Ukrainian-German center of continuous education was opened in Kharkiv

27 march 2013 15:10

Ukrainian-German center of continuous education was opened today, March 27 in Kharkiv Humanities University “National Ukrainian Academy”.

The official opening was attended by honorary consul of Federal Republic of Germany in Kharkiv – Tatiana Gavrish, representatives of consulate general of Federal Republic of Germany in Donetsk, the chancellor of Pedagogical University of Weingarten (Germany) – Gregor Kutsha.

According to Ivan Nemichev - deputy director of International cooperation department - new center will help Kharkiv develop its connections with Germany. “Representatives of different organizations who helped to create the center are also present here. Due to Ukrainian-German center Kharkiv has received one more powerful boost to move to Europe,” - Ivan Nemichev emphasized.

Honorary consul of Federal Republic of Germany Tatiana Gavrish informed that new center will help to develop not only educational and cultural connections but business relations as well. “This project has been prepared long and thoroughly for development of Kharkiv in the field of science, culture and education is a priority of Kharkiv. But we hope that this center will benefit business as well,” - Tatiana Gavrish emphasized.

The institutors note that this center will allow to enhance contact between educational institutions of Ukraine and Germany, will help youth to know more about culture of another country. The center will be able to become a ground for communication between representatives of business in Kharkiv, Ukraine and Germany altogether.

The event was held with the assistance of honorary consul of Federal Republic of Germany in Kharkiv, “MultiKultiUA” center and Kharkiv German center.