From October 3 to October 4, Tunis hosted a regional conference of Russian compatriots on the theme “Africa and the Middle East: a single space of national identity.” It was attended by 48 public figures from 30 countries, including the heads of the coordinating councils of organizations of Russian compatriots.

The welcoming message from the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Deputy Chairman of the Government Commission for Compatriots Abroad (PKDSR) Mikhail Galuzin emphasized the important role of the public cultural and humanitarian mission of the associations of compatriots in preserving the Russian heritage, strengthening Russia’s authority and developing friendly relations with the states of Africa and the Middle East.

At the opening of the forum, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Tunisian Republic A.Y.Zolotov and Director of the Department for Work with Compatriots of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Executive Secretary of the PKDSR G.A.Ovechko spoke, who noted the well-coordinated public work of activists in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, thanking them for their assistance in information support of preparations for the elections to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Assemblies of the Russian Federation abroad. Representatives of the State Duma, Rossotrudnichestvo and the Russian Orthodox Church also took part in the event.

The regional meeting was devoted to the development of the movement of Russian compatriots, their consolidation around Russia, the preservation of the all-Russian identity, the disclosure of the potential of young leaders of the diaspora, the situation of the Russian-speaking community abroad and the priorities of protecting the rights and interests of Russians abroad were discussed.

The conference was held in an atmosphere of trust and mutual understanding, and the final resolution and statement were adopted.

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Olga Moroz — founder of the eponymous Clinic of Aesthetic Medicine, member of the Expert Council on Aesthetic Medicine under the Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs’ Rights of the Moscow Government, member of the Board of the National Association of Healthcare Managers, and author of patented methods for non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation — spoke at the conference as a speaker.

What Olga Moroz Spoke About

Pregnancy and childbirth change not only the usual way of life but also a woman’s body, well-being, and emotional state. Weight, skin and hair condition, muscle tone, and posture may change. Lack of sleep, fatigue, and new daily concerns are added to this.

In such a situation, it is important to talk not only about appearance but also about the quality of life of the mother. At the same time, postpartum recovery should not turn into an obligation to “return to one’s former shape” or to meet someone else’s expectations. Motherhood is not a reason for dissatisfaction with oneself or feelings of guilt.

The Woman Is at the Centre

An integrative approach in aesthetic medicine is comprehensive work centred on the woman: her health, lifestyle, emotional state, and real needs. An aesthetic procedure here is not an end in itself but one of the possible tools — along with medical care, rehabilitation, and psychological support.

Before proposing an intervention, it is important to understand what lies behind the complaint. For example, hair loss may be connected not only to postpartum changes but also to deficiency states or hormonal disorders. Constant fatigue is sometimes explained not only by the burden of caring for a child. And changes in figure may require not a cosmetic intervention but a doctor’s consultation or a gradual return to physical activity.

Therefore, one of the main principles of this approach is interdisciplinarity. Depending on the situation, a woman may need a consultation with an obstetrician-gynaecologist, a general practitioner, an endocrinologist, a dermatologist, a physical rehabilitation specialist, or a psychologist. Of course, not every woman needs to see all specialists at once. What matters is something else: to recognise in time when an aesthetic complaint may be connected to a health condition and, if necessary, to refer the patient to a relevant doctor.

Recovery Is Different for Everyone

The second principle is an individual approach. Postpartum recovery proceeds differently for everyone. It is influenced by the course of pregnancy and childbirth, previous surgeries, chronic diseases, breastfeeding, age, quality of sleep, and the support of loved ones.

Therefore, there can be no universal plan for all women. One may benefit from an aesthetic procedure, another from therapeutic exercise or work on a postoperative scar, and a third from a doctor’s consultation and correction of identified disorders first. Sometimes the most reasonable decision is to give oneself time to recover and not rush into interventions.

Safety and an Honest Conversation

The third principle is safety and clear information. Before making a decision, a woman should know what result can be expected, how long recovery may take, and what contraindications and alternatives exist. A specialist must take into account pregnancy or breastfeeding, concomitant diseases, and medications being taken.

It is also important to avoid promises of a quick and ideal result. After childbirth, the body changes gradually, and not every change can or should be eliminated. The specialist’s task is not to sell an unattainable image but to help the woman make a balanced decision.

Attention to Emotional State

After the birth of a child, a woman may experience fatigue, anxiety, irritation, and self-doubt. Sometimes dissatisfaction with appearance is connected not to a specific problem but to a feeling of being overwhelmed and losing one’s usual footing.

