A Dream of a World Worth Living In
Ksenia Petrunova believes small daily acts, culture and youth work can make the world more attentive, caring and kind.
a digital exhibitiongreat stories begin with people
Voices of Peoples
A digital exhibition of stories, generational memory, languages and cultural heritage from peoples of Russia and the world
Tell your storyExhibition themes
Six ways to explore culture through a personal story — from ancestral memory and mother tongue to the place a person calls home
Editor’s selection: My Dream
My Dream: 5
A Dream That Helps Others
Moroccan medical student Yahya Lahrimi dreams of helping people through medicine, support and the everyday power of human attention.
A Society That Begins with the Family
About Polina’s dream of living in a world where taking care of one’s mental health is just as natural as taking care of one’s physical health, and where love doesn’t have to be earned. About kindness, personal boundaries, and families where people are accepted, listened to, and supported—because it is precisely these kinds of relationships that bring about great change.
A Generation Without Borders
The story of Mohammad Omar Faraque is about his dream of helping young people confidently find their place in the world, develop leadership skills, and build international connections. It’s about Bangladesh as a country of talented and ambitious young people—and about the future they can help shape together with the world.
Show life, not a postcard
Yulia's story about how to view travel not only through the eyes of a tourist, but also through the lives of the people who call these places home.
New voices
Sri Lankan Traditions Worth Preserving
Pramod Minuwanpitiya explores Sri Lankan traditions, from Kandy Esala Perahera and masks to family celebrations and hospitality.
The North That Stays with Me
Elisey Kuritsyn remembers Arkhangelsk as a city of snow, northern lights, white nights and distinctive wooden architecture.
My Legacy: Opportunity
Florencia Hasmin Cabañas Peralta shares how education opened a new path for her family and inspired her work in medical physics.
Stories in the frame
Explore photos and videos shared by project participants.
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