Russian World assembly to open in Moscow Wed

MOSCOW. November 3. KAZINFORM Over 1,000 Russian and foreign scientists, cultural figures and representatives of public organizations from 70 countries will take part in the Russian World Foundation (RWF) 4th Assembly that opens here on Wednesday; Kazinform refers to Itar-Tass.

Participants in the RWF Assembly will discuss most acute issues concerning the use of the Russian language, and work out new approaches to and orientations for the RWF development and accomplishment of its mission. The Assembly has been organized by the RWF.

RWF Director Vyacheslav Nikonov has pointed out that the main purpose of the forum is "patently to reflect the mounting international interest in the study of the Russian language and culture".

"A wide range of matters relating to the history and philosophy of the 'Russian world', the popularization of the Russian culture and language, the problems of diasporas, and the development of the Russian-language media are being brought up for discussion at the Assembly," Nikonov said.