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8 June 2026
The 6th International Psychological Forum "Child in the Digital World," a major scientific event in the field of child development and education, was held on June 1-2, 2026. The Forum traditionally brought together over 7,000 psychologists, educators, anthropologists, medical professionals, journalists, linguists, developers of digital educational products, and other experts studying childhood.
13 March 2026
On March 12, 2026, the Forum of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation under the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO took place. The Forum was held at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was dedicated to reviewing the results of the work of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation for the year 2025, familiarizing participants with the new conditions and forms of work for Chairs developed by UNESCO Headquarters, and formulating new plans in connection with these changes.
24 February 2026
UNESCO is working on publishing a first UNESCO Global Youth Outlook, focusing on Youth Mental Health in Times of Crises. The goals of the study are to understand the current state of youth mental health and the ways it is impacted by crises, investigate emerging trends, and shape recommendations that support youth mental well-being and foster resilience among young people. It therefore aims to provide meaningful support to governments by contributing to the development of policies and systems that address the needs of youth.
24 February 2026
The International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education (IPAPE) hosted a round table dedicated to International Mother Language Day, which was attended by heads and staff of UNESCO Chairs of the Russian Federation within the framework of network interaction, scholars, and practicing teachers.
9 February 2026
Dear colleagues! We invite you to participate in the VI International Psychological Forum "Child in a Digital World." More than 10,000 specialists from 75 countries participate annually.
28 November 2025
The jubilee 5th Congress of Young Scientists is taking place on the federal territory of "Sirius" from November 26 to 28, 2025. This is the flagship annual event of the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia, declared by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin for the years 2022–2031.
27 November 2025
The UNESCO Chair on Early Childhood Education and Development of the International Pedagogical Academy of Preschool Education is launching a new project of open seminars in the field of child psychology and pedagogy.
7 October 2025
The Executive Board of UNESCO has announced the nomination of Khaled Al-Anani of Egypt as a candidate for the post of Director-General of the Organization. This decision follows a vote by the Board’s members and will now be put to a final vote by all UNESCO Member States on 6 November during the General Conference, which will take place in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
12 August 2025
On August 9, the International Symposium «Children’s Learning and Development in the Digital Era» took place under the auspices of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, as part of the All-Russian Forum for Early Childhood Education Workers «ORIENTIRY DETSTVA 5.0». The event gathered participants from across Russia and numerous countries worldwide.
21 May 2025
On May 20, 2025, the Fifth All-Russian Congress of UNESCO Chairs took place at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. The event brought together representatives of UNESCO Chairs from universities across Russia to discuss key strategic issues that will shape their activities over the next four years.