St Petersburg University and historical park ‘Russia – my History’ conclude a partnership agreement

A grand ceremony of signing the document took place on the premises of the historical park. The event was attended by: Aleksandr Babich, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Admissions; and Oleg Cherniaga, Director of St Petersburg State Budgetary Institution of Culture ‘Museum and Exhibition Centre’.

The sides agreed to hold joint projects with the use of: design and educational lecture resources; forums; research conferences; roundtable discussions devoted to current issues in the history of Russia and St Petersburg; thematic intellectual competitions for school and university students; and other events.

Cooperation with museums and other cultural institutions of St Petersburg in organising career guidance events and intellectual competitions is an important part of our work.

Aleksandr Babich, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Admissions

‘Last year, together with the Central Railway Museum we held an Olympiad in the history of engineering among school students. The event was highly successful. Today, signing a partnership agreement with the historical park ‘Russia — my History’ is another big step in this direction. In the near future, we will announce a joint Olympiad in the history of St Petersburg’ said Aleksandr Babich.

Representatives of St Petersburg University learned about the infrastructure and exhibition possibilities of the Museum and Exhibition Centre.

‘We are happy to start cooperation with the leading university in Russia. St Petersburg University has a rich history and great traditions. I believe that together we will enrich our permanent exposition devoted to the history of St Petersburg. We are ready to be involved as organisers of Olympiads, competitions and other joint events supporting any initiatives of our new partner,’ commented Oleg Cherniaga.