A representative of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders took part in the XIII International Interreligious Youth Forum in Dagestantranslated

From October 6 to 8, 2026, the commander of the “Flotilla “Ark”” detachment of the Brotherhood of Orthodox Pathfinders, a student at the Ural State Pedagogical University, Igor Bataruev, took part in the XIII International Interreligious Youth Forum, held in the Republic of Dagestan. Igor also became a representative of the youth section of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society.

The event took place at the Caspian sanatorium, where young people, religious figures, experts and representatives of public organizations from Russian regions and foreign countries met.

The forum program was devoted to discussing issues of preserving historical memory, civic identity, interfaith harmony and the role of youth in strengthening the unity of Russian society. After the theoretical part, the participants moved on to the practical program.

– It was a great honor for me to be together with people of different faiths, because it is a most valuable experience. To meet many people from different regions and cities, including establishing our interfaith horizontal connections between young people,” shared Igor Bataruev.

According to Igor, of particular value to him...