Jewish Autonomous Region, autonomous oblast (region), far eastern Russia, in the basin of the middle Amur River. Birobidzhan is the administrative centre. Area 13,900 square miles (36,000 square km). Pop. (2008 est.) 185,535.
«Circumpolar nations have to understand that Arctic affairs are not only regional issues but also international ones».
Guo Peiqing,
Professor, Director of the School of International Affairs and Public Administration, Ocean University of China
Today, 17 February the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) A. Nikolaev held a meeting on the activities of the Northern Forum.
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Today, 14 February a round table ‘’Public Diplomacy: Bridge of Friendship and Consent‘’ was held in Yakutsk at the A.E. Kulakovsky Peoples' Friendship House.
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On 4 March 2025 in the exhibition hall of the National Art Museum of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) will open a joint exhibition of four Mongolian artists "Legend", which will present the works [ ... ]
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Improving the effectiveness of the membership-based organisation depends to a large extent on coordinated work with the regions. It is necessary to synchronise work plans, the Secretariat holds [ ... ]
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10th of February is celebrated in Russia as Diplomat’s Day — day to honour Russian diplomats and veterans of the Russian Diplomatic service.
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Today, on 4 February, Vladimir Vasilev, Executive Director of the Northern Forum, met with Ilya Umansky, President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, and Vadim Mamontov, Vice [ ... ]
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II half of 2025
Yakutsk, Russia
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Mission of the NYF is to strengthen the spirit of trust and cooperation between young representatives of Northern regions and countries at the stage of personal and professional views’ formation.
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