To increase exchange of informations and common knowledge between surgeon department of different universities The specific objectives are: "• Development of BA and MA curricula in social work in line with Bolognarequirements by August 2009• Modernisation of courses and teaching methods at Russian partners by July 2010.• Development of social work courses for professionals and beginners by July 2010• Increase cooperation between Russian universities and social service by July 2010• Creation of quality assurance mechanisms for Russian SW education byAugust 2009• Dissemination of new teaching materials, curricula and methods among Russian social work faculties by November 2011"