Results of the 6th Russian Cultural Congress: Preserving Russia's Cultural Identity

From October 30 to November 1, 2024, the 6th Russian Cultural Congress, titled “Cultural Identity in the Space of Tradition and Innovation,” was held in Moscow at the D.S. Likhachev Russian Research Institute for Cultural and Natural Heritage. Organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation with leading scientific and educational organizations, the congress gathered over 500 participants.

The section "Cultural Geography: Theories and Practices," moderated by Irina Alexandrovna Zhernosenko from the Altai State Institute of Culture, discussed preserving cultural landscapes, historical and cultural values, and ethnocultural diversity across Russia, with a particular focus on the Siberian Federal District.

Key Topics and Section Proposals:

• Researching Russia's cultural landscapes and creating criteria to evaluate their components, taking into account regional ethnocultural features.

• Developing a geolocation database for use in land management and establishing protective zones around cultural heritage sites.

• Establishing measures to effectively utilize cultural heritage in educational and tourism projects, including the creation of digital historical and cultural repositories.

• Introducing the concept of “sacred sites and centers” with a dedicated section in the State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites.

The congress highlighted the importance of preserving Russia's cultural identity and heritage, as well as involving youth in cultural education and exploring historical values.