September 21, 2010. Vladimir Zhidkikh invited European young delegates to Tomsk

The meeting with Director of Youth and Sport, Council of Europe

Vladimir Zhidkikh, Chairman of the Youth and Tourism Committee of the Russian Federal Assembly Federation Council, senator representing the Tomsk Oblast State Duma, took part in the meeting with Ralf-René Weingärtner, Director of Youth and Sport, Council of Europe. They discussed the prospects of EU-Russia cooperation in the youth policy.

According to Mr. Zhidkikh, such cooperation in the youth policy is mutually beneficial. ‘We are convinced that the youth can manage much both in the public diplomacy and cross-cultural exchanges, as well as in the constructive dialogue skills’, said the senator.

The Chairman of the Federation Council Commission suggested thinking out the idea that the youth delegations of the Council of Europe visit Russian regions. Vladimir Zhidkikh believes that the European youth should get familiar with the Russian cities.

‘Russia is a unique country. I believe that along with Moscow and St. Petersburg the young politicians, business people, public organization representatives will be interested in visiting Siberian cities, such as Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Tomsk’, said the senator. Vladimir Zhidkikh invited the first young delegates from Europe into his native region Tomsk Oblast.

The discussion also covered the possibility to open an exposition based on the results of the search expeditions devoted to 65-anniversary of WWII in Strasburg. Ralf-René Weingärtner supported this idea and added that this exposition would be interesting and useful for the parliamentarians, along with the common European citizens.

The Legislative Duma of Tomsk Oblast

September 21, 2010. Vladimir Zhidkikh invited European young delegates to Tomsk