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22/07/2024

On the Adoption of the Final Communiqué of the BRICS Civil Forum 2024
On July 3-4, 2024, the BRICS Civil Forum took place in Moscow. More than 650 people took part in the forum - representatives of the civil society of the BRICS countries and invited countries of the world majority. The forum was preceded by a lot of preparatory work.

05/07/2024

The 9th BRICS Civil Forum Brought Together Over 600 Representatives of Civil Society
On July 3–4, Moscow hosted the 9th BRICS Civil Forum, which was attended by representatives from the group's new member states. The event was organized by the BRICS Expert Council-Russia, in line with the official calendar of events for Russia’s BRICS Chairship in 2024.

05/07/2024

«We Work to Create a More Prosperous, Fair, and Safe World»
On July 3–4, 2024, the IX BRICS Civil Forum was held in Moscow for the first time since the association was expanded by five new countries in January 2024. Participants emphasised the importance of personal interaction between public figures, civil activists, as well as the work they do to strengthen and enrich friendly relations between BRICS countries, based on mutual respect.

04/07/2024

Well-known designer from Ural was inspired to create a conceptual scarf by the stunning BRICS women
The ‘BRICS 2024’ scarf, designed by a renowned Ural designer Nina Ruchkina, honours the beauty of women from the BRICS member nations and Russian culture. The new scarf, along with other pieces from the ‘Russkiye v Mode’ collection, was unveiled at the ‘Nina Ruchkina. Beauty Brings the World Together’ art exhibition during the BRICS Civil Forum held on July 3–4 in Moscow.

04/07/2024

Press conference following the outcomes of the IX BRICS Civil Forum
The press conference following the outcomes of the IX BRICS Civil Forum held under the motto “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security”, took place on July 4 at the Rossiya Segodnya media group.

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04/06/2024

The philosophical essay contest “Vision 2050 – BRICS People 2050 – How BRICS Would Change the World by 2050” finished
The results and winners of the essay contest “Vision 2050” were announced at an online jury meeting that took place in Moscow on May 24.

16/05/2024

A Meeting of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Working Group under the BRICS Civil Forum Took Place in Moscow
On May 16, HSE University hosted a virtual meeting of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Working group under the BRICS Civil Forum. During the event, both Russian and international participants discussed recommendations for the leaders of the BRICS nations concerning the group's civil agenda.

15/05/2024

HSE University Hosted a Meeting of the Education and Human Development Working Group under the BRICS Civil Forum
On May 14, HSE University in Moscow hosted a meeting of the Education and Human Development Working group. The participants discussed the distinctive features of their respective educational systems, specific challenges faced by their countries, and shared experiences on measures implemented to enhance the quality of education.

15/05/2024

Co-Chairs of BRICS Civil Forum Working Groups Meet in Moscow
On May 13, HSE University in Moscow hosted a coordinating meeting of the co-chairs of working groups under the BRICS Civil Forum. During the meeting, the participants discussed issues concerning preparations for the BRICS Civil Forum, which is scheduled to take place in Moscow on July 3–4.

28/04/2024

A Meeting of the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Working Group under the BRICS Civil Forum Took Place on April 26
On April 26, the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation hosted a meeting of the Culture, Sports, Tourism Working group under the BRICS Civil Forum. During the meeting, participants discussed the content and procedure for preparing the proposals to be included in the stance document of the upcoming forum. Proposals were made to ensure the integration of new members into the Working group's agenda.

25/04/2024

A Roundtable Discussion "Local Self-Government and Cities of the Future" Took Place in Moscow
On April 23, a round table on local self-government and the cities of the future took place in Moscow. Hosted at the Komsomolskaya Pravda Editorial Office, the event was organized in the run-up to the BRICS Civil Forum, following the Local Self-Government Day.

12/04/2024

A Roundtable Discussion of the Working Group "Sovereign Economic and Financial Development" Took Place in Moscow
On April 12, HSE University in Moscow hosted a round table of the Working group «Sovereign Economic and Financial Development» within the BRICS Civil Forum. The event was moderated by Nikolai Ostarkov, a Member of the General Council of All-Russia Public Organization «Business Russia» and Co-Chair of the Working group.

12/04/2024

A Roundtable discussion of the Working Group «Education and Human Development» Took Place in Moscow
On April 12, the first round table of the Working Group «Education and Human Development» within the BRICS Civil Forum was held at HSE University's campus in Moscow.
The event was moderated by Evgeniy Terentev, Director of the Institute of Education at HSE University and Co-Chair of the Working group.

09/04/2024

A Roundtable Discussion of the Working Group «Culture, Sports, and Tourism» Took Place in Moscow
On April 9, the first round table of the Working group «Culture, Sports, and Tourism» within the BRICS Civil Forum was held at HSE University's campus in Moscow.

02/04/2024

Round Table of the Working Group "Sovereign Economic and Financial Development" of the BRICS Civil Forum Was Held in Moscow
On March 29, HSE University in Moscow hosted a meeting of the working group focused on Sovereign Economic and Financial Development within the BRICS Civil Forum. Nikolai Ostarkov, Co-Chair of the working group representing Russia, moderated the event.

28/03/2024

Philosophical Essay Contest
Vision 2050 – BRICS People 2050 – How BRICS Would Change the World by 2050
Applications for "Vision 2050: How BRICS would change the world by 2050" philosophical essay competition will be open starting on April 2.

04/03/2024

HSE University Hosted Inaugural Meeting of Representatives from the Russian Non-Profit Sector as Part of Preparations for the BRICS Civil Forum
The first meeting of G20 and the Russian NGO Working Group on BRICS brought together over 50 representatives of non-profit organizations. The participants discussed key topics surrounding the collaboration among civil society members from BRICS nations.

22/02/2024

A Roundtable Discussion of the Working Group «Ecology, Energy Transition, and Social Justice» Took Place in Moscow
On February 22, HSE University in Moscow hosted a round table of the Working Group «Ecology, Energy Transition, and Social Justice» within the BRICS Civil Forum.
The event was moderated by Albina Dudareva, Executive Director of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation.In 2024, a new chapter began in the history of the BRICS.

15/02/2024

The new chapter of BRICS 2024
In 2024, a new chapter began in the history of the BRICS. Russia, as the first chairman of the expanded BRICS, will have to ensure the integration of new members into the work of the association.