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Interfaith, Intercultural dialogue and Peace building
Interfaith, Intercultural dialogue and Peace building
Picture: Kol-Sharif Mosque in the Kazan Kremlin
Picture: Kol-Sharif Mosque in the Kazan Kremlin
Growing up in one of the most multicultural communities in Russia, I was exposed from a young age to peaceful coexistence among different nations and religions. In my hometown of Kazan, ethnic Russians and Tatars live side by side, embracing their cultural, religious, and linguistic differences.
Growing up in one of the most multicultural communities in Russia, I was exposed from a young age to peaceful coexistence among different nations and religions. In my hometown of Kazan, ethnic Russians and Tatars live side by side, embracing their cultural, religious, and linguistic differences.
Meanwhile, I have witnessed firsthand how tensions can rise, fueled by divisive governmental narratives. These experiences have deepened my belief in the importance of diversity and dialogue. Respect for difference is not just a value I hold—it is a principle that guides my work and life.
Meanwhile, I have witnessed firsthand how tensions can rise, fueled by divisive governmental narratives. These experiences have deepened my belief in the importance of diversity and dialogue. Respect for difference is not just a value I hold—it is a principle that guides my work and life.
I find both meaning and joy in fostering dialogue, facilitating human rights education, and leading mediation and negotiation training sessions.
Below is an overview of my local and international peacebuilding initiatives and engagements.
I find both meaning and joy in fostering dialogue, facilitating human rights education, and leading mediation and negotiation training sessions.
Below is an overview of my local and international peacebuilding initiatives and engagements.
I am an Executive Director of a youth-led non-profit organization “A Common Word Among the Youth (ACWAY)” ACWAY is a global youth movement that brings together young people from a multitude of backgrounds to increase understanding of different cultures and faiths, promote peace and coexistence, develop skills to help local communities and deliver shared solutions in the form of local action. Our team organizes annual intercultural and inter-religious youth forums as well as works throughout the year to engage and support fellows in their activities.
Africa Peace Forum
Africa Peace Forum
January 2025, Nouakchott, Mauritania
G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia
G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia
Agust 2024, Brasilia, Brazil
Represented ACWAY and spoke about our experiences of bringing together community-based piecebuilders from across various regions.
G20 Youth Interfaith Forum
G20 Youth Interfaith Forum
11 - 12 September, 2021 in Bologna, Italy
I had the privilege to lead and be a part of the organizing committee of the G20 Youth Interfaith Forum 2021. This year ACWAY. as a global youth partner to the IF20, has created a space for 50 young people from 30 countries and 12 religious/philosophical traditions. We have successfully built partnerships with the leading organizations in the interfaith arena; and most importantly, we have contributed to the inclusion of young people in the G20 IF processes.
18-19 November, 2019 in Hague, NL
18-19 November, 2019 in Hague, NL
Representing ACWAY @ Sharing good practices against discrimination and intolerance based on religion or belief
Organizing Youth Forum for 70+ young people
as part of the ACWAY Team
29-32 July, 2017 in Sudan
29-32 July, 2017 in Sudan
Leading the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd ACWAY Forum
Alive Peace
Alive Peace
October 2018, Leysin, Switzerland
October 2018, Leysin, Switzerland
Leading a training on "Negotiating the Non-negotiable in the context of Ethnic Conflicts"
Workshops
Workshops
Kazan, 2017
Kazan, 2017
Leading educational projects in Kazan in English for kids and teenagers to promote cultural and religious tolerance, peaceful conflict resolution and human rights. Participants followed a learning process and acquired competences in the fields of intercultural learning, dialogue and conflict transformation.
Youth Peace Camp
Youth Peace Camp
September 2015, Budapest, Hungary
September 2015, Budapest, Hungary
European Forum Alpbach
European Forum Alpbach
Religion and (In)Equality seminar, 2017, Austria
Religion and (In)Equality seminar, 2017, Austria
Alive Peace
Alive Peace
Exploring a Culture of Peace Through Personal Change and Wellbeing, October 2018, Switzerland
Exploring a Culture of Peace Through Personal Change and Wellbeing, October 2018, Switzerland
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