Aesthetic medicine does not replace the help of a psychologist or psychiatrist. If signs of depression, severe anxiety, eating disorders, or a painful fixation on appearance appear, professional psychological help is needed first and foremost.

With a careful and comprehensive approach, aesthetic medicine can become part of caring for a woman — helping to solve a specific problem, feel more confident, and pay closer attention to one’s own condition. But the starting point is always the same: not external standards, but the health, comfort, and needs of the woman herself.

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The event was a great success. The participants and guests noted the high relevance of the topic raised, the depth of the discussion and the practical significance of the conversation. The online publication “Embassy Life” became the general information partner.

Opening of the meeting

“Alfiya”Ravilyevna “Amirova, President of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”, President of the NGO “International Women’s Union”, opened the meeting. In her opening remarks, she emphasized:

“Youth is not just the future, it is already the present. Their energy, openness, and pursuit of truth make them the main driving force in a multipolar world. Our task is not to teach them, but to create conditions in which they can reach their potential. That is why we have gathered today to hear each other and outline joint steps.”

Alfiya Ravilyevna also presented the upcoming V Anniversary International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium”, which will be held on November 18-19, 2026 in Moscow, and invited all participants to join it. She noted that the ILJ is open to cooperation and is ready to support youth initiatives at the international level.

Speakers’ speeches

Experts, public figures and young leaders spoke during the panel discussion. Each of them presented his vision of the role of youth in shaping a multipolar world.

• Lipovataya Margarita Sergeevna — Secretary of the Community of Wives of Russian Diplomats, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Global Processes at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Candidate of Political Sciences. Topic: “New type of leadership: youth competencies for a multipolar world (education, culture, digital diplomacy)”. She spoke about the need for young people to develop skills in digital diplomacy and cross-cultural communication.

  

• Sleptsov Alexander Viktorovich — Chairman of the Youth Council at the Representative Office of the Kamchatka Territory. Topic: “Kamchatka Youth Council”. He shared the experience of regional youth organizations and their contribution to public life.

  

• Kamil Gazimagomedovich Landa is an expert of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000”, Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor at the Presidential Academy. Topic: “Youth policy as a strategic resource and an important factor of national security of the state.” He emphasized that working with young people is not just an education, but a matter of national security.

  

• Simonov Yakov Igorevich is the chairman of the “Youth Community—71” project, a representative of the Government of the Tula region. Topic: “Youth as a bridge between cultures: the role of regional youth communities in public diplomacy and international cooperation.” He spoke about how regional communities are becoming conduits of people’s diplomacy.

  

• Oleg Sergeyevich Cherenovsky — Deputy Chairman of the Youth Council of the Novosibirsk Region Representative Office. He presented the committee’s activities in the region and in Moscow, noting the importance of horizontal links between the regions.
  
• Kuznetsova Anastasia Sergeevna is the representative office of the Sevastopol Government in Moscow. She made a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of interregional cooperation.

  

• “Ekaterina” Gres is a philosopher, writer, lecturer at Lomonosov Moscow State University and Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, an expert on the Kultura TV channel, and the host of the author’s program on “Silver Rain” radio. Topic: “Intergenerational communication: philosophical introspection and search for strategic solutions for the formation of a homogeneous social value space.” “”””As part of her speech, Ekaterina Gres presented the project “It used to be better”, created by the participants of the second stream of the “Workshop of New Media” of the presidential platform “Russia – the land of opportunities”. This is a podcast or video podcast in which representatives of two generations, together with a moderator, psychologist or philosopher, discuss different topics, one per issue. Possible topics include personal boundaries, work ethic, attitude to money, and others. The aim of the project is to remove the intergenerational barrier and create an intellectual precedent, showing that generations share not values, but unsuccessful communication and stereotypes about each other. Each issue has regular headings, such as “Was it better before?”, where participants listen to and discuss a popular song of each generation, trying to understand the motives of each other’s behavior.
  
• Mentusov Alexander Vitalievich is the Head of the Project Office for Tourism Development at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (PORT). Topic: “Tourism as a tool of public diplomacy and the formation of patriotism among young people in a multipolar world.” He showed how tourism projects can become a tool of soft power and patriotic education.

  

• Lyudmila Viktorovna Abakumova is a lawyer and family counselor. Topic: “Continuity: about the influence of family on patriotism and the formation of spiritual and moral values of the younger generation.” She stressed that the foundations of patriotism are laid in the family, not just at school or university.

