On October 6, 2005, a regular meeting of the Consultative Council for National-Cultural Associations under the Government of St. Petersburg was held in Smolny.
The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant committees of the city administration, heads of national and cultural associations of the city, representatives of law enforcement agencies, as well as scientists and experts.
The meeting discussed the creation of the "St. Petersburg House of Nationalities", the preparation of the Concept of National Policy in St. Petersburg, the medium-term program for its implementation (2006-2008), community, etc.
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