Reference
The
Programme was designed by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The
2015-17 Action Programme for Work with Compatriots Abroad envisions holding the
5th World Conference of Compatriots in the autumn of 2015 and a
number of events timed to coincide with celebrations of the victory in the
Great Patriotic War. Also, included in the Programme is enhanced interaction of
compatriots with Russian public associations, the Russian Orthodox Church and
other traditional religious organisations. Work will be stepped up with Russian
diaspora youths (organising athletic competitions of young compatriots, greater
access to Russian distance education from abroad).
The draft Programme was approved at a meting of the Government Commission on the Affairs of Compatriots Abroad.