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🪽 Youth Day held as part of Peoples of Russia International Week
The programme featured business, exhibition, cultural and sports activities:
🔷 The ‘Produced by Youth’ project showcased the products of young entrepreneurs from various regions.
🔷 The ‘Sports Programming’ exhibition presented developments in robotics and digital manufacturing.
🔷Workshops on the traditional crafts of Russia’s diverse peoples were held.
A centrepiece of the day was the plenary session, which was attended by Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu.
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✅ Media registration for II National Inclusive Forum ‘Open for All’ starts
✍️ Russian and foreign journalists and bloggers may apply for registration until 23 November 2026. Accreditation rules and application form are available on the official website.
📩 For more information about media accreditation, please write to: media@roscongress.org.
📅 2–3 December
📍 Moscow, Russia
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✅ Mobile laboratories, Russian-produced robots and other cutting-edge technologies to be on show at exhibition within International Collective Security Forum
The exposition will bring together 27 enterprises and developers, covering key areas of cooperation under the CSTO.
📅 10–11 November
📍 Moscow, Russia
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🪽 Vladimir Putin toures ‘Soul of Russia’ exhibition and addresses plenary session of Peoples of Russia International Week
“The unity of all peoples has played and continues to play a key role in Russian history,”
🪽 Key topics from day two of Peoples of Russia International Week, along with main takeaways from participants and experts, are in traditional summary by Roscongress Foundation analysts
📲 Take a look!
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🏥 Over 5,000 participants from 20 countries attended V National Healthcare Congress
These figures were announced by Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko at the closing ceremony.
“About 18,500 people joined online. The geography of those connections is particularly interesting — 43 countries. We can see that the changes in the Russian healthcare system are of interest to many,”
🪽 Peoples of Russia International Week continues
A packed business programme is planned for today.
📲 Sharing the atmosphere from the venue.
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🪽 Cultural sovereignty does not mean isolation from global cultural process
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova addressed the Peoples of Russia International Week and emphasised that cultural sovereignty implies reasonable balance and openness while preserving one’s identity.
“The whole world knows Russian ballet and the Russian theatre school — not least because, while developing and following modern trends, they do not lose their centuries-old traditions. Cultural sovereignty means that we must create a culture that reflects our history, our values and our view of the world,”
🏥 Vladimir Putin sends greetings to participants and guests of V National Healthcare Congress
“Russia gives priority to improving public health, supporting families, especially large families, and promoting the values of a healthy and active lifestyle,”
🌅 166 cooperation documents signed as result of Third Russia–Africa Summit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum
104 agreements and 62 memoranda cover:
🔷 trade and economic cooperation;
🔷 industry;
🔷 energy and transport;
🔷 education and science;
🔷 healthcare;
🔷 youth policy;
🔷 information cooperation.
❗️ A significant outcome of the summit was the adoption of three documents:
🔴 The Declaration of the Third Russia–Africa Summit;
🔴 The Declaration of Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Technologies;
🔴 The Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027–2029.
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🇷🇺🇹🇭 Investment Platform of Roscongress Foundation presents 135 investment projects from Russian regions with сombined budget of $11.1 billion at II Russian–Thai Investment Forum
Mainly projects cover the following sectors:
🔷 AI and industrial robotics;
🔷 hydrogen energy;
🔷 medical equipment;
🔷 digital infrastructure, and others.
The catalogue also contains 92 export proposals from Russian companies for the supply of food, industrial and medical equipment, and IT technologies.
The presentation included an overview of state support measures and opportunities for engagement with regional development institutions. The Fund RC-Investments is ready to support work with foreign partners at every stage.
📅 29–31 October
📍 Bangkok, Thailand
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🏥 Russia–China dialogue on future of medicine: what will be discussed at plenary session of V National Healthcare Congress
The centrepiece of the plenary session ‘The Future of Healthcare: Strategy, Innovation, Solutions’ will be a conversation between Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko and Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China Lei Haichao.
The world’s two largest healthcare systems will seek to answer the following questions:
❓ What solutions help turn strategic priorities into real improvements in people’s health?
