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The organizers of the International Forum “Spirit of the Elbe: A Bridge of Trust, Friendship, and Cooperation” invite media, public figures, and representatives of culture, science, and business to participate in a landmark event taking place on April 15, 2025. The Forum will be held in a hybrid format: in-person at the Conference Hall of the Assembly of the Peoples of Eurasia in Moscow and via Zoom conference (up to 200 participants, approximately evenly split between Russia and the USA). The event begins at 5:00 PM Moscow time (10:00 AM Washington, D.C. time).
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