Cultural Council of the SCO People's Diplomacy Center in Russia
Making people's diplomacy the main tool of Eurasian integration
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About SCO
A space of good neighborliness, dialogue and mutual development
The SCO is a reputable interstate organization founded in 2001 by the leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Today it is a powerful center of influence in Eurasia, building relations on the principles of trust, equality and respect for cultural diversity.
The SCO is a reputable interstate organization founded in 2001 by the leaders of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Today it is a powerful center of influence in Eurasia, building relations on the principles of trust, equality and respect for cultural diversity.
India
New Delhi
New Delhi
Belarus
Minsk
Minsk
Pakistan
Islamabad
Islamabad
Russia
Moscow
Moscow
Tajikistan
Dushanbe
Dushanbe
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
Tashkent
Iran
Tehran
Tehran
Kazakhstan
Astana
Astana
China
Beijing
Beijing
Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
Bishkek
Armenia
Azerbaijan
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Sri Lanka
Egypt
Cambodia
Qatar
Nepal
Nearly half the planet's population — a scale of responsibility and opportunity
10 states, 3 billion people
Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar
Afghanistan
Kabul
Kabul
Observer States
Member States
Dialogue Partners
Signing of Iran's memorandum of obligations, accession of Belarus
New members
India and Pakistan join – the organization covered the entire subcontinent
Historic expansion
Signing of the SCO Founding Declaration. Adoption of the "Shanghai Convention"
Founding of the SCO
Confidence-building mechanism on borders between five states
The birth of the "Shanghai Five"
Mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, respect for cultural diversity, and aspiration for joint development.
These are not just words — this is a working method.
These are not just words — this is a working method.
"Shanghai Spirit"
The history of the organization's development: from a confidence‑building mechanism to an influential international association
From "Shanghai Five" to 21st‑Century Leadership
Dialogue of civilizations, heritage preservation, youth exchanges, tourism and sports
Culture and humanitarian ties
Joint response to natural and man-made disasters
Emergency response cooperation
Development of trade, investment, transport corridors, energy projects
Economic partnership
Combating terrorism, separatism, extremism, illicit drug trafficking
Security and stability
Four key areas of the organization’s work
Main cooperation priorities
Economy and politics create the framework of cooperation, but culture and humanitarian ties breathe soul into it. That is why specialized mechanisms operate within the SCO – the Cultural Council, the Council of Heads of Government, and our People's Diplomacy Center.
Culture as the language of diplomacy
Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy
Making people’s diplomacy the main tool of Eurasian integration!
We create a living environment where diplomacy ceases to be protocol and becomes the art of communication between people.
We create a living environment where diplomacy ceases to be protocol and becomes the art of communication between people.
A dialogue platform for cultural figures, art critics and ethnographers from SCO countries
Expert environment
Joint projects on restoration, study and promotion of intangible cultural heritage
Heritage preservation
Support for young talents, internships, summer schools for opinion leaders
Educational exchanges
Organizing international festivals, exhibitions, tours of creative groups
Cultural bridges
What we do to strengthen cultural ties
Our Agenda
Team
People who build cultural bridges
- Stanislav KorolevDirector of the SCO People's Diplomacy Center in Russia
- Vadim YunusovHead of the Cultural Council of the SCO People's Diplomacy Center in Russia
- Maxim GrishinDeputy Head of the Cultural Council of the SCO People's Diplomacy Center in Russia
- Anton ReshetovMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaMoscow
- Alexey TatarenkovMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaRyazan
- Oksana KorostievaMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaRostov-on-Don
- Roman GoryachevMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaYekaterinburg
- Jasur MirsagatovMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaTashkent, Uzbekistan
- Kristina ShvarevaMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaNovosibirsk
- Daria IsakovichMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaBelgrade, Serbia
- Zaur AkhmetovMember of the working group of the Culture Council of the SCO Center for People’s Diplomacy in RussiaMoscow
Events
Latest news and event announcements from the Culture Council
World Peoples' Assembly took place in Moscow
20.09.2025
Participants from Uzbekistan and Serbia join the Cultural Council
25.02.2026
Signing of agreement between the Association of Musical Groups and the World Peoples' Assembly
21.09.2025
Vadim Yunusov and Maxim Grishin speak at the "Artist's Calling" award
28.10.2025
See for yourself
Highlights of our events and interviews with participants
Invitation to dialogue
Do you have an idea for a joint project, cultural event or research? We are open to cooperation with public organizations, creative groups and private initiatives from SCO countries.
Please note: We review applications within 14 working days. Submit your application at least 3 months before the intended event date.
Our contacts
ncpdsco@mail.ru
127006, Moscow, Uspensky Pereulok 4A
127006, Moscow, Uspensky Pereulok 4A
