Altai - the Bell of Peace: Leaders and Experts to Discuss the Integration of Civilizations at the World Public Assembly
Each of the platforms of the World Public Assembly has its own special meaning and is focused on a specific area. One of the highlights of the panel sessions will be a dialogue dedicated to a unique territory that has a special spiritual significance in the context of the development of civilizations: "Altai as the Junction of Civilizational Worlds."
10.09.2025
The moderator of the platform, Ivan Belekov, adviser to the Head of the Altai Republic, Head of the Representative Office of the World Peoples Assembly in the Altai Republic (Russia), is the author of the concept of the discussion. The main idea is the special mission of Altai as a space of spiritual unity.
"Altai is not only the guardian of the most ancient layers of Eurasian culture. This is the region of the planet where the dominant features of the Eurasian civilization are most vividly reflected: polyethnicity and poly-confessionalism. Orthodoxy, Islam, Buddhism, Tengrianism, Judaism, other traditional movements and religiously healthy beliefs are an integral part of Altai's identity and historical heritage in the real life of its peoples," - Ivan Belekov notes.
The main purpose of the panel session is to strengthen the role of Altai as a dialogue platform of a Eurasian scale. The participants will discuss the topics of intercultural dialogue, co-creation and synergy of the peoples of Eurasia, as well as ways to form a renewed ideology of Eurasian integration.
Special attention will be paid to issues of spiritual values and moral guidelines, cultural diplomacy, the historical experience of interaction between peoples, as well as the challenges of the modern world, including information hygiene and transnationalization.
The statements of great thinkers, scientists and cultural figures eloquently speak about the spiritual significance of Altai:
Special attention will be paid to issues of spiritual values and moral guidelines, cultural diplomacy, the historical experience of interaction between peoples, as well as the challenges of the modern world, including information hygiene and transnationalization.
The statements of great thinkers, scientists and cultural figures eloquently speak about the spiritual significance of Altai:
"Altai is the birthplace of all mankind, it is the cradle of the world, it is the bell of the earth, and therefore its name is so euphonious as a powerful bell: "Altai!"", - Grigory Grebenshchikov, Russian writer, critic and journalist, public the activist;
"Altai is a key point, a place where people have been coming and going for thousands and thousands of years," - Theodore Schurr, Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Director of the Laboratory of Molecular Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania;
"I know one thing and I will tell you in confidence that if Russia is saved, it will be only as a Eurasian power and through Eurasianism," - Lev Gumilev, Soviet and Russian scientist, writer and translator;
"Altai is not only the pearl of Siberia, but also the pearl of Asia. A great future is destined for this wonderful center," - Nicholas Roerich, Russian artist, set designer, thinker, writer, traveler, archaeologist, and public figure.
The platform will bring together politicians, diplomats, scientists and public figures from different countries of Eurasia. They plan to take part in the discussion "Altai — the Junction of Civilizational Worlds":
• Argamakov Amyr, Senator of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Russia);
• Bakashova Zhyldyz, Director of the National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan);
• Kubanychbek Bokantaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Russian Federation (Kyrgyzstan);
• Andrey Borisov, theater director, People's Artist of the Russian Federation (Russia);
• Davaa Kan-ool, Chairman of the Supreme Khural of the Republic of Tyva (Russia);
• Anatoly Egorov, Doctor of History, researcher of Russian-Greek comparative phraseology (Greece);
• Alexander Zhirkov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Assembly (Il-Tumen) Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) (Russia);
• Konstantin Zatulin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots (Russia);
• Leonid Kalashnikov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots (Russia);
• Maitiinova Guzel, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University (Tajikistan);
• Ezher Malchinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Altai Republic (Russia);
• Mukhametshin Farid, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia);
• Grigory Ordzhonikidze, Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 1st Class, Honored Worker of Culture of the Altai Republic (Russia);
• Edward Poletaev, Head of the Public Foundation "The World of Eurasia" (Kazakhstan);
• Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation (Mongolia);
• Kholov Kholmakhmad, Professor at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University (Tajikistan).
The panel discussion about Altai will not just be a meeting of experts, but a new step towards forming a spiritual platform for the harmonious coexistence of the peoples of Eurasia. Altai will sound not only as a geographical name, but also as the bell of the future world — a world of cooperation, harmony and creation.
• Argamakov Amyr, Senator of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (Russia);
• Bakashova Zhyldyz, Director of the National Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan);
• Kubanychbek Bokantaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Russian Federation (Kyrgyzstan);
• Andrey Borisov, theater director, People's Artist of the Russian Federation (Russia);
• Davaa Kan-ool, Chairman of the Supreme Khural of the Republic of Tyva (Russia);
• Anatoly Egorov, Doctor of History, researcher of Russian-Greek comparative phraseology (Greece);
• Alexander Zhirkov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Assembly (Il-Tumen) Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) (Russia);
• Konstantin Zatulin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots (Russia);
• Leonid Kalashnikov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots (Russia);
• Maitiinova Guzel, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University (Tajikistan);
• Ezher Malchinov, First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Altai Republic (Russia);
• Mukhametshin Farid, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan (Russia);
• Grigory Ordzhonikidze, Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 1st Class, Honored Worker of Culture of the Altai Republic (Russia);
• Edward Poletaev, Head of the Public Foundation "The World of Eurasia" (Kazakhstan);
• Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Russian Federation (Mongolia);
• Kholov Kholmakhmad, Professor at the Russian-Tajik (Slavic) University (Tajikistan).
The panel discussion about Altai will not just be a meeting of experts, but a new step towards forming a spiritual platform for the harmonious coexistence of the peoples of Eurasia. Altai will sound not only as a geographical name, but also as the bell of the future world — a world of cooperation, harmony and creation.
