The International Human Rights Film Festival "Stalker" is an annual film festival held in Moscow and various regional centers across Russia, established in 1995. Organized by the Russian Guild of Film Directors, the festival's primary focus is human rights, aiming to raise awareness and legal consciousness in Russian society through cinema. It is a non-commercial and non-political event, offering all screenings for free to the public. The festival traditionally opens on December 10th, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Its name is derived from Andrei Tarkovsky's film "Stalker," reflecting values of mercy, love for one's neighbor, and personal responsibility.