Shirokalova G.S., Shimanskaya O.K. The role of the international Orthodox exhibitions and fairs in ensuring the unity of Orthodoxy. In: Russia: using domestic historical experience for effective response to the challenges of time [Electronic resource]: Collection of scientific articles on materials of the international scientific forum, Nizhny Novgorod, December 6–8, 2022 ...

Abstract

The Nizhny Novgorod International Orthodox Fair is one of the forms not only of interfaith cooperation, but also of conversation among Orthodox believers. At present, the effect of exhibitions is not limited by economic benefits, but has a much broader political, social, and cultural context. The article presents the results of interviewing exhibitors of the fair in February 159 2023 about the features of their work in modern conditions. In the context of the complication of the international situation associated with the start of a special military operation international Orthodox exhibitions and fairs are playing a growing role in ensuring the unity of modern Eastern Orthodoxy. The Nizhny Novgorod International Orthodox Fair is one of the forms not only ofinterfaith cooperation, but also of conversation among Orthodox believers. At present, the effect ofexhibitions is not limited by economic benefits, but has a much broader political, social, andcultural context. The article presents the results of interviewing exhibitors of the fair in February 2023 about the features of their work in modern conditions. In the context of the complication of theinternational situation associated with the start of a special military operation internationalOrthodox exhibitions and fairs are playing a growing role in ensuring the unity of modern EasternOrthodoxy.