Prominent Russian and foreign public and political figures, scientists, writers, cultural figures, diplomats, legislators and journalists attended the conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of “The Russky Mir” Foundation. They represented 80 countries. The President of Russia and the first persons of the state congratulated “The Russky Mir” Foundation on its anniversary. Putin's greeting from the stage was read by the deputy head of the Presidential Administration Magomedsalam Magomedov. Valentina Pereverzeva, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, conveyed greetings from the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.
The President of the Russian Academy of Education Lyudmila Verbitskaya, who heads the board of trustees of “The Russky Mir” Foundation, speaking at the conference, called his creation a historic event.
The participants adopted a final resolution. They understand the Russian world as a unique phenomenon, a spiritual community of people who, irrespective of their nationality, religion and citizenship, unite love for Russia, interest in their history and culture, Russian language, involvement in the destiny of Russia, which was, is and will remain the heart of the Russian world. The participants expressed support for the efforts of the state and society aimed at promoting and popularizing the values and traditions of the Russian world in every possible way.