Day: 22 April 2025

VI Russian Diplomacy Week: Sports Diplomacy. Day 1

Events

On April 22, 2025, the “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy” was launched at the Primakov Centre. This year’s theme was sports diplomacy. This significant event brought together experts, diplomats, athletes, and government representatives interested in developing international cooperation and promoting Russia’s positive image through sports. The opening ceremony featured welcoming speeches by distinguished guests, setting the tone for the entire week. Mikhail Mikhailovich Leonov, Vice-Rector for Educational Work and Youth Policy at Samara University, opened the event by highlighting the university’s contribution to training specialists in international relations and emphasizing the importance of sports diplomacy for young people. Yevgeny Alexandrovich …

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VI Russian Diplomacy Week: “Sports Diplomacy: Theory and Practice Through the Prism of History”

Events The Week of Diplomacy

“Sports Diplomacy: Theory and Practice Through the Prism of History” Section Successfully Held Within “VI Week of Russian Diplomacy”! Experts discussed the role of sports diplomacy in strengthening international dialogue and shared experiences in implementing successful projects. Anna Alexeevna Velikaya, Ph.D. in Political Science, Senior Researcher at IMEMO RAS, presented a report on “The Role of Russian Sports Diplomacy in Strengthening International Dialogue.” She emphasized that sport serves as an effective tool for overcoming political differences and building trust between nations. Anna Alexeevna provided specific examples of successful Russian sports diplomacy initiatives from different historical periods. Anna Nikolaevna Subbotina, President …

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