Big Presentation of the Autumn Master-Classes in Vladivostok
“Master-Classes in Model United Nations on the Russian Far East is definitely step in the right direction” – a quotation from the impressive speech of the guest of honor, FEFU President Sergey V. Ivanets, who spoke during several minutes in English in front of other guests, prospective participants and MUNRFE members on 27th of September 2013 in FEFU Campus on the Russkiy island.
The Big Presentation of Master-Classes gathered about 150 students in the beautiful hall of the FEFU Student Centre. Coordinator of Master-Classes with a promising name “From dream to goal” Olga Kuzmina made quick introduction, having explained to the participants why they were gathered there and what was prepared for them.
Every participant could feel the spirit of real diplomacy, when Community Liaison officer of the Consulate General of the United States of America Mrs. Kristen Fink opened the event with an ardent speech about the importance of participation in MUN activities for students of no matter what specialization. “Have fun! It’s an amazing experience, diplomacy is fabulous. It can become the best time of your life!” – the last phrases of her speech left students in anticipation of what will happen next. Surprising arrival of deputies from the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Legislative Assembly of the Primorskiy Region excited newcomers even more. Managing Director of MUNRFE Vitaliy Savenkov and President of Vladivostok Club Sergey Gorbenko, who proceeded the chain of speeches, told students about challenges that are waiting for them and wished good luck in overcoming all “mountains” on their way, promising bright future for those brave people who are able to do that. Representative of Fall Master-classes 2013 sponsor - English school “Say Yes” – MUNRFE alumnus Polina Popkova also made significant contribution to the motivation of future participants. Dozens of questions in the end of the presentation, 125 applications from students, willing to become participants, new ties with university and other officials, and enormously high level of motivation among Club members – these are the outcomes of “From dream to goal” Master-Classes Big Presentation.