The National Centre RUSSIA summarized the results of its first 100 days of operation

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In the first 100 days of operation, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted over 150 events. The National Centre’s excursions were attended by more than five thousand organized groups. Over 450 volunteers assisted guests at the centre.

"We strive to make the National Centre RUSSIA a place of strength for those who love our country, where visitors of all ages can learn more about Russia, its traditions, and achievements. Every event we hold — from the International Symposium "Inventing the Future" to cultural and educational programs — is designed to bring people together, along with their aspirations and ideas. Together, we are shaping Russia’s future," said Natalia Virtuozova, Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA.

One of the key events was the International Symposium "Inventing the Future." It was the first event held at the National Centre RUSSIA and brought together over 6,000 participants from 101 countries, including representatives from government agencies, business, science, and creative industries. Participants discussed issues of multidirectional development, technological trends, and future strategies. As part of the Symposium, the exposition "Legacy for the Future" was also opened, featuring more than 250 works by young artists from BRICS countries. 

Ahead of the New Year, the National Centre RUSSIA presented a festive program. One of the key events was the ballet "The Nutcracker," which incorporated multimedia technologies. Over five days, nearly 8,000 spectators attended the performance, witnessing a combination of classical choreography and modern stage solutions. Instead of static elements, the stage featured decorations created using innovative technologies. 

The National Centre has become a venue for numerous other concert programs. These include the multimedia concert "Artemyev. Connection of Times," dedicated to the work of Russian electronic music pioneer Eduard Artemyev; the symphonic concert-presentation of academic music "The Shostakoviches and the Stravinskys"; the musical performance "Symphony of Life" by Veronika Kozhukharova and Hiroko Inoue; as well as the musical marathon by the radio station "Glory" and the finale of the project "Voice of the Poet," which combined classical Russian poetry with contemporary music. 

One of the standout events was the performance "Sisters," dedicated to the mothers, wives, and sisters of participants in the Special Military Operation. The production is based on documentary monologues of women whose stories inspire and deeply move audiences. The script for the documentary performance was written by war correspondent and poet Olesya Shigina. 

The venues of the National Centre RUSSIA hosted important business events. Among them was the series of open dialogues "100 Questions About the Future of Russia," dedicated to the national development goals of the country for the period up to 2030 and with a perspective until 2036. The meetings were attended by leaders and representatives of federal executive authorities of the Russian Federation, regional speakers, members of the business community, public organizations and associations, as well as experts from various fields. 

The National Centre RUSSIA introduced a new educational format — the podcast "Russia Speaks," which discusses topics related to the future of medicine, science, and technology. In the first episode, Angelika Kiryan, a host from the radio station "Komsomolskaya Pravda," interviewed Doctor of Biological Sciences and Moscow State University Professor Vyacheslav Dubynin. Key topics of the episode included the study of the human brain and the opportunities emerging for scientists. The host and the expert also touched upon issues of future planning.

In early March, the centre will open new expositions: the project "Journey Across Russia" and an exposition dedicated to Russian architecture.