Dialogue of cultures
in a rapidly changing world
At the conference in the Hermitage Theater, participants of the Forum present projects that showcase not only the cultural uniqueness of their home countries and regions but also trends in the development of creative industries — both regional and global
Practical conference
We inspire for ideas exchange
About the conference
Listen to expert talks
The conference will feature representatives from various creative industries across Eurasia, who will share insights about their work
Share experiences
Discover current trends in creative industries in both Russia and abroad
Find like-minded people
You will have the opportunity to make new acquaintances and find partners for the implementation of cross-border projects in the future
Explore cultural diversity
Learn about the history and contemporary life, customs and traditions, as well as cultural and scientific figures from different countries and regions of Russia
Contribute to the dialogue of cultures
Each year, the Media Forum concludes with the ceremonial presentation of the Sign "For Significant contribution to the Dialogue of cultures" from the International journalistic community of the State Hermitage Museum
We’re waiting for your works
Technical requirements for participation
Total text length: at least 1,000 characters
The content must match the assigned topic
The information must be accurate and free of factual errors
The page design must be original and user-friendly
To participate in the competition, submissions must include the following:
- Author’s title and a brief annotation
- Character count
- Creation date of the longread
Multimedia elements — at least three types: photos, audio recordings, videos, infographics, maps, etc.
Main topics: history, cultural features of a country, customs and traditions, modern realities of life, and stories of cultural and scientific figures
Total text length: at least 1,000 characters
The content must match the assigned topic
The information must be accurate and free of factual errors
The page design must be original and user-friendly
Main topics: history, cultural features of a country, customs and traditions, modern realities of life, and stories of cultural and scientific figures
Multimedia elements — at least three types: photos, audio recordings, videos, infographics, maps, etc.
To participate in the competition, submissions must include the following:
- Author’s title and a brief annotation
- Character count
- Creation date of the longread
Contribute to the development of the dialogue of cultures
Deadline for submission — April 20, 2025