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The inaugural
International Catherine Forum takes place in Moscow. It marks the 240th anniversary of the manifesto on accession of Crimea, Taman, and Kuban to the Russia Empire. The forum was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the signing of the document by Russian Empress Catherine II. It also marks the anniversary of the "On Inviting Foreigners to Russia" manifest, signed 260 years ago.
So-called "Calling" Manifest significance in national history is highlighted by the organizers, who see its ideas as pertinent today. They view Russia as a stable platform for Western residents seeking a new life grounded in traditional spiritual and moral values. The Catherine Forum not only commemorates historic dates for descendants of European immigrants, Crimea, and Novorossiya residents but also aims to showcase Russia's potential as a conducive environment for comfortable living and work.
Representatives of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, FADN, Rossotrudnichestvo, Rosmolodezh, senators and deputies of the State Duma, heads of regions, scientists, historians and political scientists, media representatives, businessmen, compatriots attend the forum.
The Forum starts off with a public dialogue focusing on the significance of Catherine II's manifestos, with support from the Russian Historical Society. The agenda includes the operation of information and advisory stands, discussion platforms, and main thematic sections. These sections encompass topics such as the "Media Image of Russia," "Everyone's Responsibility for the Common Future," "Foreign Specialists in Russia: Reasonableness and Demand," "Russia - a Country of Opportunities," and more.
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