NGO “Association for co-operation with Nordic countries "NORDEN” was established in 1996.

Mission of the organization: Development and support of international co-operation between North-Western part of Russia, Nordic and Baltic countries in the field of civil society development, culture, humanitarian and professional relationships.

Coverage area: Baltic Sea region.

Association implements international projects in co-operation with partner NGOs in Saint-Petersburg and Leningrad region, in the North-West region of the Russian Federation, including Pskov, Kaliningrad, Petrozavodsk, Murmansk and Archangelsk.

Association works in close interaction with St-Petersburg City Administration and Leningrad region Administration. In the framework of projects’ implementation Association performs as the organizer of conferences, round tables, discussion meetings and other international events oriented on the improvement of international cooperation in the region of the Baltic Sea. Annually "NORDEN" implements projects under European Union and Nordic Council of Ministers program lines.

During last 8 years NORDEN Association has been national Russian coordinator (focal point) for Baltic Sea NGO Forum.