On April 8, 2025, a lecture on cultural diplomacy and education entitled “Soft Power: Language, Culture, and Higher Education” took place at the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center in Paris. The audience included students, members of the academic community, and professionals in the field of international relations.
Educational program at RSUH “Russia-Austria: history, politics, economics, culture
The bachelor's degree program is supported by the Russian-Austrian Civil Society Forum "Sochi Dialogue" and the Russian-Austrian Commission of Historians
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Lecture: “Soft Power: Language, Culture, and Higher Education in the Modern World”
Lecture: “Ballroom Traditions and Diplomacy: The Cultural Code of Formal Communication”
On April 7, 2025, the Russian Orthodox Spiritual and Cultural Center in Paris hosted a lecture by Valentina Khlistun — an expert in business etiquette, a cultural history researcher, and an intercultural communication consultant. The event focused on ballroom traditions and their significance in diplomatic practice.
Peace. Friendship. Education — Russian and Austrian Students Build Bridges of Mutual Understanding
Austrian students studying the Russian language and culture visited the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) and engaged in discussions with RSUH students on the specifics of the educational systems in Russia and Austria. They shared both the challenges and advantages of language learning, as well as personal stories that convinced them of the importance of strengthening interstate dialogue through student exchanges and the reciprocal study of Russian and Austrian languages and cultures.
Austrian Holidays
In April 2025, Moscow hosted the “Austrian Holidays” project, implemented by the Russian-Austrian Public Forum Sochi Dialogue as part of the initiative to promote the Russian language and the cultures of the peoples of Russia.
Results of Dialogue eCup 2025
On March 31, the international tournament Dialogue eCup 2025 ended. This was the sixth time the event was held under the auspices of the Russian-Austrian Public Forum Sochi Dialogue.
The 70th anniversary of the Moscow Memorandum
On April 14, the Russian-Austrian Public Forum "Sochi Dialogue," together with the Austrian Business Club in Russia, organized a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the "Moscow Memorandum", which laid the foundation for the signing of the State Treaty on the Restoration of an Independent and Democratic Austria in Vienna.
Russian Embassy in Vienna presents a book about the 4th Guards
The Russian Embassy in Vienna has presented a book dedicated to the combat history of the 4th Guards Army during the Great Patriotic War, marking the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation from Nazi forces.
Fursenko: In 2025, We Will Host the Sixth Cyber Tournament Together with Austria
Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko spoke about the upcoming international tournament Dialogue eCup 2025, held under the auspices of the Russian-Austrian forum Sochi Dialogue.
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The "Sochi Dialogue" Forum will organize a concert featuring the great jazz pianist Daniil Kramer
On April 25, 2024, the "Sochi Dialogue" Forum will organize a concert featuring the great jazz pianist Daniil Kramer at the Russian House in Vienna.
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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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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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