At Moscow Symposium, Russia Courts Global South with Promise of Creative Partnerships
Oct 13, 2025
Moscow [Russia], October 13: In a bid to strengthen its geopolitical and economic ties amid ongoing Western isolation, Russia hosted a symposium this week that framed creative industries -- from fashion to video games -- as the new currency of international influence. The event, pointedly titled "Inventing the Future," served as a platform for Moscow to articulate its vision for a multipolar world order and position itself as a key partner for developing nations.