11 August 2008, An interaction programme was organized with a theme “Youth and Family in Modern Society” to mark the International Youth Day and the Year of Family 2008 in Russia. The programme was jointly organized by the Russian Centre of Science and Culture and All Nepal UNESCO Federation. Addressing the welcome speech Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture Dr Vladimir V. Novikov informed about the motives behind the declaration of the Year of Family 2008 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. It encompasses the revival of family and to strengthen the family values and their responsibility in the society.

He said the Russian Government has introduced different programmes to make the family year successful like the formation of 'Family Capital' where the government would provide special fund to the parents of newly born child.

At the programme, politicians and intellectuals lauded the role of youths in bringing change in Nepal and forming the Federal Republic Nation.

Speaking at the interaction programme "Youth and Family in the Modern Society" organized on the occasion of the International Youth Day, they said that youth should shoulder the responsibility of nation in the nation building process.

Member of Constituent Assembly Bal Krishna Khad said that the family and society of Nepal has not remain untouched by the influence of western culture and therefore the government should be caution over the changes so that it would not left negative impacts to the youths and society.

13 August 2008,  Russian Centre of Science and Culture and Nepal- Russia Literary Association jointly organized a condolence meeting on the sad demise of the Russian writer and philosopher Alexander Solzhenistsyn.

The programme was started with the silence observation in memory of the thousands of people who killed in South Ossetia. Similarly one minute silence observation was again conducted to pay homage to the Russian writer and philosopher Alexander Solzhenistsyn, who was born in Dec11, 1918 and died at the age of 89 in August 3, 2008. Alexander works are renowned all over the world. He was the noble prize winner in 1970.

Speaking at the programme, Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture Dr. Vladimir V. Novikov giving the brief description about Solzhenistsyn said despite his complex life and hardship, he never gave up his idealism and true devotion to the country and people. He always looked for the betterment of country and country's people and never lost his confidence to speak the truth.

Most of his literary works are blended with his own life experience and social anomalies which were attempted to awaken the awareness to the people, he said.

Chief guest of the function, Senior Littérateur and Journalist Madan Mani Dixit highlighted on the contribution of Solzhenitsyn in Russian literature and his influence in all over the world. He said Solzhenitsyn was against the corrupt ideas of the Communist regime. More >>

27 August 2008, Russian Centre of Science and Culture and Nepal-Russia Literary Association jointly organized Women's Poetry Recitation programme entitled "We and Our Family" on the occasion of the Year of family 2008 in Russia coinciding with the festival Tej and celebrating the Russian film day in Russia.

Speaking at the programme, Director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture Dr Vladimir V. Novikov informed that Today is the most important day for Russian literary society, the day is also being observed as the Russian film day.

 “Literature and movies are interrelated with each other as both are incomplete with another "he said. He also wished happy Teej to the Nepalese women who fast for the prosperous and happy life of their husband. More >>

27 August 2008, At the press meet, Russian Ambassador to Nepal Andrei F Trofinov informed that the Russia has recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

A statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said that Russia has recognized the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, mindful of its responsibility for ensuring the survival of their fraternal peoples in the face of aggressive, chauvinistic policy pursued by Tbilisi.

"Considering the freely expressed will of the Ossetian and Abkhaz peoples and being guided by the provisions of the UN Charter, the 1970 Declaration on the Principles of International Law Government Friendly Relations Between States, the CSCE Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and other fundamental international instruments, I signed Decrees of the recognition by the Russian Federation of South Ossetia`s and Abkhazia `s independence," Russia calls on other states to follow example. This is not an easy choice to make, but it represents the only possibility to save human lives," "the president of South Ossetia and Abkhazia based on the results of the referendums conducted and on the decisions taken by the Parliaments of the two republics, appealed to Russia to recognize the state sovereignty of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The Federation Council and the State Duma voted in support of those appeals."

That policy is based on the slogan ' Georgia for Georgians' advanced in 1989 by Zviad Gamsakhurdia who tried to implement it in 1992 by abolishing the autonomous in the Georgian territory and ordering Georgian troops to take Sukhum and Tskhinval with a view of enforcing unlawful practices, the Ministry statement states.

President of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev has said that the nighttime execution-style bombardment of Tskhinaval by the Georgian troops resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Russian Civilians.

Among the deaths were the Russian peacekeepers, who gave their lives in fulfilling their duty to protect women, children and the elderly, Russian ambassador to Nepal Andrew F Trofimov quoted as saying at a press conference.

28 August 2008, Russian Centre of Science and Culture and Ambition Academy jointly organized an International Children's Drawing competition named "Me and My Family" to mark the Year of Family 2008 in Russia.

All together 40 children's from 14 schools have participated in the competition including British, French and Russian School.

Anjalika Sinha of Kaasthamandap Vidhayalaya took away first prize in the competition, while Jim Tamang walked away with second prize; similarly Udaya Regmi grabbed the third position. Meanwhile Sisir Shrestha of Gyndeep Shikshya Sadan and Sudesh Rai of the same school won the consolation prize respectively. Students studying at grade 1 to 7 have participated in the competition.

The programme was followed by the screening of Cartoon show. More >>>