Sasho Gachnik (Svarogov) is a recognized Slovenian artist (singer, pianist, composer, poet), participant in many competitions and festivals. He calls himself a «warrior of culture» for a more just world. Over the past few years, he has been trying to lift the «iron curtain» of the information blockade: thanks to his travels, he has the opportunity to show a brighter and more realistic picture of the Russian world to a Western audience. One that Europeans don’t see because of Western propaganda. He uses the pseudonym «Svarogov» in order to draw attention to the problem of the intensive occupation of the media space by the Anglo-Saxon culture, which is gradually masterfully destroying the national identity of the Slavic peoples.

Musungu Mapaku Tessa Sam Chilson was born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo. A graduate of the Pedagogical Lyceum and the National School of Fine Arts, he works as a music and drawing teacher in high school. Sam Chilson has been involved in music since childhood. At first he performed with a folk group as a percussionist, then joined a church choir, studied vocals and classical music. In 2013, together with his younger rapper brother, he founded a band and recorded his first track, which was produced by one of the best guitarists in the country. Now the musician is developing a solo career and performing with his «Sam Chilson Band». He also teaches at the non-governmental organization ENCRED, which deals with the problems of children in adverse life situations. According to the artist, he sings to heal his soul: «One day I may lose everything, but I will never lose music. I sing to live and make the world live.»

Pamela Lacerenza represents Italy. She is a singer, actress, presenter, and producer. She was born in Manfredonia, but has always lived in Rome. After perfecting her singing, she began to emerge in the world of live performances at the age of 18. In 2013, she participated in the talent show «The Voice of Italy» and subsequently important theater doors opened for her with cabaret and musicals.
Today she is also an artistic director and producer of numerous events and dinner shows throughout Italy. She is completely comfortable in many musical genres and manages to embrace different eras and generations. With her very powerful voice, a showgirl charisma like few others and a determined character, she has always demonstrated the want to live for music and the stage.

Ambinintsoa Vololonarimanga (friends call her just Mbints) was born in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. She has always been surrounded by music: her mother loves to sing, and her father plays musical instruments, so it is not surprising that Mbints took part in family concerts since childhood. Later, she studied solfeggio and learned to play the guitar. Now Mbints is getting a higher education at the RUDN University: she wants to become a teacher. The University’s Association of African students organizes many events in which Mbints often takes part.

Uğur Yılmaz was born in Izmir, Turkey. At the age of 9 he was accepted into the Children’s Choir of the Turkish Radio and Television. Later he started taking acting classes. In 2012-2013 he was found eligible to participate in the world-famous Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and represented Turkey during the Germany tour. Then he was granted to become a part of the contractual staff in Istanbul State Theatre in 2013 Performed Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro and other famous roles of classical opera repertoire in Istanbul and abroad. After he won the 3rd prize in an Opera Competition in 2016, was granted with a study at Mozarteum Music Academy in Salzburg. Uğur took part in many national and international projects since, winning in several international vocal competitions in Turkey, Hungary, Germany.

François Modeme was born in France, in the province of Champagn. He studied piano at a music school, then entered a military academy. Having realized he was destined for music, he retired and began to seriously study vocals. Invited by Russian Diaspora friends to visit the historical events of the Russian Spring in 2014, he immediately decided to stay in Donetsk. After serving in the People’s Militia, he continued his path in civilian life: the Donetsk Philharmonic offered him a job and at the same time he resumed his studies, enrolling in the Donetsk Music Academy. In 2022, he served again for one year as part of the Special military operation forces, and then left for Moscow to complete his studies at the Moscow Conservatory. In 2023, the singer joined the Samara Opera Company and now develops his career in the field of academic and classical music.

"I was born in the city of Porto, and I am very proud of my land, customs, and traditions. I grew up with my grandmother singing fado (a typical Portuguese song) to me as I fell asleep and since then music has been part of my life. I currently work at an energy consultancy company and part-time at an event organization company. I have always been linked to the performing arts, but my biggest passion has always been singing. I never had the opportunity to study music as a child, but as soon as I started working and becoming financially independent, I decided to invest in this area and take singing lessons. I played in several popular bands, and even participated in some TV competitions. I don’t consider myself a professional singer, but rather a true entertainer – I love being on stage and bringing joy to people".

Odmandakh Bayaraa is an opera singer and flutist. She was born in Darkhan, a symbol of Russian and Mongolian friendship. She graduated from the Mongolian State College of Music and Choreography, flute class, and then from the Mongolian State Conservatory, class of the outstanding opera singer of the 20th century, People’s Artist of Mongolia H. Urtnasan. Odmandakh has repeatedly achieved success in various competitions and projects: she was included in the top 25 vocalists of the All-Mongolian TV project «Universe Best Songs» in 2012 and was named one of the 10 best voices of the country in the show «The Voice of Mongolia» in 2018.

Ariadne Prokopidou won her first music competition at the age of 15 and has been performing on the professional stage ever since. Ariadne is the winner of many ethnocultural festivals and competitions. Her creative interests are diverse. She enthusiastically works not only in music, but also in theater projects, directs a vocal ensemble. She tours in Greece and abroad.

Inessa Efraimidou is a professional pianist and music teacher. Inessa says her soul is overflowing with happiness from the realization of her involvement in the word and the concept of «music». She is infinitely grateful to her mentors for their knowledge, kindness, and wisdom, which they generously shared with her. Now she is a tutor herself and tries to pass it on to her students.

Marios Charalambous was born in Limassol, Cyprus, where he lives. He works as a teacher at a public primary school. Marios’ repertoire includes works from opera, Greek and Cypriot folklore music, and Orthodox Church liturgy (Byzantine music). He has performed in concerts, festivals, and competitions both in Cyprus and abroad. Among his accolades, he has been awarded 3rd Prize in the Pan-Hellenic traditional song competition in Lagadia Peloponnese (2007) and 5th place in an international song competition in Moscow (2015).

Marcus Gorstein was born into a family of musicians. His parents taught Marcus very early how it is to be on tour, on stage and in the recording studio. His musical education started with piano, viola, drums, and music theory. Later he studied jazz vocals at the famous Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin. He sang in the leading youth jazz orchestra of the GDR. The singing being not his only interest, Marcus always worked in different fields of music: performance, production, composition, sound engineering and music education. He played almost 400 shows around the world in an ABBA show, where he played the main role, worked as a music and artistic director. He played the title role of «Jesus Christ Superstar» and other shows. Now Marcus is more focused on music production and composing. He feels his East- German heritage and interest in Russian culture lays the groundwork for a fruitful exchange.