UNESCO Associated Schools Network National Council Meeting: New Horizons
The National Council of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network held a meeting on 8 October 2026, during which regional coordinators presented reports on their activities over the past year.
The meeting brought together the representatives of educational community to review achievements and discuss the further development strategy.
Ksenia Gaverdovskaya, Senior Counselor to the Secretariat of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, attended the meeting. She highlighted the wide range of opportunities for expanding the activities of UNESCO Associated Schools and emphasised the importance of further growing the Network.
One of the key announcements was the opening of the application process for schools wishing to join the UNESCO Associated Schools Network. Applications will be accepted until 30 November 2026.
A registered certificate was presented to the College of Volga State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism. The educational organization has officially joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network. It opens new opportunities for international cooperation, joint project in sustainable development and education.
Vladislav Kruglov, Vice-President of the University of Management “TISBI” and Director-General of the Centre of European and Asian Languages, participated in the National Council Meeting. He highlighted opportunities for strengthening cooperation between UNESCO Associated Schools in Russia and China. Many regional coordinators expressed their readiness to develop partnerships between schools in Russia and China. It will bring new opportunities for cultural exchange, joint educational initiatives and enhance international dialogue between young generations of the two countries.