  

• Anna Vasilyevna Zakaidze is the director of the Department of Social Design and Crisis Intervention of the NGO “International Union of Women”, a clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, personal psychologist of top officials, a full member of the All—Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League, author of the book “Emptiness. Desperation is at the top of success.” Topic: “A healthy psyche as the basis of patriotism and leadership: why work with youth begins with the family.” She noted that the formation of sustainable values and true leadership is impossible without psychological well-being.Results and new directionsAt the end of the meeting, Alfiya Amirova presented  Irina Viktorovna Khamdokhova has a certificate of the head of the International academic partnerships department of the NGO “International Union of Women”. This marked the creation of a new area of work — with young people, schoolchildren and universities. From now on, the ILI will systematically develop cooperation with educational institutions and youth organizations.

Alfiya Ravilyevna Amirova once again stressed that the ILI is open to cooperation, and invited all participants to the V Anniversary International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium”, which will become a platform for further dialogue and joint projects.

Distinguished guests

The meeting was attended by:

Olga Nikolaevna Shtanakova is the First Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the Altai Republic in Moscow. Фото: Московский дом национальностей

• • Stanislav Vadimovich Istomin is the Head of the Department of Information Policy and programs in the field of sports and youth policy of the Government of the Tyumen Region in the state authorities of the Russian Federation.
    Dodikhudoev Dodikhudoev is the Chairman of the Committee on Youth and Sports of the Public Council under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in the Russian Federation.

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  • Ishtiaq Hamdani is a representative of the Pakistani media.
    GOSTs from Nepal.
    Lapshina Evgeniya Aleksandrovna is a consultant to the Department (representative office of the Samara Region) for interaction with federal government authorities.

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  • Valentin Viktorovich Zyurikov is an adviser to the Deputy Governor of the Novosibirsk Region.
    Sergey Gritsko is the landowner and head of the “Representative Office of the Kamchatka Territory” KGKU.GratitudeThe organizers would like to thank the Moscow House of Nationalities for their assistance in organizing and holding the meetings, as well as for the photographic materials provided.

Completion

After the official part, a networking session was held, during which participants exchanged contacts and discussed possible joint initiatives. The meeting confirmed that youth is not only the future, but also an active force of the present, ready to build a multipolar world based on traditional values, discoveries and mutual respect.

The materials of the meeting will be published on the website:

• https://vision3000.ru/
• https://www.iwuorg.com/
• https://www.woman3000.org/
• https://embassylife.ru/

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After receiving her diploma, Evgenia went to Switzerland to study and train. It was there, in a country with a benchmark service, that she truly understood for the first time: hospitality is not just a profession, it is an art. She started her career in the hotel business in the sales and marketing department of the Moscow Country Club Golf Club. The first years became a school of life: working with VIP guests, understanding the intricacies of premium service, and the ability to hold a punch. In 2010, she became the head of the sales and marketing department of the Aminevskaya Hotel and took an active part in shaping the development strategy of the entire hotel chain. Her talent was noticed and she was entrusted with an ambitious project: the opening of the FOUR ELEMENTS Borodino Club Hotel. Even then, she had the same business acumen and understanding of the market that later led her to success.

Today, Evgenia Ozarkiv is the General Manager of the Arturs SPA Hotel by Mercure. Under her leadership, the hotel has become a leader in the Moscow region market. “For us, every guest is unique. We are happy to give him an emotion, an impression. This is our success,” says Evgenia.

The Arthurs SPA Hotel by Mercure is not just Evgenia’s place of work, but a business in which she has invested her soul and many years of experience. In 2026, the hotel celebrates its 20th anniversary: in two decades, it has gone from a classic country vacation to a multifunctional resort complex with high-class gastronomy, modern SPA and wellness programs, family and corporate events. Since 2021, the hotel has been a member of the Accor international group and operates under the by Mercure brand, combining global standards of service with a unique atmosphere that thousands of guests have loved.

The hotel has one more special feature — it is truly family friendly. Everything is thought out here so that kids, parents, and grandparents can relax together. Cozy studio rooms, spacious terraces, children’s programs, adult spa areas and communal evenings by the fireplace create an atmosphere in which you want to stay longer. It is not surprising that those who have been here with the whole family come back again and again: they are waiting for not just beds and breakfasts, but warm, almost homely care, where traditional family values are not an empty phrase, but daily practice.

And when you look at Eugenia, you realize that this philosophy of the hotel was not born out of thin air. For her, family is the foundation of the foundations. She finds the time and energy to pay attention to her already grown sons, her husband, her beloved sister and, of course, her parents. Family holidays, intimate gatherings at a large table, long conversations are not a “break from work”, but the most important part of her life. And then there is the cottage, a place where Evgenia is happy to pick up a shovel, breathe fresh air and feel the ground under her feet. It is these simple joys that fill her with energy and inspiration. They make up a multi—faceted life, full of vivid emotions. And from them, a real woman is born: a loving mother, a wise wife, and at the same time a highly qualified specialist trusted by hundreds of guests.

