WORLD RUSSIA FORUM

American University in Moscow
Discovery Institute
Eurasia Center
Georgetwon University
George Washington University
International Council of Russian Compatriots
Kontinent USA Publishing House
Russian Cultural Center

are pleased to present

World Russia Forum 2010

U.S.-Russia Relations: From Past Joint Victories to Future Accomplishments

Washington, D.C., April 25-27, 2010

“Let me be clear: America wants a strong, peaceful, and prosperous Russia. This belief is rooted in our respect for the Russian people, and a shared history between our nations that goes beyond competition. Indeed, despite our past rivalry, our people were allies in the greatest struggle of the last century. As we honor this past, we also recognize the future benefit that will come from a strong and vibrant Russia.” -President Barack Obama

“Russia and U.S. need new joint and mutually beneficial business, science, and cultural projects. We should move forward with the absolutely practical agenda. I hope that our sincere desire to open a new page in U.S. – Russia cooperation will be implemented and as a result will serve to the best interest of our countries and the world.”- President Dmitry Medvedev

Preliminary Agenda

Day 1: Sunday, April 25: Commemoration of the Elbe River Linkage and WWII Victory

9.00 – 11.00 AM: Arlington Cemetery Ceremony

12.00 – 4.00 PM: Lincoln Memorial, presentations by U.S. and Russian military bands, singers and choruses

Day 2: Monday, April 26: U.S. Congress

9:00 – 9.30 AM: Opening Welcoming Remarks:

9:30 – 11.00 AM: U. S. Russia Past, Present and Future Military and Security Cooperation: WWII, Afghanistan, Terrorism, Missile Defense, Nuclear Non-proliferation

U.S. and Russian Government officials

11.00 – 11.30 AM: Coffee Break

11.30 AM – 1.00 PM: Modernization and progress as key components of Russia's future:

new technologies and innovations; democratic institutions; human capital.

U.S. and Russian Business Leaders

1.00 – 2.30PM: Congressional Luncheon

Cochairmen: Senator John Kerry and Vice-Speaker of the Federation Council Alexander Torshin

Members of U.S. Congress, Russian Duma, and Federation Council

2:30 - 5.30 PM Building Russia's Intelligent, free, and responsible society

U.S. and Russian scholars, foreign policy experts, philanthropists,

7:00 – 10:00 PM

Reception at the Russian Embassy

Day 3: Tuesday, April 27

Working Sessions at George Washington University, Georgetown University, and Russian Cultural Center

10.00 – 12.00: Gorge Washington University

U.S. – Russia Business Cooperation

10.00 – 12.00: Georgetown University

How the media helps to shape U.S. – Russia Relations

Editors and Journalists and U.S. and Russia major media outlets

2.00 – 5.00 PM: U.S. – Russia Educational and Cultural Cooperation. The Role of Russian Diaspora and Youth Organizations in Bolstering U.S. – Russia Cooperation.

Leading U.S. and Russian Cultural and Educational Experts. Heads of the Russian organizations dealing with Diaspora. Leaders of the Russian Diaspora

5.00 – 8.00 PM Concluding Reception at the Russian Cultural Center