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Moscow State Social University Cooperation with Moscow State Social University On December 17, 1996, Dr. Henry Marockie, State Superintendent of Schools, signed an agreement of cooperation with leaders representing Moscow State Social University. This University was started in 1992 under the direction of Boris Yeltsin and with his wife as the President of the Board of Directors. The University is seen as part of the "New" Russia and is important in the training of those who will be dealing with the new social order. The University officials contacted Alexey Cheremnykh about the possibility of working with West Virginia and in September met with Dr. Virginia Simmons concerning details of the exchange. The group of 11 advanced students and two professors had an opportunity to view, first-hand, many of WV's social programs. Their visits in Charleston, Logan, Beckley and Morgantown (WVU) combined with home stays provided a well-rounded view of many of the programs that WV has to offer. Continued exchanges are planned through WVDE IHEs and other resources.
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