Russian nuclear group signs MoU with local young nuclear professionals association

A subsidiary of Russia’s State-owned nuclear group Rosatom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South African Young Nuclear Professionals Society (SAYNPS) at the recent SAYNPS Nuclear Youth Summit 2017. The subsidiary concerned is Rusatom International Network (Rusatom being the correct spelling). “It is very important to develop international communication between South Africa and Russia,” affirmed Rosatom Regional VP: Sub-Saharan Africa Viktor Polikarpov. “This MoU is a further step towards the transparency of nuclear technologies in South Africa and will bring new and exciting opportunities to young Africans.” The MoU creates the framework for cooperation between the two organisations in order to improve nuclear energy education and public acceptance in South Africa. This will be done in several ways, such as organising international nuclear power technology conferences and exhibitions. Other such activities will include regular exchanges of experiences, and showcasing opportunities for young Africans to study at South African and Russian educational institutions.