11 June 2025 | 13:00–14:30Moscow, VDNH, Pavilion 19, The Atom Museum Hall
The Role of Tourism in Preserving Historical Heritage and Strengthening International Ties
This year marks two anniversaries – the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the founding of the UN. These events are inextricably linked and held pivotal significance for all of humanity. The victory over Nazism laid the foundation for a new international order, with the UN at its helm. The panel discussion focuses on the role of tourism in preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, which includes visiting sites of military battles, memorials, and historical and local history museums. Cooperation in the field of historical tourism serves as a means to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen friendship among nations, educate younger generations, and counter attempts to distort history.
Moderator
Kolpakov Konstantin Head of the Department for International Sports, Youth Cooperation and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation
Mironenko Elena Director General, ATOM Museum at VDNKh
Panellist
Arutyunova Alina Deputy Chairman, Committee for Tourism of the City of Moscow
Dementyev Aleksey Director, “Stalingrad Battle” State Historical and Memorial Museum-Reserve
Mityukova Elena Deputy Director for Scientific Work, Brest Fortress-Hero Memorial Complex
Pankevich Yevgeny Chairman, St. Petersburg Tourism Development Committee
Smolnikov Dmitry Deputy Director General, Center for Strategic Research Foundation
Filatova Nadezhda Deputy Director - Head of World Heritage and International Cooperation Division, Heritage Institute
Fomin Artem First Deputy Director General, ANO Directorate of the World Youth Festival