The congress examined issues with respect to developing the fundamental principles of education, that is the availability, quality and increased competitiveness of education.
Rectors from leading universities of Europe, Asia and America, members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, as well as representatives from the business community and youth organizations also took part in the meeting. It was the first time that delegations of rectors from the national universities of CIS member states were invited to the congress.
See also
Opening Address at the 8th Union of Russian Rectors
June 8, 2006