Last week, an educational and informative tour was organized in the city of Nazareth for Russian-speaking journalists, as part of the Solidarity Project led by the Mossawa Center, and as a continuation of a series of media and awareness programs implemented by the Center with journalists from different linguistic backgrounds.

The tour was attended by Kamel Barghouti, a member of the Mossawa Center’s Board of Directors, alongside the project team. The tour aimed to familiarize journalists with the city’s historical, religious, and cultural landmarks, and to expose them to active community, women’s, and cultural initiatives. Attorney Louay Zreik from the Association of Graduates of the Former Soviet Union also participated.

The tour included selected field visits in the Old City, meetings with local figures and institutions, and participation in the Christmas holiday celebrations, all within the framework of enhancing understanding of the city’s historical and social context.

This activity is part of the vision of the “Solidarity” Project to strengthen multilingual media engagement and to build bridges of communication with journalists and opinion leaders, particularly in light of the neglect by Israeli media—and even by some institutions within our own community—of large segments of Israeli society, including groups that do not speak Hebrew, such as a significant portion of Russian speakers. The journalists praised Mossawa’s activities on Telegram and the Russian-language channel “Our Voice,” confirming that they rely on the information shared through these platforms in their work related to Arab society and racist policies. Ultimately, the goal is to contribute to conveying a deeper and more professional portrayal of Arab society and its issues.