Presentation of the Book «70 Years of Peace at the Border. 1944-2014»

• 15.06.2015
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On June 5, 2015 Murmansk State Humanities University hosted a presentation of the Norwegian-Russian publishing project «70 Years of Peace at the Border. 1944-2014» which culminated in publication of collaborative effort, «70 Years of Peace in the Borderlands: 1944-2014. Stories of Contemporaries» (Kirkenes, 2014).

The book is a record of memories of Russian and Norwegian residents of border areas in the region covering the period from liberation of Northern Norway by Soviet troops in 1944 to the present. It is the product of many enthusiasts on both sides of the border, participants and witnesses of historical events — from World War II to development of public diplomacy and cooperation between Russia and Norway in the post-Soviet period.

The guests were welcomed by Consul General of Consulate of Norway in Murmansk Mr. Morten Vikeby. The presentation was made by the project managers — Ms. Ulaug Gamnes and Ms. Britt-Osa Mortensen who not only talked about the project, but also elaborated on the whole period of cross-border contacts and cooperation between our peoples.

The presentation was attended by representatives of the Regional Scientific Library, Regional Museum, Murmansk office of Barents Secretariat and Norwegian activists Club. The library of MSHU was gifted with copies of the book in Russian and Norwegian.