The Generation of Meanings: youth policy, creative industries and social initiatives as drivers of social development

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On April 30, 2026, a strategic meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” was held at the Moscow House of Nationalities on the topic:
“The generation of Meanings: youth policy, creative industries and social initiatives as drivers of social development”.

The event was supported by Moscow Government (Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations). General Information Partner — online publication “Embassy life”.

The meeting was attended by representatives of federal and regional authorities, diplomatic missions, leaders of public and youth organizations, experts in the field of mentoring, social engineering, public diplomacy, as well as students of Moscow universities and young journalists.

Opening of the meeting

 

Alfiya Amirova, President of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”, President of the International Women’s Union— opened the meeting, noting the high relevance of the topic of youth policy, creative industries and social initiatives. She briefly spoke about the activities of the International Union of Women, after which the participants were shown an inspiring video about the key projects and achievements of the IWU

The speakers spoke vividly, professionally and deeply — each as a true expert in their own field.

Welcoming remarks were made by:

Rodina Victoria — Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, member of the Committee on Labor, Social Policy and Veterans’ Affairs

“Youth policy is not an expense, but an investment in human capital. We must create conditions so that every young person feels in demand and sees prospects in their country.”

Nikolay Ravkin— Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Representative Office of the Government of the Jewish Autonomous Region under the Government of the Russian Federation

He welcomed the participants and noted the importance of the club’s work and this topic, stressing that the regions are actively involved in the dialogue about the future of youth.

Alexander Sleptsov — Deputy Head of the Representative Office of the Governor and the Government of the Kamchatka Territory under the Government of the Russian Federation in Moscow

“Kamchatka is not only about nature, but also about active youth who develop tourism, ecology and social projects.”

The main speakers of the meeting were:

Dodihudoev Dodihudo —Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sports of the Public Council at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Russian Federation

“Sports and youth exchanges are the best way to remove barriers and build trust between our countries. We see great interest in joint tournaments and educational programs.“

Maria Rayevskaya — Head of the Directorate of International Projects of the Movement of the First

«Детская инициатива должна звучать на международной арене. Мы создаём форматы, где дети сами предлагают проекты и находят поддержку у сверстников из других стран».

Alexandra Nikanorova —Chairman of the Community of Wives of Russian Diplomats, Associate Professor at Moscow State University, PhD.

“Public diplomacy is a bridge between generations. The wives of diplomats pass on traditions, language, and culture, forming stable ties that do not depend on the political situation.“

Irina Khamdokhova — Head of the Children’s Diplomacy project, curator of the international direction

“Children save the world — not big words. When a child from Russia writes a letter to a peer from Syria or Palestine, fear is erased and empathy is born.”

Natalia Erokhova — Deputy Director of the RUDN University Institute of Foreign Languages, Candidate of Historical Sciences, member of the ISA

“Sustainable development is impossible without youth science. We teach students diplomacy and negotiation skills to be effective in a multipolar world.”

Simonov Yakov — Chairman of the project “Youth Community-71”, representative of the Government of the Tula region to the Government of the Russian Federation

“Taking small steps towards a big goal is about us. Every clean-up day, forum, and meeting brings us closer to a civil society where young people do not wait, but act.”

Ekaterina Velichkina (co-moderator) — Public figure, international expert on family values and traditions (TV, BRICS, TED), ambassador of the Mom in Action project (Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Technologies of Moscow. Head of the Department of the Center for Responsible Blogging at the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“The family code is the basis for business and social projects. I myself went from a mother with many children to an international expert — family is not a hindrance, but a driver of development.”

Nastasina Anastasia  is a director of show programs, producer, diplomat, member of the community of wives of Russian diplomats, member of the International Women’s Union

“Heroes of a Big Country: the National Film Award as a tool for the systematic production of value-oriented content. Cinema forms meanings and unites generations.”

Kristina Koloskova is a marketer, founder of the women’s business community, organizer of forums in Skolkovo

“Communities of caring moms are about real entrepreneurship. Business initiatives grow out of a desire to make the lives of their children and other families better.”

