Within the framework of the IV International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium”, a significant discussion was held on the preservation of cultural heritage through the prism of crafts, languages and traditions. The event brought together leading experts from Russia and the CIS countries to develop strategies for preserving cultural diversity in the modern world.
The session was moderated by Galina Vasilyevna Merzlikina, a recognized art critic, curator and expert on visual culture, President of the Center for International, Cultural and Business Cooperation “Culture for Life”. Her professional experience and deep understanding of cultural processes allowed her to build a multifaceted and meaningful dialogue.
Key speeches of the speakers:
Lyudmila Fyodorovna Vostrikova, a member of the Community of Wives of Russian Diplomats, shared her unique experience of diplomatic service in the Republic of Korea and the DPRK. In her speech, she highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy as a tool for strengthening international relations and preserving national identity.
Kamil Gazimagomedovich Landa, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor at RANEPA, presented an expert analysis of modern challenges in the field of cultural heritage preservation. He stressed the need to integrate traditional values into international cooperation processes and educational strategies.
Manzura Mamadovna Jumayeva, a representative of the Khujand State University of Tajikistan, highlighted the issues of preserving the linguistic heritage and the importance of intercultural exchange in the educational space. Her presentation demonstrated the richness of Tajikistan’s cultural traditions and their role in strengthening international relations.
Ekaterina Andreevna Velichkina, Executive Director of Media Planning at the NGO International Union of Women, Ambassador of GEROPHARM, shared her successful experience in using modern media technologies to promote cultural heritage. The speaker noted the importance of digital platforms for preserving and promoting traditional values among young people.
Ogulsabyr Yelbarsovna Berdiyeva, a member of the Central Council of the Union of Women of Turkmenistan, presented a unique experience in preserving national craft traditions. In her speech, she revealed the mechanisms of cultural heritage transfer through educational programs and public initiatives.
Victoria Viktorovna Taganova, President of the SUN RAY ry International Foundation for Children, touched upon the topical issue of preserving local languages in the digital age. Her report “The Global Challenge to Local Languages: Strategies in the 21st Century” offered concrete solutions for integrating linguistic diversity into the digital space.
Patimat Kachuyevna Gammadova, Honored Worker of Culture of Dagestan, People’s Master of Russia in Applied Arts, Art historian and ethnographer. Patimat Kachuyevna spoke about how she continues the work of her father, Kacha Gammadov, devoting herself to preserving the cultural heritage of the region. Developing the work he started on the search and study of traditional costumes of the peoples of Dagestan, she now maintains and replenishes a unique collection of ethnic costumes, which the Honored Cultural Worker of Dagestan, the CHIASSR and the Kabardino-Balkarian ASSR has collected to more than 50 sets.
Amina Rafaelevna Shabanova, founder and CEO of the Umma Forum, presented the project “UMMA FORUM: Public Diplomacy as a bridge of trust between cultures.” In her speech, she demonstrated how modern communication platforms can promote intercultural dialogue and preserve traditional values.
Main conclusions of the session:
The participants of the discussion unanimously noted that the preservation of cultural heritage is not only a task of preserving the past, but also an investment in a sustainable future. The key areas of work were highlighted:
• Development of cultural diplomacy as an instrument of soft power
• Integration of traditional values into educational programs
• Using digital technologies to preserve and promote cultural heritage
• Support of craft traditions as the basis of economic sustainability of local communities
• Development of intercultural dialogue through public initiatives and international projects
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Earlier, we talked about the results of the 4th International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium”
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