Summer school for young leaders in the Asia Pacific region is held in Vladivostok, TASS reports. 50 students of Pacific Rim Universities Association (APRU) take part in this 12-day project that lasts from 1 to 12 of July. It's worth mentioning that Vladivostok Far Eastern Federal University is the only Russian member of APRU.
This is the very first forum of its kind in Russia. The current topic is Global Challenges for New Generation in Asia-Pacific Region. Students from China, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, the United States, and Japan will discuss historical and cultural development of Asia Pacific region, global climate change, international relations, the Arctic, etc. Every day will be devoted to one of aforementioned issues.
Leading specialists are reading lectures to young leaders. Some of the topics will be delivered by the Model United Nations of the Russian Far East Club. Workshops in biomedical and climate laboratories are planned. The cultural program includes involvement in Russian crafts and arts and city tours.
It is planned that during the coming academic year students will implement new ideas in home universities.
According to the organizers this forum will promote Russian Education image, and give foreign students a chance to know more about Russian culture and traditions.
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