On May 20, 2022, Kazan will host the XII meeting of the Group of Strategic Vision "Russia - Islamic World". At the same time the XIII International Economic Summit "Russia - Islamic World: KazanSummit 2022" and events devoted to the 1100 anniversary of the official adoption of Islam by the Volga Bulgaria Empire also will be held during May 19-21.
The theme of the meeting of the Group of Strategic Vision : "Russian experience in preserving ethnic and cultural diversity and interethnic and interreligious harmony - the key to strengthening the common civic identity". The purpose of the meeting of the Group is to demonstrate to the international community the positive experience of the Russian Federation in preserving the strength and depth of the Russian common civil identity.
The discussions plan to consider the specifics of formation of a common civic identity as the foundation of nation-building in modern states; contextualize the achievements in preserving ethnic and cultural diversity, as well as discuss the relevant solutions and proposals in the context of global development trends, taking into account Russian and foreign experience in building a dialogue of civilizations.
The meeting is broadcast live by the GSV "Russia-Islamic World":