Vladimir Volfovich was not simply the founder of our party. He was a man who mentored generations of politicians, analysts, and diplomats. He taught us to think beyond the immediate situation, to see processes dynamically, to not be afraid of unpopular statements, and to take responsibility for our words. He always demanded the most important thing—to understand where the country is heading, what threats and opportunities await it tomorrow, and what exactly needs to be done today to ensure Russia maintains its independence and strength of character.

It was from this understanding that the "Zhirinovsky Readings" arose. In the year of Vladimir Volfovich's 80th birthday, we are launching a scientific, expert, and public platform for a serious discussion about the legacy of a man who combined within himself the skills of a scholar, strategist, forecaster, and practical politician. A man whose ideas, assessments, and scenarios were in many ways ahead of their time and are increasingly being confirmed by reality today.

Our goal is a comprehensive analysis of Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovsky's legacy: his contributions to Oriental studies and philosophy, to political science and forecasting, and to the formation of modern Russian state thinking and public policy. We want not only to remember, but to understand how he thought, how he based his conclusions, and why he saw what others preferred to ignore.

We are highlighting three key thematic areas within the "Zhirinovsky Readings."

The first is Zhirinovsky as a scholar, analyst, and forecaster. Here we will examine his analytical approaches, decision-making logic, and methods of political and geopolitical forecasting. This is a discussion of how strategic thinking develops under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.

The second focus is Zhirinovsky as a visionary politician and creator of the future. We will discuss his ideas about Russia's role in the world, the concept of the Russian World, and the scenario-based models for the country's development and international relations that he proposed long before they became part of mainstream political discourse.

The third focus is Zhirinovsky as a public figure and thinker. He holds right-wing conservative views that in many ways anticipated the contemporary state agenda. We will examine the evolution of right-wing ideology in Russia, its historical roots, contemporary significance, and possible future—without simplifications or ideological cliches. The Zhirinovsky Readings will bring together politicians and public figures, public administration experts, analysts, researchers, scientists, students, postgraduates, journalists—all those who value not only understanding current events but also thinking strategically.

We live in a period of complex decisions and long historical cycles. At such moments, it is especially important to return to strong intellectual traditions and learn from those who were able to look forward. That is why the Zhirinovsky Readings are not about the past. They are a conversation about Russia's future.

I invite you to be part of this conversation.