AUTUMN MASTER-CLASSES 2024 REPORT
On November 2, Model United Nations of the Russian Far East concluded one of the most anticipated annual events Autumn Master-Classes 2024. The Project gathered more than 100 participants and guided them through the five-week intensive, encompassing lectures and trainings that focused on fostering such skills as leadership, public speaking, teamwork, debates and document writing.
The Project commenced on September 27 with the Big Presentation, drawing an attendance of more than 100 students. Participants were honored to receive the welcoming remarks form Mr. Alexander Yu. Kaidanovich, FEFU’s Vice-President for Youth Policy and Mr. Andrey I. Kozinets, Associate Professor of the FEFU Department of International Relations and member of the MUNRFE Alumni Association.
By the end of the first week participants were divided into teams coordinated by the Advisers, whose duties were performed by experienced members of the MUNRFE Vladivostok Club, namely Ms. Ekaterina Balkunova and Mr. Vladimir Gorokhov (Team China), Ms. Margarita Lavrenteva and Ms. Alexandra Uarova (Team India), Ms. Ksenia Zaytceva and Mr. Kirill Nizamov (Team Russia).
The highest point of AMC 2024 was the Final Conference, where participants put the knowledge they gained to practice by taking on the role of diplomats for the first time.
At the Final Conference United Nations Security Council (SC), United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) were simulated with the following Agenda items:
- The Situation in the Republic of Yemen
- Seizing the Opportunities of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Sustainable Development
- Progress and Prospects of Repatriation, Resettlement, and Immigration of Refugees and Displaced Persons
Upon the conclusion of the Conference results, delegates who showed the utmost skills of professionalism, debates and English proficiency were recognised by the following Awards:
Outstanding Delegate Award:
- Ms. Viktoria TSOY (Germany, UNEA)
- Ms. Polina POGORELOVA (Japan, SC)
- Ms. Alisa TE (Japan, ECOSOC)
Distinguished Delegate Award:
- Ms. Ksenia VORONKOVA (Sierra Leone, UNEA)
- Ms. Polina KOTLYAROVA (Ecuador, SC)
- Ms. Viktoria KALESHCHUK (France, ECOSOC)
Honorable Mentioned Delegate Award:
- Ms. Ekaterina SHLYKOVA (Russia, UNEA)
- Ms. Renata KHABIBULLINA (Russia, SC)
- Ms. Sofia ISAKOVA (China, ECOSOC)
At the AMC 2024 Graduation the results of the Project were concluded with the following results:
Recipient of the Best document Award – Ms. Polina Kotlyarova
The team of the People’s Republic of China was announced as the Best Team. Advisers – Ms. Ekaterina Balkunova and Mr. Vladimir Gorokhov.
Recipient of 12 seconds contest Award – Ms. Maria Kuvshinova
MUNRFE also highlights the invaluable efforts and extends gratitude to the Secretariat Officers:
- Ms. Anna BARYSHEVA - Chairperson of ECOSOC
- Ms. Arina BUKREEVA - Chairperson of UNEA
- Ms. Margarita LAVRENTEVA - President of SC
MUNRFE acknowledges the immeasurable contribution from the side of the Coordinators’ Team:
- Ms. Alyona KIRNOSOVA
- Mr. Roman ISOYAN