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Tatyana Golikova opened the "Russia – a Family of Families" marathon organized by the Russian Knowledge Society.
Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova opened the "Russia – A Family of Families" marathon organized by the Russian Knowledge Society. The large-scale event is taking place at the National Center "Russia."
The marathon aims to showcase the strength, potential, and harmony of the peoples of Russia, allowing everyone to feel part of a large, united family. Lectures, master classes, exhibitions, and film screenings are organized for four thousand young people—representatives of over 190 nationalities of the Russian Federation, as well as foreign guests. The main event will be the grand opening of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, a ceremony that will encompass all regions via a teleconference with participants from 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
"The Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia is a truly momentous event. This year is about each of us, because it is our multinational people who form the foundation of our great country's unity. It is symbolic that the opening is taking place at the National Center 'Russia'—a place where the best traditions and generational ties are concentrated, and where the country's achievements and victories are presented. Russia is home to 194 peoples, each unique and distinctive. Mutual understanding and unity have always been the hallmarks of our interaction. Throughout the state's more than 1,000-year history, it is cohesion, consolidation, and unity that have helped the country develop and overcome the most difficult challenges. This was the case during the war, it is the case now, and it will always be the case," Tatyana Golikova addressed the participants.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Russia's strength lies in its intangible heritage: 300 languages are spoken, making it the most multilingual country in the world. Schools teach 75 languages, the media speaks 65 languages, and books are written in 90 languages. Therefore, in 2022, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the intangible ethnocultural heritage of the Russian Federation—fairy tales, epics, dances, songs, and cuisine. "I can't help but mention our indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East. We have 47 of them, living in 28 regions of the country. And therefore, another very important document, which was launched in 2026, is the concept for the development of indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East, aimed at fostering the traditions and habitats of indigenous peoples. This is all what we must focus on, what we must invest in together, and what we must develop," Tatyana Golikova emphasized in her speech.
Following the marathon's opening, the Deputy Prime Minister visited areas for sports, creative arts, and culinary master classes dedicated to the culture, traditions, and history of Russia's peoples. She also toured the multimedia exhibition "Heroes of the Special Operation: A Feat of Unity," a folk literature library, and the interactive zone "17 Traditional Values of Russia," which aims to introduce the principles that unite Russia's peoples. Guests also viewed the interactive exhibition "Book of Fairy Tales," where participants follow the hero's journey, overcome trials, and enter a world of magic. The exhibition is dedicated to Russian tales, legends, and epics from Russia's regions. Since its opening, it has attracted 30,000 visitors.
The federal educational marathon "Russia – a Family of Families" organized by the Russian Society "Knowledge," dedicated to the launch of the Year of Unity of Peoples of the Country, aims to strengthen unity, interethnic harmony, and mutual understanding among the peoples of Russia. At the event, young people will learn about the cultural and linguistic diversity that enriches the country and is an advantage in an era of geopolitical change.
The marathon's speakers include government officials, Heroes of Russia, prominent athletes, and artists. The cultural program will feature performances by renowned ethno-pop artists. Participants will also enjoy creative, sports, and culinary master classes led by renowned experts, exhibitions, and fashion shows. The marathon will feature documentaries about the nature, culture, and history of Altai, the Russian North, and Kamchatka. A folk literature library will be open, featuring works by prominent writers from various nations. In the gastronomic arena, a team of chefs from the "Gastronomic Map of Russia" project will introduce young people to the culinary traditions of Russia's peoples. A large-scale flash mob, "Round Dance of Friendship," will be a living symbol of unity, featuring representatives of dozens of nationalities.
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