A special place in Evgenia’s life is occupied by working with young specialists. She regularly meets with students of RGUTIS and other universities, personally conducts tours of the hotel, shares real career stories and gives invaluable advice. For future managers, these meetings are a chance to see the industry from the inside and understand that hospitality is based not only on standards, but also on love for their work.

The secret of her strength lies in her ability to combine seemingly incompatible things.: be a tough strategist and a sensitive soul, see global trends and keep personal in mind. She creates a space where people feel good, where they come back again and again, where you feel like not just a guest, but part of a big family. And this is perhaps the most accurate definition of true hospitality. And life itself — beautiful, rich, multifaceted. Exactly as Evgenia Ozarkiv creates it.

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On August 24, 2026, a round table on business etiquette for municipal employees of Bogucharsky District was held in Boguchar. The initiator and organizer of the event was Yulia  Kuzmina — entrepreneur, deputy of the City Council of People’s Deputies, and member of the ROO “International Union of Women”.

The event was held with the support of the International Women’s Union and the administration of Bogucharsky District.

Speaker and Program

The main speaker was Natalya  Zubkova — Chairman of the Business Ethics Committee of the Voronezh Regional Branch of the All-Russian Public Organization “Opora Rossii”, member of the Association of Etiquette Specialists, and founder of the Voronezh Etiquette Club.

During the round table, the following key aspects of business communication were discussed:

• building a communication vector with people of different statuses;
• practical examples of relieving psychological tension in business communications;
• typical mistakes in business correspondence;
• creating a positive tone in business conversation;
• maintaining subordination and showing respect to the interlocutor;
• etiquette in the digital environment — a relevant aspect in the context of digitalization of local government work.

Special attention was paid to the thesis: “Etiquette does not work without psychology.” According to Natalya Zubkova, the foundation of modern etiquette is a respectful attitude toward people and the competent formation of a respect vector through speech, gestures, etiquette proxemics, and attributes.

As part of the event, participants took an express test on business etiquette, completed a practical task on digital etiquette and drafting a business letter. All participants received personalized certificates.

Participants

The round table was attended by heads and specialists of the administrations of all settlements of Bogucharsky District, as well as heads of structural subdivisions.

Organizational Contribution

Yulia Kuzmina covered all expenses for receiving the main speaker: travel, accommodation, meals, cultural program, and welcome gifts. A coffee break was organized for all participants, and each received her own cosmetic products.

On the Significance of the Event

— I am very glad that we managed to hold such an event in Boguchar. It is important for the development of our district, for creating a comfortable, respectful, and trusting environment in society. After all, every official and deputy is the face of authority for the population, forming general trust in the institution of local self-government. Business etiquette in the municipal sphere is not a whim, but a professional necessity on which effective work is built. Reputation is the main asset for each of us, and knowledge of business etiquette contributes to its proper formation, — noted Yulia Kuzmina.

About Yulia Kuzmina

Yulia Gennadyevna Kuzmina is an entrepreneur, deputy of the Boguchar City Council of People’s Deputies, member of the ROO “International Union of Women”, “Opora Rossii”, the Council for Physical Culture and Sports under the Administration of Bogucharsky District, and the Boguchar Women’s Council.

She was born and raised in Boguchar. She develops several business areas: a clothing and sporting goods store, a cafe, commercial real estate, and her own production of skincare cosmetics. In 2025, Boguchar residents elected her deputy of the City Council of People’s Deputies.

About Boguchar

Boguchar is a town in the south of Voronezh Oblast, standing on the banks of the Bogucharka River. It has a rich history and established traditions of patronage, laid down in the 19th century by Boguchar merchants. The most famous of them was Pyotr Kuranov, thanks to whom the Boguchar Men’s Classical Gymnasium — where Mikhail Sholokhov studied — an almshouse for lonely elderly people, and houses for teachers of the women’s pro-gymnasium were built; streets in the city center were paved, and the beginning of the water supply arrangement was laid.

Today, merchant traditions are continued by local entrepreneurs, one of whom is Yulia Kuzmina.

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Svetlana Lazareva

In an organization’s reputation history, it’s often not the incident itself that becomes a turning point, but the first phrase spoken after it. A single response to a journalist, an emotional post by a CEO, or a screenshot of internal correspondence can transform a private situation into a public conflict. The actions of an individual employee become perceived as the stance of the entire organization, and the words of a senior executive become a reflection of their values and management culture.

