When traditional diplomacy searches for new formats, esports takes center stage. In March 2026, the sixth international interactive football tournament Dialog eCup will begin under the auspices of the Russian-Austrian public forum Sochi Dialogue.
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Remembering the Feat: Moscow Premiere of Hunting the Hares
The Illuzion cinema in Moscow hosted the premiere screening of the documentary Hunting the Hares, dedicated to the legendary and tragic escape of Soviet prisoners of war from the Mauthausen concentration camp in February 1945.
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Sochi Dialogue at the Meeting of Participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists with Vladimir Putin: Science Without Borders as the Foundation of the Future
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The Digital Age and Historical Sources: Between Emotion and Fact Session: “The Source in a World of Tradition, New Technologies, and Cultural Dialogue”
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“Sochi Dialogue” Takes Part in the Days of Russian Avant-Garde in Vienna
A significant cultural event took place at Vienna’s Pygmalion Theatre — the opening of the Days of Russian Theatrical Avant-Garde.
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“Sochi Dialogue” Presented at the G20 Platform in South Africa
On the sidelines of the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Research and Innovation, held on September 21–22 in Pretoria, an important event for the global scientific community took place — the second meeting of the G20 Chief Scientific Advisors’ Roundtable. The Russian delegation took an active part in the discussion, presenting two key projects: the Sochi Dialogue Forum and the ‘Vyzov’ Foundation.
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VII International Summer School on Kant’s Legacy: Philosophy Without Borders
On August 1, 2024, the VII International Summer School dedicated to the legacy of Immanuel Kant concluded in Kaliningrad. The event, organized with the support of the forums Sochi Dialogue, Petersburg Dialogue, and the Kantiana Academy, brought together students and researchers from Russia, Belarus, Austria, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, India, Iran, and Nigeria.
Sochi Dialogue at the 3rd International Youth Nuclear Forum “Obninsk NEW 2025”
On June 26, the 3rd International Youth Nuclear Forum “Obninsk NEW 2025” took place at the Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering of the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI.
This year’s main theme was: “Dream and Create the Future of the Global Nuclear Industry!”
The Russian-Austrian Public Forum also took part in one of the discussions: “Obninsk Tech: Partnership that creates opportunities.”
Panel Discussion “Dialogues with Europe: Is There a Future?”
On 19 June 2025, within the framework of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a panel discussion was held on the topic “Dialogues with Europe: Is There a Future?”
The most important task for young people today is to realize that their future is in their own hands — no one will create it for them or present it as a finished product.The most important task for young people today is to realize that their future is in their own hands — no one will create it for them or present it as a finished product. It is their responsibility to shape it themselves. I believe that the formats already implemented within the framework of the 'Sochi Dialogue', as well as those we are planning, place significant emphasis on engaging and empowering the younger generation.
The history of relations between Russia and Austria, marked not only by the pain of war but also by mutual assistance and resistance to evilThe history of relations between Russia and Austria, marked not only by the pain of war but also by mutual assistance and resistance to evil, calls for careful treatment and honest reflection — especially in the context of memory politics.
At the tournaments organized by the 'Sochi Dialogue', there is no room for political context.At the tournaments organized by the 'Sochi Dialogue', there is no room for political context. What unites players from Russia and Austria is a shared interest in esports.
It is encouraging to see that even in the current situation, bridges of cooperation between our countries are being preserved against all odds.It is encouraging to see that even in the current situation, bridges of cooperation between our countries are being preserved against all odds. We sincerely support the desire of all our friends to strengthen the work both to represent Russia abroad and to expand the horizons of cooperation between nations, and we look forward to continuing our fruitful cooperation.
The analysis of associative reactions of different nations to the same words shows that there is no ‘complete sameness’ of German and Austrian cultures and their values.The analysis of associative reactions of different nations to the same words shows that there is no ‘complete sameness’ of German and Austrian cultures and their values, also allows to correct the perception of Russians, Austrians and Germans about each other. And the latter is very important for increasing the effectiveness of intercultural communication in the current difficult political realities.
The publishing activities of Sochi Dialogue act as a platform for the exchange of ideas and experience.The publishing activities of Sochi Dialogue act as a platform for the exchange of ideas and experience, enriching mutual understanding and strengthening the dialog between countries, opening new prospects for cooperation.
The National Center shares the values of the Sochi Dialogue.The National Center shares the values of the Sochi Dialogue. We strive to achieve common goals: to promote wider international awareness of our country's most important achievements, to popularize Russia in the international arena and to build a constructive dialogue with those who want to live in a healthy world.
One of the advantages of the Sochi Dialogue is an informal but working structure,
and its main task is not formal decision-making, but maximizing the interaction between both countries' civil society representatives.
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Presentation of the Russian-language edition of the book "Soviet prisoners of war in the system of concentration camps in Germany"
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Russian translation of the book by German historians about Nazi concentration camps was presented in Moscow
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The Russian State University for the Humanities has opened the program "Russia-Austria: history, politics, economics, culture"
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