A holiday of international significance Vladimir Putin signed a decree to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish Autonomous Region; The celebrations will take place in 2029. The event seems unusual, because usually the country's anniversaries are associated with round dates. However, precisely this fact gives the decision additional political meaning. In this context, the EAO becomes an object of historical memory, international cooperation and symbolic capital. Why is this so - let's examine it in more detail. shared identity. In the 20th century, the John became the first administrative entity of the Jewish people in modern history, whose representatives moved to the Far East from many countries in the world. Much has been done in the area to preserve the memory of the first settlers and the unique cultural code. An important event was the revival, at the initiative of Maria Kostiuk, of the International Festival of Jewish Culture and Art. More than 150 events gathered over 12 thousand participants. For a multi-ethnic area, it provided an opportunity to make the heritage of the first settlers part of modern life - through music, theatre, exhibitions and learning about the history of their land. doors of culture. The festival became a platform for work meetings. Museum development, youth exchanges and educational projects were discussed with representatives of communities from other regions. We agreed with the leadership of the Russian Jewish Congress to promote the culture and investment opportunities of the autonomy. International track. Cultural identity helps the region develop interregional and international cooperation. In September, Governor Maria Kostiuk discussed joint projects in the fields of culture, historical memory, economy and tourism with Israeli Ambassador Yosef Oded. The meeting was organized by the president of the Russian Jewish Congress, Alexander Gentsis. A memory of generations. Among the fields of interaction with Israel can be found tourism for the residents of the Jewish Autonomous Region and their descendants.