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The Forum annually brings together representatives of religious denominations, government agencies, experts in education, culture, and law, public figures, and international guests from more than 20 countries for a dialogue on traditional spiritual and moral values and the strengthening of peace.
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About the Forum
Forum «Religion and Peace» is one of the largest discussion platforms, where for more than 10 years in an open dialogue, issues of support and development of humanitarian and charitable initiatives, interreligious relations, consolidation of society on the basis of traditional values are discussed.

Through all forums, a single semantic core passes – the role of traditional spiritual and moral values in strengthening peace, stability and national security.

The Forum helps to build new partnerships and create conditions for working together on initiatives aimed at strengthening trust and mutual understanding between people from different countries and cultures. Through discussions, panel sessions, and working groups, participants are looking for practical solutions that will help to consolidate society and develop humanitarian cooperation at the national and international levels.
Years of holding
12
Participating countries
20+
Speakers and experts annually
30+
Participants annually
1000+
Participants in the history of the forum
200000+
"We are not trying to impose a single point of view. On the contrary, the forum was created to hear different voices, understand each other's positions, and find common ground where possible. This is how genuine consensus is born"
Head of the Forum
Alexey Alexandrovich Cherkezov
Forum theme:
«Religion and Peace: the unity of peoples in the diversity of service»
To be held:
October 20–22, 2026
Moscow
The business programme of the 12th Moscow International Forum “Religion and Peace” in 2026, held under the motto “The unity of peoples in the diversity of service”, will bring together a series of large‑scale events at leading venues in Moscow.

The three-day forum includes a grand opening, a plenary session, thematic sections, round tables and panel discussions on key issues of modern peacekeeping.

The discussion will focus on church diplomacy, humanitarian and educational initiatives, social and medical services, support for the Russian language, as well as the role of modern media in strengthening interethnic and interreligious harmony.
DAY 1
Date
20.10.26г
Time
15:00
Venue
Alexander Solzhenitsyn House of Russian Abroad
Moscow, Nizhnyaya Radishchevskaya St., 2
Program
15:00-16:00
Registration of participants
16:00-18:00
Panel Discussion "Church Diplomacy in the Name of Peace," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia
DAY 2
Date
21.10.26г
Time
10:00
Venue
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Moscow, Malaya Pirogovskaya St., 1
PRogram
10:00-11:00
Registration of participants
11:00-13:00
Roundtable "The Russian Language as a Tool for Peace and Partnership"
11:00-13:00
Roundtable "Aspects of Teaching the Course 'History of Religions in Russia' in Educational Institutions of the Russian Federation"
Date
21.10.26г
Time
14:30
Venue
The venue is being specified
program
14:30-15:00
Registration of participants
15:00-17:00
Roundtable "Medicine as a Form of Social Service"
DAY 3
Date
22.10.26г
Time
10:00
Venue

International Multimedia Press Centre of the Russia Today Media Group

Moscow, Zubovsky Blvd., 4
program
10:00-11:00
Registration of participants
11:00-11:30
Opening Ceremony of the Forum
11:30-13:30
Plenary Session "Religion and Peace: Unity of Peoples in the Diversity of Service"
13:30-14:30
Reception for participants
14:30-16:30
Parallel sections:

Section 1: "Interethnic Harmony as a Foundation for Peace"

Section 2: "Modern Media: Towards Understanding Through Content"

Section 3: "Public Diplomacy and Humanitarian Cooperation in the Modern World"
16:30-17:00
Closing of the Forum
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Quotes
from the forum's experts
"I am happy to participate both as a civil servant, as an expert, as a scientist, and as a citizen of Russia. I get to know many interesting people here, and there are many interesting issues and proposals that can be implemented in our work"
Evgeny Eremin
Head of the Department for Interaction with Religious Organizations of the Presidential Administration for Domestic Policy of the Russian Federation
"The topic of the forum is certainly relevant in the context of interreligious and interethnic relations, and even international relations, because it has been repeatedly stated today that an enlightened consciousness with certain knowledge and skills is more flexible and more receptive to new things. For the most part, we are subconsciously afraid of what we do not understand. And through education, through enlightenment, through understanding of the new, understanding of what may seem unusual to us, we come to the fact that some event, some culture exists, and we stop being afraid of it"
Anna Kotova
State Secretary - Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs of the Russian Federation
"We hope that the dialogue that takes place within the framework of this forum will help us to get to know each other even better and to determine the ways that will lead us to friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding. Any dialogue is always useful. To gain international experience, to understand what is happening abroad in our country, and to use all the positive aspects in our work — this is, of course, very great"
Vitaly Suchkov
Head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of the City of Moscow
"The goal of this forum is to find a way to peace through education. We all understand that by educating our children, we are raising patriots of our country. If we do not do this, then others will come, occupy the minds, and our children will already be educated by other education systems, other ideas. Our children can't be given away like this"
Usman Rassukhanov
Director of the Department of Integration of the National Education System and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation
"The basis of everything that happens is education. If a person is educated, then they are a well-established personality, which means that they no longer need to be prevented"
Georgy Nersisyan
Deputy Director of the Department of Information Policy and Comprehensive Security of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of the Russian Federation
"I am happy to participate both as a civil servant, as an expert, as a scientist, and as a citizen of Russia. I get to know many interesting people here, and there are many interesting issues and proposals that can be implemented in our work"
Evgeny Eremin
Head of the Department for Interaction with Religious Organizations of the Presidential Administration for Domestic Policy of the Russian Federation
"The topic of the forum is certainly relevant in the context of interreligious and interethnic relations, and even international relations, because it has been repeatedly stated today that an enlightened consciousness with certain knowledge and skills is more flexible and more receptive to new things. For the most part, we are subconsciously afraid of what we do not understand. And through education, through enlightenment, through understanding of the new, understanding of what may seem unusual to us, we come to the fact that some event, some culture exists, and we stop being afraid of it"
Anna Kotova
State Secretary - Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs of the Russian Federation
"We hope that the dialogue that takes place within the framework of this forum will help us to get to know each other even better and to determine the ways that will lead us to friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding. Any dialogue is always useful. To gain international experience, to understand what is happening abroad in our country, and to use all the positive aspects in our work — this is, of course, very great"
Vitaly Suchkov
Head of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of the City of Moscow
"The goal of this forum is to find a way to peace through education. We all understand that by educating our children, we are raising patriots of our country. If we do not do this, then others will come, occupy the minds, and our children will already be educated by other education systems, other ideas. Our children can't be given away like this"
Usman Rassukhanov
Director of the Department of Integration of the National Education System and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation
"The basis of everything that happens is education. If a person is educated, then they are a well-established personality, which means that they no longer need to be prevented"
Georgy Nersisyan
Deputy Director of the Department of Information Policy and Comprehensive Security of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science of the Russian Federation
How was the forum
last year
XI Moscow International Forum
"Religion and Peace"
Theme: «Education us the path to peace»
Moscow, November 20-21, 2025
In 2025, the Forum discussed current issues of education and its role in interethnic and interreligious interaction, the preservation of traditional spiritual and moral values in education, as well as the role of religious and public organizations in the modern education system.

