Unpad to present 'Russian Day'

BANDUNG: Padjadjaran University (Unpad), in cooperation with the Russian Cultural Center, will organize a two-day program to mark "Russian Day" at the Sanusi Harjadinata building, Bandung, starting Oct. 8.

Unpad public relations head Hadi Suprapto Arifin said on Tuesday that Russian Day would be held to boost bilateral relations between Jakarta and Moscow within the field of education.

"Moreover, Indonesia has long since cooperated with Russia in the social field, and in culture and technology," he added.

He said several activities were scheduled to be held on Russian Day, including an international seminar themed, "How to realize mutually friendly relations between Indonesia and Russia."

The seminar will feature speakers from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and experts from the Russian Embassy.

Other activities include a speech contest involving students from Unpad's schools of Russian literature and international relations. The contest is titled, "What do I know about Russia?"

An exhibition of Russian souvenirs, song and dance by Russian literature students will also be held. --Antara