The IX International Russian Film Festival (МРКФ) is scheduled to take place in Moscow and other cities across Russia, with its ninth edition held from August 22 to 30, 2025. The festival aims to explore and define "Russian cinema" through its programming. Past events within the festival have included a pitching session for screenplays, a premiere for the film "Effect of Compassion," and roundtables discussing traditional spiritual and moral values in Russian cinema. The festival has also featured over 250 films from 15 countries.