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In the second half of the 19th century, despite several treaties, there was strong tensions between the two countries. Relationships began to develop again after the end of World War II, especially through the Soviet
Friendship Society and have now intensified through the Austrian-Russian Friendship
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A six-member committee was formed in 2000, which became the foundation of the ORFG, where these relationships began to strengthen. The first president was the
General Secretary Florian Stermann. Businesses in both Russia and Austria profited from trade between these two countries. Austrian to Russia
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The ORFG offers information concerning cooperation and exchanges and assists in areas such as customs and visa applications. In addition to those services, the society also promotes the
Platform RSPO, whose tagline is "Russischsprachiges Personal in Ă–sterreich" ("Russian speaking staff in Austria").
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Economics, Politics, Education and Culture from Austria and Russia - such as the Secretary of State for Integration (Staatssekretär für Integration)
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The ORFG Network allows its members to participate in discussions with decision makers in the
Russian Federation, providing a forum questions regarding visa applications and mediation of business contracts.
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The Soviet society has organized long trips abroad provides for the economic and cultural exchanges between both countries. However, the society ceased to exist after the
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undertook several lengthy diplomatic missions to Russia. These strengthened in the 18th century under
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Related events are hosted within this form for further networking and related interests.
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in 1991. For nine years there were no such exchanges between Russia and Austria.
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The ORFG represented by a presidium and an extended board. Dr.
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