B.D. Tsyrenov, Vice-President of the Fund for Protection of Lake Baikal, represented METROPOL Group at the convention that was held in the Opera and Ballet Theatre. He made a speech on METROPOL’s activities in the Republic of Buryatia.

In his speech, Mr Tsyrenov stressed that METROPOL Group has essentially become a part of the republic’s life and has closely and deeply integrated not only into its economic life, but also into its cultural and social affairs. METROPOL contributes to the comprehensive development of Buryatia and promotes the preservation and multiplication of its ethnic and cultural heritage. In conclusion Mr Tsyrenov noted the timeliness of the initiative put forth at the convention to establish a non-profit special-purpose capital fund for cultural development under the BACD. “We are confidently beginning our cooperation with the BACD by a new, innovative charity program and hope this cooperation will benefit our unique republic”, said Mr Tsyrenov. He also said that M.V. Slipenchuk, Head of METROPOL Group, made a generous donation to the BACD with his own funds. This news was greeted with applause from the participants.