Mistakes, failures, and misunderstandings are inevitable in the operation of any complex system. Therefore, the main question is not whether an organization can completely eliminate crisis situations, but rather how it will respond when a mistake occurs: how quickly it will react, what tone it will choose, and whether it will be able to maintain a unified position and show respect for those affected by the incident.

The connection between reputation and communication is evident. Let’s delve deeper into it.

Let’s start with a simple definition.

Reputation: an opinion confirmed by experience
Reputation is often identified with fame, image or emotional impression. However, reputation is not a fleeting emotion. It is a formed opinion based on the experience of interaction.

It is formed by what a person or organization is thought of, what is said and how they are treated in their absence. It is not only the result of activity that matters, but also the quality of behavior in the process of interaction: consistency, correctness, predictability, ability to comply with agreements and maintain dignity in a difficult situation.

In the past, reputation was formed relatively slowly. It was controlled through the media: information passed through the media outlets, official press services, and professional communities. Often, “unnecessary” information was not allowed to circulate at all. Even if information could not be “contained,” there was a time gap between the event and public reaction, allowing for reflection and positioning.

Today, this time is almost nonexistent.

Today, reputation is formed instantly, spreads uncontrollably, and is destroyed just as quickly, all through communication.

After all, any publication spreads in a matter of minutes.

A comment instantly becomes the subject of discussion. A deleted record continues to exist in the form of screenshots. An internal message can be taken outside the organization and take on a completely different meaning in a new context.

Thus, a single post can trigger an instant public reaction, a single screenshot can leave an eternal reputation mark in the digital space, and a single comment can cause a global crisis.

What do we have?

In the modern world, reputation is no longer just about what you do. Reputation is about WHAT and HOW you say it.

Today, communication is no longer just a tool for interaction between people – a way to exchange information.

It has become a system for managing reputational risks.

Today, reputation is created and destroyed through communication.

Why the reaction is sometimes more important than the initial mistake

Let’s consider two model situations. The air conditioner in the hotel room is not working. The problem is unpleasant, but it is technically solvable. The guest contacts the staff, and in response they hear: “It’s high season, and the technical service is overloaded. Open the window.” What remains in the person’s memory is not the malfunction of the equipment, but the indifference towards their situation.

This can lead to a refusal to return and a negative review, with a reputational cost that exceeds the cost of repairs.

Another situation is more serious: an airline loses the luggage of a passenger who is on their way to an important meeting. However, the staff immediately recognizes the problem, apologizes, explains the procedure, regularly reports on the progress of the search and offers practical assistance. The client is uncomfortable, but sees that the organization has not left him alone with the problem.

In this particular case, the client not only remained loyal, but also began to recommend the company to others.

Thus, the scale of a company’s reputational and financial losses is not always determined by the scale of the initial error.

Often, the decisive factor is the reaction of the organization, or rather, the communication of its employees.

And as practice shows, people are willing to forgive mistakes.

But they do not forgive arrogance, indifference, attempts to shift responsibility and refusal to engage in human dialogue.

I suggest that we consider a few more situations on the example of large federal companies.

The Aeroflot case
An illustrative example of how a private incident becomes a nationwide story was the story of passenger Mikhail Galin and his cat Viktor in 2019. The animal’s weight exceeded the airline’s established limit for carriage in the cabin. The passenger (in order not to put the pet in the baggage compartment) replaced the cat at the control weighing, and carried his own into the cabin of the plane, after which he publicly reported the incident on his social media. The post was instantly “viralized” and became public knowledge, turning a private incident into a federal-level incident. Following an internal investigation, Aeroflot removed the user from its loyalty program, canceled nearly 400,000 accumulated miles, and closed the bonus account.

From a regulatory perspective, the company cited the user’s intentional violation of the transportation terms. However, a significant portion of the audience perceived the sanction as overly harsh. In the public discussion, the focus quickly shifted from the animal’s weight and safety requirements to the proportionality of the punishment, the company’s concern, and its “humanity.” The story gained significant attention, leading to discussions in the State Duma and the Ministry of Transport regarding the need to amend the animal transportation regulations.

This case does not suggest that regulations should be abolished solely based on public opinion. On the contrary, a large organization has a responsibility to comply with regulations, especially when it comes to safety. However, public legitimacy goes beyond the legal basis of a decision. The audience also evaluates its proportionality, the tone of the explanation, and the organization’s ability to take into account the human context.

Where did the reputational risk arise? In the tone of communication: where the logic of regulation came into conflict with the logic of perception.

