Sverdlovsk Region Governor Denis Pasler praised the competition’s scale and thematic focus: "I am delighted that Ekaterinburg has become the second city in Russia to host the Kartina Mira exhibition. Before us, only the Tretyakov Gallery Branch in Kaliningrad had hosted it. Of course, the organizers — their enthusiasm, genuine love, and passion for their work — deserve a lot of credit for this. But there’s also a logic to it. The Sverdlovsk Region straddles the Ural Mountains, straddling the border between Europe and Asia. It’s no coincidence that the Urals are said to be a meeting place, a place where something new can be born, where new images and meanings can be forged. Therefore, where better than in our region can we foster intercultural dialogue? To host an exhibition whose primary goal is to showcase the richness and diversity of national values and traditions."