Rotary in Eastern Europe and Russia
Contributed by
the Rotary Club of Kumeu NZ District 9910
for Rotarians on the Internet
The Attached pages attempt to give an overview of Rotary's growth in Eastern Europe and Russia since 1990, and where possible provide information of Rotary's participation with local clubs to help Rotary establish itself in the "New Rotary Countries".
The material does not claim to be representative. It is the best which we were able to piece together from a good number of sources.
Constructive comments how to improve this site and contributions from your Rotary Clubs/Districts are always welcome.
Together we can make this a "super" site.
Henk A Aalders, editor
A BIG THANK YOU
Tens of thousands of voluntary hours have been dedicated to the spread of Rotary in the former Soviet block by many dedicated volunteers, often travelling enormous distances and coping with very different languages.
Said Queen Margareta of Denmark to PDG Carsten Leth upon him handing back his military commission:
"My husband as you know, a member of the Copenhagen Rotary Club, tells me of the brilliant work which you have carried out in Lithuania in the establishment of Rotary there. I am immensely proud of you being a fellow Dane, and I wish to express my deep gratitude to you for the good name and reputation which you have given to both Denmark and Rotary." H M Queen Margareta of Denmark
This was Carstens sole reward for six years of dedicated service to the establishment of Rotary in Lithuania.
This applies to all and everyone who have laboured in this "Labour of Love"
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