The atmosphere of a real international dialogue prevailed in the Moscow House of Nationalities. Here, with the support of the Department of National Policy of the Moscow Government, a strategic meeting of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” was held, bringing together diplomats, statesmen, experts and community leaders on one platform. The central theme was “Public diplomacy as a tool for strengthening international relations in the context of new economic realities.”
In the context of global economic and political challenges, public diplomacy is becoming a key mechanism for building trust and developing cooperation. It complements official diplomatic channels, allowing us to find flexible and practical solutions to strengthen international relations.
Welcome speech by the President of the club
Alfiya Amirova, President of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”, emphasized in her address to the participants: “In the modern world, when official diplomatic channels often turn out to be overloaded, it is people’s diplomacy that becomes the living bridge that connects peoples over any barriers and restrictions.”
“This strength is born here in this room – in a sincere dialogue, in common projects, in the desire to hear and understand each other. Today we have a unique opportunity to combine our efforts to find practical solutions,” Amirova said.
“I am sure that today’s discussion will help us find new ways to strengthen international cooperation through culture, economics and humanitarian projects,” concluded the president of the club.
Official appearances
In his greeting, the First Secretary of the Embassy of South Ossetia in the Russian Federation, Margiev Soslan, emphasized the importance of informal diplomatic channels in modern international relations.
Evgeny Prokhorenko, Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, shared his regional experience in developing public diplomacy and its impact on strengthening interregional ties.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic Attakurov Raimkul presented concrete examples of successful cooperation through tourism and cultural exchanges.
Public diplomacy: law, projects and communications
The main discussion revolved around practical cases. Vera Kovalenko, Deputy Head of the Department of International Law of the Russian State Law University, Doctor of Law, suggested looking at public diplomacy through the prism of law, considering international cooperation in combating crime as its effective form.
Natalia Zabolotskikh, Program Director of the World Public Assembly (SAI), Head of the Information Directorate of the SAI, President of the Eurasian Center for Project Initiatives, spoke about global public initiatives, presenting the interim results of the preparation of the First World Public Assembly “A New World of Conscious Unity”.
Of particular practical interest was the speech of Assel Ishanova, Master of Law, doctoral student of the Department of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Chief Consultant of the Human Resources and Information Security Department of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, delved into socio-cultural aspects, considering the construction of gender identity in a multiethnic space as an important element of dialogue.
Yana Filimonova, founder of the Scaling and Communications Workshop, author of the BRICS ID club and International Speaker projects, with more than 20 years of experience in corporate governance (she led the network’s branches in Russia), dedicated her speech to strengthening the integration of the BRICS countries through intercultural communications, which is especially important in the era of the formation of new economic poles.
Culture, memory and digital space
In the section on humanitarian aspects, Elena Kalgina, Director of the People’s Project Foundation, founder of the project to determine the fate of the dead and missing defenders of the Fatherland “Find a Soldier”, member of the Expert Council of the State Duma Committee on the Development of Civil Society, Public and Religious Associations, presented a profound example of public diplomacy based on historical memory. – the “Find a Soldier” project, which unites people from different countries in the search for the fallen defenders of the Fatherland.
Anastasia Nastasina, director of the International Artistic Creative Community (MATS) N.Agutina, director of show programs, producer, diplomat, completed the expert part. An expert in the field of PR and GR, media and strategic project management. Member of the International Association of Consultants in the field of Etiquette and Protocol (MCPEC). She graduated from the Workshop of New Media of ANO “Russia is the Land of Opportunities” with a degree in Event Management 2025, brilliantly revealing how cross-cultural events – from business forums to festivals – become the cement for strengthening relations in the international arena.
Among the The honorary guests of the event were Guida Ekaterina, Master of MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (“International Law”), Master of Law of the Rhein-Bonn Friedrich-Wilhelm University (“German Law”). The leading specialist is an expert of the Department of International Cooperation of the Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation.
Results: energy for future achievements
The moderator of the meeting, Alfiya Amirova, President of the club, summed up the results, noting that the event was not just a discussion, but a working session on generating specific ideas. Live networking after the official part confirmed the main thesis of the meeting: it is personal contacts, trust and common values that create those strong bridges that resist external pressures.
The meeting proved that people’s diplomacy is not an abstract concept, but a lively, dynamic and highly sought–after tool. This is a force that is being created here and now by the efforts of each participant who is ready to build a dialogue despite any challenges of the time.
The presentation of the certificate of the new member took place in the solemn atmosphere of the meeting. The International Union of Women. The ceremony emphasized the importance of expanding the community of like-minded women united by the goals of developing cultural dialogue, strengthening international cooperation and supporting women’s initiatives in the field of public diplomacy. Joining the ranks of the organization was a symbolic step towards consolidating efforts to implement humanitarian projects.
At the end of the event, the guests were presented with a touching video of the international photo contest “Mom and Children in national costumes”, which has become a vivid symbol of intercultural dialogue and family values.
After the official part, the participants had an informal set, where they continued discussing ideas, establishing contacts and planning future joint projects in an atmosphere of friendly communication.
The International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” sincerely thanks all the speakers, distinguished guests and participants for your invaluable contribution to the development of public diplomacy! Your ideas and energy are the building blocks for building strong bridges of friendship and mutual understanding between our peoples.
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.
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The International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” continues to work on developing practical solutions based on the dialogue that has taken place.