Ukrainian Society formed at London School of Economics (05/21/06)

Ukrainian Society formed at London School of Economics

LONDON - Ukrainian students at the London School of Economics (LSE) held the first official meeting of the LSE Ukrainian Society on April 28. The new society aims to promote Ukraine at the one of Britain's leading university institutions. It will also serve as a forum for Ukrainian students, academics and those interested in Ukraine to discuss and research the past, present and future of the country.

Another goal of the society is to unite LSE Ukrainian alumni who, by the end of 2006, will account for over 100 professionals working in the private and public sectors across the world.

The LSE Ukrainian Society was founded by Vasyl Myroshnychenko and Aytek Malkhozov, Ukrainian students at the school. Mr. Malkhozov, a Ph.D. candidate in Finance, said that the lack of Ukrainian student activities and the resulting low profile of Ukraine at the LSE were the primary reasons for setting up the society.

Another reason is the desire to compete - in the finest tradition of classical economics - with the Russian and Eastern European societies. They have dominated the school's student activities related to the post-Soviet space, but the founders of the new society think it is time to provide the Ukrainian perspective.

"The LSE Ukrainian Society should become a platform for uniting all Ukrainians who have graduated from the LSE. It is an excellent opportunity for capitalizing on the expertise of Ukrainian LSE alumni for the benefit of Ukraine today," said Mr. Myroshnychenko, M.S. candidate in international political economy and a Chevening scholar.

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) and John Grogan, a Labor MP and active member of the All-Party Parliamentary Ukraine Group, welcomed the founding of the LSE Ukrainian Society.

A letter from Volodymyr Muzyczka, a non-executive director of the AUGB reads: "We are very pleased that you have decided to form a Ukrainian Society at the LSE. Our association looks forward to many years of harmonious cooperation with your society in promoting Ukraine, its culture, people and the Ukrainian way of life."

The LSE Ukrainian Society is currently working on establishing contacts with organizations and individuals in the United Kingdom who are interested in Ukraine, its business and investment opportunities, politics and culture. The society is also seeking cooperation with all interested Ukrainian individuals and organizations that are concerned with the U.K. and aims to foster bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

For further information readers may contact: Mr. Myroshnychenko, [email protected]; Mr. Malkhozov, [email protected]; or Svitlana Subbotina, communications officer, [email protected].

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