24 26 September 2026

12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum

The theme for the 2026 Forum is “United Cultures, Common Values”.

Tatiana Golikova holds a meeting of the Organizing Committee for the 12th St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum

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About the Forum

A unique platform for cultural dialogue on the banks of the Neva

Since first being held in 2012, the St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum has gained a reputation as a unique opportunity for the worlds of culture and art to come together and engage in open, meaningful discussion of issues arising as the contemporary cultural landscape evolves.

The Forum brings together representatives from different countries, nationalities, and professions, including official delegations from more than 50 countries, prominent figures in culture and the arts, representatives of government bodies, international organizations, and business, experts, and leading media outlets.

The Forum will be one of the key events of the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, declared by Presidential Decree No. 962 of 25 December 2025.

countries, including Russia

2 468

participants

454

speakers

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Following the results of 2025

Vladimir Putin

President of Russia

“Our task in the modern world is to combine efforts in safeguarding cultural identity and diversity, traditions, and worldviews whilst moving forward, fostering innovation, and jointly creating genuine art – uplifting creativity that elevates humanity’s finest qualities. We must counter threats to minority cultures’ survival, advance principles of justice and equality in interethnic relations, and free the world from prejudice, double standards, and attempts to cancel this or that culture.”

Participants

Why should I attend?

The Forum opens access to the professional community shaping the cultural development agenda.

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01
Exchange experience with international experts and cultural leaders
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Discuss key trends in contemporary culture and the creative industries
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Establish professional connections with representatives of government, business, and the arts
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Engage in a dialogue on how to preserve cultural heritage and foster cultural diversity
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Explore the impact of new technologies on the cultural landscape