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The delegation of the Assembly of peoples of Eurasia will participate in the upcoming November 12-14 IX St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum (SPbICF 2020) and hold a panel discussion with a pool of international experts from Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, France, Gambia, Great Britain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and other countries. The topic of the discussion is “Cultural and Spiritual Foundations of International Public Relations”.
What can unite the world community today, in the face of constantly emerging global threats? What is the role of culture in shaping a secure international agenda? How are the culture of relationships and the future of civilization interconnected? These and other issues are planned to be discussed at the “Cultural and Spiritual Foundations of International Public Relations” Platform initiated by the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly.
The prospects for the world’s future can no longer be decided by individual civil and legal institutions. They require the involvement of cultural, scientific, and artistic figures, as well as broad sections of the world community who are not indifferent to the spiritual and moral state of society. The formation of a sustainable, proactive, cultural community is a planetary necessity and the key to further development of mankind. Culture as a spiritual heritage guarantees the sustainable development of civilization. It is a life basis for all peoples and nations, and the key to the stability of international relations. Positive living conditions are a consequence of the spiritual culture of society. The community of peoples based on culture can become a new evolutionary form of self-organization of the world community.
The Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly has been participating in the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum every year since 2017. Discussion platforms are dedicated to issues of cross-cultural interaction between the peoples of Greater Eurasia. Current topics attract a wide range of international partners and attract the attention of cultural and artistic figures, representatives of public organizations, and well-known experts from Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.
Discussion platforms of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly at the St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum in different years:
- SPbICF 2017 – “The Role of Culture in Eurasian Integration”
- SPbICF 2018 – “Greater Eurasia: International Cultural Communications and Public Diplomacy”
- 2019 St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum – “Greater Eurasia: Culture and Youth”
On the Assembly
The International Union of Non-governmental Organizations “Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly” was established in May 2017. Representatives of 67 countries took part at the Congress held in Moscow. The organization focuses on the Eurasian social integration of peoples in the name of peace and harmony through public diplomacy, expanding and deepening contacts between peoples in addition to developing political interaction, cultural and ethnic, transport and logistics, trade and financial ties between the countries of Eurasia. The General Council consists of representatives from more than 30 countries. General Secretary of the Eurasian Peoples’ Assembly - Andrey Belyaninov. Website: eurasia-assembly.org
On the Forum
The St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum is an international platform for meetings, open dialogue and exchange of experience between experts in the field of culture and cultural policy, politicians and businessmen from different countries. SPbCF is a space for promoting innovative ideas in the international cultural context, presenting cultural projects and demonstrating the achievements of different countries in the field of art. Forum organizers: Government of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Government of Saint Petersburg. Website: culturalforum.ru