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UPF-Eurasia Announces Baltic Dialogue Projects
Written by UFP-Eurasia
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Eurasia's Baltic Dialogue project includes plans for sports and cultural programs to build neighborly relations among the youth of northwest Russia and the neighboring nations of Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden.
All of these are historical enemies of the Soviet Union. Some safely broke off from Russia, while others were seized by the Soviet Union and had to fight for independence. There are a lot of historical resentments.
The cultural, sports, and service programs are designed to foster dialogue between the youth of Baltic states and Russia based on shared European values. Grassroots diplomacy and mutual understanding are nurtured through joint humanitarian aid and service.
Run through Russia, Estonia, and Latvia
The concept of the run through Russia, Estonia, and Latvia is to involve local people in discussing the issues in the relationships between Russia and Baltic states. Participants will include both experienced runners and young people willing to participate. The main events of the project will take place at the starting and finishing lines of each stage. Meals and accommodations will be arranged in the host countries.
Cross-cultural Exchanges in Norway, Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia
In February 2011, a five-day trip is planned to establish contacts based on common values among young people of Russia, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, and Estonia. The schedule will feature round-table discussions, cultural exchanges, and volunteer initiatives that harness the creative potential of youth for solving socially important issues.
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1st day |
Travel from St. Petersburg to Finland by bus, passing through passport and customs inspection. |
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2nd day |
Breakfast. |
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3rd day
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Breakfast. Arrival in Stockholm, Sweden. |
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4th day |
Breakfast. Arrival in Riga, Latvia. |
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5th day |
Breakfast. Sightseeing. |
For more information contact the chair of the Peace Council, Krasnosumova Tatyana Nikolayevna
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Russian-language website: http://www.baltdialog.ru/
NOTE: Turku and Tallinn have been designated by the European Union as its "Capitals of Culture" for 2011.
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