IV International Contest
“Leader of Public Diplomacy”
The Contest supports public leaders from different countries whose activities are aimed at developing public diplomacy, strengthening international cooperation, trust and mutual understanding between peoples
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IV International Contest
“Leader of Public Diplomacy”
The Contest supports public leaders from different countries whose activities are aimed at developing public diplomacy, strengthening international cooperation, trust and mutual understanding between peoples
- 4 continentsIn 2024, entries were received from participants in Eurasia, Africa, North America and South America
- 47 countriesOver the past 3 years, the Organizing Committee of the Contest has supported people's diplomats from 47 countries of the world
Who may enter
Representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Internet communities, as well as compatriots living abroad and foreign citizens implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy, whose activities do not contradict Russian legislation, aged 18 years and older, with at least two years of experience implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy as a leader, may take part in the Competition.
Leaders of NGOs implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy should not be state or municipal employees
Leaders of NGOs implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy should not be state or municipal employees
Who may enter
Representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Internet communities, as well as compatriots living abroad and foreign citizens implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy, whose activities do not contradict Russian legislation, aged 18 years and older, with at least two years of experience implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy as a leader, may take part in the Competition.
Leaders of NGOs implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy should not be state or municipal employees
Leaders of NGOs implementing projects in the field of public diplomacy should not be state or municipal employees
Contest directions
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Cultural diplomacy
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Business diplomacy
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Science diplomacy
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Digital Diplomacy
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Historical memory
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Tourism diplomacy
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Gastronomic diplomacy
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Sports diplomacy
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Volunteering/Volunteering
Contest directions
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Cultural diplomacy
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Business diplomacy
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Science diplomacy
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Digital diplomacy
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Historical memory
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Tourism diplomacy
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Gastronomic diplomacy
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Sports diplomacy
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Volunteering/Volunteering
Stages of the Contest
First stage
First stage
The acceptance of contest materials
April 16 — July 15, 2025
To participate in the International Contest, it is necessary to submit documents in accordance with the Contest Regulations via the application form, with letters of recommendation from organizations and/or their leaders in Russian or English.
The call for applications will be open until July 15, 2025.
The call for applications will be open until July 15, 2025.
Second stage
Second stage
An educational intensive course
21 — 31 July, 2025
An online educational intensive course is being held for all participants of the Contest.
The selection of 120 semi-finalists will take place by July 31, 2025.
The selection of 120 semi-finalists will take place by July 31, 2025.
Third stage
Third stage
The semi-final: completing a test and creative task
1 — 15 August, 2025
Completion of a test assignment based on the results of the educational intensive and writing an essay on the topics proposed by the Organizers.
A selection of 25 finalists is underway.
A selection of 25 finalists is underway.
Fourth stage
Fourth stage
The final stage of the competition in person
September 20 — September 21, 2025
The final of the Contest is held within the framework of the World Public Assembly. The winners of the Contest are announced.
For all project-related inquiries
Natalia Zabolotskikh
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