If the company speaks exclusively the language of violation and punishment, and the audience speaks the language of care and justice, a formally accurate answer may not reduce tension, but increase it.

Sometimes ill-considered words and actions undermine trust, which means they have “unpleasant” consequences.

The company chose a formal, cold tone, and preferred a defensive position instead of a dialogue.

The result: public outcry, reduced customer loyalty.

CASE STUDY: Tinkoff Bank and Oleg Tinkov

Everyone knows that Tinkoff Bank has been building its brand for a long time through

the personal brand of its founder.

Oleg Tinkov used direct communication with the bank’s clients, an open and bold style. This became its competitive advantage and allowed the bank to gain high recognition.

The new brand was quickly perceived as “alive” and honest.

However, over time, in interviews and social media, Oleg Tinkov began to engage in public criticism, sarcasm, emotional reactions, harsh responses, and harsh comments towards customers.

The audience sensed the aggression, and the consequences were swift and severe: the brand rapidly lost its position and credibility.

In 2017, after the release of a critical video by the YouTube channel Nemagia, Tinkoff Bank filed a lawsuit in court to protect its business reputation and seek damages of 500,000 rubles. Subsequently, the bank and Oleg Tinkov dropped their lawsuits, and the case was dismissed. The conflict quickly escalated beyond legal proceedings, sparking widespread public outrage, and leading to the suspension of cooperation by several of the bank’s partners. The lawsuits were later withdrawn.

This example shows an important pattern: the more strongly a brand is linked to the personality of a leader, the higher the requirements for his public speech.

The manager may consider that he expresses a personal opinion. However, the audience often perceives his words as the official position of the organization.

The point of this example is not to evaluate the correctness of one of the parties. It shows how difficult it is to separate a company’s reputation from that of its public leader if the brand has been built around his personality for a long time. A leader may believe that they are expressing a personal opinion, but the audience often perceives their words as the official position of the organization.

In the government and diplomatic environment, this pattern is even more pronounced. The higher the status of the speaker, the less space there is for “personal” communication.

The words of a first-level official are seen as an institutional signal, reflecting their attitude towards partners, society, the government, and the professional community.

In the diplomatic and international arena, the consequences of inaccuracy are particularly severe. A careless word can be perceived as a change in the department’s position, a lack of consistency as a lack of unity, and an incorrect choice of form as a deliberate display of disrespect.

Here, it is not only the content of the phrase that matters, but also its context: the speaker’s status, the setting, the moment of utterance, the availability of translation, the national characteristics of speech etiquette, and cultural perceptions of the acceptable degree of directness.

A phrase that may sound neutral and businesslike in one culture may be perceived as categorical, cold, or demeaning in another.

An additional risk is created by the digital environment. A message addressed to a limited number of people may end up in front of an international audience; a translation can make the original wording more harsh; a quote can lose its reservations and context.

Therefore, a public statement should be evaluated not only in full

But there are four main factors that can help an organization maintain trust in a difficult situation.

Speed of response

Silence is often perceived as confusion, indifference, or an indirect admission of guilt. A long delay allows other people’s interpretations to take over the information space.

However, speed should not be interpreted as impulsiveness.

The first response can be brief, indicating that the organization is aware of the situation, is verifying the circumstances, and will provide a timeframe for the next communication. This is preferable to making a hasty statement that may need to be refuted later.

Tone of communication
The audience evaluates not only the words, but also the attitude behind them.

A defensive, accusatory, or arrogant tone increases tension. A calm and respectful tone, on the other hand, shows that the organization maintains control and is aware of the consequences of what happened.

Empathy does not mean giving up one’s position. It means acknowledging that the other party has reason to feel anxious, disappointed, or dissatisfied.

A unified position

Different versions of the event coming from the head, the press service and the employees immediately create mistrust.

Before a public statement, it is necessary to determine:

who is authorized to speak on behalf of the organization;
which facts have already been confirmed;
what is still being checked;
which formulations are common to all representatives;
when the next information will be provided.

A unified position creates a sense of stability even in an unstable situation.

The personality of the leader

The first person is not just an official. For the external audience, it becomes the embodiment of the organization.

The leader’s calmness is perceived as the stability of the system.

Their confusion is seen as a lack of control.

Aggression is considered a corporate norm. The ability to admit mistakes is seen as a sign of strength and maturity.

These four factors – speed, tone, unified position, and leader behavior – form the foundation of reputational stability.

These factors are interconnected.

A quick response without verified facts is dangerous; the right words spoken in a cold tone may be rejected; a unified position loses its power if the first person publicly contradicts it.

