Presentation of the Study “The Russian Cultural Code”

Speakers

• Alexandr MalichGeneral Manager, National Drama Theatre of Russia (Alexandrinsky Theatre)
• Artem MikhalkovGeneral Producer, 1-2-3 Production

  Artyom Nikitich Mikhalkov (born December 8, 1975, Moscow) — director, producer, actor, and public figure. He graduated from the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) with a degree in Feature Film Direction.
  Key positions and projects:
  ● General Director of Kinodom LLC (since 2008).
  ● Chairman of the Board of the Russian Union of Rights Holders (since 2009).
  ● Executive Secretary of the Russian Music Union (since 2014).
  ● Founder and General Producer of the Dvizhenie Festival (2015–2023); from 2024 — New Dvizhenie.
  ● General Producer of the film company 1-2-3 Production (since 2025).
  Major works in cinema:
  ● Director of the films Mr. Knockout (2022, box office success, award-winning) and First on Olympus (2025, about the first Soviet Olympic champion).
  ● Actor in cult films: The Barber of Siberia, 9th Company, The Section, Duhless.
  Awards and recognition:
  ● Medal for Contributions to Culture and Art (2023).
  ● Grand Prix at the Golden Phoenix Festival for Mr. Knockout.
  ● Prizes at international film festivals for his debut short film The Stop (1999).
  ● Letters of appreciation from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for his contribution to culture and patriotic education.
  He actively supports young filmmakers and promotes Russian cinema and music on the international stage.

• Daria PugachevaDirector of Research, Gazprom-Media Holding
• Yuliana SlashchevaChairman of the Board of Directors, Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio; General Director, Gorky Film Studio

  Prior to joining CTC Media, Yuliana was President of the Mikhailov & Partners group of companies. Before that, she was Chief Executive Officer of Mikhailov & Partners, one of Russia’s largest strategic communications agencies, having assumed this role in 1994.
  From 2004 to 2005, Yuliana was a partner with the BBDO Group, where she was responsible for business development activities.
  From 2001 to 2004 she was a Board member and Corporate Communications Director for the Russian investment company ESN Group, as well as the Vice Chairman of Kelenergo, a Russian energy company.
  Yuliana was named one of the 20 most influential businesswomen in Russia by Kompania Magazine in 2013. In 2012, she ranked first in the PR agency manager category of Kariera Magazine’s list of “Top 100 communications specialists.” Yuliana also won the 7th Annual National Media Manager of Russia Award in 2007.
  Yuliana received a degree in marketing from the Moscow University for the Humanities.

• Alexander ZharovGeneral Director, Gazprom-Media Holding

  Alexander Zharov was born on August 11, 1964 in Chelyabinsk, Russia. In 1987 he graduated from Chelyabinsk State Medical University, and worked in his specialty area from 1987 through 1996. From 1998 to 1999, he served as advisor to the Chairman of the Board of RIA Vesti. From 1999 to 2004, he was the press-secretary of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
  In January 2004 he defended his thesis, titled “Promotion of a healthy lifestyle”. From 2004 to 2006, he was the assistant and later press-secretary to Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. In 2006 he graduated from the law faculty of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. From 2006 to 2007, he worked as the deputy general manager of the All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK). From 2007 to 2008, he was the director of the press service, information and protocol department in the Russian Government. In 2008, he was appointed deputy minister of the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. On May 3, 2012, by decree of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin No. 702-p Alexander Zharov was appointed head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor). As of March 24, 2020, he is the CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding. Acting State Advisor of the Russian Federation, 1st Class. Awarded the Order of Honour, the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” IV degree, and the Order of Alexander Nevsky. He is proficient in English and French. Married, has six children.