How to preserve the cultural code of the city in the digital age?

How to make traditions part of the modern urban environment?

Special projects

The project "Cultural codes in the modern space"

Is an international competition for young people aimed at finding answers to these questions.

Vladimir and Bethlehem — cities with a rich heritage and common historical ties — will become pilot sites for cultural experiments.

Приглашаем молодежь Владимира и Вифлеема переосмыслить культурное наследие и создать будущее наших городов!

An international competition uniting the twin cities of Vladimir and Bethlehem.
Our goal is to preserve the cultural code of the cities, adapting it to modern times through innovative ideas of young people.

June 1 - September 1, 2025

Youth 16-25

Students and young professionals

Enthusiasts in the field of urbanism, design and culture

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AR/VR projects

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Modern interpretation of traditional crafts and rituals through street art

projects about the harmony of traditions and ecology

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New architectural and art objects inspired by the history of the city

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smart objects with historical identity

Open from June 1, fill out the form on code-culture.online

Individual participation or teams of up to 5 people

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Introduction to the cultural code of cities, lectures from architects, historians and experts

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Creation of projects integrating elements of traditional culture into the urban environment

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The jury will select the best ideas based on the criteria: uniqueness, practicality, quality of visualization

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The best projects will be presented at an offline event in Vladimir

An opportunity to make a real contribution to the development of your hometown

Internships at partner companies

Financing for project implementation

Grants for studying at leading universities

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Popularization of unique traditions and crafts

Involvement of youth in the development of the urban environment

New reading of the cultural code through modern technologies

Strengthening international ties and cultural exchange

Development of educational programs in the field of urban studies and culture

Fill out the application on code-culture.online and become part of the international cultural dialogue!