The festive forum “Russia Creative Week” will take place in Moscow from July 3 to 5, serving as a dynamic meeting point for creative entrepreneurs, technology companies, development institutions, educators, government representatives, and regional players. The organizers announced the plans at a press conference covered by TASS.
In the heart of the festival, the business program will unfold within the Lomonosov cluster. Participants will need to pass a preliminary exam record to join certain sessions, ensuring a curated and productive experience for attendees. The event promises broad participation from the country’s top creative firms, along with federal and regional authorities, research centers, analytics outfits, and a range of educational and cultural institutions. Stars from film, media, and show business are expected to add star power to the proceedings. [Source: TASS]
The forum will feature a mix of strategic sessions, cross-sector dialogues, hands-on masterclasses, open interviews, and roundtable formats. Attendees should anticipate a vibrant program that blends theory with practical insight, across creative, technical, and policy-oriented themes.
Music will be a highlight, with UMA2RMAN, rapper Thomas Mraz, EVASHA of VK Records, and DJ Eldar Khakimov slated to perform at an open-air party in the VK Music zone as part of the summer festivities. [Source: organizers]
Exhibits will also showcase progress in design and heritage: the Moscow Design Museum and the State Tretyakov Gallery are presenting an exhibition tracing a century of Russian design milestones, reflecting the country’s evolving aesthetics and industrial capabilities.
For the first time at Russia Creative Week, Olympic champions, sports federations, sports brands, and media partners will explore sports as a growing entertainment sector, highlighting the intersection of sport, media, and consumer culture.
A dedicated day will spotlight the film industry, featuring research presentations and cinema screenings that illuminate current trends, challenges, and opportunities for cinematic storytelling in the digital age.
An ambitious initiative during the forum involves developing a real-time artificial intelligence product tailored for the media field, aimed at accelerating content creation, distribution, and audience understanding. [Source: event partners]
For the business program, intellectual and knowledge partners will prepare social and marketing research. Data on market dynamics and content consumption will be presented by National Media Group, Digital Television, Mediascope, VTsIOM, and Rambler&Co, offering attendees a comprehensive view of industry trends. [Source: participating organizations]
According to Marina Abramova, head of the Creative Economy organization and director of Russia Creative Week, the forum consistently spawns new projects and collaborations, fueling ongoing growth across the sector. “The forum is a platform for active, constructive dialogue among all participants in the country’s creative industries; it coordinates efforts, sets fresh goals, and maps paths to achieve them,” Abramova noted. [Source: interview]
Rambler&Co serves as the federal information partner for the forum, with Lenta.ru and socialbites.ca acting as official information partners to share timely updates and insights about sessions, speakers, and outcomes. [Source: organizational statements]