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Russian interns learn Massachusetts politics |
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January 9, 2006 - For the past few weeks, Senator Richard T. Moore (D-Uxbridge) has been hosting two interns from Russia as part of “LEAP: Legislative Education and Practice,” a new pilot project sponsored by the U.S. State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Interns Ivan Tabanin and Irina Fedorova have been working in the senator’s State House office since December and will continue until May. As part of the program conducted by American Council for International Education and the National Conferences of State Legislatures (NCSL), Tabanin and Fedorova will garner legislative experience by participating in daily operations and projects by working with Senator Moore and his colleague, Senator Stanley Rosenberg of Amherst. “Both Ivan and Irina are great and fit in well my staff” said Senator Moore. “As part of their work, I have asked them both to think about developing a project that could lead to some kind of formal relationship between Massachusetts and their communities in Russia. Interested in civil and constitutional law, Fedorova, graduated with a law degree from Ural State Law Academy in Russia. “I feel really fortunate to be part of NCSL’s “LEAP” program, to stay and work at the Massachusetts State House with Senator Moore and Senator Rosenberg,” said Fedorova. “I hope that we will initiate some projects based on common interest that will lead to cooperation between Russian and Massachusetts institutions and will benefit both. Thank you to all the staff members for their support.” After graduating from International Academy of Management, Tabanin traveled all the way from his hometown of Arkhangelsk, Russia to Boston. Currently a lawyer, Tabanin will be developing a collaboration project between the college where he graduated and colleges in Massachusetts. “It’s my pleasure being here,” said Tabanin. “Not only observing how it works, but actually taking part in the Senate’s everyday work. I’m here to learn, to share and to help. I want all the projects involving my participation to become real. I really appreciate what Senator Moore and his staff have done for us.” After completion of the legislative internship in the United States, the interns will administer projects and conduct workshops in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy and U.S government contractors working in the region. More internship opportunities at Senator Moore’s office can be obtained by logging onto his web site at www.senatormoore.com. |
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