The head of UNESCO has decided to come to the Victory Day in the Russian capital
UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova wants to arrive in the capital of Russia to participate in the may celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Victory.

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova wants to arrive in the capital of Russia to participate in the may celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Victory.
"The celebration of the end of the Second world war is very important," Bokova said in the interview to the news Agency.- it is necessary to keep historical memory ". Bokova recalled that before in the capital of Russia has opened a Center of tolerance." It will be a suitable occasion to visit the Center, " - said the Head of UNESCO. International Organization, She explained, " is actively cooperating with similar memorials around the world." This year is a jubilee for UNESCO: in November, the International Organization emphasizes the 70th anniversary of its emergence from the ruins and ashes of the Second world war." UNESCO was created for the dissemination of the principles of humanism. This idea was important 70 years ago but still relevant Today", says Bokova.
"We are seeing what is happening in the world: How it has destroyed the cultural heritage of mankind As persecuted religious minorities. The development of an enabling financial and economic conditions still does not guarantee the preservation of peace. It is necessary to disseminate humanistic principles, " She said. The United Nations education, scientific and cultural organization (UNESCO) was created in 1945, and its headquarters are located in Paris. The main objective of UNESCO is the promotion of peace and equality around the globe. Today in this international structure consists of 195 States and nine associate members. Irina Bokova was elected Director-General of UNESCO in 2009. She became the first woman at the head of this international organization. In 2013 She was re-elected, gaining broad support of the countries participating in the General conference. The head of UNESCO is a professional diplomat, a recognized expert in the field of history of international relations and international law. Before joining Present post She was head of the foreign Ministry of Bulgaria, was the Ambassador of his country in France. A graduate of MGIMO, Irina Bokova in perfection has most of the working languages of UNESCO - Russian, French, Spanish, English. As a politician he worked to overcome differences in the European Union and a statement of the values of dialogue, cultural diversity, human dignity and human rights. Traditionally in the Russian capital for the anniversary celebrations on the occasion of the Victory over fascism involved the leaders of many countries. 6 April, it was announced that the head of Serbia Tomislav Nikolic has decided to accept Russia's proposal on the participation of Serbian soldiers in the parade on red square in the Russian capital on may 9. In addition, the military of South Ossetia also have the opportunity to participate in the Victory parade. 5 April, it was announced that the head of Vietnam Truong tan sang will attend the may 9 celebrations in red square. on 4 April, the Head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov said that his participation at the celebrations confirmed 25 leaders of foreign countries and several international organizations. However, this year the head of some countries will not attend the festive event. So, to visit Moscow on may 9 did not want the U.S. President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Cameron D., head of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Finland, as well as the premiere of the Netherlands and Norway. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also made the decision not to visit Moscow on may 9 to participate in the Victory parade. The media was told that It did not intend " to offend the Ukrainian government ". However in a press-service of the Chancellor stated that Merkel will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on may 10.
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