On October 30-31, the VIII World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad will take place in Moscow, with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov. The congress, held under the slogan "Together with Russia," will bring together about 400 leaders and activists of the Russian community from 103 countries. This was announced by the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, during a briefing. The congress will also be attended by representatives of the Federal Assembly, central and regional government authorities, non-governmental organizations, representatives of traditional religions, journalists, and scholars. The event's program includes three plenary sessions and five thematic sections, where the most pressing issues for the Russian community abroad will be discussed: preserving traditional and family values, safeguarding cultural and historical heritage, protecting the rights and legitimate interests of compatriots, promoting the Russian language and education, engaging youth in diaspora activities, developing Russian-language media, and resettling in the Russian Federation. One of the central topics of the congress will be preparations for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Media accreditation for the congress is open (https://mid.ru/ru/press_service/announcements/1976275/).