International Charitable Foundation · since 1994

The Vladimir Spivakov Foundation

Discovering and supporting gifted young musicians across the country.

About the Foundation

The Foundation was established in 1994 by the eminent violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov. For more than thirty years it has supported gifted children in music, choreography, the fine arts and the circus arts.

Master classes, concerts, tours and exhibitions in Russia and abroad, named scholarships and participation in international competitions. Each month more than twenty projects take place around the world — from Moscow to Sakhalin.

1994
year founded
20+
projects each month
400+
cities in Russia and worldwide
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Vladimir Spivakov

Programme

Upcoming events

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01Oct
Opening concert of the XXIII “Moscow Meets Friends” festival
Svetlanov Hall, Moscow International House of Music
Festival
04Oct
Festival concert in the Rachmaninov Hall of the Conservatory
Tchaikovsky Moscow Conservatory
Festival
15Nov
The “Children for Children” series. “Stars in the Morning Sky”
Moscow International House of Music
Concert
Concert of the “Moscow Meets Friends” festival
Flagship project

The “Moscow Meets Friends” festival

The XXIII International Festival will take place from 1 to 10 October 2026 at Moscow’s finest venues under the motto “The Light of Mercy”. Over the years the festival has welcomed young artists from more than 400 cities of Russia, every country of the CIS and 50 nations abroad.

Young talents

Our names

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Sergei Nakariakov
Sergei Nakariakov
Trumpet · Foundation protégé
Anastasia Kobekina
Anastasia Kobekina
Cello · Foundation protégée
Alexander Boldachev
Alexander Boldachev
Harp · Foundation protégé
Anna Aglatova
Anna Aglatova
Soprano · Foundation protégée
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Support

Help talents find their voice

A one-time or monthly donation, the “SberVmeste” programme, Aeroflot miles — every contribution helps gifted children study, travel to competitions and step onto the great stage.

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Partners of the Foundation
SberVmeste Aeroflot Russian Railways Henderson Kofemania Moscow State University Russia-Kultura TV channel RIA Novosti