Year: 2026

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…

[caption id="attachment_3365" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Фото: ГБУ "Московский дом национальностей"[/caption] 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. [caption id="attachment_3368" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Фото: ГБУ "Московский дом национальностей"[/caption] 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…

At the invitation of the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in Moscow, the International Women's Union took part in a key meeting of the Public Council. The event, dedicated to summarizing the results of the year and discussing strategic initiatives, has become an important platform for dialogue between the government, the business community and public organizations. The meeting, moderated by the Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Entrepreneurs in Moscow Tatiana Sizova and Sergey Kolesnikov, Chairman of the Public Council and Managing Partner of Technonicol, opened with a welcoming speech from Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, addressed to all participants. During the event, the fruitful work of experts and public representatives who made a significant contribution to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the capital was noted. The…

Alfiya Amirova, President of the International Women's Union, and Victoria Rodina, Deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, held a working meeting in the State Duma of the Russian Federation today. During the constructive dialogue, prospects for cooperation within the framework of the Union's key projects aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs, preserving cultural heritage and developing public diplomacy were discussed. It should be noted that our cooperation already has a solid foundation: in January 2026, Victoria Sergeevna joined the jury of our landmark International photo contest "Mom and Children in national costumes". We thank Victoria Sergeevna for her openness to dialogue and willingness to work together! We are confident that combining the efforts of the public and the legislature will open up new opportunities for the implementation of…

Dear friends, participants and partners! We are pleased to announce that the honorary jury of the VII International Photo Contest "Mom and Children in National Costumes" includes Safiullova Rima Gumerovna, a prominent public figure, Head of Agrofirma Kolos LLC (Tatarstan). Deputy of the Syundyukovsky rural settlement of the Tetyushsky municipal district. Director of the Fund for the Development and Support of Cultural Initiatives “Istoki" . "For me, this is a large—scale project about our memory, about our roots, about the most important connection in the world," says Rima Gumerovna. — Preserving the unique cultures and traditions of our peoples is one of the most important tasks. This competition is a great opportunity not only to see this beauty, but also to help preserve it for future generations." We are sure…