The IX International Russian Film Festival (MRKF) is scheduled to take place in Moscow and other cities across Russia from August 22 to August 30, 2025. Organized annually since 2017 by independent filmmakers, documentarians, and educators, the festival aims to reflect the Russian worldview and traditional spiritual and moral values. The 2025 edition received 232 applications from various regions of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries. The opening ceremony is planned for August 22, 2025, in Moscow, featuring the film "Effect of Compassion" directed by Evgeny Sivkov. The festival also includes a scenario competition titled "Russian World – Image of the Future" for documentary and feature films.