On 20 October, the 2nd International Scientific and Practical Conference, "Museum Initiatives in the CIS" began. The forum is timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth. Leading experts from six countries have gathered in Belarus to discuss the preservation of historical memory and the integration of digital technologies into the museum sector. The plenary session is being held at the CIS headquarters in Minsk, while the practical part of the programme will take place at the Nesvizh Palace and Park Complex.