From 3 to 8 October 2012, Rhodes Island hosted the 10th annual session of the Rhodes World Public Forum (OIF) "Dialogue of Civilizations", which brings together scientists, politicians, businessmen, artists and cultural figures representing a variety of traditions, cultures and beliefs from different countries of the world. The OIF works with State, public and religious institutions on the basis of implementing and developing the principles of cooperation, mutual understanding and dialogue among civilizations. OIF regional conferences are held in Europe and Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The forum is headed by the Dialogue of Civilizations Council of Co-chairs, which includes V. I. Yakunin (Russia), Founding President of the Russian Foundation for Oriental Studies, N. Papanikolaou (USA/Greece), President of Titan Capital Corporation, and A. Gusenbauer, Federal Chancellor of Austria from January 2007 to December 2008. take part in meetings and round tables, participate in discussions. Among them - Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, corresponding member. RAS V. V. Naumkin, V. A. Isaev, A.V. Akimov, V. M. Nemchinov, I. D. Zvyagelskaya, V. A. Shageev, A. K. Alekberov, L. M. Ravandifadai, A.V. Sarabyev and many others. The Rhodes OIF brought together more than 500 experts in politics, economics, religion, science and culture from 65 countries. Among them are state and political figures from Russia and foreign countries, representatives of traditional religions and Christian confessions, diplomats, scientists and journalists from various countries of the world. The plenary session was devoted to the topic " Socio-political transformations: a chance or a challenge to dialogue?". Speakers included Vladimir Yakunin, Greek Foreign Minister Dimitrov Avramopoulos, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Curl Robert (USA), President of the International Movement for a Just World Chandra Muzaffar (Malaysia), Vice-President of the Nisha ... Read more