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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
March 9, 2026
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The event, dedicated to International Women's Day, brought together over 100 successful women for discussions, including the Chairperson of the Central Electoral Commission of the Russian Federation, distinguished coaches and multiple champions, actresses, entrepreneurs and bloggers, an orchestra conductor and a KHL commentator, a race car driver, and an airplane pilot. The broadcast was watched by 16.5 million viewers, and 1,800 guests attended the event itself.
The forum kicked off with a discussion on audience engagement tools: experts explained how humor, hate, and a quick response to trends can help promote a personal brand. Gosha Kutsenko made a surprise appearance at the meeting, presenting flowers to the female speakers and talking about the film "Tulips," which he starred in with Varvara Shcherbakova, who was also participating in the discussion. According to Kutsenko, the film was lyrical, tender, and touching. He admitted that he would like to see "Tulips" not only with his family, but also with Varvara Shcherbakova and Valya Karnaval.
In a candid conversation with the audience, Ida Galich and her mother, Zarina Tengizovna Galich, answered a series of quick questions about each other. Ida explained that she grew up in a military family and moved frequently with her parents and brother. She said the hardest part was adjusting to life in Moscow.
Dmitry Nagiev was the forum's secret guest. He answered questions from the audience during an open mic session, moderated by blogger Mash Milash.
At a meeting with Ella Alexandrovna Pamfilova, Chairperson of the Central Electoral Commission, we discussed the advantages of women in politics and changing social roles. Ella Alexandrovna also spoke about the upcoming elections, which plan to make greater use of artificial intelligence and peaceful drones in hard-to-reach regions.
Figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze gave her first public interview in a long time, answering questions about discipline, the differences between the Russian figure skating school and others, and the diverse personalities of its athletes. The coach emphasized the importance of enjoying training and performance, rather than struggling and suffering. She cited Milan Olympic champion Lucy Liu as an example: according to Eteri, what sets the American skater apart from many others is that she's a down-to-earth girl with a positive and easygoing approach to the sport.
Svetlana Romashina, head coach of the Russian synchronized swimming team; Angelina Melnikova, Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics; Marina Katashinskaya, three-time world champion in ballroom dancing; Alsu Minazova, Tokyo Olympic participant and vice-world champion in canoe slalom; and Anna Prugova, Honored Master of Sports of Russia in ice hockey and KHL TV commentator, spoke about new challenges after achieving remarkable athletic achievements. The meeting was moderated by Maria Kiseleva, Olympic champion in synchronized swimming.
In a discussion about unfeminine professions, participants shared how they mastered the skills of conductor, race car driver, aircraft commander, war correspondent, soccer player, and hockey commentator. In a discussion titled "Moscow as a Center of Cultural Life," experts discussed why Muscovites are willing to spend tens of thousands of rubles on theaters and museums and how cultural outings have become a trend.
Actresses and bloggers Agata Dranga, Svetlana Bondarchuk, Liza Yushchuk, Ekaterina Vyalikova, Natalya Rudova, and Nastasya Samburskaya debunked myths about female friendship. Oksana Domnina, Valeriya, Natasha Bardo, Elena Glukhovskaya, Elena Pinskaya, and Assol shared how to maintain relationships while advancing in their careers.
For the first time, the forum featured a mentoring room, offering one-on-one meetings with experts. Participants received personal branding and business scaling advice through personal consultations. Mentors included Lika Glazkova (Air In The Hair), Ekaterina Minkevich (Influence You PR), Polina Voronina (Flowwow), as well as experts from the VK AdBlogger platform and VKontakte's business and seller development department.
The forum featured 18 discussions: speakers discussed brand DNA, the challenges of growing up in the age of content, the ethics of philanthropy, experiments in contemporary literature, travel, the reboot of Russian cinema, and other topics.
The Mosfilm Cinema Center (Cinema Park Mosfilm), which opened in 2023, is one of the most iconic and sought-after venues and one of the most popular cultural destinations in Moscow. It offers special screenings, meetings with directors and actors, discussions with critics and experts, and screenings not often seen in other cinemas—from retrospectives to new festival films—as well as live broadcasts of cultural and sporting events, lectures, shows, and performances. The Mosfilm Cinema Center's facilities allow it to host events of varying scale and complexity, as well as original formats. On Yandex Maps, the Cinema Center has a perfect score of 5.0, based on hundreds of ratings!
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