Festival Indonesia: Answer to Indonesian Public Diplomacy Towards Russian Citizens

As the Asia Rising phenomenon becomes more evident, Russia needs to look again for growth and strategic cooperation through Far East Policy. Apart from traditional Eastern countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia one of Asian recently with a prominent future also does not waste Russia's market location that issued policy. respectfully maintains good relations get benefits economic possibilities tourism sector. The Indonesian Festival is instruments imposed utilized by government achieve nation's interests. This article aims explain "Indonesian Festival" event form public diplomacy diplomacy, especially in uses an analytical tool accompanied qualitative research methods. concludes presence has positive impact on Indonesia's image towards Russian citizens, which leads increase tourists Indonesia, "sister city" other fields.
 Keywords: Public Diplomacy, Policy, Tourism