A key meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” was held in Moscow, dedicated to the power of traditions in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

On January 29, 2026, the Moscow House of Nationalities hosted a strategic meeting on the theme “The Power of Traditions: Historical and cultural heritage as the basis of national unity and international dialogue.” The event, held with the support of the Moscow Government, brought together representatives of the legislative power of the Russian Federation, federal experts, representatives of the regions, public figures and the business community to form a consolidated agenda.

She opened the meeting Alfiya Amirova, President of the VISION 3000 Club and the International Women’s Union. She outlined the key role of traditions as a strategic resource of the nation and presented the club’s projects implemented within the framework of the Year of Unity, emphasizing the importance of national diplomacy and women’s solidarity.

On behalf of the deputy corps, she made a welcoming speech Victoria Rodina, deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. In her address, she emphasized the importance of Federal Law No. 809-FZ as the legal basis for the protection of traditional values, noting that government policy today is aimed at turning the cultural code into an effective tool for civic consolidation and socio-economic development.

A welcoming speech was also read out at the meeting from State Duma Deputy Anastasia Udaltsova (Head of the Working Group under the State Duma Committee on Nationalities on the Legal regulation of socio-cultural adaptation and integration of migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons located in the Russian Federation), which was conveyed to the audience by Alfiya Amirova.

Representatives of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation shared their unique work experience in their regions:

• Olga Badma-Khalgaeva, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mari El to the President of the Russian Federation, spoke about the systematic work on the preservation of languages and intangible cultural heritage as the basis of identity.

  

• Sergey Molchanov, Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the Republic of Bashkortostan to the President of the Russian Federation, emphasized the development of ethnotourism and the support of folk crafts as economic drivers.

  

• Nikolay Zyryanov, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to the President of the Russian Federation, shared his experience of integrating the peninsula’s rich historical and cultural heritage into educational and tourism programs.

  

• Irina Kazimir, First Deputy Head of the Representative Office of the Penza Region Government under the President of the Russian Federation.  and Nikolay Borisenko, Director of the Permanent Representative Office of the Altai Territory in Moscow, presented practices for strengthening interethnic harmony and branding territories through cultural projects.

  

The work was continued by three thematic blocks, where experts revealed the versatility of the stated topic.

Block 1. Cultural and ideological aspect.

• Tatiana Yurina, Director of the Penza Region State Autonomous Cultural Institution Center for Cultural Development House of Officers, Candidate of Historical Sciences, Associate Professor, showed by the example of the House of Officers how lively work with historical memory fosters patriotism.

  

• Kamil Landa, an expert of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”.Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor of the Department of International Cooperation The IURR of the RANEPA under the President has substantiated the thesis that cultural diversity is a key factor in national security.

  

• Galina Merzlikina, an economist, art critic, public figure, visual culture expert, President of the Culture for Life Center, has convincingly proved that the cultural code is an intangible but critically important strategic resource of the state in an era of global change.

Block 2. The economic aspect.

• Nikolai Sukhov, professor at the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Higher School of Economics, conducted an in-depth analysis of how traditions and identity become the basis for creating unique market offerings and sustainable business models — the “identity economy.”

Block 3. The aspect of public diplomacy.

• Margarita Maslennikova, Director of the Women’s Council for the Provision of services in the field of personal and social development of women. Head of the Committee of Soldiers’ Families  The Fatherland of the Voronezh region.  A member of the Public Chamber of the Voronezh Region, she demonstrated how traditional values enhance the effectiveness of management at all levels.

  

• Anastasia Nastasina, director of show programs, producer, diplomat. Expert in the field of PR and GR, strategic project management. Graduate of the Event Management Workshop, RSV. A member of the community of wives of Russian diplomats, she revealed the mechanisms of using creative projects as a tool of “soft power” to build an international dialogue.

  

• Sergey Tagashev, Chairman of the Union of Nations and Peoples of Russia, a member of the Council for Ethnic Affairs under the Government of Moscow and a participant in the SVO, made a convincing emphasis on the deep connection between patriotism, historical memory and cultural identity. He noted that true national unity is based on respect for the common past, including the exploits of modern heroes, and on active civic responsibility for the present and future of the country.

This presentation organically complemented the discussion, showing how traditional values find direct expression in civic solidarity and public initiatives.

One of the most touching events was the screening of a video clip of the International Photo Contest “Mom and Children in National Costumes” featuring the works of the winners of the 2025 project, implemented with the support of the Russian Academy of Education and Science under the auspices of the Russian Federation Commission for UNESCO. Vivid shots of families in national costumes became a vivid illustration of the theme of unity in diversity.

In the final part, a solemn ceremony took place: Alfiya Amirova was presented with gratitude by Elena Panichkina, Chairman of the NGO “Women Leaders” for supporting the All-Russian Forum “Awareness of Generations”, and a membership card was presented to a new member of the NGO “International Union of Women, symbolizing the expansion of the community of like-minded women.

The official program smoothly flowed into lively and intense informal communication. During the hour, in an atmosphere of open dialogue, the participants exchanged contacts, shared their impressions and discussed potential joint initiatives. This free format became the practical embodiment of the theme of the meeting: it is in such direct communication between representatives of different regions and spheres that new projects are born, professional ties are strengthened and a real unity of action is formed.

The organizers would like to thank all the speakers, guests and partners for their contribution to the success of this important dialogue. We would like to express our special gratitude to GBU “Moscow House of Nationalities” for their help in organizing the meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” and providing photographic materials.

The meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” has once again confirmed its status as an authoritative platform for developing strategic solutions in the field of heritage conservation, strengthening national unity and developing international cultural dialogue.

Information about the club:
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More photos on the link  https://vk.com/album-211188669_310277094