Discussions took place at a plenary session and three thematic sections.
The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, Russian and foreign experts, public and religious figures from Russia, Syria, Iran, Belarus, Moldova, Israel, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, and Iraq. Representatives of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics also spoke at the Forum as speakers.

For two days, participants discussed approaches to maintaining traditional spiritual and moral values through educational activities, which are essential for the harmonious coexistence of people in a diverse world. The participants expressed their hope for continued activities in the field of education and noted the high importance of such events for our country.
Video:
Religion and Peace – 2025: final video about the Forum
Education is the path to peace: video from the opening of the 2025 Forum
Media about the forum:
Education as the Foundation of Peace: Results of the 11th Moscow International Forum
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Representatives of the CSPU Coordination Center Took an Active Part in the 11th Moscow International Forum "Religion and Peace: Education as the Path to Peace"
Representatives of the Coordination Center of CSPU actively participated in the 11th Moscow International Forum "Religion and Peace: Education as the Path to Peace," which annually brings together experts...
The Forum Has Concluded. The Words Remain.
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The True Path to Peace: Moscow to Host a Religious Forum
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Moscow to Host the "Religion and Peace" Forum
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History of the Forum
Uniting people, religions,
and states for the sake
Forum «Religion and Peace» is an international discussion platform that brings together representatives of religious organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, public associations, and the expert community from Russia and other countries. The forum's events are attended by religious leaders from various denominations, representatives of the State Duma, the Presidential Administration, the Moscow Government, as well as foreign delegations, scientists, and public figures.

The Forum focuses on discussing issues related to strengthening peace and social harmony, promoting interreligious dialogue, preserving traditional spiritual and moral values, and supporting humanitarian and charitable initiatives. Special attention is paid to the role of education in shaping a culture of mutual respect, responsibility, and cooperation between people of different nationalities and religions.

The Forum creates a space for open exchange of experience, professional dialogue, and the search for practical solutions to the pressing issues of modern society. It brings together those who work to build trust between people, promote international cooperation, and implement projects aimed at preserving peace and mutual understanding.

Over the years, the Forum has become a platform for the formation of new partnerships, the discussion of significant social initiatives, and the development of proposals that contribute to the advancement of humanitarian cooperation between countries and civil society institutions.

Between 2013 and 2025, 12 forums were held with annual participation ranging from 300 to 1000 people from more than 30 countries. The total audience reach over 10 years exceeded 200,000 people, and the number of publications and media mentions was more than 1500. Among the key topics of previous years are “Religion and Digital Society”, “Spiritual Foundations of the Great Victory”, “Traditional Values as the Foundation of Peace”, “Education as a Path to Peace”. In 2026, the forum’s theme will be “The Unity of Peoples in the Diversity of Service”.
About the organizer
The Union Christian World is a Russian public organization that has been implementing projects in the field of interreligious dialogue, humanitarian cooperation, and public diplomacy since 2013.

The Union's mission is to protect and preserve traditional spiritual values and assist the ancient churches of the Middle East in preserving their Christian heritage. Among the key areas of activity are the development of international and interreligious dialogue, the implementation of social and educational programs, the support of traditional values through legal, informational, and educational mechanisms, as well as humanitarian assistance to Christian communities abroad.

One of the Union's key projects is the international forum «Religion and Peace» which has been serving as a platform for open dialogue, exchange of experience, and the development of cooperation between participants from Russia and foreign countries for many years.
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