THE WE EXIST! FOUNDATION
AIMS TO HELP MAKE THE CULTURE PRODUCED BY RUSSIAN EMIGRANTS GLOBAL AND OPEN, AS CULTURE SHOULD BE.
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CULTURE
IS THE ONLY
COMMON
LANGUAGE
We aim to create a beautiful Russia of today, beyond geographic borders — open, polite, creative, multicultural, diverse, free, friendly, and forward-looking, both at peace with the world and moving forward together with it.
We will work to produce, create, and support performances, concerts, exhibitions, films, public events, journalism, and educational projects across the new diaspora — from Belgrade to New York, from Paris, London, and Berlin to Buenos Aires, from Tbilisi and Yerevan to Montreal and Almaty.
We want to create a tool for supporting and promoting culture — a necessity of life. We want to ensure that creators can remain true to themselves, building a cultural environment in their new countries and becoming part of new communities.
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Us
Anastasiya Filatova Projects Manager
EDUARD PANTELEEV Co-Founder
Dr Eldrid Herrington Board Member
Nikita Demidenko Project Director
ROMA LIBEROV CEO
DAVID BRUMELL CB Board Member
Projects Manager
Anastasiya Filatova
Anastasiya, born in Lviv, educated in Moscow, and is now based in London, brings a diverse experience in the art world, from managing international artists and coordinating events and educational programs at various venues, to research, overseeing project management for experimental film and conceptualizing exhibitions.
Anastasiya holds a PhD in History.
Co-Founder
EDUARD PANTELEEV
Eduard is an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder with a strong background in digital banking and fintech. Currently co-leading ANNA Money, he helps UK SMEs manage their finances with ease.
Having lived in the UK for seven years, Eduard previously co-founded Tochka, one of Russia’s leading digital banks. Now, he is focused on making a positive impact through charitable work and supporting meaningful causes, showcasing his dedication to uplifting communities.
Board Member
Dr Eldrid Herrington
Ellie works on climate change in Cambridge and is a Lancet Commissioner. An academic for thirty years in the US, UK, and Ireland, her scholarship has been recognized by national fellowships. She has been a lecturer and published in academic disciplines in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences and has developed national and international policy in response to crises. A proud American, she lives in London.
Project Director
Nikita Demidenko
Nikita is a Russian-born pianist, a Royal Academy of Music graduate, and a London Symphony Orchestra scholar. He is the founder of The Forgotten Melodies Society, reviving rarely performed works, and co-founder of the Muse & Fashion Collective, exploring the dialogue between music and visual art. Honored with the award by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for his contribution to India’s international cultural program, his philanthropic efforts include a series of concerts for children at the Royal London Hospital—highlighted by The London Post as a “heartwarming story of bringing joy through music.” Praised by Classicalite for his performances that are “a triumph—not just of skill but of soul,” Nikita is an artist dedicated to creating a true impact on the world of music.
CEO
ROMA LIBEROV
Roma works as a combined artist, he is an independent film writer, director, producer and creator producer for various cultural initiatives.
His works involve many arts – music, theatre, fine arts, video, choreography, etc.
Besides the above Roma is a lecturer on Russian literature and art, he also works on book publishing, theatre and classical music projects. Now resides in London.
CB Board Member
DAVID BRUMELL
David is chairman of The Great Britain-Russia Society.
He is a graduate of Queens’ College Cambridge and a (retired) public lawyer. Former trustee of Pushkin House (2004-2013).
For many years, he has been deeply interested in all aspects of Russian culture, particularly Russian poetry.
BY THE WAY
Anna Pavlova left Russia in 1914, captivating the world with her ethereal ballet performance “The Dying Swan” and touring extensively — making ballet a universal art form and inspiring generations of dancers.
