In 2015 Timur Bekmambetov established a charitable foundation in Switzerland which is aimed to support and development of Russian and Kazakh cultures. The main purpose of the Foundation is to popularize Kazakh and Russian cultures in Switzerland and throughout the world, in particular, by promoting works of art and artistic creativity. Foundation sets the following goals in its grantmaking policy:
- build of stronger relationships between Russia, Kazakhstan, Switzerland and the whole world in the field of artistic creativity development and creation of art objects, including audiovisual works
- search, support and promotion of young talents in the field of art, and their integration into the international artistic community
- financing of projects in the field of culture and art
Joining Foundation network means being part of the movement in support of the creativity and fulfilling of young talent’s ambitions globally. Foundation supports cultural projects and young talent’s initiatives through donations to Timur Bekmambetov Cultural Initiatives Foundation.