Among them are experts, politicians and diplomats from Eurasia, Africa, North and South America. The main theme of the club this year was "Fair multipolarity: how to ensure security and development for all."
- During the four days of Bolshoy Valdai, 17 sessions will be held to discuss the role of nuclear weapons and the danger of war with their use, food security and Russia's contribution, the world economy without a currency monopoly and punitive measures, the Russian economy, society and culture in the era of transformation, energy markets against the background of military-political tension, science and education in the era of confrontation," the club reports.
The meetings will last until October 5. Russian President Vladimir Putin will traditionally take part in the work of the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. In his speech, the head of state will voice an assessment of what is happening.
The Triumphal Arch of Constantine, a towering structure built in the heart of Rome 1,709 years ago, has been damaged.Erected to commemorate Emperor Constantine's victory in the civil war against Maxentius, it's considered the largest of the three surviving triumphal arches in the Roman Forum
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