SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL "PEACE FORUM" — 2015

SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL "PEACE FORUM" — 2015

5 October 2015. Crimea, Yalta, Livadia Palace

At the turn of the millennium, it becomes entirely clear that only by the joint efforts of people from different countries can a new system of relations in the world community be created, leading humanity toward creation and progress.

Contemporary history must be filled not by crushing wars, but by achievements in the field of peacemaking.

Peace can be defended not only with weapons in hand. Every person is capable of achieving personal and professional successes, and also of creating, of contributing to the formation of public consciousness on the basis of eternal human values — humanism, tolerance and mercy.

Such people are true peacemakers, worthy of international recognition and awards. Their noble activity and high level of spiritual development must serve as a moral example for representatives of all nationalities, all continents, all age and social groups, of various faiths and religious confessions, in the attainment of the most important goal — the establishment of peace and security on Earth.

Today Crimea and its inhabitants need, as never before, public support and recognition of their choice and right to self-determination. 

In the course of the Second Annual International “Peace Forum” we shall discuss questions of peaceful cooperation and fruitful cultural exchange.

The Forum will bring together representatives of Russian and Crimean authorities, representatives of international public organisations, figures of culture, and representatives of the business community. The Forum will also be attended by some of the most authoritative representatives of culture and art of world renown, who support the population of Crimea in its choice and right to self-determination.

REGULATIONS

of the Second Annual International “Peace Forum” — 2015

GENERAL PROVISIONS

• The Second Annual International “Peace Forum” (hereinafter — the Forum) is held within the implementation of the long-term target programme “Promotion of the Ideas of Peace and Peace Initiatives,” implemented by the Foundation for Support, Development and Promotion of the Ideas of Peace Peacemaker (hereinafter — the Peacemaker Foundation);
• The organiser of the Forum is the Peacemaker Foundation;
• The direct holding of the Forum is entrusted to the Peacemaker Foundation.
• Time of holding the Forum: 5 October 2015. 
• Place and time of holding the Forum: Republic of Crimea, city of Yalta, the Livadia Palace-Museum.
  

PURPOSE AND TASKS OF THE FORUM

The purpose of the Forum is to bring together outstanding personalities, public figures, politicians, distinguished actors of theatre and cinema, the most renowned musicians, businesspeople, athletes and scholars from different countries in order to consolidate efforts in public support of the population of the Republic of Crimea in its choice and right to self-determination.

Tasks of the Forum:

• The formation of a positive, bright and peace-loving image of Russia in the international context;
• The creation of a vivid and long-awaited event with a high level of publicity, authority and recognition;
• The building of "bridges of friendship" that will contribute to the strengthening of spiritual, cultural, economic and political ties among peoples;
• The raising of the level of patriotism and of an active civic stance among young people and contemporary society.
• The promotion of universal human values;
• The attraction of public attention to the development of the culture and spirituality of multinational Russia and of other countries of the world;
• The revival of the self-awareness of the Russian people, of its historical values and culture;
• The attraction of representatives of different peoples to participation in public and cultural programmes directed toward the consolidation of the forces of all people of good will in the struggle against social injustice, wars and terrorist acts in different corners of the planet;
• The definition and affirmation of the national idea as a fundamental principle of the existence of Russia.

THE PROGRAMME OF THE FORUM INCLUDES:

• An international press conference, the principal theme of which will be the motto “Crimea — a territory of Russia and of peace”;
• The International Peacemaking Film Festival “I Love PEACE.” This year the film festival is dedicated to short films, fiction cinema and animated films, the principal themes of which are the promotion of fundamental peacemaking values;
• The ceremony of presenting the International Public Prize “Peacemaker”;
  
• For the first time in Crimea the “Hymn of Peace” will be heard.