On November 12, the Office of the United Nations was opened at Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in order to highlight the 75th Anniversary since the foundation of the Organization. The Office is established to disseminate knowledge about the UN among FEFU students and get access to unique informational resources on crucial global issues.
The Opening Ceremony was welcomed by key figures in the context of international cooperation in Russia and its Far East, namely, the Director of the UN Information Centre in Moscow Dr. Vladimir V. Kuznetsov, FEFU Vice-President for International Relations, Dr. Victoria V. Panova, Head of the Agency of International Cooperation of Primorsky Territory Mr. Alexey Yu. Starichkov, Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Vladivostok Mr. Andrey P. Brovarets. The speakers expressed their appreciation of such a significant step for the University and congratulated all attendees on the establishment of the Office. Moreover, MUNRFE Executive Director Mr. Aleksei Stanonis was invited at the Ceremony to deliver a welcoming address on behalf of the Organization and FEFU students.