Contact
Mrs. Maria Nazarova29-1 Kubanskaya Street
Moscow
Russia
109387
+7 495 3500761
russia@upf.org
http://www.eurasia.upf.org
Russia
29-1 Kubanskaya Street
Moscow
Russia
109387
+7 495 3500761
russia@upf.org
http://www.eurasia.upf.org
Chapter Secretary General
Mrs. Maria Nazarova
Mr. Dmitry Samko
dsamko@upf.org
Global Peace Council Member
Dr. Vladimir Petrovsky
Chief researcher, Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of the Oriental Studies
UPF-Urals Organizes Discussions of Human Development
Various aspects of human development were explored in discussions among students and among academics.
UPF Projects Presented at Moscow Volunteer Rally
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia showcased two of its volunteer projects at the Moscow Volunteer Rally on Dec. 7, 2010, at the State University of Management.
Model UN Features UPF Organizer Roleplaying Korean Expert
Moscow, Russia - Konstantin Zharinov, coordinator of the North-East Asia Peace Initiative for UPF-Russia, played the role of an expert in relations between North and South Korea during a Model UN hosted by the Russian Humanitarian University in Moscow. This fourth annual student simulation of UN proceedings took place from November 30 to December 3 and was attended by 140 students from Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Kaliningrad.
City Helps Village: Youth Discuss Self-Development
Pokrovskoye, Urals, Russia - In the village of Pokrovskoye, Sverdlovsk region (Ural), classroom sessions were led on the topic of “Self Development – Development of Relationships – Development of Territories” on December 3 as part of the City Helps Village Project. Among the participants were children of the 5th and the 8th forms of the village school.
World AIDS Day Marked by Youth Conference in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia - An annual youth conference commemorating World AIDS Day took place at the Youth House in St. Petersburg on Nov. 30, 2010.
Moscow Forum on the 60th Anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia sponsored a workshop-discussion on “Human rights and challenges of the 21st century” on November 20, the 60th Anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights and fundamental freedoms. The theme drew the attention of many Ambassadors for Peace, representatives of youth, non-governmental and religious organizations, as well as experts in human rights.
Young Peace Ambassadors Club Forms in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The first meeting of the peacemakers’ club “Young Peace Ambassadors” took place November 19. The club was created as an educational and discussion platform and a way for young activists to meet and share their experiences.
Practicing Unity in Serov
Yekaterinburg, Russia - Youth Peace Ambassadors from the youth organization “Sirius” in the town of Serov held a training in Yekaterinburg on November 19 for children on the topic of “Unity: Game or necessity?”
UN Day of Tolerance Celebrated with Educational Programs in 4 Russian Cities
Yekaterinburg, Ryazan, and Kondopoga Russia - Representatives of UPF took part in discussions, debates, and an interreligious gathering in honor of the UN International Day of Tolerance, Nov. 16, 2010.
Unification Thought Workshop for Ambassadors for Peace in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - A workshop on Unification Thought entitled the ”Dual Characteristics of the Universe and Original Human Nature” took place in Moscow on November 11. UPF-Russia Secretary General Konstantin Krylov discussed the origin of the universe and human beings; the existence of the wise Creator and His plan; and the purpose and meaning of human life.
UPF-Russia Programs Counter Extremism
Novosibirsk, Russia - An all-Russia scholarly conference on “Extremism as a Philosophical Problem” took place on November 25 in in the Architecture and Construction University in Novosibirsk.
Lake Baikal - Workshop on Value-oriented Volunteerism
Turinsk, Russia - A workshop on Value-oriented Volunteerism took place as part of the annual educational program, the Baikal ecological and tourism volunteer project on Oct. 30, 2010.
UPF-Eurasia Bids Farewell to Dr. Katsumi Ohtsuka
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Eurasia hosted a farewell gathering for Dr. Katsumi Ohtsuka, Chair of UPF Eurasia, on October 28 in Moscow. In his speech he expressed his gratitude to the UPF activists for their important work in the CIS.
Dialogue in Yekaterinburg with Sodruzhestvo Club
Yekaterinburg, Russia - On October 24 in Yekaterinburg, the meeting of the UPF-Ural chapter representatives and "Sodruzhestvo" club members took place. The founder of the club is a Protestant, A.B. Patrakov. Among the members are people of different nationalities and religions who practice a unified system of spiritual and moral values of all cultures and religions beyond theological differences and interreligious strife. The UPF pursues the same objective.
City Helps Village: Learning Local History
Pokrovskoye, Russia - On October 23, another in the series of volunteer initiatives in the Urals, "City Supports Village: Pokrovskoye," took place. Multilateral cooperation, volunteer service, cultural programs, and interaction among the generations are main features of the initiative; all these elements were present that Saturday.
Promoting Youth Cooperation in the Barents Region
Moscow, Russia - The National Council of Youth and Children's Associations of Russia, with support of the Russian Federation Ministry of Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs, held a meeting in Moscow of youth leaders to promote cooperation among youth in the Barents Sea region October 15-17.
"Gift" International Film Festival in Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg, Russia - The second "Gift" International Youth Film Festival took place October 8 to 10 in Yekaterinburg. The main purpose of this important event is to stimulate and develop traditions of charity and volunteerism in society, especially among youth. This year the festival coincided with the 65th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Day of Peace in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia - Young Ambassadors for Peace went to the main street of the city on September 25 and appealed to citizens to donate to the Rehabilitation Center, which provides social support for people with no fixed dwelling.
Eurasia Day of Peace Programs Featured on UN Website
Moscow, Russia - On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, three programs from UPF-Russia were posted on the UN Internet Site as model programs among others by organizations throughout Europe: the Youth Peace Ambassadors, Play Football Make Peace, and the South Caucasus Peace Initiative.
Day of Peace in the Moscow Region, Russia
Moscow and Zelenograd, Russia - "We Pursue Peace" was the theme of the September 21 International Day of Peace celebration at the Russian State Humanitarian University, with support of the Universal Peace Federation and the Model UN Secretariat. On September 20, UPF participated in the "March for Peace organized by the Federation of Peace and Concord in Moscow. In nearby Zelenograd, students in school No. 1923 honored the International Day of Peace by observing a Minute of Silence.