Representatives of 48 countries of the world will take part in the Forum #MYPLACE

18 thousand applications, including almost 2 thousand. from foreign citizens, it was received at the fifth anniversary International Forum of Civic Participation #MYPLACE, organized by Rosmolodezh and Dobro.rf.

The large-scale event demonstrates the growing interest in volunteerism and socially oriented initiatives both abroad and in Russia. 47 foreign countries and all 89 regions of the country will be represented at the Forum. The largest number of applications were received from Moscow, the Moscow Region, the Krasnodar Territory, St. Petersburg and the Rostov Region. Among those who applied for participation, there are more than 7 thousand youth representatives, non—profit organizations have delegated almost 600 people, more than 50% have chosen a voluntary direction to support their participants and their families.

"Belarus, Uzbekistan, and India are among the countries that annually show interest in the Forum. In total, representatives of 47 states will take part. And among the regions are Moscow, the Moscow Region and the Krasnodar Territory. The vast majority of applications came from volunteer team leaders, NGO staff, and people who have been working for the benefit of society for years. As a sign of gratitude to the 2 thousand volunteers who have been helping the participants of the SVO and their families through the Dobro platform in recent years.of the Russian Federation, the organizing committee will cover all the costs of their placement," said the chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy and head of the Dobro ecosystem.Russian Federation Artem Metelev.

The key event of the Forum will be the solemn Ceremony of awarding the International Prize #MYPLACE. This is the main award for social projects implemented with the support of the President of the Russian Federation. The head of state Vladimir Putin participates in the award ceremony every year.

The largest event in the field of volunteerism, charity and social partnership will be attended by First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, State Secretary - Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Defenders of the Fatherland State Foundation Anna Tsivileva, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov, Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia Party, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Vladimir Yakushev, Governor of the Kursk Region Alexander Khinstein, Governor of the Belgorod Region Vyacheslav Gladkov, Head of the DPR Denis Pushilin, Head of the LPR Leonid Pasechnik, Executive coordinator of the program "UN Volunteers" Toli Kurbanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of Alfa-Bank JSC Oleg Sysuev and others.

The business program of the Forum will allow discussing tasks and working out solutions in the four most relevant areas of volunteerism.: "Front and Rear", "Return of Heroes", "Russia and the World" and "The Power of Service".

The exhibition space "MYPLACE Square" will present more than 15 thematic zones and interactive installations, master classes by the award finalists, presentations of technological solutions for NGOs, and the collection of humanitarian aid. Guests will see the art objects "17 values of Russia", "Kursk Wall", "Dobrometer", will be able to spin the wheel of "digital spinning wheels of mutual assistance", enroll in humanitarian missions, take part in performances "Recite", attend performances, film screenings and motivational TED talks.

The Forum program will allow guests to visit the most interesting exhibitions in Moscow, see the sights of the capital on various excursions, take part in a game-trip through the sites of the Winter in Moscow project or take video quests in Russian sign language "Play of Words" on the exposition of the Jewish Museum and the Tolerance Center, as well as attend environmental workshops.

The Month of Good Deeds and the #MY Forum will end with a grand celebration of Volunteer Day with events throughout Russia. In addition, the International Year of the Volunteer will be launched. On December 5, the Founding Congress of the International Association of Volunteer and Non-Profit Organizations will be held within the framework of the Forum with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The historic meeting will be attended by representatives of civil society from friendly countries. The congress will lay the foundations for a new global humanitarian system that will allow for the development of common standards for coordinating efforts in a multipolar world.

The Forum will be held from December 2 to 5, 2025 at the Rossiya National Center.