KazanForum Breaks Record with Russia's Longest News Ticker
KazanForum Breaks Record with Russia's Longest News Ticker
15 May
On 14 May 2026, in Kazan, during the 17th International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum" and the official opening of the Year "Kazan – Cultural Capital of the Islamic World", the longest news ticker in Russia was deployed – a unique achievement highlighting the technological development of modern media. The ticker stretched from the Bezymyannaya Tower to the Spasskaya Tower of the Kazan Kremlin, spanning a length of 481 metres.
This large‑scale multimedia project was implemented with the participation of the "Zen" ("Dzen") news platform, the international multimedia company dreamlaser, and the Ministry of Culture of Tatarstan. The multimedia concept was aimed at promoting the region's cultural code through contemporary digital technologies.
Stanislava Konenko, Founder and Editor‑in‑Chief of the Russian Book of Records and Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, officially confirmed and recorded the record in the "Longest projection (mapping) in the format of a news ticker" category. As part of the accompanying multimedia show, a certificate‑awarding ceremony was held for the "Dzen" news platform. The event was attended by Irada Ayupova, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, and all members of the project team.
Additionally, as part of the project, a video mapping on the Kul Sharif Mosque – one of the city's main landmarks – was presented for the first time. The projection show combined visual imagery inspired by the national culture and historical heritage of the region.
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The International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” is being held in Kazan from 12 to 17 May 2026. In accordance with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the Forum acquired federal status in 2023, becoming the main platform for interaction between Russia and the Islamic world.
Representatives from 103 countries have registered for KazanForum 2026.
The Forum’s 2026 business programme includes 149 events across 21 tracks. Several international exhibitions will be held as part of the Forum: The International Exhibition of Co-operation between Russia and the Islamic World, the “Innovations. Investment. Infrastructure” Exhibition, the International Real Estate Exhibition and Conference, and the Kazan Halal Market Trade Fair. The agenda also includes: the Forum of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of OIC Countries, the Forum of Young Diplomats, the Forum of Young Entrepreneurs, meetings of intergovernmental commissions and bilateral conferences, festivals, gastronomic and sports projects, including the “Business on Horseback” horse race and the International Jockeys’ Championship.
In 2026, Kazan holds the status of Cultural Capital of the Islamic World. Cultural co‑operation will be one of the key themes of the humanitarian agenda – during the Forum, the Congress of Ministers of Culture of OIC Countries and the 15th Session of the ICESCO General Conference will be held. The programme will conclude with the “Izge Bolgar Zhyeni” gathering in Bolgar, dedicated to the Day of the Official Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria.
The full programme of the Event is available on the Forum’s official website.
The Roscongress Foundation acts as the Operator for the preparation and holding of the Event, whereas ANO “Directorate for Sports and Social Projects” serves as the Operator’s Executive Directorate.
This large‑scale multimedia project was implemented with the participation of the "Zen" ("Dzen") news platform, the international multimedia company dreamlaser, and the Ministry of Culture of Tatarstan. The multimedia concept was aimed at promoting the region's cultural code through contemporary digital technologies.
Stanislava Konenko, Founder and Editor‑in‑Chief of the Russian Book of Records and Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, officially confirmed and recorded the record in the "Longest projection (mapping) in the format of a news ticker" category. As part of the accompanying multimedia show, a certificate‑awarding ceremony was held for the "Dzen" news platform. The event was attended by Irada Ayupova, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Tatarstan, and all members of the project team.
Additionally, as part of the project, a video mapping on the Kul Sharif Mosque – one of the city's main landmarks – was presented for the first time. The projection show combined visual imagery inspired by the national culture and historical heritage of the region.
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The International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum” is being held in Kazan from 12 to 17 May 2026. In accordance with a decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, the Forum acquired federal status in 2023, becoming the main platform for interaction between Russia and the Islamic world.
Representatives from 103 countries have registered for KazanForum 2026.
The Forum’s 2026 business programme includes 149 events across 21 tracks. Several international exhibitions will be held as part of the Forum: The International Exhibition of Co-operation between Russia and the Islamic World, the “Innovations. Investment. Infrastructure” Exhibition, the International Real Estate Exhibition and Conference, and the Kazan Halal Market Trade Fair. The agenda also includes: the Forum of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of OIC Countries, the Forum of Young Diplomats, the Forum of Young Entrepreneurs, meetings of intergovernmental commissions and bilateral conferences, festivals, gastronomic and sports projects, including the “Business on Horseback” horse race and the International Jockeys’ Championship.
In 2026, Kazan holds the status of Cultural Capital of the Islamic World. Cultural co‑operation will be one of the key themes of the humanitarian agenda – during the Forum, the Congress of Ministers of Culture of OIC Countries and the 15th Session of the ICESCO General Conference will be held. The programme will conclude with the “Izge Bolgar Zhyeni” gathering in Bolgar, dedicated to the Day of the Official Adoption of Islam by Volga Bulgaria.
The full programme of the Event is available on the Forum’s official website.
The Roscongress Foundation acts as the Operator for the preparation and holding of the Event, whereas ANO “Directorate for Sports and Social Projects” serves as the Operator’s Executive Directorate.
