The Bridge Club

At our upcoming The Bridge meeting, we’ll talk about recognition and about how foreigners contribute to Russia’s development across many areas of public life. For Moscow, this is not a new story. In the late 15th century Ivan III actively invited Italian architects. For example, Aristotele Fioravanti rebuilt the Dormition Cathedral in the Kremlin, and other Italian masters took part in constructing the Kremlin walls and towers. In Moscow documents of that time, such craftsmen were often called “...

Sometimes it feels like Moscow changes all by itself. But in reality, its cultural scene is shaped by people from different countries too: they bring ideas, new formats, and sometimes simply make the city a little more open. Below are two places dedicated to European culture: 🇮🇹 Italian Institute of Culture Italy’s official cultural institute in Moscow. They host film screening series, talks, and exhibitions, and there’s also a library. Right now they have an online project about Verdi, and th...

✨ Tonight we come together again with The Bridge community. This evening is dedicated to recognition — to noticing people’s work and celebrating the contribution foreigners make to Russia across business, culture, science, and community life. We’ll also mark the launch of The Bridge Awards and share an evening of conversations and connections. — — — ✨ Сегодня мы снова собираемся вместе в кругу сообщества The Bridge. Наш вечер посвящён признанию и тому, как важно замечать людей и их работу, говор...

On February 26, The Bridge Club held a meeting on the theme “Bridge to Recognition” where we continued talking about the contribution foreigners make to Russia and about why it is important to speak about these people publicly and clearly. 🗣 “We are launching The Bridge Awards today. We want to show real foreigners who have contributed to the past and present of Russia,” said Guy Eames, founder of The Bridge Club. The new program is meant to highlight real people and real stories — those who ha...

March 8 is often perceived through familiar details: flowers, warm words, postcards. But in fact, it's also a reminder that it's important to notice women around not once a year, but all the time. We wish you spring in your soul and people nearby who see you, appreciate you and treat you with care. Happy 8th of March! 8 марта часто воспринимают через привычные детали: цветы, тёплые слова, открытки. Но по сути это ещё и напоминание о том, что замечать женщин рядом важно не раз в году, а постоянно...

On February 26, The Bridge Club held a meeting on the theme “Bridge to Recognition,” exploring why it matters to notice and acknowledge the contribution foreigners make to Russia in business, culture and community life. 🗣 “It can seem like politics is invented by a few people sitting in offices. But today, each of us influences it and I believe these drops can become streams, then seas and then an ocean,” said Anna Shafran, TV and radio host. Anna spoke about how much has changed in recent year...

On February 26, The Bridge Club held a meeting on the theme “Bridge to Recognition,” continuing our conversation about the contribution foreigners make to Russia and about legal initiatives for expats. 🗣 “Decree No. 883 is different because it’s global and people can apply from any country. The idea is to attract talent and make the path to Russia clearer and easier than standard routes,” said Natalia Kholzakova, Project Director at the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI). 26 февраля клуб Th...

At our recent The Bridge meeting, we talked about recognition and about how foreigners contribute to Russia’s development across many areas of public life. St Petersburg’s history has a clear example of this: Alfred Nobel spent his teenage years there, his family lived in the city, he studied seriously and those years shaped the way he thought long before his name became known worldwide. Alfred’s brothers Robert and Ludvig Nobel built major industrial projects, including a large oil business wit...

Foreigners don’t just live in Moscow, they add new tastes to the city. Here are two Italian projects worth having on your list: 🍕 Pinzeria by Bontempi A restaurant by Valentino Bontempi. The main thing to try here is pinsa — light, airy dough and generous toppings. 🍨 La Bottega Siciliana A Sicilian restaurant by Nino Graziano. Pasta, seafood, a dessert counter and gelato that’s hard to skip, even after a full meal. What feels closer to you – pinsa or a Sicilian dinner? Иностранцы не просто жив...