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It is a place of meeting for people who are united under a shared objective - concern over the present and future of [[Russia]]. In Council sessions, participants include governmental representatives, leaders of public associations, clergymembers of the major religions in Russia, science and culture figures, and delegates of Russian communities from the near and far abroad. |
It is a place of meeting for people who are united under a shared objective - concern over the present and future of [[Russia]]. In Council sessions, participants include governmental representatives, leaders of public associations, clergymembers of the major religions in Russia, science and culture figures, and delegates of Russian communities from the near and far abroad. |
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The World Russian People's Council was founded in 1993. It is headed by the Apostolical Patriach of Moscow and Russia, |
The World Russian People's Council was founded in 1993. It is headed by the Apostolical Patriach of Moscow and Russia, [[Alexius II]]. |
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Regional departments operate in many Russian cities, including [[Volgograd]], [[Kaliningrad]], [[Smolensk]], and [[Sarov]]. |
Regional departments operate in many Russian cities, including [[Volgograd]], [[Kaliningrad]], [[Smolensk]], and [[Sarov]]. |
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Revision as of 15:01, 13 March 2007
The World Russian People's Council (Russian: Всемирный Русский Народный Собор) is an international public organization and forum.
It is a place of meeting for people who are united under a shared objective - concern over the present and future of Russia. In Council sessions, participants include governmental representatives, leaders of public associations, clergymembers of the major religions in Russia, science and culture figures, and delegates of Russian communities from the near and far abroad.
The World Russian People's Council was founded in 1993. It is headed by the Apostolical Patriach of Moscow and Russia, Alexius II.
Regional departments operate in many Russian cities, including Volgograd, Kaliningrad, Smolensk, and Sarov.
On July 21, 2005, the World Russian People's Council was given special consultative status within the United Nations.