The article is devoted to the IV International Penitentiary Forum “Crime, punishment, correction”, held in the Academy of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia on November 20–22, 2019. The event was organized by the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Academy of the FPS of Russia, the Board of Trustees of the Penal system, the Association of Legal Education, the Association of Lawyers of Russia, Research and Educational Institutions of the FPS of Russia. The purposes of the forum are: to create an international dialogue platform for representatives of Russian and foreign Penitentiary Services and the Scientific Community on criminal penalties execution; to develop and improve research and practical activities in the field of criminal penalties execution; to study the state of the world penitentiary experience and search for promising forms and methods of work with convicts; to promote the development and deepening of inter-state penitentiary cooperation. The forum was attended by more than 1000 participants, including 52 foreign participants from 14 countries (Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Armenia, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Moldova, Mongolia, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of South Ossetia, socialist Republic of Vietnam, Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Finland, French Republic, Swiss Confederation), including 5 heads of Penitentiary Services. The range of participants made it possible to ensure the high status of this international event. A specific feature of the forum was the combination of traditional (plenary session, conference, round table) and original forms of work, for example, the organization of master classes, presentations of scientific literature, open lectures by leading scientists and specialists, etc. During the 3 days of the forum, more than 45 scientific events were held in the format of international conferences, round tables, master classes, presentations of scientific and educational literature, open lectures, etc.