Become a co-author of the future: the "Map of 100 Years" installation opens at the National Centre RUSSIA

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What will the world look like in a hundred years? What will be the most respected profession in 2032? What will need to happen in 2045 for snow to fall on demand? The "Map of 100 Years" installation has opened at the National Centre RUSSIA: you can leave your forecast for the next century and become a co-author of a shared vision of the future. The installation is presented as part of the Open Lecture Hall "Inventing the Future: Geography".

The circular structure is not just an exposition stand, but a three-dimensional model of the future that anyone can contribute to. It is arranged like a grid: horizontally, it features decades from 2030 to 2110, and vertically, four key domains — Earth, space, the water world, and the digital environment.

Each visitor can choose any cell on the "map" — the intersection of a specific decade and a selected domain — and leave their prediction. What will emerge in that decade? What will change in human life? Ideas can take any form, from short notes to detailed sketches. Visitors can also build on the ideas of others, add details, and connect events across different periods with arrows. Imagine showing how the discovery of new energy sources in the ocean in 2040 could enable the construction of colonies on Mars, or how plans for intergalactic travel might already be shaping human life today.

The main idea of the "Map of 100 Years" is creation and optimism. Participants are shaping a vision of the future in which the environment has been restored, new worlds have been explored, and humanity has found harmony with itself and the surrounding world. There are no limits: even the shortest idea or a simple sketch can become part of a larger picture. The atmosphere is enhanced by the captivating sounds of Hanghang and space-inspired electric guitar melodies.

The Open Lecture Hall "Inventing the Future: Geography" is an original project of the National Centre RUSSIA. The programme offers a wide range of activities: visitors can attend thematic lectures, engage with experts in geography, space, and environmental studies, and take part in interactive sessions — all of which offer a fresh perspective on the role of geography in shaping the future. Livestreams will be available on russia.ru in the "Livestreams and Videos" section.

Join us to help create a collective vision of tomorrow and believe in the limitless potential of humanity!