March 17 the Representation of the FA Rossotrudnichestvo in Israel and the Russian Cultural Center in Tel Aviv was attended by senior students of the Leo Baeck school, one of the leading educational centers in Haifa.

The school is well known for high levels of education, and among its alumni there are such prominent figures as the current Israeli Ambassador to Russia Anna Azari. On the Day of Russian language and culture at the RCC, 10-12 grade students - children of compatriots from the USSR / CIS - accompanied by their teacher, TM Gonen.

All of them are studying Russian language at the highest level of complexity, and are interested in Russian literature and culture.

The Head of the Mission, AA Kryukov, welcomed guests and spoke about the history and activities of the RCC, as well as on projects and programs and offices at the Centre, which might be of interest to the younger generation of Israelis.

Then fellow RCCs PhD TA Yatsuk conducted a tour of the building of the Centre. The students watched the launching in this month art exhibit "Women's opinion ...", became acquainted with the library, Russian language study programs and the computer lab at the RCC.

In the cinema the children were shown fragments of training and educational films about the Hermitage and Moscow.

Throughout the tour, the visitors showed keen interest in the RCC and its activities, and asked many questions.
It is planned to hold such meetings on a regulary basis.

Press office of the Representation of the FA Rossotrudnichestvo in Israel