The region will serve as the venue for this large-scale project for the fifth time. As a rule, the forum-festival features both business and cultural programmes. This year, the project’s events will be hosted by three institutions: Ivanovo State University, Ivanovo State Power Engineering University, and Ivanovo House of Nationalities. The forum-festival is scheduled for 23–25 April 2026.
The primary aim of the project is to foster Russian–Balkan cooperation through public diplomacy. The forum is traditionally organised by the Centre for International Cooperation ‘Russian–Balkan Dialogue’ and the Russian–Balkan Centre for Business Cooperation and Culture.
As a reminder, the unique ‘Balkan Bridge. Ivanovo’ project has been running since 2020. The region traditionally holds various Russian-Balkan events – ranging from exhibitions to round tables and open lectures – where local residents and project guests can truly immerse themselves in an authentic Balkan atmosphere!