I offer you a five-step model for an anti-crisis response.

In a difficult situation, it is useful to build a message based on the following sequence: recognition – empathy – responsibility – action – control.

It follows the generally accepted principles of crisis communication: to communicate in a timely and accurate manner, to maintain trust, to express empathy, to offer action, and to demonstrate respect for the audience.

Confession

To show that the organization sees the problem and is not trying to pretend that nothing has happened: “We are aware of the situation and are carefully reviewing the circumstances.”

Empathy

To acknowledge the consequences for people: “We understand the inconvenience, anxiety, or disappointment this has caused.”

Responsibility

If the facts are confirmed, clearly state the responsibility. If the investigation is ongoing, inform the public about who is conducting it and when the results will be presented.

Action

Explain what has already been done: contacting the participants, resolving the immediate issue, changing the workflow, and initiating an internal review.

Control

Name the next step and the deadline for a new message: “We will provide updated information no later than…”.

An example of a neutral first reaction: “We are aware of the incident and are investigating all the circumstances. We understand that the situation has caused concern and questions. We have already contacted the participants and are taking the necessary measures. We will provide confirmed information and further decisions by 6 p.m.”

Such a message does not replace the investigation and does not contain premature conclusions, but it shows that the organization is present in the situation, understands its human dimension, and maintains control over the information process.

What to check before making a public statement

Before publishing an official comment, it is useful for the CEO, press service, and protocol team to answer the following questions together:

What is known for certain, and what remains a speculation?
Who has been affected by the situation, and what emotions has it caused?
Is the tone and content of the response appropriate for the scale of the incident?
Doesn’t the text sound like an attempt to defend, blame, or shift responsibility?
Does the position of the head coincide with the position of the press service and other representatives of the organization?
Is it clear what actions have already been taken and when a new message will follow?
Do protocol actions contradict the words?: the composition of the participants, the order of the speeches, the place, time and format of the statement?
What would a single phrase look like if it were taken out of context and placed in the title?
Would the wording acquire an undesirable meaning in translation or in a different cultural environment?

The last three questions are especially important for government, diplomatic, and international communication.

A public message exists not only in the author’s intention, but also in a multitude of subsequent interpretations.

The task of a professional team is to anticipate the most likely ones in advance.

Reputation is tested at the moment of error.

An organization is not capable of controlling all publications, comments, actions of journalists, and reactions of social networks. But it is obliged to control its own communication: facts, tone, consistency, form, and behavior of authorized persons.

Reputation is not just about what people say about a person or company during a period of success. It is especially evident in how they respond when faced with criticism, mistakes, or public discontent. This is where it becomes clear whether a leader can maintain their dignity, listen to the other side, take responsibility, and maintain trust.

Reputation resilience is not about avoiding mistakes. It is about responding to them in a predictable manner. The winners are not those who never make mistakes (there are no such people), but those who know how to speak and act professionally, timely, and humanly when they make mistakes.

The cost of a mistake is not only determined by what happened. It is also determined by how it was communicated.

This leads to the following conclusion:

In today’s world, reputation is not just about past actions. It is also about current communication.

Svetlana Lazareva is an expert in business etiquette and effective communication, and a member of the National Association of Protocol Specialists. She is the author of educational programs for managers, business representatives, government agencies, and professional communities. Her main areas of expertise include impression management and reputation management, status communication, business etiquette, negotiations, and public speaking.

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Сообщение COMMUNICATION AS A FACTOR OF REPUTATIONAL RESILIENCE: THE COST OF MISTAKE FOR LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

The event was organized by the International Women’s Union with the support of the Government of Moscow and the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of the City of Moscow. The event was covered by the online publication “Posolskaya Zhizn.”

The meeting was moderated by Alfiya Ravilevna Amirova, President of the International Discussion Club “VISION 3000” and President of the International Women’s Union.

In her opening remarks, she spoke about the activities of the International Alliance of Women, focusing on the preparations for the 5th Anniversary International Forum “Woman of the Third Millennium,” which will be held in Moscow on November 18-19, 2026. The Forum will serve as a key platform for strengthening international dialogue and cooperation among women leaders from 89 regions of Russia and over 40 countries worldwide.

Amirova also read out a welcoming message from State Duma Deputy V.S. Rodina, which highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in promoting traditional values and the need for government support for cultural initiatives abroad.

