The University of Groningen will open a Centre for Russian Studies on 29 June 2010. The Centre will focus on the study of Russia and in particular on the study of Russian-Dutch relations. The Centre will also serve as a research library and is located in the University Library. The Centre was established on the initiative of the RusskiyMir Foundation. The aimof the Foundation is to found centres at universities across the world where Russian society, culture and language are studied. There are currently 51 such centres.
Programme
> Word of welcome by Sibrand Poppema, President of the Board of the University
> Speech by Prof. Vyacheslav Alekseevich Nikonov, executive director of the Russkiy Mir Foundation
> Change of venue to the University Library
> Musical interlude: Russian OrthodoxMonks’ Choir
> Blessing of the Centre for Russian Studies by His Eminence Archbishop Simon
> Opportunity to visit the Centre
> Reception RSVP by e-mail, stating your name, to:
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.Your invitation will serve as your admission pass, as well as the admission pass for any other invitees you have proposed. We are delighted to invite you to the festive opening of the Centre for Russian Studies on Tuesday 29 June 2010 at 2.30 p.m. in the Academy Building Aula, Broerstraat 5, in Groningen.
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