Russian Youth Participate in Hyperborea-2011

August 9, 2011

Petrozavodsk, Russia - During the third annual Hyperborean Youth Forum near Petrozavodsk Aug. 3-9, 2011, Youth Ambassadors for Peace organized a Play Football Make Peace tournament, a beach cleanup, and a “Mr. and Miss Hyperborea” program.

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Lake Baikal Project 2011 Improves Pedestrian Trails

July 22, 2011

Slyudyanka, Russia - Volunteers built a pedestrian bridge and explored the beauties of the coast of Lake Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, July 9-22, 2011.

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Seoul Legislators Visit Russia

July 20, 2011

Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia - Legislators from Seoul, South Korea, visited Russia from July 18 to 20 to meet with officials and legislators in Moscow and a university rector in St. Petersburg.

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St. Petersburg - Peace Council Meets

July 11, 2011

St. Petersburg, Russia - The July 11 meeting of the St. Petersburg Peace Council was attended by its most active members, among them Secretary General of UPF-Russia, Konstantin Krylov; chair of the Peace Council, Tatyana Krasnosumova; and volunteers Denis Pigasov and Tatyana Nadzinskaya. They discussed important issues including further developments of Baltic Dialogue Project and assistance for the Novosibirsk chapter of the Universal Peace Federation in creating a Peace Park in Novosibirsk near the House of National Cultures.

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Lake Baikal Volunteers Promote Ecotourism

July 3, 2011

Slyudyanka, Russia - On the southern tip of Lake Baikal, a volunteer forum and environmental service projects from June 26 to July 3, 2011, drew attention to ways volunteers can enhance the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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City Day Marked in Siberia

June 26, 2011

Novosibirsk, Russia - UPF-Siberia and the Women’s Initiative Creative Association took part in celebration of the Novosibirsk City Day on June 26.

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Festival of the Arts in Moscow: "New World"

June 4, 2011

Moscow, Russia - The gala-concert of the second Moscow International Festival of the Arts “New World” followed by awarding of the winners took place in Moscow on June 4. The initiator of the program aimed at developing modern performers’ and authors’ art was a film company “New Cinema.” The main categories in the festival were: dance, cinema, animation, original genre, fashion, and photo-art. A well-known Russian actor and Ambassador for Peace, Konstantin Polyansky, was the organizer and administrator of the Festival.

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Competition in the Urals: "Hey! Outrun Me!"

June 4, 2011

Yekaterinbrg, Russia - The complete text of the motto of the “Run Hour” activity that was held on Saturday, June 4, was “Outrun me on 100m and get your prize!” All those who know something about the activity also know that it is usually held on Sundays. So, why it was Saturday and with such a motto this time?

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Seminar for Ambassadors for Peace in Moscow

June 1, 2011

Moscow, Russia - The Universal Peace Federation held a workshop for Ambassadors for Peace in Moscow on June 1. The program was dedicated to the peace initiatives and life course of the UPF Founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon. The key report was delivered by the UPF-Russia Secretary General, Konstantin Krylov. The autobiography of the UPF Founder was presented to the participants.

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Workshop on 'Russia, Protect Your Children'

May 31, 2011

Novosibirsk, Russia - A workshop on “Russia, Protect Your Children!” initiated by the Women’s Initiative Creative Association, the Universal Peace Federation, and the Center of Family Education, took place on May 31, the eve of International Children's Day.

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Moscow Celebrates Africa Day

May 26, 2011

Moscow, Russia - The First Youth Festival of National Cultures, organized by the Moscow State Construction University and the Moscow State University of Culture and Art, took place in Moscow on May 26, the day after Africa Day.

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Day of Families Observed in Russia

May 15, 2011

Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia organized International Day of Families events in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Ryazan, Yekaterinburg, and Perm.

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Grassroots Diplomatic Corps Meets at the Civic Chamber of Russia

April 30, 2011

Moscow, Russia - In the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation in Moscow, a presentation of UPF projects was made on April 30, 2011, to members of the "Grassroots Diplomatic Corps."

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St. Petersburg Peace Council Meets

April 28, 2011

St. Petersburg, Russia - Before summer vacations began, the Northwest Peace Council met for a presentation about the role of Ambassadors for Peace as mediators, discuss current events in North Africa, and consider a proposal to establish family clubs.

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Round-Table Discussion in Moscow about Volunteers

April 28, 2011

Moscow, Russia - A round-table discussion on “Foreign projects for volunteers” took place in the State University of Management under the support of the Moscow Department of Family and Children’s Policy “Sodruzhestvo” on April 28.

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"Run Hour" Spreads in Russia and Georgia

April 24, 2011

Moscow, Russia - The “Run Hour” program initiated in Urals region in 2008 by youth Peace Ambassadors was adopted by the Moscow City government this year as part of the Russian National Week of Goodness. Other cities took up the program even without UPF participation, and we do not know the extent of the program.

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UPF Partners in the All-Russia Week of Goodness

April 24, 2011

Moscow, Russia - UPF-Russia initiated programs during the fifteenth annual Spring Week of Goodness April 16-24. Events with the slogan “We Create Our Future Together” took place throughout Russia. UPF and its Young Ambassadors for Peace were enthusiastic participants in events in a number of cities.

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Ambassadors for Peace Meet in Ryazan

April 23, 2011

Ryazan, Russia - The UPF Secretary General Russian chapter, Konstantin Krylov, held the last in number seminar for Ambassadors for Peace on “Towards the age of interreligious cooperation and universal peace. Life course and works of the founder.”

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Forum on Problems and Prospects of Ethno-Cultural Education

April 21, 2011

Moscow, Russia - In the Moscow House of Nationalities, a round-table discussion on “Ethnology for All: Problems and Prospects of Ethno-cultural Education” took place on April 21. Participants discussed ways to prevent racism, chauvinism, and xenophobia.

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Social Arts Development in Yekaterinburg

April 17, 2011

Yekaterinburg, Russia - Cleaning, helping infirm people – such forms of volunteer activity are traditional, therefore members of UPF, Ural chapter, were happy to meet creative citizens who could offer new ideas for charitable projects and carry out a joint creative project on April 17.

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