Elena Kaiser — Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, expert on reproductive health, mother of many children, member of NGO “International Union of Women”

“Why do young people reject parenthood? The reason is not dislike of children, but fear, insecurity, and lack of a supportive environment. We should not demand, but explain why. Create an honest image of parenthood in the media and introduce psychological help already at the family planning stage. Only then will the question “whether to give birth or not” cease to be a question of fear and become a conscious choice in favor of life.”

Irina Grosheva is a teacher-psychologist at the Skolka Innovation School, a lecturer at the Rudn University, a member of the OPPL

“Teenagers build values based on freedom of choice, but they are in dire need of guidance. The task of adults is not to forbid, but to accompany, helping to find answers.”

Marina Dokuchaeva — clinical psychologist, family system psychotherapist, business coach

“A sustainable community begins with a sustainable family. Youth engagement mechanisms work through a sense of belonging, trust, and importance.”

Unan Rimma — investor, broker, young mother

“The generation of action is us. Young women can build financial independence without sacrificing their family. I’ve proved it myself: investments, real estate, parenting — it’s really possible to combine everything.”

The organizers would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Moscow House of Nationalities for their comprehensive support in organizing the meeting and providing an excellent platform for an open dialogue.

Special thanks to the general information partner, the online publication “Embassy Life”, for the information support and coverage of the event.

Among the participants of the meeting were students of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). The theme of the event aroused great interest and lively response from them. Many noted that this was the first time they had participated in such a high-level discussion with the participation of diplomats, MPs and public figures. The students expressed their sincere desire to attend club meetings on a regular basis, participate in discussions, and even offered some ideas for future youth projects. This confirms that the “Generation of Meanings” He is already actively involved in the formation of the agenda!

At the end of the performances Alfiya Amirova solemnly presented each speaker with personal certificates of the participant of the strategic meeting The International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”. This was a sign of recognition of the high professional level of the speakers and their contribution to the development of youth policy, creative industries and public diplomacy. The speakers gratefully accepted the awards and noted the important role of the club in consolidating the expert community.

After the panel discussion, the participants switched to informal networking. New partnerships were established, and prospects for joint projects in the field of youth policy, creative industries, and public diplomacy were discussed.

The organizers would like to thank all the speakers, honored guests and participants for a meaningful discussion and keen interest in the topic!

Distinguished guests (present)

Salimzoda Karimjon Hassan (member of the secretariat, editor-in-chief of the Public Council at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Russian Federation), Istomin Stanislav Vadimovich (Head of the Department of Information Policy and programs in the field of sports and youth policy of the Representative Office of the Government of the Tyumen Region), Remarenko Olga Vladimirovna (Head of the Organizational Department of the State Institution NSO “Permanent Mission of the Novosibirsk Region in Moscow”), Pershina Olga Alexandrovna (Advisor to the Department of Social Sphere Development of the Prefecture of the South-Eastern Administrative District of Moscow), Razinkin Artyom Maksimovich (Manager of cultural and Mass leisure at the Moscow State Budgetary Institution OKTs of the Southern Administrative District), Burmistrova Dina Kharisovna (Deputy Head of the Department for Interaction with Federal government Agencies at the Plenipotentiary Mission of the Republic of Bashkortostan to the President of the Russian Federation), Skripnik Olga Sergeevna (Deputy Head of the Department of Natural Resources Management and Environmental Protection of the city of Moscow), Gateeva Alina Valeryevna (Public Relations Specialist at the Permanent Representative Office of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania under the President of the Russian Federation), Kuznetsova Anastasia Sergeevna (Representative Office of the Government of Sevastopol in Moscow), Matuzova Elena Vyacheslavovna (Chief Adviser and Expert of the Department for Relations with Political, Public Organizations and the Media of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Crimea to the President of the Russian Federation).

 Materials on the results of the meeting will be posted on:

✨ We thank everyone for the lively dialogue and look forward to new meetings at the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”! ✨

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