part in the Immortal Regiment marches. Wherever they live, they remain bearers of our traditional values.”
At such moments, the unity of the Russian people becomes a source of strength and inspires support from those around them, regardless of the country in which our compatriots live.
This year, Rossotrudnichestvo organised a series of initiatives for descendants of Cossacks living abroad. Representatives of Circassian diasporas from Israel, Jordan, Syria and Türkiye visited the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic. Following the visit, participants called for the programme to be expanded to include young people, and the Agency decided to extend it into 2027.
Igor Chaika also spoke about the role of the Russian language, describing it as a connecting thread and one of the key instruments for preserving cultural identity. He noted that more than 13,000 people had enrolled in Russian language courses at Russian overseas institutions this year alone.
“It is important to us that people know Russia is open to everyone, ready to create opportunities for development and always willing to lend a helping hand.”
Igor Chaika also emphasised that Rossotrudnichestvo would continue its work even in places where attempts are being made to close Russian Houses and cancel Russian culture. Currently, the Agency operates 86 official representative offices in 70 countries, alongside more than 30 partner Russian Houses. A further 11 proposals for opening new centres are under consideration.
The session was moderated by Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation. The discussion also featured Boris Chernyshov, Artur Latypov, Amadou Gambi, Ranjana Dewamitra Senasinghe and Fabrice Sorlin.
The International Week “Peoples of Russia” is held annually pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 382 of 1 June 2026, which declared 2026 the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. This year’s theme is “Solidarity Among States Through the Unity of Peoples and Traditional Values”. The Office of the Security Council of the Russian Federation coordinates the events, while the Roscongress Foundation serves as the operator.
«Россия — государство-цивилизация»: Игорь Чайка рассказал, как Агентство укрепляет связи соотечественников с Родиной
Сила и единство русского народа кроется в его многообразии. Как бы далеко человек ни жил от России, на каком бы языке ни говорил каждый день с окружающими, наши культурные особенности и духовные ценности всегда будут оставаться для него мостом с Родиной. Как сохранить эту связь – обсуждали на Международной неделе «Народы России» на сессии Россотрудничества «Народы России: внешние контуры». Руководитель Агентства Игорь Чайка назвал поддержку и консолидацию соотечественников – стратегической задачей.
Игорь Чайка напомнил: Россия — государство-цивилизация с общим культурным кодом и общей духовной составляющей, которые Россотрудничество транслирует по всему миру.
«В Российской Федерации проживает народов больше, чем зарегистрировано стран в Организации Объединенных Наций. В этом многообразии сила Российской Федерации, сила нашего многонационального народа»
Руководитель Агентства отдельно отметил события, которые объединяют наших соотечественников за рубежом. По его словам, на фоне непрекращающихся попыток правительств недружественных стран закрыть Русские дома и отменить все русское, люди продолжают беречь свою идентичность.
«В этом году более чем в 60 странах триста тысяч наших соотечественников по всему миру вышли на „Бессмертный полк“. Где бы они ни проживали, они — носители наших традиционных ценностей»
В такие моменты единство русского народа заряжает энергией и получает поддержку окружающих, не важно, в какой стране находятся наши соотечественники.
В текущем году Россотрудничество провело серию мероприятий для потомков казаков за рубежом. Представители черкесских диаспор из Израиля, Иордании, Сирии и Турции побывали в Кабардино-Балкарии и Карачаево-Черкесии. После поездки участники попросили расширить проект для молодёжи, и в Агентстве решили продлить его на 2027 год.
Игорь Чайка рассказал и о роли русского языка, назвав его красной нитью и одним из инструментов сохранения идентичности. Он отметил, что на базе загранучреждений только в текущем году пришли обучаться русскому языку более тринадцати тысяч человек.
«Для нас важно, чтобы люди знали, что Россия открыта для каждого, готова создавать возможности для развития и всегда придёт на помощь»
Игорь Чайка также подчеркнул, что Россотрудничество продолжит свою работу даже там, где Русские дома пытаются закрыть, а русскую культуру отменить. На сегодняшний день в 70 странах мира работает 86 официальных представительств Агентства, более 30 партнерских «Русских домов», а еще 11 предложений об открытии находятся на рассмотрении.
Сессию модерировал специальный представитель Президента по международному культурному сотрудничеству Михаил Швыдкой. В дискуссии также участвовали Борис Чернышов, Артур Латыпов, Амаду Гамби, Ранджана Девамитра Сенасингхе и Фабрис Сорлин.
Международная неделя «Народы России» проводится ежегодно по Указу Президента РФ № 382 от 1 июня 2026 года, которым 2026 год объявлен Годом единства народов России. Тема недели: «Солидарность государств через единство народов и традиционные ценности». Координатором мероприятий выступает аппарат Совета Безопасности РФ, оператором – Фонд Росконгресс.
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