Since 1995, the Information Bureau has represented the Council of Ministers of the Nordic Countries, was engaged in establishing partnership relations in cooperation between the Nordic countries and with the North-West of Russia. The bureau also coordinated joint projects. Over the years, contact centers have been opened in Petrozavodsk, Murmansk and Arkhangelsk to disseminate information in the Barents region.
Name
Council of Ministers of the Nordic Countries (St. Petersburg)
Field of activity
Political entities
Recognitions
Status
Foreign agent (NGO)
Year of recognition
2015
Inclusion date
20.01.2015
Reason for recognition
As a result of an inspection, the supervising agency concluded that the bureau was involved in political activities. Thus the organization was included in the registry of 'foreign agents'.
Registry status
Excluded from registry (06.12.2022)
Chronology
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Addition to the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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Exclusion from the list: Foreign agent (NGO)
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