The festival “Russia is us!”, which united the cultures of the country’s peoples, was held in Moscow.
The Central House of the Russian Army (CDRA) hosted a vibrant, large—scale festival “Russia is us!”, which brought together creative forces from dozens of regions of Russia. Collectives from distant Kalmykia, original Chuvashia, picturesque Bashkortostan, the mysterious Komi Republic, colorful Dagestan and many other amazing corners of our country met on the same stage. Through music, dance and theatrical art, each collective has revived the history of its region, giving the audience a unique journey through the cultural diversity of Russia.
The organizers of the festival are the Association of Representative Offices of the Subjects of the Russian Federation with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationalities (FADN of Russia) and the Government of Moscow. The Chairman of the organizing committee of the festival is Olga Yurievna Badma—Khalgaeva, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mari El to the President of the Russian Federation. The festival became part of the program of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and gathered more than 500 participants and spectators from different regions, presenting more than 20 concert performances and theatrical productions.
A unique photo exhibition “Mother and children in national costumes”, deployed in the lobby, created a special atmosphere of unity and respect for traditions. The exposition, organized by the Regional Public Organization International Women’s Union under the leadership of Alfiya Amirova, aroused great interest among the guests and organizers of the forum, who highly appreciated its significance and impressive visual embodiment of the idea of unity of peoples.
A world-class exhibition
The exhibition presented at the CDR has a rich history and international recognition. In 2024, the same exhibition was successfully demonstrated at the UN Office in Geneva on the occasion of Russian Language Day, where it caused a huge response from the international community. The international photo contest “Mom and children in national costumes” has been held for the 7th year (since 2019). In 2024-2025, the project was held under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO with the support of the Federal Agency for Nationalities (FADN of Russia).
In 2026, the announced The Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, the competition continues its mission to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen traditional family values, and the exhibition at the Festival “Russia is us!” it became another vivid confirmation of this.
Award for contribution to the preservation of cultural heritage
The awards ceremony took place at the festival. Alfiya Amirova, President of the NGO International Women’s Union, was awarded a diploma for preserving and popularizing the cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation.
The award was presented by E.G. Vlasov, Chairman of the Council of Heads of Representative Offices of the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation, who highly appreciated the long-term work of the IZH to unite peoples through art and family values.
The festival “Russia is us!” and the photo exhibition “Mother and Children in national costumes” became a vivid reminder: the strength of our country lies in unity, respect for traditions and love for our culture, which we pass on from generation to generation.