Model United Nations of the Russian Far East (MUNRFE) stands out among the huge range of non-governmental organizations bringing significant contribution into the development of youth of the Russian Far East. Since its foundation MUNRFE has implemented a lot of international projects including the Third Russia-ASEAN Youth Summit (2015), the First APEC Youth Summit (2012) and the Far Eastern Model United Nations 2016, the first conference in Russia implemented in UN4MUN format elaborated by the Department of Public Information of the United Nations.

In order to fulfill its primary mission - to develop leadership skills among students and high school children, MUNRFE organizes its traditional event Master Classes «New step - new achievement» 2016.

From September 30 to November 6 in the Far Eastern Federal University participants of Master Classes will get an opportunity to train themselves in the art of public-speaking, goal-setting, time-management, basics of diplomacy and international relations. Moreover, students will learn about the history of the organization. A unique feature of the project is that all lectures and trainings will be conducted in the English language.

Model United Nations of the Russian Far East (MUNRFE) jointly with Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) invites young leaders to participate in the traditional annual event - MUNRFE 15th Anniversary Conference. From 2 to 5 of December on the FEFU campus perspective delegates will have a chance to become diplomats, defending interests of represented states and to elaborate a common solution in response to the global issues, such as preventing an arms race in outer space, protection of the global climate, resolution of the crisis in Syria, strengthening human rights of refugees and appraisal of development projects.

The program of the Conference includes simulation of one Russian-speaking committee – UN General Assembly; and three English-speaking committees – UN Security Council, UN Human Rights Council and World Bank. The best delegates who will demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, accountability, knowledge and debate skills will be granted with an opportunity to participate in the National Model UN 2017 in New-York, the largest Model UN Conference in the world.

Alike the real United Nations, the upcoming MUNRFE 15th Anniversary Conference cannot be organized without its Secretary-General. In this regard MUNRFE is glad to announce the person, who shall lead the upcoming flagship event of the organization.

After the deep consideration of applicant, MUNRFE Board has made a decision to appoint one of the most devoted and professional persons in the Organization – MUNRFE Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Elena A. Kiseleva.

Ms. Kiseleva has been involved in Model UN activities for about five years. She has been an active member of MUNRFE, having served the duties of Khabarovsk MUNRFE President, MUNRFE Counselor and now a Deputy Executive Director. She has participated both as a delegate and as a Secretariat Officer in more than 10 Model UN Conferences worldwide, including National Model UN Conferences in Incheon (2013) and New York (2015). In 2016 she became a winner of the Grant Competition for participation in Moscow International Model UN. Elena’s participation in UN4MUN Workshop in Tokyo (2014) served a starting point for her successful performance as a Secretary-General of the first UN4MUN Conference in the Russian Federation – Far Eastern Model UN 2016. In frames of the organization Elena was selected to be an adviser of MUNRFE team to National Model UN 2016 in Kobe, Japan. Besides, in summer 2016 Ms. Kiseleva was selected to participate in WIMUN 2017 in New York as GA Secretary.

MUNRFE is pleased to congratulate Ms. Elena A. Kiseleva and Ms. Victoria V. Yavorskaya, the Deputy Executive Directors of MUNRFE, on being selected to perform the duties of the Secretariat officers of WFUNA International Model United Nations Conference (WIMUN) in New York in the upcoming February 2017.

Having gained an experience of the implementation of the first UN4MUN Conference in the Russian Federation in frames of the recent Far Eastern Model UN 2016 as its Secretary-General and the Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly Affairs and Conference Management respectively, both Ms. Kiseleva and Ms. Yavorskaya have successfully passed the competitive selection process among the high-qualified applications and were selected as the only two Russian representatives to be a part of the Secretariat at the premier Model UN conference in the world simulating the UN4MUN Rules of Procedure introduced by the United Nations Department of Public Information. The WIMUN will be held from February 1-4, holding its Opening and Closing Plenary Sessions at the UN Headquarters in New York.

One of the mechanisms for MUNRFE to influence the development of our society is implemented by arranging regular meetings in the orphanages of the Russian Far East. Under the guidance of Ms. Yana Krasnitskaya on June, 1 the social project was conducted in the Orphanage №2. Several Vladivostok MUNRFE members organized a holiday devoted to the International Children’s’ Day in a format of games and competitions. At the end of the event the children were given a lot of warm words and delicious sweets, which were donated by MUNRFE members. The day finished with friendly embrace, joint photo and a promise to visit this place one more time.

MUNRFE believes that social projects are very important for the Organization as we participate in the children’s integration into the society and provide them with knowledge about the world that surrounds them. We are looking forward to expanding MUNRFE visits to the places of high social importance.

On May 26, 2016, in cooperation with the Model United Nations of the Russian Far East an open lecture was read by the World Bank staff at the Far Eastern Federal University.

The lecture was delivered by Ms. Yulia Komagaeva, Coordinator of the World Bank Program on supporting Russia’s role in International Development Cooperation, in cooperation with Ms. Larisa Fugol and Mr. Vitaly Nagornov, World Bank consultants. During the lecture, the students deepened their knowledge of the work of the international financial institution and its twin goals to fight extreme poverty around the world and boost shared prosperity. Moreover, the students learnt about Russia as a donor and country's role in the international development cooperation.

Following an open lecture by the World Bank, its representatives organized a special workshop for participants of the Advanced Leadership School 2016 on the results-based project management with subsequent business game related to G20 model.