During the meeting, the following speakers made presentations:

Nikolay Viktorovich Ravkin, Head of the Representative Office of the Government of the Jewish Autonomous Region under the Government of the Russian Federation, spoke about the revival of the XIV International Festival of Jewish Culture and Art “Sholom in Every Sound,” which will be held in the Jewish Autonomous Region on September 6-9, 2026. The festival, established by the Government of the Jewish Autonomous Region with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, will feature over 120 events with the participation of artists from Moscow, Russian regions, Belarus, China, and Israel. Among the stars are People’s Artists of Russia Mikhail Turetsky, Evgeniya Knyazev, and Honored Artist of Russia Nonna Grishaeva.

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• Ravil Kamilievich Khusnullin, Director of the RUDN Innovation and Technology Complex and Member of the State Duma of the 7th convocation, spoke on the topic of “Educational Diplomacy as a Tool for Cultural Cooperation and Training for a Multipolar World.”

  

• Pavel Andreyevich Ustyuzhaninov, Executive Secretary of the Russian-Chinese Chamber and the Business Council for Cooperation with Mongolia, presented a report titled “Economic Diplomacy as a Foundation for Cultural Cooperation: The Experience of Russia, China, and Mongolia.”

  

• Sergey Viktorovich Erokhov, Candidate of Law and Advisor to the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce, spoke on the topic “Legal Foundations of Cultural Diplomacy: International Agreements and National Interests in a Multipolar World.”

  

• Anastasia Andreevna Nastasina, a director, producer, and master of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, presented her report “Organizing Media and Cultural Delegations as an Effective Format of People’s Diplomacy: A Model of Cooperation with China.”

  

• Natalia Andreevna Vinokurova, State Councillor of the First Class, Deputy Head of the Department for Relations with Political, Public Organizations, and the Media of the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Crimea to the President of the Russian Federation, presented the topic “Artek as a Territory of Intercultural Dialogue: How Theme Camps Become Bridges of Friendship between Countries.”

  

• Galina Vasilyevna Merzlikina, President of the Culture for Life Center, presented a report titled “Culture for Life: From Shared Memory to Shared Future – Humanitarian Projects as a Space of International Trust.”

• Irina Viktorovna Khamdokhova is a member of the Community of Russian Diplomats’ Wives, a participant in the “Russia is a Country of Opportunities” platform, the head of the “Diplomat is a Guardian of Peace” and “Talent Synergy” programs, the curator of the “Bridge” international shift at the Polenovo DR, and an activist in the “Rear Division” volunteer movement.

  

• Sergey Aleksandrovich Nikushkin (online), Academic Secretary of the State Budgetary Institution of Culture “Association of State Literary and Memorial Museums of the Penza Region”, presented the experience of exchange exhibition projects with museums in Belarus as a tool for preserving historical memory.
  

The meeting was also attended by the following people, who became active participants in the networking session:

Marchenko Andrey Anatolyevich- Third Secretary of the Department for Relations with the Subjects of the Federation, Parliament and Public Associations (DSPO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

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• Angela Petrovna Makarevich is a leading analyst at the Representative Office of the Penza Region Government under the Government of the Russian Federation;

  

• Anastasia Sergeyevna Kuznetsova is the representative of the Government of Sevastopol in Moscow;

  

• Elena Vyacheslavovna Mazaeva – Deputy Head of the Department of Foreign Economic and Interregional Relations;
• Ruslan Magomedovich Goev – Specialist of the Protocol and Analytics Department of the State Institution of the Sverdlovsk Region “Representation of the Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region in the State Authorities of the Russian Federation”..

During the meeting, a cooperation agreement was signed between The National Fund for Assistance to the Protection of Strategic Resources, represented by President Husnulin R.K. and NGO “International Union of Women” represented by President Amirova A.R.

During the discussion, the participants presented successful practices of bilateral and multilateral cultural cooperation, discussed barriers and ways to overcome them, and outlined new areas for joint work with foreign countries.

The meeting ended with a networking session, during which participants exchanged contacts, strengthened their professional ties, and discussed possible joint projects.

The organizers express their sincere gratitude to the Moscow House of Nationalities for their support and provision of a beautiful venue, as well as for the photos.

Special thanks go to the general information partner, the online publication Posolskaya Zhizn, for their information support and coverage of the event.

Materials on the results of the meeting will be posted on:

The club’s website: https://vision3000.ru/
The founder’s websites: https://www.iwuorg.com/ and https://www.woman3000.org/
The Embassy Life online publication portal: https://embassylife.ru/

More photos are available at:

We would like to thank all the speakers, guests, and participants for a lively and informative dialogue!

Сообщение Cultural Diplomacy of the Peoples of Russia: Tools for International Cooperation and the Preservation of Traditional Values in a Multipolar World появились сначала на embassylife.ru.