❓ How can access to quality care be ensured given the geographical and demographic disparities?
❓ What role do medical science and digital technologies play in this?
❓ What Russian and Chinese practices might be useful for the other party, and what areas of cooperation can produce the best results?
📅 2–3 November
📍 Moscow, Russia
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🇷🇺 Key takeaways by Russian President Vladimir Putin from press conference following Third Russia–Africa Summit
🔷 Hosting events on such a scale has become a good tradition and clearly demonstrates the firm determination of both Russia and African states to further strengthen and build multilateral ties in the spirit of genuine partnership and mutual respect for the sake of universal growth and prosperity.
🔷 The summit brought together 21 African leaders.
🔷 The motto of the current summit was “For Peace, Security and Development”. It has essentially determined the course and themes of discussions.
🔷 A wide range of issues concerning Russian-African interaction in politics, economy and humanitarian sphere were discussed.
🔷 Almost 40,000 Africans are already studying at Russian universities. This is a record number.
🔷 African countries have been nothing but friends to Russia throughout history.
🔷 The results of productive joint work have been summarised and approved by the summit in the Declaration of the Third Russia–Africa Summit.
🔷 A list of specific tasks for developing Russia’s ties with African states in economic, commercial, social and humanitarian spheres is set out in the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan through 2029.
🔷 The current trade volume of $27 billion a year is not the limit, but rather the beginning of the journey.
🔷 Eurasian organisations are ready to work with their pan-African counterparts.
🔷 The share of national currencies in financial settlements between Russia and African countries stands at 85%.
🔷 Russia will remain a responsible supplier of grain to Africa, providing it both under commercial contracts and on a gratuitous basis.
🔷 Russia will increase the supply of effective medicines to Africa.
🔷 Large-scale projects in the energy sector are being implemented with the involvement of Russian companies.
🔷 Russia and African countries are determined to continue working together to boost mutual trade and remove remaining trade barriers.
🔷 A wide range of bilateral documents have been signed, aimed at deepening industrial cooperation, implementing information and communications projects, and introducing innovative Russian digital solutions, including AI-based ones.
🔷 African countries are showing considerable interest in both large and small-capacity nuclear power plants.
🔷 African partners have supported the idea of expanding the network of branches of Russian universities in their countries, creating new educational centres to promote the Russian language, science and culture.
🔷 International institutions require reform, and Russia supports African countries in this regard.
🔷 Russia and Africa are natural partners in shaping a fairer multipolar world.
🔷 Russia is sincerely committed to building a truly strategic and multifaceted partnership with Africa.
🔷 The Third Russia–Africa Summit was a success and will undoubtedly give a powerful boost to the development of Russia–Africa cooperation.
🔷 The decisions adopted today will be implemented systematically, including through the Partnership Forum, bringing together sectoral agencies, business, civil society and expert communities of Russia and African countries.
🔷 The venue and date of the next summit will be agreed in due course.
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🌅 Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum: shift to systemic partnership
Roscongress Foundation analysts have captured all the key takeaways, insights, and figures from today’s sessions in one handy summary.
📲 Check out the full document to see the new reality taking shape.
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Discussions during the summit showed that Russia and African nations are ready to cooperate in increasing trade and eliminate barriers for trade, Vladimir Putin said while recapping the Russia–Africa Summit
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🛂 Over 10 top Moscow museums to open their doors for International Collective Security Forum participants
Entry will be free for the forum guests upon presentation of a badge.
➡️ Information on the venues open to visitors is available on the official website.
📅 10–11 November
📍 Moscow, Russia
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⚛️ VI Young Scientists Congress programme architecture published
It features six thematic tracks:
🔷 Major Challenges in Scientific and Technological Development;
🔷 Initiatives of the Decade of Science and Technology;
🔷 Science Without Borders: Ideas, Discoveries, Results;
🔷 A Platform for Development: People, Surroundings, Tools;
🔷 AI in Science and for Science;
🔷 Charting Success: Science Prize Winners Programme.
