Round-the-World Cyclists Meet in Siberia

September 7, 2018

Novosibirsk, Russia—Ildus Yanyshev, a UPF Ambassador for Peace who is bicycling around the world, was welcomed to Novosibirsk by the local UPF chapter.

Read More...

Lake Baikal Service Project Draws International Teams

August 24, 2018

Kultuk, Russia—Adults and children spent several weeks improving an area near Lake Baikal as part of an annual service project organized by UPF.

Read More...

World Cup Fans Unite behind ‘Peace Road’ Banner

July 15, 2018

Moscow, Russia—UPF-Russia volunteers used the occasion of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to unfurl the “Peace Road” banner at numerous football matches.

Read More...

Hand-Biker Completes Cross-Russia Trip

July 13, 2018

Vladivostok, Russia—A UPF Ambassador for Peace without hands or feet traveled from west to east across Russia using a hand-operated bicycle.

Read More...

Russia: UPF Sponsors Environmental Cleanup

June 17, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—Participants experience camaraderie and challenge while doing service at Eco-Losevo.

Read More...

Russian Ultramarathon Finishes in Moscow

June 12, 2018

Moscow, Russia—After passing through 17 towns and cities, the 2018 Russian Peace Road ultramarathon returned to Moscow for its conclusion.

Read More...

Young Russians Start 1,200-Kilometer Ultramarathon

June 1, 2018

Moscow, Russia—Thirty young participants of the ultramarathon “Children Against Drugs—I Choose Sport!” started their 12-day run in the center of Moscow.

Read More...

"Football for Peace" Program in Russia

May 19, 2018

Lyubertsy, Russia—A “Play Football for Peace” initiative brought together about 30 football enthusiasts for a courtyard tournament.

Read More...

5,000 km Run to Help Children with Cerebral Palsy

May 18, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—An Ambassador for Peace will run a 5,000-kilometer ultramarathon to raise funds for children with cerebral palsy.

Read More...

Happiness Is Two Wheels, Says Global Bicyclist

May 7, 2018

Vladivostok, Russia—UPF joined with Rotary International to welcome a prominent bicyclist back to Russia on the last leg of a tour around the world.

Read More...

Poetry and Philosophy Enjoyed in St. Petersburg

April 28, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—An evening dedicated to poetry and the philosophy of art and creativity was held by the local branch of UPF.

Read More...

Moscow Pageant Seeks Beauty of the Soul

April 22, 2018

Moscow, Russia—Ten talented students from leading Moscow universities moved on to the final level of the Mister and Miss University 2018 competition.

Read More...

UPF of Ufa Holds Exciting ‘Library Evening’

April 21, 2018

Ufa, Russia—The local branch of UPF supported an annual “Library Evening” tradition by organizing an exciting program for different ages.

Read More...

Conference Considers Future Directions for Russia

April 7, 2018

Moscow, Russia—UPF held a one-day conference on "Sustainable Development of Russia and Modern Challenges."

Read More...

World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Yekaterinburg, Russia

February 10, 2018

Yekaterinburg, Russia—Maintaining one’s traditions while respecting the traditions of others was the theme of a World Interfaith Harmony Week event.

Read More...

Singing for Interfaith Harmony in St. Petersburg

February 3, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—A song party in support of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 was held in the concert hall of the Bright World community center.

Read More...

World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in St. Petersburg

February 2, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—UPF marked World Interfaith Harmony Week 2018 with a roundtable held at the St. Petersburg Jewish Community Center.

Read More...

World Interfaith Harmony Week Observed in Moscow

January 31, 2018

Moscow, Russia—Young people from 13 nations took part in a Religious Youth Service (RYS) volunteer project related to World Interfaith Harmony Week.

Read More...

A Three-Day "Peace Road" Event in Ryazan, Russia

January 21, 2018

Ryazan, Russia—A winter "Peace Road" event with multiple activities was held over three days in and near the city of Ryazan.

Read More...

Winter Peace Road Recalls Leningrad Blockade

January 18, 2018

St. Petersburg, Russia—The Northwest Russia chapter of UPF held a Winter Peace Road event on a date that holds great meaning for Russians.

Read More...