2013 marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Agreement for establishment of friendly ties between the Murmansk Region of Russia and the Finnmark County of Norway.
To commemorate the anniversary a series of events including Norwegian rock group “Slincraze” concert, round table on the issues of cooperation «Сooperation without borders: future for youth», as well as presentation of joint projects of colleges of Murmansk and Kirkenes is going to be held. Chairman of the committee on culture and arts of the Murmansk Region Sergei Ershov together with the head of the cultural unit of the Finnmark County Administration Marianne Pedersen are going to sign a new plan of cultural cooperation between regions for the period 2014-2016.