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14.05.2026

The International Youth History School “Youth in the Dialogue of Cultures and Civilizations” started its work in Volgograd

On May 13, the 5th International Youth History School "Youth in the Dialogue of Cultures and Civilizations" started its work at Volgograd State Social and Pedagogical University (VSSPU). The school was organized by the Institute of Historical and Legal Education at VSSPU, with the support of Volgograd Regional Administration and the VSSPU Center for People's Diplomacy, with participation of Volgograd City Administration.

11.05.2026

German activists arrived in Volgograd for the Victory Day

From May 6 to 12, a delegation from Germany—representatives of the German-Russian Friendship Society—visited Volgograd. This organization has been helping to build ties between our countries since 1972, collaborating with Rossotrudnichestvo and the Russkiy Mir Foundation.

03.04.2026

Partner universities from Volgograd and Vitebsk held a joint roundtable discussion

On April 2, 2026, the Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University (VSSPU) hosted an international academic roundtable discussion, "Russia-Belarus: Academic Research in the Face of Contemporary Challenges," dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on the Establishment of a Community of Russia and Belarus.

12.02.2026

Diplomat’s Day was celebrated in Volgograd

On February 10, 2026, a thematic session dedicated to the Diplomat's Day – a relatively new festive occasion in the Russian Federation – was held at the Center of People's Diplomacy of Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University (CPD VSSPU). It was on February 10, 1549, that Ivan the Terrible's Ambassadorial Office, the earliest prototype of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was first mentioned in chronicles. Since then, this day in Russian history has been considered the starting point for the development of diplomacy as a separate state institution!

30.01.2026

Volgograd was awarded with the International Competition

Volgograd was awarded with a diploma in the 18th International Competition of Urban Practices "A City Where You Want to Live". The competition, which brings together municipalities from the CIS and the EAEU, announced the winners in December 2025. It united 29 cities, which submitted over 160 projects.