Today in Kazan, the II International Forum of Education Ministers "Shaping the Future" began at the IT Park named after B. Rameev. The event gathers representatives from various countries' educational systems and is organized by the Russian Ministry of Education, the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the "My History" Humanitarian Sciences Support Fund.
In a message from President Vladimir Putin, read by Minister of Education S.S. Kravtsov, the President emphasized the importance of global experience exchange.
"Our country is open to comprehensive cooperation in education and ready to share its rich, unique experience. I am convinced that your Forum will be an excellent platform for exchanging experiences and innovative ideas, and for developing constructive proposals to improve national education systems," the statement
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko also highlighted Russia's readiness to share its educational achievements.
"I am confident that during the Forum, you [participants] will become acquainted with many achievements of Russian education, and we will be pleased to share our success stories," he stressed.
The Forum in Kazan will run until June 11, with over 100 representatives from more than 40 countries participating. This year's discussions include preschool education, educational work based on traditional values, projects for children with special needs, artificial intelligence in education, and international cooperation.
An interactive exhibition titled "Russia to the World. The World to Russia" and a showcase of leading Russian educational projects are organized for participants on the first and second floors of the IT Park. The forum will also feature a meeting of BRICS education ministers to discuss educational project developments amid global challenges.