❗️ The key topic of the event is ‘Science on a Whole New Scale: the Infrastructure Making Greater Things Possible’.
🇻🇳 Vietnam will be an honoured guest of the congress.
📅 2–4 December
📍 St. Petersburg, Russia
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🪽 As is tradition, AI has summarised day three of Peoples of Russia International Week business programme
Among the key words are:
🔷 homeland;
🔷 education;
🔷 cooperation.
➡️ More details are in the word cloud.
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🪽 Vibrant folk costumes and genuine hospitality — that is atmosphere at Peoples of Russia International Week today
📹 The plenary session starts in a few minutes. The broadcast is available via the link.
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🪽 AI has identified key topics of day two of Peoples of Russia International Week
Among the most frequently mentioned words:
🔷 motherland;
🔷 peace;
🔷 sovereignty;
🔷 cooperation.
See the card for more!
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🏥 Photodynamic therapy, bionic prostheses and other Russian technologies showcased at V National Healthcare Congress exhibition
Scientists from all across Russia are presenting achievements in medical technology and devices.
📹 More details in the videos.
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🪽 AI has compiled word cloud of Peoples of Russia International Week first day business programme
Among the most common words:
🔷 culture and cultural code;
🔷 traditions;
🔷 effectiveness.
See the card for the full picture of the day!
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🪽 Vladimir Putin sends greetings to participants and guests of Peoples of Russia International Week
“We attach particular importance to preserving the languages, distinctive traditions and customs of the peoples of Russia,”
🏥 V National Healthcare Congress opens in Moscow
A plenary session with participation of Russian Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko and Minister of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China Lei Haichao is the highlight of the day.
📹 Here are some videos from the venue.
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🪽 Peoples of Russia International Week kicks off!
An enchanting ambience prevails at the venue. It feels as though the whole of Russia has gathered here.
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🌺 Roscongress Foundation CEO Alexander Stuglev invites participants in II Russian–Thai Investment Forum to attend SPIEF 2027
The proposal was made at the plenary session ‘Russia-Thailand: A New Era of Economic Partnership’.
“We have been involved in organising business events in Thailand since 2024. In today’s rapidly changing world, trust is the foundation of any relationship. That is why, when organising our events with leading business associations, we first and foremost provide a space for trusted relationships and reliable information,”
🌅 Roscongress Foundation has presented Project 1M — innovative infrastructure for trade with Africa
The platform operates as a one-stop shop and offers a full range of cross-border trade services:
🔷 finding goods and suppliers;
🔷 comparing prices and calculating the final cost;
🔷 directly organising the purchase;
🔷 handling international payments;
🔷 customs clearance;
🔷 delivery.
Initially, the tool will be available for trade between Russia and African countries, after which it is planned to scale it to other friendly markets.
➡️ The service was developed with the support of the Roscongress Foundation’s ‘Innovation Space’ platform and Russian Post. The presentation took place at the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
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🌺 CEO of Roscongress Foundation Alexander Stuglev spoke about priority tasks facing organisers of Russia’s largest business events
“Above all, we are focused on helping our participants achieve their goals — pragmatic goals, such as making new contacts. It is about continuing the dialogue on projects begun at our previous events, but above all about helping them move along the path to success,”
“Turning specifically to the preparation of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held alongside the summit, we organise this event for several years now and prepare it thoroughly, including through sessions at SPIEF,”
“For the Roscongress Foundation, this is an important milestone that allows us not only to take stock of many years of work but also to identify the forum’s future development priorities,”
🌅 AI has summarised Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian business programme and identified key words
The words heard most often, besides ‘Russia’ and ‘Africa’, were:
🔷 ‘independence’;
🔷 ‘cooperation’;
🔷 ‘gender quality’;
🔷 ‘business’;
🔷 ‘economy’.
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🌅 Mobile negotiation room and mobile office from Invior’s at A7 stand
Visitors can try out the armoured capsule. It is assembled in Nizhny Novgorod and can withstand up to 500 mg of TNT equivalent. All other components are produced in Moscow. The interior is designed for two passengers but can be fully customised.
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