Month: February 2026

The Voronezh State Technical University (VSTU) Business Incubator site has become a place of attraction for leading experts, government officials and the business community. The visiting strategic meeting of the International Discussion Club "VISION 3000" was successfully held here, an event that set new vectors for dialogue on the role of regions in the global economy. The meeting was organized by the VISION 3000 club itself and the NGO International Union of Women, co-organized by the Women's Council under the leadership of Margarita Maslennikova.,    with the support of the Government of the Voronezh Region, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the region. The online publication "Embassy Life" has become the general information partner, consistently covering key international initiatives. Key topic: regions as drivers of global change The agenda…

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Partners! With all our hearts, we congratulate you on Defender of the Fatherland Day – a holiday that symbolizes courage, valor, and loyalty to duty. This day unites all those who stand guard over peace and security, who have dedicated their lives to serving the Motherland, protecting its interests, and preserving traditional values. For us, as women, this holiday holds special meaning. We know that behind every peaceful day, behind every opportunity to raise children and pursue our passions, stands reliable male support. The Defenders of the Fatherland are not only those who wear uniforms. They are our fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, and colleagues – all those who take responsibility for the future, who through their labor, wisdom, and strength create a foundation for family and…

These days, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, the city of Muscat, has become a meeting place for cultures and a dialogue of peoples—the third International Unity Festival is being held here. The spotlight is on the rich heritage of Tatarstan, presented at the exhibition "From the Volga to the Gulf: The Living Art of Tatarstan." Organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan and the World Congress of Tatars, this exhibition symbolically opens in the year when Kazan officially holds the title of Cultural Capital of the Islamic World. Every detail of the exposition—from elegant shamails to reconstructions of historical costumes—bears living witness to the beauty and depth of Tatar culture. At this significant forum, the International Women's Union was represented by our Vice-President, Rima…

In contemporary geopolitics, culture, and cinema in particular, is one of the key tools of soft power—shaping a country's image in the world. The third National Cinema Award "Heroes of a Great Country," to be held on February 11-12 at the National Center "Russia," extends far beyond a professional industry event. It is a large-scale project with a state-level objective: to rethink the role of cinema as a tool for shaping culture, preserving history, and projecting the future. As a digital publication closely monitoring projects that define Russia's cultural sovereignty and international image, "Embassy Life" sees this initiative as a significant step towards creating a cultural code that is both comprehensible and appealing to a global audience. The award, implemented with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, honors films and series that…

Dear colleagues, partners, and friends of the International Women's Union! In our work aimed at strengthening international cooperation, promoting the agenda of equality and sustainable development, the quality of communication plays a key role. Organizing large-scale forums, public discussions, and working sessions requires not only substantive depth but also impeccable technical execution. We value partners who share our high standards and help us amplify our voice to a global audience. Today, we would like to share our successful experience of collaborating with CongressPlus, a company that has been a leader in organizing and supporting international events for over two decades. Our partnership began two years ago during the preparation of the esteemed "Woman of the Third Millennium" forum, and since then, CongressPlus has proven to be a reliable and professional technical partner. Why…

Dear friends, participants, and partners! The Organizing Committee is delighted to announce that on January 31, 2026, we officially commenced the preparations and launch of the 7th season of the International Photo Contest "Mother and Children in National Costumes"! By decree of the President of the Russian Federation, 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Our contest, which in its very essence is dedicated to the beauty of cultural diversity and family values, is a direct embodiment of its goals and objectives. In a multinational Russia, where hundreds of peoples live in harmony, such projects are of particular importance — they allow us to see through art how the traditions of a single family become the heritage and pride of the entire country, how the threads of different…