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
Lake Baikal Project 2009 Builds Pedestrian Trail Bridges
Slyudyanka, Russia - A joint ecological and tourism project, “Baikal 2009,” involved constructing and reconstructing four pedestrian bridges along the tourist path between the town of Slyudyanka and Chersky Peak July 2-August 6, 2009.
City Helps Village: Summer Volunteer Camp in the Urals
Pokrovskoye, Urals, Russia - During a summer camp for children Aug. 1-16, 2009, volunteers from Yekaterinburg and Kurgan reconstructed two playgrounds, and women from Yekaterinburg met with elderly people in the village.
Children Compete in Russian Games and Non-Olympic Sports
St. Petersburg, Russia - A Festival of National Games and Non-Olympic Sports took place at the Zerkalny Suburban Center in St. Petersburg from July 18 until August 5. Promoting a healthy lifestyle, the "Zerkalyonok – A Sporting Kid" events attracted about 350 children from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad District. The participation of UPF in this program was organized by Pavel Toloshinov, head of UPF-St. Petersburg.
UN Day of Refugees Celebrated in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The Russian National Peace Council observed the UN World Refugee Day on June 20, 2009 with a discussion about refugees and internally displaced persons in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
International Children's Day Marathon Near Moscow
Moscow, Russia - A team of young athletes ran a 1151-kilometer super-marathon through the cities of the Golden Ring from June 1 to 12. They were participating in the “Children against Drugs: I Choose sports!” activity celebrating the International Children's Day.
World Environment Day Celebrated in the Urals
Yekaterinburg, Russia - UPF Urals organized a student work day at a sensory garden in Yekaterinburg to mark the International Environment Day, June 5, 2009.
Day of Families Celebrated throughout Russia
Commemorations of the UN International Day of Families took place in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Ryazan, St. Petersburg, Tver, Vladivostok, and Yekaterinburg. Events included lectures, service projects, and a fashion show.
New Insights about Peace Presented in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - New insights about peace and reports about the work of UPF inspired Ambassadors for Peace and distinguished guests at a peace rally in Moscow.
Promoting People-to-People Diplomacy in the South Caucasus
Moscow, Russia - A January 23 conference addressed human security issues in the South Caucasus conflict zones and recommended people-to-people diplomacy as a way to resolve long-standing conflicts related to Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
In Memoriam: Eduard Yakovlev
On December 7, 2008, a “Peace Run” was organized by UPF-Georgia with the support of visiting Russian Ambassador for Peace Eduard Yakovlev, President of the International Super-marathon Association. About 150 people took part, including 18 handicapped people.
Day of Peace in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Nine members of the Russian National Peace Council met to discuss UN peacekeeping missions
South Caucasus Peace Appeal
The Eurasian Peace Council of the Universal Peace Federation calls upon the sides of the conflict involving Georgia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Russia, to comply with the commitments outlined in the “Dmitry Medvedev – Nicolas Sarkozy peace plan” and agreed with the leadership of Georgia.
V. Petrovsky: Bering Strait Tunnel, from Dream to Reality
The Bering Strait Peace King Tunnel, a bold project proposed by Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, has great symbolic and practical value, as it will allow completion of a global transportation system with bridges and tunnels connecting nearby land masses, which would bring together people of all races, cultures, religions, and nationalities in one peaceful and prosperous global community.
A Focus on Family Values in Russia
Russian Ambassadors for Peace decided to conduct in Moscow and other cities and regions of Russia a series of public events during 2008 under the motto “Peace in Heart - Love in the Family – Peace on Earth.” Our overall goal is to build a sustainable civil coalition that is able to provide national leadership to promote patriotic and family values, living for the sake of others, civic accord, peace and reconciliation, interethnic and interreligious cooperation, and dialogue among cultures and civilizations, through arts and culture, sports, service, and education.
Building Broad-based Coalitions in Russia
Russian Ambassadors for Peace decided to conduct in 2008 in Moscow and other cities and regions of Russia a series of public events under the motto “Peace in the Heart - Love in the Family – Peace on Earth,” to facilitate a sustainable civil-society coalition.
Promoting Global Peace in Russia
On April 24, UPF was invited to the Moscow Jewish Community Center to celebrate Passover. About 30 people attended the event represented various educational institutions and NGOs in Moscow.
Conferences Builds Networks for Peace in the Former Soviet Union
The International Leadership Conference held on April 3-6, 2008, in Seoul, Korea, to discuss ‘the New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance in the Pacific Era’, brought together 334 representatives from 92 countries and nations. The Eurasian delegation consisted of 58 participants.
Activities in Eurasia
On February 9-12, 2008 UPF held a World Peace Summit in Seoul, Korea. The Eurasian delegation was represented by 25 participants from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Peoples Republic of China, Russia and Ukraine.
Eurasian Delegates Inspired by Leadership Conference in the US
Washington, DC - An International Leadership Conference entitled “Toward a New Paradigm of Leadership and Good Governance” took place in Washington, DC, Dec. 16-19, 2007. Twelve Eurasians were among the 140 participants. The conference addressed two main issues: the development of an “Abel UN” and the unity of North and South America.
St. Petersburg Forum on Strengthening the Family
UPF-Eurasia Assistant Secretary General Konstantin Krylov came from Moscow for the occasion, and gave the welcoming address, reporting on UPF history and activities worldwide. Then, St. Petersburg UPF Director Ilya Zakharov gave presentations on the "Need for Character Education" and "the Family as the School of Love."