"The basis of theatrical development should be dramaturgy and young directing. However, despite the prevalence of knowledge of Western dramaturgy in Russia, there is a need to actively promote plays from South Africa, China, Brazil and other countries, as well as to support young directors from friendly states," the project's press release said.

“Over the years of the festival’s history, its total audience has exceeded 100 million people. In Russia, the festival takes place in nearly every region, and internationally, countries such as Belarus, China, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Azerbaijan have already joined this community. In 2025, Nauka 0+ was held for the first time in Brazil ahead of the #BRICS Summit,” the organisers shared.

“The approved list of values includes mercy, cultural sovereignty and equality of cultures, economic well-being and social justice, multipolar world, health, focus on development, responsibility to future generations, humanism and peacefulness, mutual respect, moderation and avoidance of fanaticism, solidarity and unity, as well as a culture of honesty,” the press service highlighted.

“It was a very interesting experience to welcome over a hundred participants from different #BRICS nations,” she noted.

"AI is not neutral, especially in fact-checking. Its dangers necessitate sovereign AI for a controlled future. The BRICS world and all states wishing to join it must create their own sovereign AI," the analyst said.