Dear Readers,We are pleased to present the third issue of European Herald, dedicated to the themes of spiritual values, public diplomacy, and cultural heritage. Today, as the world navigates challenging times, maintaining a space for mutual respect, historical memory, education, and cultural dialogue is more vital than ever.
The central theme of this issue highlights the work of the World Peoples’ Assembly—an international platform consistently shaping a new generation of public diplomacy. Opening with an introductory message from Andrey Belyaninov, Secretary-General of the World Peoples’ Assembly, this section features three subsequent articles exploring different dimensions of this large-scale initiative.
Our editorial team continues to highlight the efforts of Russian compatriots who work to preserve the Russian language and culture abroad. This issue features materials covering cultural and educational initiatives in Russia, Slovakia, Austria, and Italy, along with projects bridging generations and nations. Among these are contributions by Y. Bazarova, V. Lebedev, and A. Nemtsova.
As per tradition, the journal dedicates pages to Russian authors. Readers will discover articles on Novgorodskaya Bronnitsa and Yelabuga, as well as a feature celebrating the 170th anniversary of the State Tretyakov Gallery. We are particularly honored to present an article by A. Izmailov, a survivor of the Siege of Leningrad, whose personal recollections and reflections form a deeply meaningful part of our shared historical memory.
A special place is reserved for our youth section. It includes contributions from A. Hovhannisyan, a student from Armenia; N. Bulanova, a Slovak blogger and traveler; and A. Khabele from the Kingdom of Lesotho.
For our editorial team, fostering the growth of the younger generation, supporting the Russian language, and cultivating a love for literature in children remain fundamental priorities. That is why we are featuring a report on the international Chekhov Readings, which brought together young participants from Austria, Belgium, Italy, Greece, and Germany.
Our memorial feature also continues, presenting new research by A. Karpov and E. Ivanova dedicated to preserving the memory of Second World War heroes across Europe.
We have not overlooked the topical issues of this past summer. The historical narrative of firefighting in ancient Rus' and Western Europe serves as a timely reminder that community safety and public welfare have deep historical roots. Articles by V. Lukin and T. Musienko explore this theme in depth.
Additionally, we introduce readers to the publishing activity of the European Fund of Slavic Written Language and Culture, and highlight an upcoming project by the civic association Slavica (Slovakia)—a new bilingual edition of Leo Tolstoy’s fairy tales in Russian and Slovak. This initiative aims to support Russian language preservation and foster children's interest in literature.
We hope this issue will serve not only as a source of compelling new insights, but also as an invitation to reflect on the spiritual values that bring people of different nations together, preserve historical memory, and build a future grounded in culture, education, and mutual respect.
We wish you an engaging read, new discoveries, and inspiring insights!
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Warm regards,
The Editorial Board of European Herald