For the Good of Hearts and Minds: Russian-German Youth Cooperation.

The article presents an examination of the development of youth cooperation efforts between Russia and Germany in the post-Soviet period. It discusses the fear that Germans harbored for life in Russia during the Soviet period and examines how the promotion of youth cooperation between the two countries has exposed a better side of Russia to Germany. It discusses the benefits of youth cooperation such as educational exchanges, improved relations, higher prospects for Russian-German partnerships and increased interest in Russia.

References

Kravchenko, I. I. (2010). For the Good of Hearts and Minds: Russian-German Youth Cooperation. International Affairs: A Russian Journal Of World Politics, Diplomacy and International Relations, 56(5), 158-169.