🇷🇺 The “Russia – Country of Traditional Values” Competition Is Now Open 🌐 This year, at the initiative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the competition has gone international. Its goal is to highlight the universal relevance of Russia’s traditional values and engage young people from around the world in fostering intercultural dialogue with Russia. ❓ How to participate? Step 1. Learn about the 17 traditional values of Russian society outlined in Russian Presidential Decree No. 809, dated November 9, 2022. Step 2. Choose the value that resonates with you most and explore how it is reflected in your country’s culture, traditions and everyday life. Step 3. Put that value into practice and showcase the results in a video, presentation or drawing. ❗️Submit your entry online by December 20, 2026. ❓ What will participants and winners receive? Every participant will receive an electronic certificate and a letter of appreciation. Winners will receive diplomas and gifts from sponsors, while the creators of the best entries will receive special diplomas. ❗️Participants ages 7–17 who win first place in any category will receive a trip to the “Children’s Republic ‘Polenovo’” health and recreation camp. 📅 The results will be announced in February–March 2027. The best entries will be featured on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s official information platforms and those of Russian diplomatic missions abroad. The awards ceremony will take place in Moscow in 2027 at the National Center “Russia.” 🔗 More about the competition and how to enter